Our extensive list of services is available. If you don't see what you are looking for then please feel free to get in contact with us. At Sandstone Solutions we provide a competitively priced range of services for the Repair, Restoration and Preservation of your Traditional Build Sandstone Property.
Our professional services are backed by our knowledge, experience and proven track record in the industry sector. During the planning stages, great care is taken to identify the most cost effective solution. We have an extensive range of projects large and small ranging from ballantrae to Glasgow. As a retired roofer, I was able to appreciate the level of detail and attention Andrew put into our sandstone gable end of our house.
Our professional services are backed by our knowledge, experience and proven track record in the industry sector. During the planning stages, great care is taken to identify the most cost effective solution. We have an extensive range of projects large and small ranging from ballantrae to Glasgow. As a retired roofer, I was able to appreciate the level of detail and attention Andrew put into our sandstone gable end of our house.
Services
Lime rendering over new build materials with cut and pointed joints, to give appearance of stone (see chimney in gallery). This is a very cost effective way of chimney replacement/extensive repair if local planning regulations will allow it. Stone restoration i.e. re-forming original detail in eroded stone where possible (see window surrounds in the gallery) and mechanical smoothing of stone.
As you gather quotes from building restoration specialists, the type of mortar they propose for the pointing speaks volumes. Anyone suggesting the use of cement mortar for your heritage building should be discounted since it is wholly inappropriate. Masonry walls rely on the fact that moisture entering the wall can escape as both water and water vapour.
Whenever necessary for Structural or Planning requirements or required for aesthetics when budgets allow, the replacement of stone is in our opinion preferable to a repair. However, due to the superior stone compatible repair products currently available through suppliers such as Masons Mortars. The surface repair of stone has become an art form in itself.
Traditional Lime and Sand renders are an excellent choice for replacement or aesthetic considerations on a suitable background. However, as they are not coloured and if you wish a colour even though advances have been made in the production of Lime Wash. Please be aware that you will probably have my childhood job of Lime Washing the Render every summer!
Most Damp Issues in Traditional Build Sandstone buildings that are not directly related to roof issues, poor exterior maintenance or elevated external landscaping/hard landscaping are caused by 'bridges', of debris forming between the outer wall and the inner wall. The debris is generally mortar that has dried over the years and detached, many clients state that they sometimes hear the mortar falling 'in the wall', when the house is quiet.
Reviews (3)
David Killin
Nov 22, 2020
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Diana Hislop
Aug 02, 2019
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I am delighted with the work Andrew and the team at Sandstone Solutions carried out on my cottage. They repaired and restored the building beautifully. My house threw up some unforeseeable problems but all were dealt with very well and always with my budget in mind. Their knowledge of stone work restoration is amazing.
The team is professional and hard working and they left the site clean and tidy at the end of every day. I have no hesitation in highly recommending them, they really do offer a 5 star service and as such I have already booked them for a further project.
The team is professional and hard working and they left the site clean and tidy at the end of every day. I have no hesitation in highly recommending them, they really do offer a 5 star service and as such I have already booked them for a further project.
Judelybug
Jun 28, 2019
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It is a pleasure to recommend this firm to anyone looking to restore their homes stonework. Andrew & Alec obviously set very high personal standards in their craftsmanship and provide a friendly, efficient and informative service. Support and follow up since completion have been readily forthcoming and we are delighted with the results on our property. Frank & Maryanne Duffy
