A B Mearns Ltd
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Stonemasons, Drystone Walling, Stone Restoration, Stone Supplies, Doff Paint RemovalBusiness Information
Stone and masonry in Edinburgh
A B Mearns Ltd were established in 1975 and are a family business dedicated to an experienced, professional service.
We are masonry specialists providing expert stone services and stone supplied to order.
We deliver a highly personal, friendly service to our domestic and commercial customers.
A B Mearns Ltd were established in 1975 and are a family business dedicated to an experienced, professional service.
We are masonry specialists providing expert stone services and stone supplied to order.
We deliver a highly personal, friendly service to our domestic and commercial customers.
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4.9 out of 5 based on
37 reviews.
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Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Had some work done on the outside out our forever home and it’s absolutely amazing, much better quality than we had in our last home. So happy, would highly reccomend.
Sue





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Done a really good job I'm more than happy





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Good communication, job was done to a high standard, and good quality stone
Craig Jones





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I recently used A B Mearns Limited for stonemasonry work and couldn’t be happier with the service. They were incredibly reliable, ensuring the job was completed on time and to a high standard. The quality of their craftsmanship really stood out, and their professionalism throughout made the whole process smooth and stress-free. I would definitely recommend A B Mearns Limited to anyone in need of a skilled and trustworthy stonemason.
Luke Pearce





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Fantastic! Great workmanship, by far the cheapest price for the stone work. Over the moon.





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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4.25*
Allan Tomson





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Replaced window sills. Brilliant work, highly recommend. Very reasonable.
Luke Conningham





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A B Mearns have been supplying our company for over 6 years. During this period we have found the stone and service to be of excellent quality. I also wish to give a special mention to the yard manager, Alexander, for his attention to detail.





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £5001 - £25,000
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Placed an order for this company to supply me with a substantial amount of dressed natural sandstone for a prestigious project on a class A listed townhouse in Edinburgh's New Town. Delighted with fast turn around and quality of finished stonework. Client delighted. Placed another order.





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £5001 - £25,000
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Brilliant, no money upfront, just paid when I was happy to. Great, 5*
David McMillan





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Amazing contractor straightened stairs for flat, No issues, very good value for money. All workers very friendly.
Emma Fraser





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £5001 - £25,000
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A B Mearns are a great company to do business with. Their products are good quality and any questions are quickly answered and always happy to help.
Connor Glover





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £5001 - £25,000
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Recommended by a friend, and was extremely pleased with all aspects of the work. Pleased they didn't ask for a deposit. Found the company and especially Mr A Mearns (junior) very professional to deal with. Thank you.
Ricardo Macari





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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The decorative balustrade outside our Morningside flat was requiring significant attention and to get it repaired, we approached three masonry firms. All three specified that it was requiring to be totally rebuilt & provided costings on that basis.
AB Mearns not only provided us with confidence that they could do a good job but they also did so at a cost significantly less than the others, including providing new matching stone to replace a badly eroded pillar.
Our confidence was not misplaced & the work was done to a high standard and the result is a huge improvement both in look & safety.
It was a pleasure to do business with a friendly, professional local family company. We would happily recommend using them.
AB Mearns not only provided us with confidence that they could do a good job but they also did so at a cost significantly less than the others, including providing new matching stone to replace a badly eroded pillar.
Our confidence was not misplaced & the work was done to a high standard and the result is a huge improvement both in look & safety.
It was a pleasure to do business with a friendly, professional local family company. We would happily recommend using them.
Bob & Wilma Cupples





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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The work carried out on the front of our house was done quickly, efficiently and as quoted. The builders were prompt, courteous and left the garden tidy at the end of the job. I also appreciated that I wasn’t asked for a deposit or part-payment before they started work. My minor snagging item was carried out quickly, without debate or additional charge.
I would use Mearns again and would recommend their work.
I would use Mearns again and would recommend their work.





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £25,000+
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AB Mearns were a great company to work with and I would definitely recommend their services to anyone looking for quality masonry work.
They stepped in when another mason let us down and immediately the difference in service was clear. I wish we had found them originally!
The work required on our property was substantial (roughly £75,000 worth) and it also posed a danger to the public so it was imperative that it was fixed promptly. That being said, the council threw every difficulty they could at us and I can only thank Andy for his pragmatism and excellent communication throughout which was crucial to our success. His quote was very reasonable given what we had received from others and he was never hard to get a hold of, explaining any issues and keeping us abreast of developments.
They worked well with the other tradesmen involved (scaffolder and council representatives) and above all did a fantastic job. The front of our building spans an entire corner street, 3 storeys high, with some difficult to reach areas, not to mention it’s also very old. I am so thankful that our masonry issues are now over and we can sleep at night knowing the public is not in any danger.
Thanks again Andy.
They stepped in when another mason let us down and immediately the difference in service was clear. I wish we had found them originally!
The work required on our property was substantial (roughly £75,000 worth) and it also posed a danger to the public so it was imperative that it was fixed promptly. That being said, the council threw every difficulty they could at us and I can only thank Andy for his pragmatism and excellent communication throughout which was crucial to our success. His quote was very reasonable given what we had received from others and he was never hard to get a hold of, explaining any issues and keeping us abreast of developments.
They worked well with the other tradesmen involved (scaffolder and council representatives) and above all did a fantastic job. The front of our building spans an entire corner street, 3 storeys high, with some difficult to reach areas, not to mention it’s also very old. I am so thankful that our masonry issues are now over and we can sleep at night knowing the public is not in any danger.
Thanks again Andy.

Catherine Braine





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £5001 - £25,000
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I was very impressed with the work carried out and the efficiency of the company. Nice people to do business with.





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £5001 - £25,000
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The team working on our job was very hard working, tidy and friendly. The quality of workmanship was first class.





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £5001 - £25,000
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The quote from A B Mearns came quickly and the job started and finished on the dates discussed. The tradesmen were friendly and the completed job was very satisfactory.
Mrs Gina Cunningham





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £5001 - £25,000
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A. B Mearns did an excellent job of rebuilding garden walls and gates, which were destroyed by a car driving into them.
I’m in a conservation area and they used appropriate materials for the work, re-using the old stone and ironwork wherever possible. They kindly sourced an original iron gate for me ( not in the quote) and were happy to answer any queries or requests.
The stonemasons were unfailingly polite, tidy and professional and Mr Mearns regularly called in or phoned to check that I was happy with things. Any issues were promptly sorted and the work was completed on time to a very high standard.
They even attended a meeting with the Council Planning department, well after work was finished, to reassure them that proper stone had been used for the work.
The finished product looks great and there have been many, many compliments about it. I’m very happy and highly recommend the company.
I’m in a conservation area and they used appropriate materials for the work, re-using the old stone and ironwork wherever possible. They kindly sourced an original iron gate for me ( not in the quote) and were happy to answer any queries or requests.
The stonemasons were unfailingly polite, tidy and professional and Mr Mearns regularly called in or phoned to check that I was happy with things. Any issues were promptly sorted and the work was completed on time to a very high standard.
They even attended a meeting with the Council Planning department, well after work was finished, to reassure them that proper stone had been used for the work.
The finished product looks great and there have been many, many compliments about it. I’m very happy and highly recommend the company.
K Mclean