We had the front elevation to our property repointed and wanted to ensure we used people who would use the correct materials. I was able to leave the guys to it and they worked diligently while I was at work and I returned each evening to huge progress. They tidied up each evening before they left and we now have a watertight frontage which looks great.
We will definitely be getting Gavin and his team back to do other jobs around the house. Architectural Conservation is an established firm of stonemasons based in Livingston. We aim to restore and conserve buildings using traditional and sympathetic stone masonry techniques to ensure they stand the test of time. We work with all kinds of stone carrying out repairs and masonry works, we also specialise in working with lime mortar.
Projects include stone masonry repairs such as lintels and chimney repairs, ornate and intricate stone carving, structural alterations and repairs, new build stonework, barn conversions, church repairs including rope access, roofing and lead work and more.
We will definitely be getting Gavin and his team back to do other jobs around the house. Architectural Conservation is an established firm of stonemasons based in Livingston. We aim to restore and conserve buildings using traditional and sympathetic stone masonry techniques to ensure they stand the test of time. We work with all kinds of stone carrying out repairs and masonry works, we also specialise in working with lime mortar.
Projects include stone masonry repairs such as lintels and chimney repairs, ornate and intricate stone carving, structural alterations and repairs, new build stonework, barn conversions, church repairs including rope access, roofing and lead work and more.
Services
Gavin McGrotty Owner Architectural Conservation is a time served stonemason with over 20+ years industry expertise.
He launched Architectural Conservation in 2014 and has since built a growing reputation for delivering quality workmanship combined with a high level of customer service and satisfaction.
Gavin is passionate about stone and the industry and uses traditional techniques and the right materials such as lime mortar to ensure all stone masonry works carried out by the firm gives buildings the longevity they deserve.
He launched Architectural Conservation in 2014 and has since built a growing reputation for delivering quality workmanship combined with a high level of customer service and satisfaction.
Gavin is passionate about stone and the industry and uses traditional techniques and the right materials such as lime mortar to ensure all stone masonry works carried out by the firm gives buildings the longevity they deserve.
We carry out a wide range of restoration and conservation works on listed buildings, historic buildings, monuments and churches.
Where possible, we use hand tools and adhere to traditional methods to carve and restore stonework.
In recent decades buildings have suffered and decayed due to cement based mortars and pointing.
We are continually rectifying this work by using the right material and.
We have invested in a state-of-the-art DOFF Integra Cleaning System so that we are able to clean sandstone to a very high standard, in a gentle way, and causing minimum distress.
Where possible, we use hand tools and adhere to traditional methods to carve and restore stonework.
In recent decades buildings have suffered and decayed due to cement based mortars and pointing.
We are continually rectifying this work by using the right material and.
We have invested in a state-of-the-art DOFF Integra Cleaning System so that we are able to clean sandstone to a very high standard, in a gentle way, and causing minimum distress.
In recent decades buildings have suffered and decayed due to cement based mortars and pointing.
We are continually rectifying this work by using the right material and methods to prepare and point stonework.
Our team have all attended specialist Lime Mortar Courses that means they've developed a passion for organic lime pointing and the impact it has on allowing stone to breath and maintain structural integrity.
Gavin and his team provided excellent workmanship with a real pride in their work.
They built a beautiful random rubble garden wall that is in keeping with the existing listed boundary walls.
We are continually rectifying this work by using the right material and methods to prepare and point stonework.
Our team have all attended specialist Lime Mortar Courses that means they've developed a passion for organic lime pointing and the impact it has on allowing stone to breath and maintain structural integrity.
Gavin and his team provided excellent workmanship with a real pride in their work.
They built a beautiful random rubble garden wall that is in keeping with the existing listed boundary walls.
We have invested in a state-of-the-art DOFF Integra Cleaning System so that we are able to clean sandstone to a very high standard, in a gentle way, and causing minimum distress to the stone.
The DOFF system removes bacterial growth, lichen, moss, bird guano and graffiti using low pressure and high temperature steam.
The stone surface doesn't get saturated with water and dries in minutes so the whole process is kind to stone with outstanding results.
We used the DOFF Integra to clean the Linlithgow Cross Well with excellent results.
The DOFF system removes bacterial growth, lichen, moss, bird guano and graffiti using low pressure and high temperature steam.
The stone surface doesn't get saturated with water and dries in minutes so the whole process is kind to stone with outstanding results.
We used the DOFF Integra to clean the Linlithgow Cross Well with excellent results.
Our stone mason team are trained to a very high standard when it comes to carving intricate stonework.
We use traditional tools such as wooden Mallets and Chisels before introducing power tools which allows for more intricate carving.
We will source stone and cut, shape and carve it to suit.
We also restore, repair and replicate existing stone to match.
We use traditional tools such as wooden Mallets and Chisels before introducing power tools which allows for more intricate carving.
We will source stone and cut, shape and carve it to suit.
We also restore, repair and replicate existing stone to match.
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