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Featured Project

Knighton Mill

A contemporary new-build where glass and flint meet traditionally detailed Bath stone ashlar and a robust gritstone plinth.

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High Beeches The Belvedere The Castle Lutyens Surrey Property
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About AFJONES

Six generations of knowledge and an unbroken commitment to doing things properly. That is what every client inherits when they work with AFJONES.

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Est. 1858  ·  Ipsden, Oxfordshire

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Knowledge built from six generations of stonemasonry.

Guides, articles and education to inform every stage of your stone project — from material selection to on-site delivery.

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Consultancy

Service Details

Expertise Area

Architectural, Heritage, Structural

Typical Stone

All Natural Stones

Scope

Advice, Specification, Reporting, Surveys

Typical Settings

Architects, Contractors, Estate Owners

All projects carry their own commercial realities, which is why we treat value engineering as a genuine design exercise, finding solutions that preserve quality while working within the budget.

Guidance from First Sketch to Long-Term Care

Expertise Before
a Tool is Lifted

We support clients at the earliest stages, when ideas are still being shaped and before commitments have been made. This is often where our input is most valuable.

Independent of any single quarry or supplier, we provide impartial guidance on performance, durability and buildability. Our consultancy service can be commissioned at any stage, concept, detailed design, during construction or after completion.

Design and consultancy is where our craft, technical understanding and experience come together before a tool is lifted. By involving us early, you gain a specialist perspective on how stone can support your project.

A Long-Term Partner for Stone Decisions

From Concept
to Ongoing Care

Stone choice defines both the character and performance of a project. With deep material knowledge across natural stone types, we help clients make selections that will perform as well as they look.

Our consulting adapts to the needs of each client. Some rely on us for a single technical question; others bring us in as an ongoing partner across a programme of works.

Our Process

How We Can Advise

Stone Selection &
Technical Suitability

Different stones behave in different ways. We offer impartial guidance on material suitability, durability, finishes and long-term performance, helping clients make well-informed decisions at any point in the process.

Design Development
and Detailing

Good stone detailing protects both the design intent and the buildability of the scheme. We assist with jointing logic, profiles, restraint methods and interface conditions whenever that expertise is needed.

Creative
Design Input

Where projects call for expressive stone elements, we help refine geometry, explore carving potential and shape concept ideas into workable solutions. Our team brings both artistic sensitivity and technical judgement.

Surveys, Inspections
and Condition

For existing or historic structures, accurate assessment is essential before any intervention. We offer surveys that identify condition, diagnose underlying issues and outline repair options.

Reports, Specifications
and Repair Schedules

Clear documentation is often required even when the scope is limited. We prepare advisory notes, technical reports, specifications and schedules that define what work is needed and how it should be carried out.

Mock-ups, Samples
and Trial Assemblies

Some design decisions are best made through physical testing. We produce sample sets, finish trials and mock-ups to help validate material choices, refine detailing or demonstrate a specific approach.

Measurement, Templating
and CAD

Precise geometry underpins much of modern-day quality stonework. We provide laser surveys, physical templating and CAD drawing services, supporting architects, builders and fabricators who require accurate information.

Rolling Inspection &
Maintenance Planning

Long-term stewardship of stone buildings benefits from a periodic expert review. Our rolling inspection service helps identify emerging issues and prioritise interventions or forward planning.

Good stone decisions are made early — and informed by experience that no single project can provide alone.

Whether you need a single opinion or ongoing strategic input, we bring the depth of knowledge to help every stone project succeed.

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