I have been working with natural stone for over fifty years, and over that time, have developed an absolute passion for the look, feel, taste and smell of the various…
Article courtesy of The Landscape Libary In recent years, The Landscape Designer and Thresholds has become more and more common issue for home owners to demand that their patio paving…
A bit of a different article to kick start the year... our dear friend Alan Sargent has just launched his latest initiative called: The Landscape Library! What is The Library…
Adding stone copings to your building is an architectural choice that pays dividends. Not only does it provide strong protection to your wall and boundary surfaces, it also makes for…
Understanding Natural Stone - Article written by Alan Sargent Natural stone, when used for the production of steps, has to pass many different ‘tests’ to ensure that the right…
When it comes to the installation of Portland Stone Steps, it's only natural to worry about the time it will take and the cost it will incur. As industry leaders…
As a homeowner it's easy to become tired of looking at the same old worn set of steps every day. Owning your own Portland Stone Steps could be just the…
As The Portland Stone Suppliers of London, we only source stone from local quarries in the UK and because of this, Portland Stone Steps have been able to supply and…
General construction boom is coming to NJ over the upcoming two years. It is promising to have the most memorable consequences.
London is a great and flowing city with over 2,000 years worth of rich history – and historic buildings. Many of those historic buildings features a beautiful, decorative inviting set…
Yorkstone has long been a favourite material for building not only in London but across the country. Reclaimed Yorkstone is one of the most sought-after building materials there is. Why…
Your home is a reflection of you and your precious Portland stone steps are no exception. Considerable amount of time, thought, planning and money has gone into treating your home…
An introduction to Portland Stone Portland stone is one of the most iconic building materials used in London, and indeed is popular across all of Britain and the rest of…
Stone steps are beautiful and can enhance the beauty of your lawn. During the summer and spring, the steps really seem to pop against the bright green of the grass.…
Why you need a hand crafted Portland Stone Fireplace Aside from the fact that people generally clad together around the fireplace to be warm; there is a certain aura brought…
What is Limestone? Limestone is a sedimentary rock, which means it was formed from the pile up of small rock particles that have been gathered by pressure. Coral, oysters, shell,…
What is Yorkstone? Yorkstone is a term that can cover a huge variety of sandstone, but in order to qualify as true Yorkstone, it needs to come from quarries in…
The history of Traditional London Stone Front Steps London is a wonderful place to live and visit. From the Thames River to the London Bridge, to the wonderful food, London…
Basement Steps In London London is well known for many things. From Big Ben to the Loddon Bridge, visitors come from all over the world to experience everything London. One…
The PGCA The PGCA brings together highly experienced and well qualified individuals to form an umbrella group for the previously disparate specialist industry, said Alan Sargent who is the founder…
Cleaning your Portland Stone Steps You have taken the time to detail your Portland stone step project. You covered every conceivable choice. Where you would place them, how wide they…
WHY CHOOSE YORKSTONE? Hewn from quarries in the North of England, mainly in Yorkshire itself, a range of natural colours are found in different areas. Yorkstone has a dense property,…
Portland Stone Steps is the industry’s leading supplier and fitter of stone steps in London. We offer a wide range of quality, locally sourced stones quarried exclusively on the Isle…