The Whole County · Tweed to Tyne

Stone Surfaces in Northumberland

From farmhouse kitchens in the Cheviots and country-cottage bathrooms on the coast, to bar tops, hotel surfaces and farm-shop counters across the county — we fabricate and install granite, quartz, marble and ceramic for every kind of Northumberland property.

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Stonemasons for the Whole County

From the Tyne Valley to the Tweed

Northumberland is England's least densely populated county and easily one of the most architecturally rewarding to work in. The pattern of the land — ancient sandstone outcrops, fortified market towns, dry-stone walls running for miles, characterful steadings and farmhouses tucked into the folds of the Cheviots — gives the county a real sense of place that the right stone surface should always complement, never compete with.

We've been fitting stone worktops, vanities, fireplaces and commercial surfaces across Northumberland since 2004. Our workshop sits at the south-east corner of the county boundary in North Shields, but our work covers the whole patch — Morpeth, Alnwick, Hexham, Berwick, Rothbury, Corbridge, Ashington, Cramlington and the rural villages in between. The drive's part of the job, and we factor it in honestly.

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Calacatta Oro quartz kitchen worktop installed in a Northumberland country home
Our Services

Stone surfaces for Northumberland homes & businesses

From a single hearthstone in a Tyne Valley cottage to a multi-room specification on a Coquetdale country build — every project is handled end-to-end by our own team.

Country Kitchens

Generous islands, hard-wearing prep surfaces and characterful runs for Northumberland farmhouses, country builds and town homes.

Kitchen worktops Northumberland

Stone Bathrooms

Marble vanities, granite shower walls, full-stone ensuites — quietly luxurious surfaces for principal bathrooms and guest suites.

Bathroom stone surfaces

Bespoke Pieces

Hand-cut dining tables, hearthstones, fire surrounds, window reveals and one-off architectural details for properties of any age.

Bespoke stone work

Period & Listed Properties

Sympathetic surfaces in honed marble, softer granites and natural-effect quartz — designed to sit alongside original sandstone, slate and timber.

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Feature Walls & Fireplaces

Stone cladding, hearths and full-height feature walls for grand country living rooms and contemporary new-build entrance halls.

Stone cladding

Worktop Renovations

Replacing tired laminate or worn stone with a fresh premium surface — full template-to-fit service with minimal kitchen downtime.

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Recent Work

Stonework across the county

A small selection of recent projects from across Northumberland — country kitchens, period bathrooms, bespoke pieces and commercial fit-outs. Click any image to see it full-size.

Four Core Materials

Stone that suits Northumberland's character

Each of our four core materials brings something different to a project. For period and rural properties we tend toward natural stone with movement and character; for busy family kitchens and commercial fit-outs, engineered surfaces often win out.

Granite

Naturally characterful, exceptionally durable.

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Quartz

Consistent finish, virtually no maintenance.

Quartz range →

Marble

Timeless veining, soft period charm.

Marble range →

Ceramic

Slim, tough, indoor & outdoor rated.

Ceramic range →
Towns & Villages We Cover

From the Borders down to the Tyne

Our Northumberland work spans the full county. The market towns of Morpeth, Alnwick and Hexham bring a steady stream of substantial townhouse renovations and architect-led builds, often with the kind of attention to detail that genuinely benefits from book-matched marble or carefully-selected granite. Out in the rural areas — Coquetdale, the Cheviots, the North Tyne — we fit worktops into stone-built farmhouses, converted steadings and country cottages where honed finishes and softer veining sit far more naturally than high-gloss polish.

Closer to home, the south-east of the county has its own character. Ponteland and Darras Hall deliver the most ambitious new-builds in the region, while Cramlington, Ashington, Bedlington and Blyth bring a healthy mix of family kitchens, retail counters and growing commercial fit-out work. Up the A1, Berwick-upon-Tweed and the Northumberland coast — Amble, Alnmouth, Seahouses, Bamburgh — keep us busy with holiday lets, hotels and second homes that need surfaces capable of taking real use.

Northumberland postcodes we cover: NE18, NE19, NE20, NE22, NE23, NE24, NE25, NE26, NE27, NE42–NE49, NE61–NE71 and TD15 (Berwick).

Towns & villages regularly served: Morpeth, Alnwick, Hexham, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Ashington, Cramlington, Bedlington, Ponteland, Rothbury, Corbridge, Prudhoe, Haltwhistle, Wooler, Amble, Alnmouth, Seahouses, Bamburgh, Belford, Stamfordham, Mitford, Longhorsley, Whalton, Belsay, Pegswood, Stocksfield, Riding Mill, Allendale and Blanchland.

For Northumberland Businesses

Stone for hotels, country pubs, farm shops & visitor venues

Northumberland's tourism economy is one of the strongest in the North — a constant flow of visitors brings demand for hospitality and retail spaces that look the part and stand up to genuine wear. From boutique hotel bathrooms in Alnwick to country pub bar tops in Coquetdale, from farm shop counters outside Hexham to visitor-attraction fit-outs along the coast — commercial work across the county is a substantial part of what we do.

We're comfortable working out of trading hours, hitting tight handover deadlines on new fit-outs, and coordinating directly with architects, shopfitters and interior designers. Single venue or multi-site rollout, both are well within our usual scope.

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  • Hotel & B&B Bathrooms Marble vanities, full-stone ensuites and shower walls for higher-end rooms.
  • Country Pub Bar Tops Hard-wearing granite, quartz and ceramic surfaces built for years of trade.
  • Farm Shop Counters Hygienic, food-safe stone counters and serving stations for produce halls.
  • Café & Tea-Room Tables One-piece stone tabletops cut to order for cafés, delis and visitor cafés.
  • Visitor Attraction Fit-Outs Reception desks, retail counters and exhibit surfaces for galleries and venues.
  • Holiday Let Refurbs Low-maintenance quartz that keeps coastal lets looking new turnover after turnover.
Why Northumberland Calls Us

A genuine specialist, working county-wide

We're not a national chain. We're a small, specialist North East stonemasonry that takes the long drive seriously and treats every project as if it were on our doorstep.

Whole-county coverage

From Berwick to the Tyne Valley, we cover Northumberland in full. No areas off-limits, no surcharges for rural addresses.

Period & rural property experience

Two decades of fitting into farmhouses, listed cottages and stone-built town homes. We know what works alongside original features.

In-house fabrication

Every slab is cut, polished and finished in our own workshop — no third-party fabricators, no hidden hand-offs.

Architect & designer friendly

We read drawings fluently, confirm tolerances precisely, and work cleanly alongside whoever is running the wider project.

Trusted material partners

Direct relationships with leading stone suppliers — full traceability and competitive supplier-direct pricing.

Aftercare that lasts

You go home with a material-specific care guide, and a phone number you can call any time you want advice.

Visit the Showroom

Worth the trip down the A1 or A69

Most of Northumberland is within an hour or so of our North Shields workshop. If you're planning a substantial project, we'd encourage a showroom visit — full-size slabs in natural light, samples to take away, and a proper conversation about what'll work in your property.

Unit 6, West Chirton Trading Estate, North Shields, NE29 7TY
Monday–Thursday 8:30am–5pm · Friday 8:30am–4pm · Saturday 10am–1pm

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Northumberland FAQs

Common questions from across the county

What we're asked most often by Northumberland homeowners, builders, designers and hospitality operators.

How far across Northumberland do you travel for installations?

We cover the whole county — from Cramlington and Ashington in the south, up the A1 corridor to Alnwick and Berwick-upon-Tweed, and across the Tyne Valley through Corbridge, Hexham and Haltwhistle. Travel is factored into your quote with no hidden mileage charges.

Can you supply stone worktops to country and listed properties in Northumberland?

Yes. A large share of our Northumberland work involves period homes, listed cottages and stone-built farmhouses. We're comfortable advising on materials and finishes that complement original sandstone, slate and timber, and our templating process is non-invasive. Honed marble and softer granites are particularly popular for period kitchens.

Do you work on Northumberland farm shops, country pubs and tourism venues?

Absolutely. From farm shop counters and tea-room serving stations to country pub bar tops, hotel bathrooms and visitor-attraction fit-outs — commercial work across rural Northumberland is a regular part of what we do. See our commercial range.

How do delivery and installation work for properties in remote parts of the county?

Exactly the same as anywhere else — we plan access, route the slabs carefully, and bring the right kit for the property. Narrow lanes, gated farms and hilltop builds are familiar territory. We just need to discuss access at the templating stage. See the full installation process.

Which towns in Northumberland do you cover?

We regularly work across Morpeth, Alnwick, Hexham, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Ashington, Cramlington, Bedlington, Ponteland, Rothbury, Corbridge, Prudhoe, Haltwhistle, Wooler, Amble, Seahouses, Belford and the surrounding villages — essentially the whole county and into the Scottish Borders.

Can you work to architect or designer drawings on country builds?

Yes — we regularly fabricate to third-party CAD drawings and design specifications supplied by architects and interior designers working on Northumberland projects. Site templating confirms every dimension before a single slab is cut.

Let's Talk

Planning a Northumberland project?

Whether it's a kitchen refit in a Hexham townhouse, a marble ensuite in an Alnwick country home, a bar fit-out in Rothbury or a farm-shop counter in the Tyne Valley — we'd love to hear what you're working on. Honest pricing, clear timelines, no hidden extras.

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