Crafts & Skills
Craftsmanship refined over centuries.
For Building Conservation
Specialist repair and conservation of listed buildings, churches and historic properties across East Anglia.
For General Building
High-end renovation, refurbishment and extension work for private residences and country homes.
The specialist skills behind every commission we undertake.
The crafts Greystone & Mason practise have been refined over centuries and cannot be rushed, replicated or faked. Based in Norfolk and working across East Anglia, our craftsmen carry out all specialist work entirely in-house.
Whether you are searching for a specialist leadwork contractor, a flint knapper, a lime plasterer or a historic joinery specialist in Norfolk or Suffolk, our team brings decades of hands-on experience to every commission.
We work on listed buildings, churches, country houses, private residences and historic estates — and we bring the same level of care and precision to every trade we practise.
Our specialist crafts & skills
Every skill listed below is carried out by our own craftsmen, the same team behind our building conservation and general building work across East Anglia.
1. Carpentry
Conservation and repair of historic timber structures, roof timbers, architectural carpentry and structural woodwork — carried out with care for the original fabric.
2. Joinery
Historic joinery repair and conservation — timber windows, doors, cupolas, cornices, spires and architectural timberwork. Traditional jointing methods and matching timber species throughout.
3. Masonry, Brickwork & Pointing
Brickwork repair and repointing, flint knapping, stone and lime works — extensive experience with the traditional vernacular of Norfolk and Suffolk.
4. Masonry — Flint, Stone & Lime Works
Specialist flint and stonework including knapped flint panels, coursed flint, ashlar and rubble stone — worked to match the existing fabric of listed and historic buildings.
5. Stonemasonry & Cleaning
Repair and consolidation of carved stonework alongside cleaning using chemical treatments, steam, micro air abrasive and poultice techniques.
6. Victorian Tilework & Stone Flooring
Repair and relaying of historic tiled and stone floors using grouting, filleting and resin repair systems.
7. Roofing & Leadwork
Traditional lead roofing, flashings and ornamental leadwork alongside general roofing works. Specialist roofing carried out in conjunction with our sister company EFL Ltd.
8. Conservation Techniques & Plastering
Lime render and plaster including hair lime and hot lime mixes, shelter coat application, grouting and resin repair systems — always matched to the existing fabric.
9. Painting, Decorating & Masonry Cleaning
Internal and external painting and decorating alongside specialist masonry cleaning to historic fabric.
10. Gutter, Rainwater & Ground Works
Rainwater and gutter systems, ground works and structural works carried out to the same high standard as every other commission.
11. Stained Glass & Historic Metalwork
Protection, conservation and repair of historic stained glass alongside conservation of cast and wrought iron, bronze and copper — roof lanterns, domes, canopies and glasshouses.
12. Conservator Work
Specialist conservator works including masonry, painting and decorative finishes — carried out with care and precision for fabric that cannot be replaced.
Who we work with
01
Estate Managers & PCCs
Long-term relationships built on reliability, discretion and consistently high standards. We understand the particular demands of managing works on historic and listed properties.
02
Architects & Designers
We work as a trusted specialist contractor for architects and interior designers — from structural shell works through to finished interiors, coordinated to specification.
03
Private Owners & Developers
We work directly with private owners and developers who want a contractor they can trust. Honest advice, clear pricing and work that is done properly — first time.
"Decades of experience. Exceptional standards. Every project, every time."
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