Cambridgeshire · Est. 2019
Stonework, restored for generations.
Based in Cambridgeshire, our experienced stonemasons restore, repair and conserve stone and brickwork using traditional methods and modern precision.
- 2019
- Established
- I
- Listed-grade experience
- Own
- Workshop and masons
- UK
- Working nationwide
Services
Every aspect of stonemasonry, with precision and care.
From restoring historic buildings to crafting new features, we bring the same expertise to every project. Each service is delivered by our own masons.
- Lime repointing
- Failed and cement-rich joints are raked out by hand and repointed in a lime mortar matched to the original. The wall is left breathable, so moisture leaves through the joint rather than the stone.
- Stone repair
- Weathered and split stone is cut out and replaced with matching indents, or consolidated in place where the original face can still be saved. New work is tooled to sit with the old.
- Wall rebuilding
- Localised rebuilds through to complete reconstruction of walls, gables and garden structures, set in traditional mortars and coursed to follow the existing masonry.
- Restoration and conservation
- Repairs to listed buildings and heritage properties, carried out to conservation standards and documented so the work can be understood by anyone who follows us.
- Bespoke stone features
- Bespoke fireplaces, staircases, mullions and dressings cut in the workshop from stone selected to match the building it is destined for.
- Cleaning, extensions and new build
- Careful removal of soiling and pollutants using the gentlest effective method, and extensions or new stone builds detailed to sit with existing masonry.
Our approach
Understand
We study the building, its materials and its history before we quote. Understanding why a wall has failed is what stops the repair failing again.
Restore
Skilled handwork using traditional lime mortars and matching stone, carried out by our own masons rather than subcontracted labour.
Protect
Careful detailing and breathable materials, so the building keeps working long after we have left the site.
Featured project
Thorpe Hall
Repairs and conservation work at a Grade I listed property, preserving its historic beauty with care and precision.
- Location
- Peterborough
- Completed
- Spring 2024
- Material
- Local limestone with lime mortar
- Listing
- Grade I listed
Wisbech St Mary, Fenland, Cambridgeshire · Autum 2025
Wisbech St Mary
Sensitive lime-mortar repointing of a Grade II* listed property, preserving its natural character while carefully blending repairs with the original brickwork.
Grantham · 2024
Swingate House
Expert repointing and masonry repairs to a historic stone facade, restoring clarity, strength and a natural finish.
Listed historic residence · 2024
The Old Mill
Extensive restoration and enlargement of a substantial listed property, combining the conservation of the historic building with a major new limestone extension designed to blend seamlessly with the original masonry.
About
A practice built around the workshop.
Founded in 2019 by stonemason Jamie Underwood, JB Stonework & Restoration has grown year by year into a trusted name in the restoration, conservation and construction of stone properties — from Grade I listed halls to village cottages — across Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire and beyond.
As featured in Stone Specialist, Winter 2024.
What clients say
Jamie's team did an excellent job on our 1850s house, removing old wood beams and replacing with dry aged oak, followed by repair and repointing of the entire front of the house. The quality of the work and attention to detail was outstanding.
Mark H
Repairs and repointing to an 1850s house
Jamie and his team repointed an old cottage and rebuilt a wall for a stone outbuilding for me. I was really pleased with the quality of the work, it looks beautiful.
Tanya Sweeten
Cottage repointing and outbuilding wall
Huge thanks to the team for great work at my show garden at the Belvoir Castle Flower and Garden Show. The team has been very helpful! The stone wall looked great and visitors loved it.
Centaurea Design
Show garden, Belvoir Castle Flower and Garden Show
Very polite and professional, all work carried out to a very high standard. Should we need any further work carried out JB Restorations will be our first call.
Ian Cade
Private client