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Stonemason in Galashiels

Douglas Masonry provides specialist stone repairs, lime mortar pointing and stonework restoration services in Galashiels and throughout the Scottish Borders. We work with traditional stone buildings carrying out repairs that preserve the character and structural integrity of the masonry.

dressed ashlar sandstone wall with lime mortar pointing

Stone Wall Repairs in Galashiels

Stone walls around Galashiels suffer from loose stonework, failing mortar joints and structural movement.  Careful masonry repairs help stabilise the wall, rebuild damaged areas and restore the original strength of the stonework.

✅ Stone wall repairs and rebuilding

✅ Lime mortar pointing

✅ Sandstone repairs and indenting

✅ Garden wall repairs and rebuilds

✅ Crack repairs and structural masonry repairs

Lime Mortar Pointing in Galashiels

Many older buildings in Galashiels have been repointed with hard cement mortar, which prevents the wall from breathing. This traps moisture inside the masonry and leads to damaged stone, cracking joints and long-term deterioration. 

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Lime mortar pointing allows stonework to breathe naturally, releasing moisture and protecting surrounding stonework. Removing the cement and repointing with breathable lime mortar restores the appearance of the masonry while preserving the structure of the building.

lime mortar repointed whinstone wall

Why Choose Douglas Masonry

Douglas Masonry specialises in stone repair and restoration across Galashiels and the Scottish Borders.
With over 20 years experience working with traditional stone buildings, we deliver high-quality masonry repairs built to last.

✅ Over 20 years stone masonry experience

✅ Traditional stone repair techniques

✅ Specialists in lime mortar pointing

✅ Structural understanding of stone buildings

✅ Local Scottish Borders stonemason

✅ Reliable and professional service

Whinstone Wall Repairs in Galashiels

Around Galashiels it’s common to see buildings and garden  walls built from local whinstone. These walls are extremely durable, but over time sections can begin to move, stones can loosen and mortar joints can weather away.

 

Repairing whinstone walls requires careful work due to the hardness and irregular shapes of whinstone, repairs need to be carried out with the right approach to ensure the wall remains solid while maintaining its traditional appearance.

whinstone wall rebuild

Areas We Cover Near Galashiels

Douglas Masonry provides stonework repairs and building restoration services throughout Galashiels and surrounding areas including:

  • Melrose

  • Stow

  • St Boswells

  • Lauder

  • Clovenfords

  • Newtown

  • Innerleithen

  • Earlston

Need a Stonemason in Galashiels?

For stone wall repairs, lime mortar pointing or cracked masonry repairs in Galashiels, contact Douglas Masonry for professional advice or a quotation. We specialise in repairing traditional stone buildings across the Scottish Borders.

07368699927

info@douglasmasonry.co.uk

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