JMS Stonemason

Jimmy and Calum did two jobs for me. The first was the repointing of my garden boundary wall from late Nov 23 to early March 24. This was the wettest, windiest winter and there was a lot of wall. The corner where a neighbour's ivy was invading the wall and lifting the copestones was well managed from my side of the wall by the stonemasons with a good result. They also repointed the bottom 1.5m of the house wall, replaced 4 quoin stones and did some stone replacement and repairs with stone repair mortar on the lower front bay. This work was done in summer and autumn 24.
Jimmy is a perfectionist and a master at his profession. His colour matching for the stone repair mortar is good. Calum's repointing got unsolicited compliments from a builder providing me with quotes for other work. This is a small family business who work well as a team and produce excellent results that they should be proud of. Problem solving is good. Communication is good. I would definitely use them again.

Thanks for work on my victorian sandstone house in Corstorphine to tidy up stonework at my bay window and front doorway, and to add height to a retaining garden wall in my back garden. Work done smoothly to an excellent standard. Thank you.

Had lime mortar pointing repairs done to our victorian house in Dunfermline. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend Jimmy - he's a great guy who's work is first class. Really happy with the results, would definitely use him again. Had previously requested quotes from a few other firms, some of which were ridiculous, so glad we found Jimmy.

After a car drove into my gate pillars and wall at my house I engaged James Summers Summers stonemason to reconstruct all areas of damage. Jimmy was very approachable and provided a fair price for the job. His work is of the highest standard carried out by a highly skilled professional stonemason and indeed a perfectionist in all respects. We are delighted with the finished job and would highly recommend Jimmy for any stonework you are considering.

Very pleased w/ the work. Great attention to detail. Highly recommended!

Jimmy and his son did a brilliant job on our place, replacing several large stones, patching a few smaller areas, and re-pointing. The work is of very high quality, including the repair of some substandard work by someone else from years ago. We live in a conservation area, so it is important that the right materials are used, and that the stonemason knows the trade well. I am really happy with the job and would thoroughly recommend JMS Stonemason to anyone.

Jimmy and his son did an excellent job removing a 1210mm cracked coping stone and upright stone from our front garden wall. This was replaced with coursehill sandstone, cut perfectly to match our existing wall. Jimmy worked so quietly and with such care that you would barely notice when he was on site and is a genuinely lovely person. Jimmy was really helpful finding other trades we needed for this job, which made all the difference and was really proactive with his communication. I found Jimmy’s business through this website and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. Thank you Jimmy!

Jimmy and his team did a great job rebuilding our front garden wall after a newly-qualified driver crashed through it. They cleared the area and worked diligently in all weathers. He also sourced difficult-to-find stones for the tops of the pillars. This was all done at a very reasonable price.
We are very happy with JMS's services and highly recommend them.

James completed a complex facade renovation project on a listed building to a very high standard. His communication was excellent from start to finish. James and his team beat all expectation. They made very difficult works look very easy. I have recommended James and his team ever since and will continue to do so.

We had an excellent experience working with Jimmy. We had multiple pieces of work happening at once and he was flexible throughout when it came to scheduling everyone. His communication is excellent, we always knew what was going on and when. The work was completed to a high standard at a reasonable price, and the site was left clean and tidy afterwards. Overall, would definitely recommend and will be working with him in future!

Great service and very friendly staff. Done a fantastic job. Left everything spick and span.

From the outset of repointing our garden wall JMS Stonemasons were well organised, arrived promptly and gave verbal quote, few days later a written one which was very reasonable. On starting the job they arrived on time, worked all day apart from lunch and coffee breaks, and cleaned up everything when job completed.
Nice job John and Calum, we will certainly recommend you to anyone who requires your skills.

Excellent service. Sorted out various problems. Worked efficiently and end result is superb. Workers were always trustworthy and polite.

We have used JMS stonemason for a variety of stone related jobs at our property. we have been using him for nearly twenty years. Recently he has carried out work which has again been to an exceptional standard. He is a very good communicator and responds quickly to any questions. We have found him to be 100% trustworthy, showing up when he says he will and working till the job is complete. His workers are courteous, polite and extremely hard working. They work tirelessly through difficult circumstances. It is great to see Jimmy back to full working capacity after a time of illness. I would not hesitate to recommend JMS stonemason for any stone related project. Jimmy will give you a great service, he has a wealth of experience, he does not take short cuts and does things properly. His quote is what you pay, no hidden costs or surprises will come at a later date. A first class company. Highly recommended.

Jimmy advised on priorities for repair of stonework on our 150 year old property, and explained options. Once we'd agreed work, he was great at keeping in touch and letting us know what work he would be doing and when. We appreciated this as we often work from home and have a dog!

The quality of the materials and standard of the work were excellent. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Jimmy and his team. They completed the work in good time and have been very reliable.

Work involved pointing and repairing one high and one low stone garden wall and replacing the step on a garden path. Jimmy of JMS turned up on time to estimate job, returned a reasonable estimate, promptly, came and did job as per estimate, all in timely, competent and friendly manner. He and his son Jamie and colleague Michael were always pleasant to talk to. Happy with work and delighted to get job done. JMS were straightforward to deal with. Would employ again and also recommend.

Needed some slabs put down in the garden and also demolishing of a wall and rebuilding with original stonework a window sill, step keeping with the original character and type of stone. Very professional and whilst we were away for the week Jimmy kept in contact with us giving progress updates and facetimed us part way through work. Before work started Jimmy sent us many examples of stone type and colour so we could make a decision. The lads that did the work were very polite and courteous and even removed rubbish from a previous tradey.

The finished work is exactly what we were after and they worked around another tradey that was fitting windows/doors no problems.

Will definitely be using Jimmy’s services again. I knew I had made the right decision using this firm to carry out repairs to my front bay window. Jimmy was professional and clearly explained at all times how he was going to fix my deteriorating stonework and even fixed a small hole in my kitchen window along with carrying out some pointing. Communication from start to finish was excellent. Couldn’t have asked for more from a family run business that takes pride in what they do. I will be recommending Jimmy and his team to friends and family in the future.

Jimmy was one of only three stonemasons who gave us a quote given the scale of the job.
What can I say, we landed on our feet going with this professional family business.
The guys are clearly very knowledgable stonemasons and excellent problem solvers.
We're glad we now have go to stonemasons for the remaining jobs we need done on our house. Thanks again guys, could not be happier.

We have used JMS Stonemason several times over the years and have always been very satisfied with the speed and quality of work carried out. The range of work JMS has carried out for us includes the complete rebuild of one of our stone chimneys, replacement of a window jamb (including hand tooling to match adjacent stones) and repointing the back wall of our house.
JMS has always turned up when agreed and completed the work in a timely manner. We have no hesitation in recommending JMS Stonemason as a trustworthy trader.

I have used JMS for a number of jobs on my flat and have always been happy with their work. This time Jimmy’s son Jamie was repointing my basement walls which were in poor condition. Jimmy quoted for all the work so I knew the full cost beforehand. Jamie arrived promptly each morning and explained what was going on each day. I would highly recommend JMS and hope to use them again in the future.

I have used this trader before as have all my neighbours if they need to have stonework done on the buildings. He assesses the work properly, gives a full estimate and does an excellent job.

Jimmy and his team repointed our garden wall. As so many others have noted, he / they were reliable, courteous, trustworthy and friendly. Best of all. he did a tremendous job which has already been noticed and admired by others. I am extremely pleased to have discovered Jimmy and cannot recommend him too highly. Needless to say he is always very busy and may not be able to fit you in immediately. However, if you can afford to wait for him, then do. It will be worth it!!

The firm was recommended to me by more than one neighbour. I had a cill replaced and pointing done on front of house. Beautiful job, very pleased. I would certainly employ them again.

Prompt and efficient service from estimate to actual work. We have used JMS Stonemasons on a number of occasions and would highly recommend.

A very professional, no fuss, service with a great focus on communicating and delivery. Jimmy adds a personal touch to his many years of experience. Many thanks.

We are delighted with the new coping stones and the re-pointing of our wall, which has totally transformed it. Jimmy and crew were prompt, mannerable, efficient and kept us informed of the process and the work. They were also very tidy during the work and cleaned up each day. We have no hesitation in recommending them.

Widened a driveway and created a pedestrian gate in our front wall. Excellent workmanship, easy to work with and very fair pricing - very happy with outcome - would throughly recommend.

Being a retired tradesman (electrician - 30 years) I like to think that I could spot a poor or dodgy tradesman when I saw one. I can say quite categorically that this stonemason (Mr Summers) is highly experienced in his trade and informs you from start to finish how the work should be done and is completely trustworthy. Excellent, 10/10.

A complicated stone repair job with difficult access, bad weather and Covid restrictions. Mr Summer and his team were efficient, courteous, neat and professional. Would thoroughly recommend and use again.

Excellent end product.

Widened an entrance to a driveway by taking down and rebuilding a wall.
JMS did a very high quality job.
I'd definitely recommend them.

This was the second time that Jimmy has undertaken work at our property. He is very reliable, keeps you fully informed of what he is doing, and his workmanship is excellent. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a stonemason.

They completed the job really well, managing to work around the terrible weather.

The work needed (stonework repairs) was explained well and my requirements were taken into account well. Quality of work was good, at a price better than other quotes.

I am delighted with the standard of the work carried out and would happily recommend this trader to others in the future.

James has been professional, prompt and diligent with his work throughout the works period. He would always show up when he says he would, which is unfortunately rare nowadays, and would make sure to give regular updates on how things are going. Would recommend. Thank you.

Pointing on chimney and other stone on roof.
Loose stonework around window redone and fixed.
Reliable, trustworthy, professional, tidy and fair price.

Front steps rebuilt to make safe. Excellent work done with care. Lovely people. Reliable and fair price.

Replacing 2 lintels and 2 cills. Rebuild mullion. Build brick into hole at base of chimney. Coat with cement render.

Jimmy Summers is a first class stonemason. His work is of the highest quality and I would have no hesitation if recommending him. He is reliable, his prices are reasonable and he is particularly good Edinburgh stonework

Jimmy and his team did an excellent job of repairs to a sandstone porch and areas around the windows and balcony on a bay front. This involved replacement of some substantial stones as well as refacing others. Very friendly and professional and kept us well informed. Would definitely use JMS Stonemason again and would recommend.

Mr Summers repaired an 130 year old headstone in a local cemetery and we are absolutely delighted with the result. He is very pleasant to deal with - also very professional and efficient. We would not hesitate to recommend him and already have done so.

Very happy to have Jimmy back (after 10 years) to do some more work for us. He and his son Jamie repointed a high garden wall. The quality of workmanship is excellent. I have no hesitation in recommending JMS Stonemason.

Work professionally completed as quoted...with updates which included photographs of ongoing work. Was very polite and friendly ....kept to tight schedule...and standard was excellent.

Fix split copping stones to 26m length of dividing garden wall including pining two halves together and re-bedding on wall, plus re-building some particularly bad sections of the wall.
Work carried out quickly and very professionally with minimal disruption to garden itself. Garden shared by a number of different tenement flat owners and all have been very happy with the work and also the way in which it was carried out.
Great job, thoroughly recommend them.

We live in an old property and required general stonework repairs to be attended to.
We have been very satisfied with the quality of work, attention to detail and professionalism of JMS Stonemason. We would hope to use them in the future also.

Mr Somers undertook refurbishment of stone work at front of my main door. I am thoroughly delighted with his work. He did everything to a very high standard and both he and those who worked with him were extremely pleasant to have around.

We required our front wall to be repointed, Jimmy was quick, reliable and very competitive in price. Very pleased with the job and would highly recommend JMS to anyone.

An excellent job of repoining a garden wall usig lime mortar - he was happy to use the mortar we had ordered to get the look we wanted. He came on several days to bring the wall up to a high standard that now sets off everything round it.

Jimmy is an excellent stonemason.

He rebuilt a traditional stone wall for us.

He is extremely efficient and dependable and I highly recommend him.

We were impressed with Johns attention to detail.
He offered good advice and took care in matching existing stonework.

He and his team were efficient, courteous and tidy workers and we are very happy with the result.

Excellent craftsmen, honest and reliable.

Excellent work again from Jimmy and his small team:
- repairing and repointing a stone chimney stack, including replacing eroded stone, replacing rusty iron staples with stainless steel ones, replacing one pot and reseating another and redoing the flaunching
- complete two storey rear wall beautifully repointed.

Prompt, friendly service with trained stonemasons taking pride in their job. Summary of each day's work provided and checked that all was satisfactory. Jimmy also often revisits after day has ended to check all is good.

Good well done job.

Workers always on time and polite.

Very knowledgeable.

I highly recommend JMS Stonemason. My front garden wall has been transformed by Jimmy and his team, using the original stone.

Great communication throughout from start to finish. Very reasonable price and extremely tidy.

I will certainly use JMS Stonemason again without any hesitation as I believe a genuine trusted trader.

Prompt, efficient and just what we needed. Friendly staff and excellent workmanship. Certainly recommend JMS Stonemason to anyone seeking good advice, high standards and speedy completion of their work.

I telephoned JMS to ascertain if they were interested in charging out a small job. They responded promptly, visited the site and agreed to do the work, very promptly.
The work was carried out extremely competently. Mr Summers and his son are superb tradesman.

Jimmy was very helpful and did a really excellent job. We have used him before and we will use him again.

Jimmy and his team were excellent. James worked constantly cleaning off mortar from bricks to allow them to be used again to rebuild our dividing garden wall. They worked whenever the weather allowed over winter and were understanding of delays brought about by the requirement to clear massive tree roots that had grown around the old foundation.

Jimmy is very friendly and with his years of experience he is extremely knowledgeable and entirely trustworthy. I would have no hesitation in recommending JMS.

A very reliable and professional service.

Would highly recommend this skillful stonemason.

This trader gives a clear description of the work to be done and costed options where there are choices to be made.

Once engaged he arrives on time with necessary coverings and cleans up as the work proceeds.

The standard of work is excellent.

Jimmy and his team did a very good job replacing the mullions on my bay window, building a new path and wall underneath it and cleaning up the sandstone surrounds. They kept me informed about what they were doing and when they would be working and were very reliable and hard-working. I am very happy with the finished job and wouldn't hesitate to recommend JMS Stonemasons or use them again.

James Summers was courteous & friendly.

He explained in detail his assessment of the work required & carried out the repairs promptly & efficiently.

We were in need of a stonemason to carry out communal stonework repairs to our building (three flats). JMS Stonemason was selected following a recommendation from a neighbour and checking out reviews of his work on Edinburgh Trusted Trader website.

The masonry work (carved stone and inserts) was carried out to a high standard: started when planned and completed within the time period suggested by Mr Summers at the start. The final invoice matched the original estimate.
Mr Summers (Jimmy) was very easy to get along with and obliging.

The owners of the property are all happy with the work carried out and have agreed that in the event of needing the services of a stonemason again we would happily re-employ JMS Stonemason.

We had used JMS once before and invited them back on the strength and standard of the original work. Once again, they were prompt and courteous and did an excellent job. We also felt they offered much better value compared to other quotes we got. We would have no hesitation in recommending them again.

Jill

JMS repaired the front elevation of our main door tenement flat improving significantly its appearance. They also, repaired the brickwork of the three front walls which had been badly damaged by Ivy intrusion with attractive pointing. In addition, a roofing skew was replaced. The three member team were very discrete and industrious always leaving the work area clean and tidy at the days' send. We are delighted with the work and feel lucky to have found a local honest and diligent expert stonemason team. We highly recommend them.

Really good job. Wall rebuilt and new garden gate fitted. Job done on time and for a fair price. All tradesmen. Polite and tidied up after job.

Very professional - workmanship excellent.

Wall built as per agreement and came on time.

Very trustworthy stonemason who takes a pride in his work. Will be asking for more work to be done in the near future.

Many thanks

Excellent work

JMS were appointed to replace the lintel and some very worn rybats above the front door of our terraced house. They also repointed the garden wall, which was in a state of real disrepair.

We are delighted with the work carried out. The lintel belnds in very well with the original stonework, including the detailing. The garden was is repointed to an excellent standard and makes a big difference in the appearance of our back garden.

We found JMS to be both prompt and courteous and offered excellent value for money. We would certainly use them again and have no hesitation in recommending them highly to others.

Andy, Shandon

JMS were very reliable and done a quality job in repairing a stone wall pillar. Would definitely use again.

We have used JMS for a couple of jobs in recent years. Their quality of work is excellent, they are reliable and offer good value for money. Highly recommended.

Jimmy and his team repointed and replaced worn stones on two of our walls. In addition, I asked them to replace 3 front sills. Jimmy advised on the best materials to blend in with the colour of the stone and I am delighted with the results. The new sills have also attracted compliments from friends and neighbours. I would not hesitate to use JMS in future and have already recommended them to others. They are professional, courteous and very helpful. I also think that their prices are very reasonable considering the quality of their work.

I would have no hesitation in recommending Jim and his team. They have produced work of a very high standard and proved themselves to be trustworthy, tidy and punctual. They have done an excellent job.

They did an excellent job, taking a lot of care to source good materials and stones; they kept us informed on progress throughout, dealt with the scaffolders and roofers, and were exceptionally easy and pleasant to work with, keeping noise and dust to the minimum. We would strongly recommend them to our friends - and we will have them back to do our garden wall.

Fixed 2 walls for me including replacing some of the original stone. Excellent service. Good value compared to other quotes. Took the hassle away by liaising with the blacksmith and they worked well together. Overall I was very happy with this and would definitely use again.

All the boys arrived promptly each morning. They displayed an extremely high level of skill and the work done is beautiful. They were sympathetic to the style of building. In fact it is difficult to tell the difference between the original home area and the new work.

They were extremely courteous and very tidy workers. I am delighted with the work done and highly recommend them.

I was recommended to use JMS Stonemason by a friend who had used JMS Stonemason and was very pleased with their work and attention to detail.

I am also very satisfied with the quality of work carried out, my wall is now in a state of good order rather than the dilapidated state that it was in.

The young men carrying out the work were a good advert for the company - they were hard working, conscientious, tidy and polite.

I highly recommend this company.

JMS Stonemason was engaged by me for a series of small but relatively difficult jobs.

A concrete step required to be ground down to a specific measurement in order to house a customised brass bullnose. This was undertaken with great precision and the bullnose slotted exactly into place.

Other tasks involved deconstructing an old Victorian midden wall where plant roots had disrupted the structure and rebuilding it. Repointing of an old garden wall was undertaken as well as repointing the side of the garage where water ingress was apparent.

All of these tasks were completed to the highest standard and the results are excellent. The stonemason and apprentice paid great attention to the detail of the work and kept the locus neat and tidy.

They were well mannered and courteous at all times. They obviously take great pride in what they do and as a result i have had a first class job done.

Jim Summers and his boys were reliable, competitive, pleasant to do business with and delivered work of the highest quality, offering alternative solutions at different price levels. I have no hesitation in recommending this craftsman to anyone else needing stone masonry work done.

Delighted with the new stonework and window openings, everyone who visits compliments the difference they have made and on the quality of the work.

The team were very professional and a pleasure to deal with.

I have been very pleased with Mr Summers work.

He is an excellent stonemason, a reliable timekeeper and a very pleasant individual.

I can recommend him most strongly as an honest hard worker who provides excellent workmanship.

Customer centre and friendly service provided.

A very reliable and quality service.

Would highly recommend to other customers

Jimmy and his team have carried out a number of projects for us over several years - from picking and pointing walls to rebuilding an entire chimney stack. We have nothing but praise for his manner, professional approach, quality of workmanship, attention to detail and indeed every aspect of providing his services. He was particularly helpful in sourcing matching stone to suit our property. I have appreciated the effort he has gone to when replacing pointing to ensure that it is as neat and trim as possible. This is in marked contrast to the efforts of others to be seen around Edinburgh! We have no hesitation in recommending him and have done so to many friends and neighbours.

A pleasure to have this trader working on my property.

Hard working, good time keeping and a perfect result.

Excellent in everything. Went out of his way to do more than required.

Jimmy Summers has done excellent work on our house, replacing front path and steps using new natural sandstone and also replacing a window mullion and sill in concrete. In both cases the products used had to be cut and finished to exacting standards, and the work was carried out in an exemplary way. We are very happy with the end result, and with the efficiency and courtesy of the masons, and would recommend this firm without hesitation.

I am delighted with the quality of the work. The finish is of a very high standard. Some quite large pieces of sandstone had to be cut out and replaced. The team were very professional and left everything clean and tidy.

I would most definitely recommend JMS stonemasons.

Jim Summers is an experienced stonemason and gave us sound advice.

He and his team carried out the repairs to our old stone boundary walls using appropriate lime mortar.

They were helpful and polite and left everything tidy.

I have no hesitation on recommending JMS Stonemason.

I have used JMS a couple of times for different projects and always been very happy with the work carried out and the service.
The project involved; removing a section of supporting wall, installing a lintel, steel column, strapping and general repair of the surrounding brickwork. Additionally I needed to open an old fireplace which required "squaring off" and lined with mortar/cement.
Jimmy and his team are very knowledgable, efficient and friendly to work with. I would happily use and recommend JMS for any future projects.

Jim has carried out work for us quite a few times. The service and quality on this occasion was of the usual high standard.
He responds quickly, is very experienced and knowledgeable, and is happy to discuss what the options for our stonework repairs are.

He is just what you want from a local tradesman.

No hesitation in giving a glowing reference and very strong recommendation . We have used Jimmy whenever we have had stone work done and have already recommended him to neighbours and friends . Fantastic workmanship , 100% reliable and a lovely guy too .

JMS Stonemasons are a thoroughly reliable, honest and their workmanship is of a very high standard. I would recommend them 100 %.

The work was to a very high standard, using quality materials and skilled labour, and was competitively priced.

Really nice people to deal with as well.

Mr Summers has done work for me on four occasions over the last four years, including extensive stonework repairs to the front of my house.

Excellent quality and value.

I wholeheartedly recommend him and his team.

Neighbours who have use him on my recommendation say they are pleased too.

First class quality work.

I have used JMS Stonemason for many years and would recommend them.

Very reliable and a great quality job

I have used Mr Summers over many years and have found him to be reliable and honest.

His quality of work is first class.