J H Masonry & Conservation

J H Masonry & Conservation is a stonemasonry business covering Newport, Monmouth and the surrounding areas. Its work includes stone conservation and restoration, masonry repair and maintenance, repointing, lime mortar work with mortar analysis and matching, stone carving and letter carving, stone walling, dry stone walling and stone cladding, as well as new construction, landscaping and concrete and structural repairs. The business states that it has worked on castles, public buildings, private estates and private homes. One named project involved carving and replacing damaged mullions at Pencoed Castle, a largely 16th-century Tudor mansion that now stands derelict. The firm also deals with cracks, settlement and leaks in stone buildings. Owners of stone buildings in south-east Wales needing repair, lime repointing or replacement carved stonework may find it a useful local contact.