Services

We work as Principal or Specialist Contractors depending on the Clients’ project requirements and offer a range of services. Working in collaboration with our Clients from project conception to completion, our projects span across the Public, Private, Commercial and Ecclesiastical sectors.

About Us

We are an Award-winning Principal & Specialist Contractors, specialising in Building Conservation, Restoration & New Build Masonry finishes, Hard Landscaping, Internal Stone Finishes and associated specialist work.

International

Present on three continents, Stonewest draws on a strong local presence with a network of well-established local offices, as well as on the expertise of its head office.

Projects

We have served the construction industry for over 70 years, crafting modern landmark buildings and restoring historic, listed buildings for future generations. As an international business, we carry out a range of projects across the world. In the UK our work is nationwide, from London to the North West and the Southern Region. We also have offices in Hong Kong, Myanmar and the Middle East.

St Paul’s Cathedral – various projects

Case Study

Client: St Paul's Cathedral

Services provided: Consultancy, Conservation, Cleaning & Restoration

We are honoured to have been entrusted to undertake a variety of projects for London’s iconic St Paul’s Cathedral. Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece is over 300 years old and Stonewest is proud to have contributed to its extensive programme of restoration works over the last two decades.

The projects detailed below, demonstrate the breadth of work that we have undertaken to all elevations of the Cathedral. In addition to cleaning, conservation and restoration works, we assisted the professional team with technical advice for the finalisation of the scope of works for each project. This service often included detailed research and analysis to identify original materials used in the construction of this magnificent building. Where these materials were no longer available, we sourced replacement materials or alternatives from the closest geological match, while always keeping conservation of the historical fabric as the primary objective.

As with all our projects, our trained craftspeople were carefully selected to ensure the
highest possible standard of workmanship, while showing the utmost care and respect
when conserving the historic fabric of this national treasure.

Equal Access Ramps (2019 – 2021): Design completion and construction of a symmetrical set of permanent ramps around the North Transept entrance in Portland stone and granite with intricate handrail and lighting. Award Wins: 2022 RICS Heritage Award for the London region, 2022 Blue Badge Access Award. More information here.

South Portico (2008): Replacement of the existing laminated South Transept steps, plus installation of new bronze handrails with integrated LED lighting, to provide regular safe access to the feature South Side of the Cathedral.

South Churchyard (2006): Replicating original cloisters, new grassed areas, paving and walls with hand inlaid Purbeck stone. Original wrought iron railings re-furbished and re-fixed into new Portland stone boundary walls. Award Wins: 2009 RICS Building of the Year Award, 2009 RICS Building Conservation Award, 2008 Natural Stone Landscaping Award

West Front Steps & Elevation (2003): Cleaning and Conservation works to west elevation including extensive re-carving, indenting and re-gilding. Steps and landings recorded, lifted and relayed on new waterproof foundations.

OBE Chapel Floor (2003): Lifting contemporary built-up floor material. Laying new floor in Purbeck Grub, Rosso Verona and Bonfield Whetson stones. Included bespoke dust extraction and elaborate, protective hoarding. Award Wins: 2004 Natural Stone Award (Commended)