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TRADITIONAL BUILDING SPECIALISTS ACROSS NORTH DEVON & THE CORNWALL BORDER
Older buildings deserve specialist care. At Set in Stone Traditional Build, we help homeowners, landowners and businesses preserve, restore and enhance traditional properties using time-honoured building methods and materials.
Our services include lime plastering, stone masonry, cob repairs, heritage restoration, barn conversions, new builds and traditional landscaping.
Whether we’re repairing a listed cottage, restoring a stone farmhouse or helping transform a rural barn, our focus is always on delivering quality workmanship that respects the character and history of the building.
Working throughout North Devon and the Cornwall border, we’re proud to help protect the region’s architectural heritage while creating practical spaces for modern living.
Get in touch today to discuss your project or arrange a site visit.
WHY CHOOSE US?
- Traditional skills, modern standards
- Specialist lime, stone and cob knowledge
- Respect for historic buildings
- Local North Devon-based craftsmen
- Honest advice and practical solutions
- Experience working with architects and conservation officers
SPECIALISTS IN PERIOD & HERITAGE PROPERTIES
Heritage buildings are at the heart of what we do.
Across Bideford, North Devon and the Cornwall border, we work with period homes, listed properties, rural cottages, farm buildings and historic commercial premises that require traditional skills and materials.
Older buildings need careful, knowledgeable craftsmanship to remain structurally sound and breathable. Our services are designed to protect original character while ensuring long-term durability.
SERVING HOMES & BUSINESSES ACROSS BIDEFORD & NORTH DEVON/CORNWALL BORDER
Our team work regularly in and around North Devon and the Cornwall border. We cover all towns and villages around Barnstaple, Bideford, Torrington, Bude, Launceston and Okehampton, providing specialist lime plastering, stone masonry, cob repairs and heritage restoration services tailored to traditional Devon/Cornwall buildings.
Whether you own a period cottage, a rural farmhouse or a barn property, we offer experienced, locally based craftsmanship you can rely on.
REPAIR
TRADITIONAL REPAIRS THAT RESPECT YOUR PROPERTY
From lime plaster repairs and stone masonry to cob conservation and lime repointing, we carry out sympathetic repairs that protect the character, integrity and longevity of traditional buildings.
Working on cottages, farmhouses, listed buildings and rural properties across North Devon, we use appropriate materials and time-honoured techniques to keep older buildings performing as they should.
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SKILLED CRAFTMANSHIP FOR NEW PROJECTS
Whether you’re planning a barn conversion, character-led new build, structural alteration or landscaping project, we combine traditional building skills with practical construction expertise to create spaces built to last.
Every project is tailored to complement its surroundings and reflect the character of the property.
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RESTORE
CAREFUL CONSIDERED RESTORATION BUILT ON EXPERIENCE
We specialise in restoring period and heritage properties using traditional methods and breathable materials. From listed buildings and cob cottages to stone farmhouses and historic structures, our work is designed to preserve original character while supporting modern living.
Respecting the past while preparing historic buildings for the future.
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TRUSTED FOR HERITAGE & TRADITIONAL BUILDING WORK
General Building & Traditional Masonry
Andy has a vast amount of knowledge and experience within the building industry and is very passionate about his trade, highly recommended for any size of job at very reasonable rates.
Shaun Herbert
Stone Wall Re-Building & Masonry Repairs
Andy and the team are fantastic, they did an excellent job rebuilding our wall and would highly recommend them.
Claire Brinsmead
Cob Repairs & Lime Restoration
Andy has expert knowledge on cob & lime render. Upon discovery of the corner of our house walls coming away from each other, he worked hard and fast to rectify the situation. I have already booked him to re-render the rest of the house and have recommended him to friends and neighbours.
James Rackliff
Cob Wall Restoration & Chimney Re-Building
Set in Stone undertook repairs to my cottage after a cob wall collapsed. This entailed enlarging and rebuilding the chimney from the ground up, replicating two slate capped shoulders, rebuilding a brick chimney stack and replacing sand and cement render on the entire front cottage wall with limestone render. Andy is a perfectionist. He and his team worked very hard in all weathers and I am delighted with the way my cottage looks now.
Maura Ashworth
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