Stonemasons for the East Midlands

Welcome to our website. Our family business is privileged to work on historic, fascinating and beautiful structures throughout the midlands and is proud of its reputation not only for high standards and quality of craftsmanship but also reliability, value for money and excellent service.

As specialist stonemasons and conservators, the company carries out stonework projects of any size on a wide variety of historic buildings throughout the Midlands.

Mark Stafford comes from a family of stonemasons dating back to the 1700s in the High Peak area of Derbyshire.

Formerly the Master Stonemason for the City of Nottingham, he oversaw the work on three internationally important Grade I listed sites: Nottingham Castle, Wollaton Hall and Newstead Abbey.

His extensive masonry training in England was complemented by gaining an MSc in stone conservation from Bournemouth University and by training in Venice at the European Centre for the Conservation of Architectural Heritage.

Having worked with historic buildings as a craftsman, manager and consultant, he is able to offer clients a unique combination of academic knowledge and practical skills.

Our clients include

  • English Heritage
  • The National Trust
  • The Churches Conservation Trust
  • Local Authorities
  • Parish Churches
  • Country Estates
  • Private owners

Please take the time to have a good look at our website and do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to discuss a particular project.

Yours sincerely

Mark I. Stafford MSc
Company Director

“Mark has undertaken stone repair work for me on several projects. In all cases, the work has been of an excellent standard. In addition, Mark has provided valuable assistance in drawing up proposals and offered useful advice with regard to technical issues. The works have all involved historic listed buildings and Mark has provided a professional conservation service in all regards.”