Stone masonry surveys and repair specifications Edinburgh
Practical inspection and repair planning for stone façades, chimneys and architectural masonry, with quantified scopes and indicative costs where required.
Turning visible defects into an organised repair programme
A useful masonry survey should locate defects, distinguish observations from suspected causes and explain what further investigation may be needed. Restorex combines contractor knowledge with ground, close-access and drone imagery to support early planning.
Outputs can include annotated photographs, elevation-based defect schedules, suggested repair categories, priorities and initial quantities. Where the brief allows, indicative access and repair costs can be added for budgeting, maintenance planning or dilapidations discussions.
The service supports owners, factors, architects, building surveyors, engineers, hotels, schools and universities. It does not replace structural engineering, statutory approvals or the independent professional duties of the client’s appointed consultants.
Typical work
- Ground and close-access inspection
- Drone façade and chimney capture
- Annotated defect schedules
- Repair categorisation and priorities
- Initial quantities and budget costs
- Support for professional teams
Newington Road & West Newington Place
Full strip and rebuild of masonry to an occupied tenement, including a value-engineered repair approach after opening-up revealed movement out of compression.
Read the full case study →Stone masonry surveys and repair specifications Edinburgh FAQs
Can the survey include quantities and costs?
Yes, where the available access and evidence allow dependable initial measurement. Assumptions and limitations are stated clearly.
Can you inspect high-level stone without scaffolding?
Drone or other remote methods can provide useful visual evidence, although close access or opening-up may still be needed before final specification.
Do you work for architects and surveyors?
Yes. The inspection scope and outputs can be aligned with the appointed professional team’s requirements.
Need a clear restoration proposal?
Tell us about the building, the problem and your timescale. Restorex will advise on the appropriate next step.
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