ABOUT

About

Working with stone

I have been working with stone over the past 20 years in and around Malmesbury, Wiltshire. 

The areas I particularly specialise in are:

- Building / Rebuilding Dry Stone Walls
- Retaining Walls
- Garden Walls
- Boundary Walls
- Repairs to existing dry stone walls
- Small stone extensions
- Patio work

Testimonials

M from Westonbirt, November 2017
Many thanks for the work you did for me l am very pleased with it. Most of all l am so impressed at how prompt you were to address my enquiry and complete the work as promised.An excellent skilled craftsman. I have experienced so many broken promises of work to start or be completed waiting 6 months to a year that it has been great to find such a reliable trades person.
Many thanks and look forward to when you are able to build the walls in the top garden, a lovely manner your wife has also.
 
Keith Willingale Bow-in-the-Cloud Vineyard, April 2016
Richard Dolman took on the job of building a dry stone wall and enlarging a patio with ceramic tiles. He quoted a keen price and time which he kept to without cutting any corners. He clearly took pleasure from producing work of an exceptional standard and is thoroughly recommended.
 
Andrew Jupp, February 2016
We lost a length of high wall in the recent rains. Richard came very promptly and send his quote by return. He arrived exactly as promised, keeping us fully informed, and did a superb job. He was a pleasure to have around and clearly takes pride in his work. I cannot rate him or his work more highly and thoroughly recommend him.
 
Garden Boundary Wall Malmesbury, August 2015 by Sally
Thank you so much for your hard work and skill transforming a sinking wall into a stable confident wall.
 
10/02/2015 by jayahroh
Richard was recommended to us by friends who spoke highly of him and we are very grateful! We had some rotting wood, including that on a gable, the replacement of was somewhat complicated. Richard undertook a thorough inspection, gave a good, reasoned account of what work was needed, when he would do it and what it would cost. It all happened as planned and we are very happy.
 
Dry stone wall repairs Malmesbury, 26/09/2014 by Mike
Richard came immediately to inspect our front wall following a vehicle collision and advised on its safety. He followed this with a prompt quote, which we accepted. Once the repair started he finished it to our complete satisfaction, well within time and on budget. The wall looks great. We would highly recommend him.
 
Dry Stone Wall Repair Dyrham, Rachel Green 08/08/2014
Richard repaired the dry stonewall along the boundary of our property which was damaged by a bin lorry. He did a fantastic job at a very reasonable price. I would not hesitate to use him again. Cannot recommend highly enough.
 
Dry Stone Wall Repair Sherston, Mark Dingle 28/01/2014
I used Richard recently to repair a lime mortar and dry stone wall which had been damaged by a removals van whilst we moved. I am extremely pleased with the quality of the work that Richard has done, and he has proven throughout the process to be a thoroughly reliable and honest professional. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to other people looking for a good tradesmen, and am happy to show 

Repairing Dry Stone Walls, 03/01/2014 by Ray Robinson
After contacting 5 local drystone wallers for an insurance quote, Richard was the only one who came promptly and gave a written quote as requested. He got the job! He soon carried out the work of repairing our walls to our entire satisfaction. He worked steadfastly and tidily and coped magnificently with other workmen on site being in his way and also being surrounded by the 'Hunt' ! He is also a really nice guy to work with and we would definitely use his services again in the future.
 
11/12/2013 by Kevan Johns
Following an accident with a delivery lorry my wall was knocked down for 3 mtrs. Richard gave me a very quick and competitive quote and carried the work out over the weekend as the wall posed a significant risk. Work was completed quickly and to a high standard and all waste cleared away. I would use Richard again and recommend him to others. Kevan Johns 11th Dec 2013.
 
Building work at Glebe Barn, 03/09/2013 by AllanLS
Richard has worked for me on two occasions in late 2012 and again this year. Both jobs have been carried out professionally and in an extremely competent manner. Richard is a tidy worker who arrives when he says he will and gets on with the job. The work is completed thoughtfully to a very high standard, which is particularly important to me as my house was built in 1860. I would recommend Richard to anyone in fact I have already recommended him to a family member.
 
Repoint & Capping large red-brick wall, 16/08/2013 by Lamech_Mujegu
Richard repointed & capped a large, ~3m/10ft x 15m, section of red brick wall at one side of our house. He turned up on the agreed date, on time and completed the job to schedule, and tidied up after himself. Price and workmanship excellent and on top of that Richard was/is thoroughly pleasurable to work with. We'll be engaging his services again without hesitation for the other side wall of our garden. Definitely recommend his workmanship and business relationship.
 
A difficult job superbly executed on budget and on time, 14/08/2013 by NormanNash  
I asked Richard Dolman to build a wall in the River Avon as it flows past my garden and to landscape the bank. The site was difficult to access and all materials had to be barrowed from the road and across a low stone wall. Richard made light of the problems and was enormously flexible when I changed the requirement as we went along. The project was finished on time and on budget. I am delighted with the result and judging by the innumerable positive comments made by members of the public, who can see his work from the footpath, the project was complete success. The proof of the pudding can be seen from Holloway Bridge at SN16 9HZ
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