The 10 best stonemasons in Edinburgh

Large walls, chimneys and tired masonry can be brought back into repair with repointing, stone repairs and related work from JD Masonry Edinburgh. The business takes on substantial jobs that need careful assessment, including internal and external walls.

Its work can also cover lead work and skews where these are identified during a masonry project. Clients are kept informed as work progresses, making it suited to homeowners planning repointing and stone repairs.

J D Smith Stonemasons Limited provides stone repair and conservation for domestic dwellings, commercial premises and public buildings across Edinburgh and the Lothians. The three-generation family business also undertakes chimney repairs and restoration, combining traditional stonemasonry skills with modern technology.

Projects can run from planning and budgeting through building, installation and completion. The team works with dry stone, ashlar block, coursed rubble and square walling, and understands materials such as sandstone. Chimney work includes inspection of the stack, damage and scaffolding requirements before a quotation is prepared.

Lime pointing, stone repairs and conservation work are the main services from Stonemasons East Lothian. The masonry contractor works on traditional buildings and other stone structures, carrying out chimney repairs, boundary wall repairs, stone wall repairs and broader restoration projects.

The team uses NHL lime mortar to replace old cement or lime pointing, with the aim of supporting the breathability and longevity of stone buildings. Its work can cover homes, monuments, castles and churches, with conservation and restoration included in the stated service scope. The small team explains projects from quote to completion and keeps clients updated throughout stone or lime work, including emergency repairs when required.

Imc Stonemasons handles new-build stonework, chimney repairs and masonry restoration in and around Edinburgh. The team works on small repairs, extensions and larger commercial developments, with enquiries welcomed from private customers, architects and building contractors.

Services include natural stone supply, dressing and building, replacement of defective sills and lintels, plus chimney repointing and reconstruction using traditional lime mortars where appropriate. The business also undertakes lime pointing, facade repairs and stone wall construction for owners maintaining or altering traditional stone properties.

A & M Sandstone Restoration Edinburgh repairs and restores sandstone masonry, including traditional lime-mortar pointing and defective or decayed stonework. Profiles, tooling and finishes can be matched to existing stone, supporting conservation work on older properties.

The team also carries out roof repairs, including work to address leaks, and can restore original stone façades. Its services suit owners of traditional or older buildings who need compatible repairs rather than a generic modern finish.

Lime pointing, ashlar and rubble walls, stone repairs and chimney restoration form the core of Edinburgh Masonry’s residential stonemasonry work. The business serves traditional stone homes across Edinburgh and the Lothians, from localised repairs to larger restoration projects.

Work is assessed against the existing stonework, with original materials and pointing styles matched where possible. Chimney services include replacing damaged stone, mortar repairs, rebuilding and restoration. Lime mortar is used for suitable traditional properties, helping preserve the character of the building while addressing crumbling joints, gaps, cracks and moisture-related deterioration.

Stuart Young Stonemasonry Edinburgh carries out stonework and masonry projects for homes, including front walls and other property work. The service is suited to owners of stone houses who need work completed on existing stonework, with advice available about masonry condition.

Projects can involve scaffolding and repeat visits where extra work is needed. The business works to an agreed schedule and leaves the site clean and tidy at the end of each day.

Stone repairs, restoration and conservation are the mainstay of Scott & Brown Ltd - (Stonemasons Edinburgh), which works on Edinburgh’s historic masonry and newer structural projects. Its services include lime pointing for ashlar, rubble and brickwork, chimney conservation and rebuilding, new stonework and structural alterations.

The company produces and dresses natural stone at its central Edinburgh yard, cutting and shaping material for its own projects, other builders and the public. Structural work can include shoring, new window and door openings, and removing load-bearing walls with supporting steelwork. Mortar analysis is available where a close match to existing colour and strength is needed. Established in 1890, the firm combines traditional stonemasonry with conservation work.