Natural stone, like our Yorkshire stone, is quarried directly from the earth, offering unique textures, colours, and durability for authentic stone walling. Manufactured stone is man-made, often concrete-based, designed to mimic natural stone but typically less durable and lacking the same visual appeal.  Manufactured products tend to much more intensive and therefore less ecologically sound. Natural stone can last many hundreds of years and can be re-used should buildings or walls be no longer required.

Building a stone wall depends on its size, complexity, and construction method (e.g., dry stone walling or mortared). A typical 10-meter-long, 1-meter-high dry stone wall takes 4–5 days for skilled masons. Larger or bespoke projects may require more time. Remember excavations and footings may be required also. For more information you could contact the Drystone Walling Association at https://www.dswa.org.uk/

The cost of a dry stone wall varies based on size, height, stone type (e.g., Aged & Tumbled or Reclaimed Walling Stone), and site conditions. On average, expect £250–£350 per square meter for materials and labour.  Contact us, although we only supply the stone, we might know a contractor that works in your area that can quote for your stone walling project.

Yes, our Aged & Tumbled and Random Reclaimed Walling Stones are suitable to be used in dry stone walls, offering a range of shapes, sizes and textures for stable, mortar-free walls. Although usually additional ‘packing’ and filler material will also be required. Consideration also to coping stones or wall tops..

New Coursed Walling Stone is generally better suited for mortared applications, however it has often been used in stylish garden design applications to great effect.

Please note: Drystone walling is an artform! If in-experienced, consult a professional, do your research, even take a course. Drystone walling can be very enjoyable and rewarding. A well build drystone wall can be a thing of beauty, but be aware, its not as easy as it might first appear!

New Stone Walling offers a clean, modern look with uniform finishes, ideal for structured designs. The stone is newly quarried.

Aged & Tumbled Walling Stone provides a rustic, weathered aesthetic for traditional or dry stone walling. This is newly quarried stone that we put through a number of processes to age and distress the stone walling to simulate old weathered natural stone walling.

Random Reclaimed Walling Stone delivers heritage charm whilst being the most eco-friendly option. These stone are collated form suitable demolition sites, sorted and bagged on our premises ready for re-use.