Newtown Stone Repairs Ltd

They did work at our house replacing a number of sandstone window sills and mullions.

I would absolutely recommend them.

Clear communication throughout. Very clear quotation with works broken down to easily understand pricing.

Workmanship is fantastic - great attention to detail and discussed the work with us daily as it progressed to ensure we were happy with it and aware of timescales.

Left the job very clean and tidy. We are delighted with the end result.

Will definitely be using again and have already recommended to a friend.

Paul provides a very professional job. He spends time ascertaining what is important to you as a customer and is open about the Costs involved. The workman sent to replace our mullion on a Victorian house were excellent, couldn't fault them. Rab loves to engage you in talking and explaining the stonemasons work. We had a few hiccups with the scaffolding but Paul smoothed things in a very professional way. Our whole street was very interested in the work and recommendations have been made.
Great job all round.

I used Newtown Stone Repairs when I had to get extensive damage to the stonework of my front windows repaired. There was a mixture of stone replacement and cosmetic repair involved. From the initial enquiry to the after care, these guys were prompt and professional. Not the cheapest on the market but it is a long term investment. The workmanship and finish are first class. There was an issue with the finish on one of the sills and they were back within the week to rectify. Will definitely use them again and would recommend. The results look fantastic and I am delighted.

Newtown Stone re-did the gable end of our old 1820's house which involved removed all the external render, removing all the concrete pointing that had been used and repointing completely in line mortar.

The work has just been completed and appears to be to a high standard - Paul was very proactive, responsive, helpful and timely with all communications.

The guys undertaking the pointing were experienced with this type of work and worked well and minimised the mess where possible. It took longer than expected but this was due to the existing dampness of the wall and the weather.

Very happy to recommend.

An old cement repair on the stone string course at the top of the front wall of our 1820s house had failed, and there was an urgent need for repair. Our neighbours had had the same problem and recommended Newtown Stone Repairs who had done a first class job. The whole team - Paul, Rab, Mo and James - were excellent to deal with, very professional, skilled and tidy. They are experienced stonemasons and take a pride in their work. Very highly recommended.

Delighted with the improvements to the stonework on our bay window and doorway. Regrouting of all stonework to the from of our flat very neatly done too.
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Excellent communication and excellent standard of work. Would not hesitate in using or recommending Newtown Stone Repairs again.

Great quality work from Rab, Davy and Mo. They kept me updated when work would start and finish. Any issues preventing them attending such as poor weather conditions was no problem. Would definitely recommend this company.

We had a replacement stone for one side of our sash window which needed to be curved to match the other side. Excellent workmanship and matching. Really impressed.

We engaged Newtown Stone Repairs for replacing sandstone / repointing a wall and are simply delighted with the quality of their work. The communication from quote, selection of sandstone and updates on progress from start to finish have been exemplary. Overall great customer service.

A great job done by Paul and the team. It was relatively straightforward, but the job was done to a high standard, on the timing promised and at a reasonable cost. We’ll come back to Newtown Stone as and when we need stoneworks done.

We had the “string course” of stone lying under the eaves of our house removed and replaced with new cut stone. Water damage over many years had badly eroded the old stone. It was a tricky job taking out the old stone and making sure the new stones fitted snugly and were shaped properly. Paul and his team were super efficient and took real pride in their work. They kept the mess to a minimum and swept up every evening. They carried the work out quickly and made sure the scaffolding was up for the minimum amount of time. The finished result looks great and we are happy we have got this tricky job completed by such a professional team of people.

In December 2022 and January 2023 Newtown Stone Repairs Ltd carried out stone replacement and repair work on the front facade of my building and its neighbour in Drumsheugh Gardens in the West End of Edinburgh. They provided an expert service with the work completed to a high standard in a timely and efficient manner. Paul, Rab and the team are quality professionals and I would recommend their work for any external stonework.

We had the pointing, boundary wall and garden steps on our house repaired.

Communication was excellent and they kept to the timescales they outlined. We were consulted at every stage.

After an initial small deposit, they were happy to wait for payment until we were entirely satisfied.

I would recommend them without reserve.

We used Newtown Stone Repairs to repair a heavily deteriorated stone work at the entrance of our house. The stones needed to be replaced. Paul and his team did an excellent job. (See attached photos) the whole job was done in two days with no disruption to us at all. They were very pleasant and professional. They did what they said were going to do, always turning up on time, doing their work and tidying up afterwards. I will definitely use them again and would recommend without any reservations.

We live in a 1900 semi detached house in Edinburgh. The house has a large stone bay window that had several stones that had deteriorated and were leaking or holding water. In many places the lime mortar have fallen out or needed replaced.

Newtown Stone Repair replaced several sandstone blocks and did some lithomex repairs rounds water damaged stone and repaired all the lime mortar.

The front of the house is water tight again and looks looks brilliant. Not brand new but in keeping with the age of the house.

The owner is dedicated and was happy to contact on a Sunday. Dedicated to customer service.

His two stone masons one specialising in stone preparation and the other in lithomex application and finish were outstanding. They were great on site and took great care in all they worked in.

Would use them again.

Newtown stone repair carried out stone replacement and repairs to the front of our property. Would highly recommend this company.
Paul and his team were great to deal with. Paul took time to fully explain the work and describe the stages. The lads turned up on time and were polite, and professional from start to finish. We will definitely use them again.

Newtown Stone replaced stonework to a prominent chimney on our Grade B Listed, 5 storey tenement building in the historic Old Town of Edinburgh.

They were careful, professional and efficient and completed the work on time, to the agreed budget and to a very high quality.

They patiently supported us through the process and we would be happy to recommend them.

Impressed by Newtown Stone Repairs extensive work for us a year ago, and very glad they were able to return to undertake further more minor roof repairs this month. These were carefully assessed and described at every stage. Communication with the company was always good and helpful, adding to confidence in the repairs and that the roof problems have been eliminated.

After the excellent experience of using Newtown Stone Repairs Ltd for previous stone restoration work on our listed building. We were keen to use them again for further work. The recent work was to resolve a water ingress problem by partly remove damaged cement harling assess the situation and recomend remedial action. The action recommended was to rake out and repoint a brick gable. Again we are exceptionally happy with the work done . The whole process was thoroughly discussed and made simple and stress free for us. I would strongly recommend Newtown Stone Repairs to others.

I live in a main door flat in Edinburgh built c1890. I contacted Paul at Newtown Stone Repairs for a consultation to replace some old sandstone blocks around my front door and near one of the windows. The service and communication from Paul and his team was excellent. Rab and Mo, who carried out the repairs/replacement, were both knowledgeable and experienced in the work being done. From start to finish, including the clean up and removal of all the debris , was first class . Would highly recommend this company and would most definitely use again.

I am very impressed with the work that Newtown Stone Repairs have completed on our tenement in Bruntsfield. The stonework was in a very poor state, crumbling and falling off, and had been filled in with concrete in the past, which made it even worse. But Paul and his team have completely transformed it!

Paul, the owner, was exceptional from the start. He explained everything to us in great detail, pointing out what was wrong and the various levels of work that could be done to fix it. His communication throughout the entire process was excellent. He kept in touch with updates and potential solutions to the problems, which was much appreciated.

The stonemasons who carried out the work were not only highly skilled and experienced tradesmen, but they were also incredibly friendly and helpful. They were consistently cheerful and went above and beyond to ensure that the job was done to the highest standard. They cleaned everything up after they finished and Paul even washed the dust off the windows himself at the end of the job. He even sent someone back after the job was completed to tie up some loose cables at the front of the tenement, which was a nice touch.

I can't recommend Newtown Stone Repairs highly enough. The work they did is absolutely outstanding and the service they provided was exceptional. I know that all the other flat-owners in my tenement are equally pleased with the results. I am extremely grateful to Paul and his team for their hard work and dedication. They have exceeded my expectations and I would not hesitate to use them again in the future.

Stonework repairs and repointing on old kitchen extension in New Town flat. Friendly and professional team. Work done to high standard with good communication throughout. We are panning to have further work done in future. Highly recommended.

Newtown Stone Repairs Ltd carried out extensive stone replacement and stone repair work to the front elevation of our tenement. They also carried out work to rebuild the dwarf stone garden wall in the front garden and replaced the mastic round the front windows. All this work was carried out to a high standard of workmanship and the men involved were extremely helpful and responsive in dealing with any issues that arose in undertaking the work. We are very pleased with the job that they have done and would therefore have no hesitation in recommending this firm for any stone work jobs.

Replacement of two weathered sandstone blocks framing windows on front of the property.
Check pointing on the front elevation of the property and replaced as found necessary.
All work was carried out to a high standard.The service given was exemplary with good communication at all stages of the project.

We were having new windows installed and the lintel above our bay window was crumbling. We therefore needed a new lintel within a short timeframe as we already had an installation date for the windows. After a few false starts with masonry companies not sending quotes or submitting ridiculously high quotes, we contacted Paul at Newtown. He submitted a reasonable quote and was able to meet our timeframe. On the basis of the initial positive contact, we decided to also have the front of our bungalow repointed. We were lucky that Rab and Mo were assigned our job which they undertook over a few days. The new stone lintel was slotted in with little fuss and the pointing was done over a couple of days. Rab was extremely careful to make sure that he got the mortar colour right for us. The outcome was excellent. Good quality work from a great team.

We had the front face of our tenement building repaired. Some stones replaced and some gutter work done. Our upstairs neighbour took the opportunity to paint and repair the wood work around her dorma windows, whilst the work was being carried out. Newtown Stone Repairs we really efficient and helpful. All the workmen were friendly, mindful and very tidy. We are very pleased with the work and the step by step communications from Paul, at different stages of the work. Couldn’t rate them highly enough.

Very pleased with Newtown Stone Repairs from start to finish. We had our garden walls repointed with lime mortar and stone steps repaired and restored. Paul explained every stage and responded quickly to messages and questions. The team was friendly and professional. Happy to recommend Newtown Stone Repairs.

Damaged mullion removed and new mullion fitted and dressed to match. Rab and John who were the stonemasons on this job were courteous and professional at all times during this work. The finished product was excellent and we will certainly use Newtown Stone Repairs Ltd for any similar future work required.

Roof repairs: including restoration of stone-work; re-rendering and repair of a roof-level gable wall; re-bedding of chimney-pots; restoration and waterproofing of their base on the chimney-stack. Window repairs: including re-mortaring and re-masticating front and rear, along with replacement of decaying lintels and re-painting of all windows.
All roof and stone work was carried out efficiently and to a high standard, and Newtown Stone Repairs were also really efficient and helpful in organising good tradesmen to complete window-work and painting. Additionally, Newtown Stone Repairs explained work and requirements clearly at every stage. Their Director, Paul, his colleagues, and the other tradesmen were entirely reliable and a pleasure to work with.

Very happy with Newtown Stone Repairs. We engaged them to undertake a sizeable stope repair project on our 1890s Edinburgh tenement. The project included replacing a significant number of full stones, lithomex repairs, stone cleaning and gutter clearing. Their attention to detail and craft was too quality and the masons are polite & friendly. I were particularly impressed by how clean and organised they kept the on-street worksite which minimised distribution to our neighbours. Their commutation was quick and responsive.
Would be happy to work with them again.
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Replacement of stone step £1300 and some pointing work £250. Excellent communication and advice. Work was done on time and to a high standard. Site left spotless. Very professional and friendly company.

Over the years our 1906 listed building in the conservation area of Leith has suffered badly from the vagaries of the weather, traffic fume pollution and general wear and tear.  We began to notice fragments of stone work detaching from the upper facade and our concern was that this was becoming dangerous. We approached several stone repair companies about this concern, mostly they were fine, some less so. 
However Paul McDonald from Newtown Stone Repairs Ltd.  calmly explained what was required to make the masonary safe and how this could be achieved. We were very aware that this was a small relatively new and young firm but were assured that they had the skills and knowledge necessary to undertake and complete the task. We were not looking for restoration in fact the brief was to 'make safe'  but that said what we ended up with was to our minds restoration work of a high order.

Paul McDonald and the stone mason Craig Brown and stone restorer Craig Morris 'Mo'  soon proved to be highly skilled craftsmen in fact we were incredibly impressed with the care and attention to detail they put into the work . They obviously took great pride in the work they did and this showed in the finish.
Unfortunatly the building is not fully repaired/restored, at this stage we limited the work to the upper third but if we are ever able to complete the job we would without hesitation use Newtown Stone Repairs Ltd.for this.

Replacement door step stones. Stone repair to wall. Mastic around window frames.
Friendly, courteous and efficient service.

Reconstruction pf sandstone bay window and associated restoration work. All the work was carried out with care and attention to detail. The final finish was excellent.

Excellent work and completed on time. Perfect communication before and during the job and they kept the worksite clean and tidy. I will use Newtown Stone Repairs again in the future and would highly recommend them!!!

I had two doorsteps replaced with stone as the original wooden ones had rotted and allowed flood water into the house. The work to be done was explained to me in detail and carried out to a high standards The workmen arrived at the agreed time and were polite and friendly. The workmanship was of a high standard and, hallelujah, they did a good job cleaning up the stone dust when they were finished. Very important!

Needed an exterior step replacing - even though it was a relatively small job Paul took the time for a long phone call to discuss the problem and clearly lay out our options. The quote we got was good and communications were excellent - friendly and professional.

Also needed some ironwork done and Paul took it upon himself to get us a few different quotes for that and again laid out our options clearly and made sure we were happy with all aspects of the work. We also set a tight schedule as we had a baby on the way and the step was becoming hazardous. Paul made the effort to get it in for us before the due date which was very much appreciated.

Overall highly recommended - the work done seems excellent and can't fault the customer service.

Really excellent experience.
Very professional, great communication at all times and a really good job done. Would definitely recommend.

Newtown Stone Repairs repointed three outside walls of my Victorian basement flat. I'm very happy with the results, the quality of the workmanship was first class.
Paul and his team were punctual, professional, tidy and I would definitely recommend them. Paul was also flexible enough to fit me in between jobs which was a bonus.

Paul did a great job repointing our garden wall and replacing the coping stones that had deteriorated over the last 100 years. The standard of work was very good with meticulous attention to detail. He was very clear about the costing and all aspects of his communication were excellent.

I needed repairs to a wall and new coping stones installed on top of the wall. Paul and Mo did a great job. They were utterly reliable with everything happening just when and how they said it would. The quality of the finished work is excellent. I would definitely use Newtown Stone Repairs again if I needed any stone work repairs or building.

Newton Stone Repairs fixed a crack in the stone work of my kitchen window. Even though it was a small job they took time and care to make sure I got a good colour match for an almost invisible repair. They provided a professional service in a friendly manner and I would recommend them.

A mullion had cracks in it on both sides and repair was not possible. Paul came and measured up and provided a quote which, compared with other quotes, was very acceptable. Because of his work load a start on the work would be several weeks away and there was also a delay from the quarry for the stone. Paul kept us up to date with the expected delivery of the stone and when he could start work. When he did eventually arrive, the work was done in a day (plus an hour the next morning) to a very high standard. He and his team were very tidy and cleaned up when they had finished, including the inevitable pallet that the new stone arrived on. We would have no hesitation in using Paul again or recommending him to anybody who wants a professional job of work carried out.

Newtown Stone Repairs Ltd relaid our path. If there were more stars then I would have awarded them. Paul's knowledge helped us decide what was needed. Excellent work, Meticulous attention to detail. Very punctual, tidy and nothing a problem. Estimate very reasonable. Polite and very accommodating. Will definitely use again and will recommend to others.

We had our old brick garden walls repaired and repointed; new coping stones cast and fitted; and a stone wall and windowsills repaired. The quality of work was excellent. Paul’s focus is quality of workmanship and open and honest communication. We welcomed this approach and found him and Mo a pleasure to deal with. We asked questions and made requests and these were always listened to and acted on. They were very considerate and respectful, tidying up every night and taking great care not to damage flower beds and pond.

Attention to detail was second to none: down to the mix of mortar used which is a sandier colour and really offsets our old bricks and the Lithomex colours carefully chosen to match our existing sills. The end result is really beautiful. Nobody else who came to quote for these jobs discussed these aspects with us.

Several neighbours have commented on how industrious and careful Mo was and what a good quality job it is; some have even approached Paul to carry out work for them.

Costs were more than other quotes but, for us, the quality of workmanship evidenced in the end result and the ease of dealing with Paul and Mo over a month-long project made it worthwhile.

Re-pointing and stone repair to tenement chimney. Great service and communication, clear and upfront about costs, job completed to a high standard. Would use again for future work.

Masonry stone replacement and repair across multiple areas of the property.
Paul and his team were extremely professional, always on time, hard working, tidy and respectful. Paul was very responsive, easy to communicate with and guided us through the process with sound recommendations and information. He was also patient with us when decisions had to be made.
The end result is excellent. The repairs sit very well against the original stonework.

I had 2 window sills replaced. Very pleased with the work. A very neat and tidy job. Xx

Paul did a great job for us. He had a thoroughly professional approach, managed other trades really well and delivered everything to an exemplary standard. He also gave us some really sound and valuable advice which was critical to making the right decisions

Paul and his team at New Town Stone Repairs Ltd are a new company who provide an excellent service.
Paul was able to advise me and help me to know what was required in restoring the stone steps to our Colonies flat which is in a conservation area.
Paul has a knowledge of materials and techniques which transformed a repair into a restoration and we are most grateful to him and his team for an excellent job.
He advised us throughout and was reliable in completing a painstaking job.
We are pleased with the excellent results and would recommend Paul and New Town Stone Repairs without hesitation.

Great communication job was carried out efficiently and to a high standard.


Paul was also very friendly throughout the process

Restored an original stone wall and built a raised bed.

Paul repointed the bottom half of a gable wall which had previously been pointed with concrete. It had caused some damage to the sandstone and was leading to dampness in the cellar.

Paul showed great attention to detail in the pointing and replaced a few stones which were significantly degraded. We were also impressed with how tidy the drive was left given the volume of concrete that had been dug out and the inevitable dust that was created.

Overall very reasonable price and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend his work.

We needed work done on the stonework on our building. Access was a challenge for us, and Paul was dogged in his determination to find a solution. He always arrived when he said he would, responded straightforwardly to my questions, offered detailed quotes and clearly took pride in his work. Our homes are amongst our most precious possessions, so it’s important to be able to trust those we employ to keep them safe and sound. I believe I was right in trusting Paul and his team to do a good job.

We employed Newtown Stone to repair the window mastic on our Newtown property. This was completed efficiently and the owner was courteous, friendly and I have no hesitation in recommending him to others.

Replaced step at rear of my property. Excellent work, done when it was promised and under budget. Perfect match to existing stonework. Definitely use Paul at New Town Stonemason again. Real care and attention to detail

I live in a listed building which has very old and intricate stonework. Paul repointed our stonework so it matched the original but looked fresh. He also replaced the lintel and surrounding stonework on our balcony. All the work was carried out to a very high standard and in a timely manner. Paul is such a friendly, down to earth guy and I would not hesitate to recommend him.

Paul did a fantastic job of repairing the stone landing and steps outside my Colonies flat. He was friendly and easy to deal with, came when he said he would and was careful to consult with me and my neighbour at each step in the process. (He was also very tolerant of my dog running up and down the steps during the repairs!) The result is amazing: lovely colour and finish that blend perfectly with the old stonework. Very happy.