Stoneworks
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We offer impartial and expert building surveying services for both residential and commercial clients. Utilising traditional inspection methods alongside advanced drone technology, we conduct Drone Surveys, Bespoke Building Surveys, Masonry Surveys, and RICS Home Surveys.
Our drones provide a cost-effective and efficient alternative to conventional inspection methods like scaffolding and cherry pickers, allowing visual inspection of hard-to-reach areas and delivering high-resolution images and videos for accurate condition assessments of masonry, roofs, chimneys, and rainwater systems.
We can safely and quickly inspect city centre tenements including parts of the building that are normally inaccessible, producing a condition report that identifies problem areas and recommends options for repairs and maintenance.
Our surveys can be tailored to your needs, including features such as traffic light condition ratings, annotated photographs, sketches, and roof layouts. We offer everything from focused roof inspections to comprehensive building surveys. With over 35 years of experience in the built heritage sector, we bring extensive knowledge of permeable materials like stone and lime mortars to our work.
We also carry out RICS Home Surveys Level 2 and Level 3, using a standardised template with traffic light ratings to indicate the condition of various building elements. These surveys, popular among home buyers, offer a general health check of the property.
All surveys are conducted by an Associate Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) with specialised qualifications in Conservation of Masonry and Energy Efficiency for Older & Traditional Buildings. Our drone surveys are carried out by Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) registered pilots who are qualified to GVC standard and trained to operate under our Operational Authorisation issued by the CAA.
Our drones provide a cost-effective and efficient alternative to conventional inspection methods like scaffolding and cherry pickers, allowing visual inspection of hard-to-reach areas and delivering high-resolution images and videos for accurate condition assessments of masonry, roofs, chimneys, and rainwater systems.
We can safely and quickly inspect city centre tenements including parts of the building that are normally inaccessible, producing a condition report that identifies problem areas and recommends options for repairs and maintenance.
Our surveys can be tailored to your needs, including features such as traffic light condition ratings, annotated photographs, sketches, and roof layouts. We offer everything from focused roof inspections to comprehensive building surveys. With over 35 years of experience in the built heritage sector, we bring extensive knowledge of permeable materials like stone and lime mortars to our work.
We also carry out RICS Home Surveys Level 2 and Level 3, using a standardised template with traffic light ratings to indicate the condition of various building elements. These surveys, popular among home buyers, offer a general health check of the property.
All surveys are conducted by an Associate Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) with specialised qualifications in Conservation of Masonry and Energy Efficiency for Older & Traditional Buildings. Our drone surveys are carried out by Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) registered pilots who are qualified to GVC standard and trained to operate under our Operational Authorisation issued by the CAA.
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Drone surveys 2024Some of the surveys we have carried out.
Inspection of city centre tenements. Stonemasonry surveys.
Some examples from the last few months of the types of buildings we survey.
Inspection of high-level building elements using drones.
stonemasonry and roof inspection.
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4.9 out of 5 based on
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30th September 2024Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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We requested a condition survey of the roofs of a large listed domestic property built in 3 stages over around 150 years (ca 1730s to 1900s). The resulting report, with high definition photographs and detailed descriptions of each element and any problems to be dealt with, is proving an essential tool in developing a programme of work. Includes links to trade bodies when sourcing trades and contractors, and advice on key aspects of stonemasonry, mortars, leadwork and other elements of roof construction that we need to be aware of when talking to them. David is very approachable if further advice or clarification is needed.
Anne Heller
22nd August 2024Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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We were extremely pleased with Stoneworks and would certainly recommend them. We needed to understand more about the structure of our home (ahead of potential improvements) and to identify the root cause of a particular issue. David was fantastic from start to finish. Listened to what we needed, quoted for it, provided an excellent report and charged what was quoted. David worked tirelessly during the survey, taking time to listen and answer / discuss any questions I had and to impart some of his extensive experience and knowledge. As a result, we have identified the root cause of our issue and now know much more about our home and any areas that we need to focus on.
Tom Stanley
7th August 2024Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Advice over the phone, at no cost. I was sent a leaflet and useful contacts. Total honesty, no hard sell, clear explanation and advice. I would highly recomend the company.
Anna Ryan
22nd May 2024Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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David is a beyond knowledgeable professional who is able to provide a fantastic amount of information on older buildings.
He has a great previous trade knowledge, a passion for stone masonry, professional, very educational and kind/ straight talking.
I am now able to make educated and safe decisions on a building purchase and have a strong idea of required works.
Thank you
He has a great previous trade knowledge, a passion for stone masonry, professional, very educational and kind/ straight talking.
I am now able to make educated and safe decisions on a building purchase and have a strong idea of required works.
Thank you
22nd May 2024Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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I had an independent survey of my roof carried out following some very poor quality work from a roofing company leaving my roof in a worse state than it was originally in.
Stoneworks were excellent and professional. The turnaround between surveying my roof and sending the detailed report was very quick. The use of the drone saved time and money sorting out scaffolding or a cherry picker.
Stoneworks were excellent and professional. The turnaround between surveying my roof and sending the detailed report was very quick. The use of the drone saved time and money sorting out scaffolding or a cherry picker.
23rd April 2024Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Very comprehensive and useful survey. Would definitely recommend, especially for heritage properties
Carla
16th March 2024Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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David flew the drone over the roof we asked him to investigate as a potential purchase! He gave a detailed report & so many high quality footage pictures totally amazing I was so impressed, David kept me updated straight away with the outcome & so grateful for the in depth information, I would highly recommend this company for further investigations on roofs walls etc! Fabulous surveyors professional & so detailed with all relevant reports.
Thank you David & Stoneworks
For the great work
Angela
Thank you David & Stoneworks
For the great work
Angela
Angela McCabe
8th February 2024Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Building survey to address leaks and identify any other repairs and maintenance tasks required for traditional sandstone house.
Punctual, helpful, informative, methodical (including use of thermal imaging, moisture sensor and drone inspection).
Clear communication and explanations before, during and after the survey.
Detailed report included all photographs taken and web links for further reading on the advised repairs.
Punctual, helpful, informative, methodical (including use of thermal imaging, moisture sensor and drone inspection).
Clear communication and explanations before, during and after the survey.
Detailed report included all photographs taken and web links for further reading on the advised repairs.
19th November 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Good communication throughout, able to arrange a report promptly. The survey itself was thorough and lasted over 5 hours. The report that was provided contained detailed but easy to understand reccomendations. Would reccomend.
Andrew Gray
29th September 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Professional and reliable service.
Dami Aluko
28th September 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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I learnt so much from David during his visit. His report was thorough and easy to follow. I feel much better able to make decisions about our cottage now.
Maria Beck
31st August 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Stoneworks provided a comprehensive and detailed survey report on the condition of the communal tenement roof. This has proved very useful and will also stand us in good stead for the future.
NICK VANHAGEN
7th July 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Tracing rainwater leak from flat roof /and/or adjacent stoneworks to kitchen ceiling below. Detailed technical report produced with supporting photographs, diagrams and text, all very good quality. Recommendations made for possible scope of contract work to put out for masonry and flat roof repairs.
Richard Holmes
25th June 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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I needed an expert to conduct a masonry survey of a broken boundary brick wall of a house I had offered to buy.
Not knowing who to ask, I found David via Google and am glad that I did.
He was helpful on the phone first explaining what he could and couldn’t do and shuffling to do it quickly for me.
His quote was transparent and reasonable so I engaged him. He provided me with a professional written survey with extensive photos and both short and long term actions.
I am very pleased with his survey and will definitely use him again if I need similar surveys.
Not knowing who to ask, I found David via Google and am glad that I did.
He was helpful on the phone first explaining what he could and couldn’t do and shuffling to do it quickly for me.
His quote was transparent and reasonable so I engaged him. He provided me with a professional written survey with extensive photos and both short and long term actions.
I am very pleased with his survey and will definitely use him again if I need similar surveys.
Christine C
8th June 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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We wished to have a roof survey undertaken in connection with a potential tenement flat purchase. David was able to undertake the survey at very short notice, using drone photography. His report followed very quickly, and he provided a link to the extensive set of photographs taken during the survey. His report was very clear, and he was extremely responsive and helpful in responding to our follow up queries. We would not hesitate to use Stoneworks again.
22nd May 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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We had a drone inspection of a roof undertaken, quick service, great quality of images showing close up detail.
Nick
17th May 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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External survey using drone for photographic content of survey report on stonework condition
Prompt and efficient with good knowledge of subject and relevant advice given..
Prompt and efficient with good knowledge of subject and relevant advice given..
24th April 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Very professional and knowledgeable, and comprehensive advice given. Would recommend
Peter Liu
16th April 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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David responded quickly to my enquiry and carried out a site visit to assess the problem. He provided a thorough report and recommendations for action along with guidance on how best to proceed. His expertise was very useful and he was helpful and professional throughout.
Lynn McDonald
16th March 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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I am the owner of a property in a small block which consists in total of 12 flats, and Stoneworks have just completed a building survey for us. We require a roof repair and we were being given vastly differing costings so decided to have a building survey done before proceeding with any work.
David's report is extremely comprehensive and will allow all owners to proceed with confidence on any necessary work requiring done on the building. David was very helpful and nothing was too much trouble for either him or Mitchell. There were no delays in replying to any of our emails nor did we feel we were taking up too much of their time. Also the cost for the survey was very reasonable and compared favourably with other quotes we received.
Having spoken to the other owners we would all be happy to use Stoneworks again for any of our individual properties.
David's report is extremely comprehensive and will allow all owners to proceed with confidence on any necessary work requiring done on the building. David was very helpful and nothing was too much trouble for either him or Mitchell. There were no delays in replying to any of our emails nor did we feel we were taking up too much of their time. Also the cost for the survey was very reasonable and compared favourably with other quotes we received.
Having spoken to the other owners we would all be happy to use Stoneworks again for any of our individual properties.
patricia carr