If you would like to see our displays come to see us at 210 Upper Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2NS. Yorkstone is a term used to describe sandstone that has been quarried in Yorkshire. There is much variation between different types of sandstone, but the unifying factor amongst the varieties from Yorkshire is their durability.
This is a consequence of their fine grained structure, as opposed to other varieties of sandstone such as 'gritstone'. Yorkstone is a traditional London stone, especially for paving and steps. If you'd like to see examples of our London stone steps please take a look at our portfolio and interactive maps.
Portland Stone is a Jurassic period limestone quarried exclusively on the Isle of Portland in Dorset. The stone formed on the floor of a shallow, warm sub-tropical sea. It's main constituent is calcium carbonate and the calcified remains of shelled sea creatures are a pleasing feature of the material.
This is a consequence of their fine grained structure, as opposed to other varieties of sandstone such as 'gritstone'. Yorkstone is a traditional London stone, especially for paving and steps. If you'd like to see examples of our London stone steps please take a look at our portfolio and interactive maps.
Portland Stone is a Jurassic period limestone quarried exclusively on the Isle of Portland in Dorset. The stone formed on the floor of a shallow, warm sub-tropical sea. It's main constituent is calcium carbonate and the calcified remains of shelled sea creatures are a pleasing feature of the material.
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Yorkstone, or Yorkshire Stone, is a generic name for sandstone quarried in the North of England. It is characterised by its fine, tightly packed, grains which make it an ideal hard wearing material for use as steps and other architectural masonry. The colour of the stone differs depending upon the area in which it is quarried and the minerals which form the stone.
We are able to offer a variety of York Stone and Portland Stone paving products, please contact us for our latest prices. Diamond sawn and non-slip, this material is identical to that used for steps. The image shows an unusual beige-blue Yorkstone, but we can supply various single colour slabs in buff or grey York or creamy white Portland stones.
English City Stone are able to offer you a variety of bespoke York and Portland stone products. None of our items are "off the shelf", so if you can provide us with measurements or drawings we can produce to your requirements. Alternatively we can visit you at your home, offer advice and take any measurements ourselves.
It's important to know that you're in safe hands when you consider the implications and possible difficulties of replacing old steps with new stone steps. That's why all of our stone fitters are employed directly - we know the credentials of each worker and take full responsibility for their work. The processes involved in removing a set of steps and installing new are varied and complex.
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Chris Hanage
Oct 24, 2021
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Basil Henley
Jul 15, 2021
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Christina Clarke
Jul 30, 2020
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We have dealt with English City Stone for 14+ years and they are a pleasure to work with. Very professional and great staff. Thankyou for loyalty and your support over the past years it is very much appreciated, we cannot recommend this company enough!! 5 STARS! Best Regards.
We have dealt with English City Stone for 14+ years and they are a pleasure to work with. Very professional and great staff. Thankyou for loyalty and your support over the past years it is very much appreciated, we cannot recommend this company enough!! 5 STARS! Best Regards.
Ian Clark
May 04, 2020
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English City Stone replaced our crumbling front steps quickly, efficiently and very competently. Because it was a wholly exterior job they were able to deal with it despite lockdown; the only downside to this was our inability to keep them plied with tea or coffee. Passers-by have already asked me (from a proper social distance, of course) for details of the company, which I've been happy to give them.
Gxx Lxx
Aug 17, 2019
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I have worked for the London Door Company for over 10 years and on many occasions we have replaced new front doors and frames on properties with worn/cracked concrete and stone thresholds. I first came across English City Stone on a job in Putney where the owners had already had a very nice new stone threshold installed. Thereafter I have recommended all my clients use English City Stone and have found Neil and his team to be very helpful and efficient, without exception everyone has been very happy with the finished work and it has allowed us to achieve a higher overall standard of fit and finish
Mary Morwood
Jul 29, 2019
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Jack Bertram
May 14, 2019
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Jenny Doak
Dec 21, 2018
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E. Ali
Jun 17, 2017
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Our front path and steps were in a poor condition, a rough concrete surface having been laid over the original Victorian path tiles and Yorkstone steps many years before. We decided to restore these as far as possible to their former glory, using reproduction Victorian path tiles and top quality Yorkstone steps. After inspecting the path and steps Neil of English City Stone gave us valuable expert advice on the best way forward, and provided the most competitive quote that we received. Many biscuits and cups of coffee later he and his excellent team (Patrick, Janis, Mike, George, Henry and Mark
