ABOUT US

Introduction

A F Jones provides a complete service from concept and design services, through manufacture and full installation. We are dynamic, knowledgeable and we support our clients to realise the true potential of stone in, and on, their buildings.

With over 160 years of continuous operation and investment, we employ a sizable in-house team and manufacturing capability, delivering large and complex projects, alongside the multitude of smaller and bespoke works.

We draw upon our wealth of deep-seated stone knowledge & heritage skills, but we also invest and capture the power of leading-edge cutting technology to ensure we offer efficiency, accuracy, and overall value to our clients.

About Us

Where

We are based in Oxfordshire & Berkshire, delivering projects all over the south of England and London.

Size

We are able to deliver stonemasonry contracts to a package value of up to and at least £5M, whilst equally happy to be delivering small private commissions.

What

Our capability includes the full project process from inception through to site build and everything in between. This is supported by state-of-the-art manufacturing workshops set in rolling hills of Oxfordshire near Wallingford (OX10 6AF). We have a showroom where you can discuss projects, obtain advice and select stone. Do visit us to explore ideas or check out our capability.

Who Are We?

History

Our company steeped in history and deep-rooted craftsmanship through centuries of operation, whilst also being forward-thinking and highly invested in modern cutting technology to deliver ever higher standards. Now a 6th generation company in continuous operation for over 160 years – we know a thing or two.

Staff Expertise

Our staff are experienced and knowledgeable, as well as qualified and trained. We pride ourselves on being good to work with. We aim to make the complex seem simple. We are not afraid of challenging projects – in fact we like a challenge!

Our Primary Sectors

Who we work with

We work with Architects, Contractors, construction professionals & designers, as well as direct with home-owners, to realise each project.

We work with prestigious organisations, including:

  • The National Trust
  • Historic England &Historic Royal Palaces
  • Ministry of Defence (MoD)
  • Foreign Office (FCO)
  • Many Grade I / II* / II property owners
  • Eton College / University of London / Reading University
  • Large main contractors such as: Size Group / RWArmstrong / Kingerlee / Feltham / Beards / Cheevers Poole / CC Construction / Westgreen / Knight Harwood / Stonewood / Seacon / Greenham and so on.

Where are we based?

Our projects are predominantly centred in the South-East & London, but we can supply produced stone to anywhere in the UK.

Our main production workshops and showrooms are located in Oxfordshire (Old Quarry Works, Ipsden, OX10 6AF) – refer to Contact Us page.

Our head office is in Reading, Berkshire, established in 1858.

What we offer

We combine traditional skills with significant investment in modern cutting / CNC technology – this gives:
  • Best / most competitive price
  • Accuracy (vital for jointed finish & speed of fit)
  • Top quality hand-finishing of all components
  • We are a stones-throw from London and situated central to the Thames Valley corridor.
  • Proximity to London & surrounds gives us an advantage in the delivery phase.
We fully & directly employ our site-fixing masonry teams. This enables us to guarantee the highest quality work and most flexible service, taken from detailing to finished product. Also, since we deliver all our services in house, it also ensures the most competitive rates as well.

All of our Masons are fully trained to NVQ 2 or NVQ 3 standards (alongside other annual safety training), and so we have a depth of knowledge across the board of staff delivering your project.

Realise your project, guided by our architectural stonemasonry experts.