by phil@whitakerstoneltd.co.uk | May 13, 2026 | Projects
On site pairing in the steps to ensure a beautiful curved smooth underside. This staircase really will hold that wow factor as you enter the front door. Simple mechanics transfer the weight of each step onto the one below creating this self supporting sweeping...
by phil@whitakerstoneltd.co.uk | Mar 30, 2026 | Projects
Here we are shaping the steps for the turn in a natural stone cantilever staircase. The staircase will be set 100mm into the wall, but is essentially designed (by ourselves) with clever mechanics so the weight is transferred through a 45 degree joint to the step below...
by phil@whitakerstoneltd.co.uk | Mar 11, 2026 | Projects
Make a statement out of stone!!!
by phil@whitakerstoneltd.co.uk | Feb 18, 2026 | Projects
From a single cube of natural stone Dave has carefully cut out the frame of a six sided box then with amazing skill and patience shaped the inner block into a perfect sphere too big to ever come out of the confines of the box. ...
by phil@whitakerstoneltd.co.uk | Jan 22, 2026 | Projects
The timeless skill and repetition of hand chiselling parallel tool marks onto a gritstone mullion with mallet and chisel to ensure it seamlessly visually takes its place in the renovation of a historic property. #stonemasonry #mullion...
by phil@whitakerstoneltd.co.uk | Jan 12, 2026 | Projects
For a truly unique fireplace we were commissioned to carve a Manchester ‘Worker Bee’ to be an integral part of the mantle for the proud Mancunian residents.