About us
Stone has always been part of our family history and local heritage.
Based just outside the beautiful stone town of Stamford, we’re lucky enough to live and work on the famous Lincolnshire limestone belt.
You can find our stone in buildings all over the country. We’ve contributed to some highly prestigious projects, including Peterborough Cathedral, Windsor Castle and the Houses of Parliament. Not forgetting the stunning orangery at Grade I listed Rushton Hall in Northamptonshire, nor exciting restoration projects in historic Oxford and Cambridge.
Our expertise extends to new developments for the next generation of homeowners. That’s the beauty of stone: it lends itself to a rich diversity of building projects that shape the landscape where we live, work and come together.
State of the art production facilities
We own and operate local quarries – the first is our 20 acre Clipsham Medwells Quarry, over a century old. In 2018 we acquired the Clipsham Quarry Company, making us the exclusive global supplier of Clipsham limestone. Our quarry at Swaddywells is perhaps better described as a stone engineering processing centre.
Investing in advanced cutting equipment means we can now produce ashlar cladding pieces. This allows natural limestone to be used as either a fully constructional element or a lightweight cladding material. Our expert sawing and cropping techniques (which include sawing on bed in heights of 65, 90, 115 and 140mm) make the natural stone easier to lay. It can therefore be used by bricklayers as well as specialist stonemasons.
We strive for sustainability in all that we do, from recycling rainwater for use in our processes, to ensuring our carbon footprint is low with short journeys from quarry to workshop.
A business built on rock solid foundations
Committed to remaining a family business, Stamford Stone is now led by the second generation. Nothing has changed from when we launched our business in 1997. We’re still as passionate about our products, the way we do business and our customers as we were at the very beginning.
To what do we owe our success?
Changes in technology – from mechanisation which began in the 1950s to the state of the art CNC saws we use today. This guarantees accuracy and consistency like never before. We’ve witnessed huge advances that have improved our processes,but the expert hand craftsmanship of our skilled stonemasons will never be replaced.
Good collaborations – we’ve established excellent ongoing relationships with everyone we supply. Consequently, architects, specifiers, housebuilders and conservation specialists in building, commercial and retail sectors frequently approach us first.
Environmental responsibility – we constantly strive to preserve the landscape around our quarries. As a result, we have renewal plans in place to restore them to green spaces in the future. Sustainability is key in modern architecture and construction. e We are committed to doing all that we can to achieve net zero emission. It’s a journey that’s ongoing; when you work with Stamford Stone, you can be sure you’re making a sustainable choice. Find out more about our environmental policy.
Stamford Stone at Home
If you’re looking for bespoke stone products for your home, why not browse the online Stamford Stone at Home store. Here you’ll find a range of products, made using our high quality stone, to introduce an enduring style to your décor.
Products include beautiful and durable stone flooring, paving, fireplaces and staircases. In addition, you can check out the latest range of decorative, designer floor and wall tiles.
Meanwhile, if you would like more interior inspiration, why not download a brochure or, if you know what you want, order a sample today.
Finally, we love what we do. Working with a beautiful natural product that enhances buildings never loses its appeal – it’s incredibly satisfying to be using the past to invest in the future.
