About Us

Stoneworks has been providing surveying services in central Scotland for over 10 years. We bring a fresh approach to the sector by combining traditional building inspection methods with the latest drone technology.

The business was established in 1990, originally offering stonemasonry conservation and restoration services. Over the next 24 years we would build an impressive reputation for quality of service working on high profile projects throughout Scotland and the wider UK. In recent years we decided to vacate the contracting sector to focus entirely on surveying.

Our mission is to provide independent advice and honest appraisals, allowing clients to make informed decisions about maintenance and repair. We are approachable and flexible and do not rush our work. Every job is allocated sufficient time to ensure that we provide a high-quality service to meet a client’s specific needs.

Our principal surveyor David Lindsay has worked in the built heritage sector for over 35 years, beginning his career as one of Scotland’s leading architectural stone carvers, then managing a traditional building restoration business, before changing career direction to train and qualify as a building surveyor. David is a registered associate member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) with the designation AssocRICS.

  • David’s surveying skills are underpinned by a wealth of previous experience repairing and restoring many of Scotland’s most notable listed buildings. A small example includes the provision of services for Edinburgh Castle, Central Library, Jenners Department Store, and Newliston House, all in Edinburgh, Seton Castle in East Lothian, Paisley Abbey and Thomas Coates church in Paisley, the Johnstone Mausoleum in Alva, St. Monan’s Church in Fife, and Customs House in Dundee.

  • Registered with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) as a multirotor drone operator.

    Our drone pilots are A2 CofC and GVC qualified with hundreds of hours flight experience.

    Qualified by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) in Conservation of Masonry.

    Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Heritage Skills Gold Card holder.

    NOCN qualified in Energy Efficiency for Older & Traditional Buildings.

Client Reviews

  • The resulting report, with high definition photographs and detailed descriptions of each element and any problems to be dealt with, is proving an essential tool in developing a programme of work.

    A. Heller, Edinburgh

  • Total honesty, no hard sell, clear explanation and advice. I would highly recommend the company.

    A Ryan, Edinburgh

  • David is a beyond knowledgeable professional who is able to provide a fantastic amount of information on older buildings.

    D. Clark, Glasgow

  • Stoneworks were excellent and professional. The use of the drone saved time and money sorting out scaffolding or a cherry picker.

    A. Ross, Aberdeen

  • Very comprehensive and useful survey. Would definitely recommend, especially for heritage properties.

    C. Baldwin-Campbell, Dumbartonshire

  • The report that was provided contained detailed but easy to understand recommendations. Would recommend.

    A. Gray, Dunfermline

  • I learnt so much from David during his visit. His report was thorough and easy to follow. I feel much better able to make decisions about our cottage now.

    M. Beck, Stirling

  • Stoneworks provided a comprehensive and detailed survey report on the condition of the communal tenement roof.

    N. Vanhagen, Edinburgh

  • David was fantastic from start to finish. Listened to what we needed, quoted for it, provided an excellent report and charged what was quoted.

    T. Stanley, Edinburgh
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Where we work

We are based in Livingston in West Lothian and work all over central Scotland, frequently in the Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, and Fife areas, and we're always happy to travel further if needed!

Contact us with details of your survey requirements and the address of the property and we will get back to you with a quote within 24hrs.