Business Details
31 Years
experience
Professional Landscaping & Building Services Leyburn
Stonescapes has been delivering high-quality hard landscaping and renovation projects across the Yorkshire Dales and surrounding villages since 1995. Our team of skilled professionals brings over 150 years of combined experience to every project, specialising in traditional building restoration while integrating modern utilities and insulation. We prioritise aesthetics, longevity, and compliance with local regulations, maintaining long-standing relationships with local suppliers to ensure ethically sourced materials. Our approach is collaborative, engaging clients from initial concept through to completion while offering flexibility to adapt to changing requirements. With our own equipment and machinery, we complete projects efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship.We serve both large-scale contracts and smaller, personally tailored projects, ensuring the same attention to detail regardless of scope. Our portfolio of over 1000 completed projects reflects our commitment to client satisfaction, with many customers providing recommendations. We are proud to offer comprehensive services ranging from driveways and patios to complete building renovations, working directly with clients or from architectural plans. Our team's extensive expertise in traditional stonework, roofing, and groundworks ensures every project meets both practical and visual expectations. By combining time-honoured techniques with modern innovations, we create landscapes and structures that harmonise with the Dales environment while meeting contemporary needs.
Services
Paving & Patios
Driveway Installation
Retaining Walls
Drystone Walling
Groundworks
Roofing Repairs
Building Renovations
Fencing & Gates
Garden Design
Sewerage Systems
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years' experience in Yorkshire Dales landscaping projects
- Our team combines 150+ years of collective expertise in traditional building methods
- We maintain long-standing relationships with local materials suppliers
- We offer flexible project management from concept to completion
- We handle both large contracts and small, detailed works with equal care
Services
Hard Landscaping
Our hard landscaping services combine traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to create durable outdoor spaces. We specialise in patios, driveways, and retaining walls using natural stone and ethically sourced materials. Each project considers aesthetics, longevity, and environmental harmony while maintaining the character of traditional Dales landscapes.
Building Renovations
We restore traditional buildings while integrating modern utilities and insulation systems. Our expertise includes damp proofing, stone roofing, and underpinning works, ensuring structural integrity while preserving historical features. Projects range from minor repairs to complete property transformations across the Yorkshire Dales region.
Drystone Walling
Specialising in traditional Dales drystone walling techniques, we construct and repair walls without mortar. This environmentally friendly method complements the landscape while providing durable boundary solutions. Our craftsmen maintain authentic construction methods passed down through generations of local stoneworkers.
Groundworks
Our groundworks include drainage systems, sewerage installations, and fuel oil supply infrastructure. Using modern equipment and techniques, we prepare sites efficiently while minimising environmental impact. These essential foundations support both landscaping and building projects across various terrain types.
Project Management
We manage projects from initial concept through planning to completion, working directly with clients or from architectural plans. Our service includes detailed estimates, scheduling, and coordination of specialist trades, ensuring seamless execution of both large contracts and smaller bespoke works.
People
Frank Johnston
Founder & Director
B.Sc. qualified founder with over 25 years' experience in Yorkshire Dales landscaping. Leads project design and client consultation, combining technical expertise with deep understanding of local building traditions and environmental considerations.
Ali
Senior Stonemason
Experienced stonemason with 25+ years' expertise in traditional building techniques. Specialises in drystone walling and stone roofing, maintaining authentic construction methods while ensuring modern structural standards and safety requirements.
Wilf
Landscaping Specialist
Skilled landscaper with extensive knowledge of local materials and environmental considerations. Focuses on creating functional outdoor spaces that harmonise with the Dales landscape while incorporating modern design elements.
Michal
Project Manager
Project manager with over a decade of experience coordinating complex building and landscaping schemes. Ensures efficient workflow, resource allocation, and client communication throughout all project phases from initial concept to completion.
Joe
Junior Contractor
Newest team member bringing fresh perspective to traditional practices. Trained in both modern construction techniques and heritage building methods, supporting various aspects of landscaping and building projects.
Questions
What areas do you cover for landscaping projects?
We primarily work within the Yorkshire Dales and surrounding villages, typically within a 30-mile radius of our Coverdale base. Larger projects may allow for extended travel.
Can you work with existing architectural plans?
Yes, we can provide detailed estimates and manage projects based on architectural plans. Our team has extensive experience interpreting and implementing professional designs while maintaining local character.
Do you handle both large and small projects?
We welcome projects of all sizes. While we have experience with large contracts, we equally value smaller works that allow for personal attention to detail and bespoke solutions.
What traditional building techniques do you specialise in?
Our expertise includes drystone walling, traditional stone roofing, and damp proofing. We maintain original features in historic buildings while incorporating modern utilities and insulation systems.
How do you ensure environmental compatibility?
We ethically source materials and prioritise techniques that complement local landscapes. Our long-standing relationships with regional suppliers help ensure materials are sympathetic to their surroundings.
What groundworks services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive groundworks including drainage systems, sewerage installations, fuel oil supplies, and foundation preparation. These essential works support both landscaping and building projects across various terrain types.
