Stonemasons

Many of us place a premium on kerb appeal – essentially how a property looks from the outside, and specifically from the street. Your choice of block paving, paving slabs and stepping stones can make a difference. Think about the surface area covered by those materials as well as garden slabs, edging stones… it all adds up. Find the right pavers, stonemasons or concrete specialists and these seemingly mundane and inconsequential details can really lift the look of your home, not to mention its value.

What services can concrete specialists, pavers or stonemasons offer me?

A paving expert can design, plan and build a wide range of projects, from paths and walkways to suntrap spots such as courtyards. There is a huge range of materials, colours and patterns out there, so why not contact some pavers and stone experts to see the options they provide. Pavers or concrete specialists will be able to recommend the most appropriate paving stones to suit your property, local climate and street style. That might be a uniform stretch of concrete paving slabs, something more textured such as patterned concrete, a classic herringbone formation of clay paving bricks, or Indian sandstone, which will acquire weathered character as the years pass. The right stone or paving expert can also help you with concrete repair issues involving anything from walls to lintels, while a stone cleaner might be just the man to give your period property a facelift.

As well as pavers, stone specialists can supply natural stone wall cladding, provide stone indoor flooring and stonemasons could even handcraft stone fireplaces, create worktops or sinks in stone and design beautiful stone architectural pieces for your home. You can find all sorts of stone, concrete and paving experts with Houzz, so if you fancy some paving indoors or outdoors, or you’d like some stylish stone added to your home, this is the place to find an expert for the job.

How do I choose the right stone, concrete or paving expert for me?

Browse pavers, stonemasons and concrete specialists in our Find Pros section. Compile ideabooks containing images of attractive paving stones, edging stones and concrete paving slabs, as well as clever garden paving and rockery ideas. Make a shortlist of at least three relevant paving experts or stonemasons and then approach them for a free consultation. Whatever you do, make sure you have a loose brief and budget, a few questions about things such as maintenance – how to remove heavy stains such as oil or bird droppings for example – plus a few visual references to spark conversation with your paver or stone specialist.

Important questions to ask your stone, concrete or paving expert

• Are you a member of a trade association?
  
• Can I see examples of your previous work please?
  
• Are you exclusively a paver or do you supply or create other stone work?
  
• If you are purely a paver, which stone suppliers or stonemasons do you work with?
  
• Do you offer a free, no-obligation consultation?
  
• Will you be working on the project yourself?
  
• What would you say is the most difficult part of this project and how do you propose to tackle that?
  
• What range of materials and styles will I be able to choose from?
  
• Is your quote inclusive of VAT and all materials?
  
• How long will the job take and how much disruption is there likely to be?
  
• How long will the sealant last?
  
• Will the surface fade or crack?
  
• How easy is it to maintain the stone paving and/or concrete?
  
• What type of insurance are you covered by?
  
• Is your work under warranty?

Find a stonemason, paving expert or concrete specialist on Houzz. Narrow your search in the Professionals section of the website to stone, paving or concrete specialists. You can also look through photos by style to find a design you like, then contact the paver or stonemasons that worked on it.