A.D.Calvert Architectural Stone Supplies Company Profile
A.D. Calvert Architectural Stone Supplies was founded in 1993 and designs and supplies bespoke architectural masonry and specialist stone products. The company is based in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire and is made up of a large stone processing plant and showroom displaying the skills of the master craftsmen and the complex pieces of work carried out by them. A.D. Calvert’s stone yard offers a wide selection of manufactured stone, slate, limestone, marble and granite products.
A.D. Calvert works closely with architects, builders, renovation specialists and landscape designers to develop and craft exceptional masonry detailing for existing and new-build properties. With many items available from stock, the team can satisfy the requirements for standard products efficiently. The company offers a stone matching service and can acquire and work with virtually any type and quality of stone to suit bespoke requirements. The dedicated team works with a flexible approach and a willingness to take on new ideas of creativity in architectural design.
Witten Fell Quarry
A.D. Calvert is in charge of the Witten Fell Quarry, which is located in close proximity to the stone processing plant. The quarry yields medium grained buff sandstone which has been specified for a broad range of architectural projects including churches, cathedrals, houses, bridges, monuments, renovations and stone carvings.
Products and Services
A.D. Calvert prides itself on offering a vast array of products and services to satisfy the specific requirements of every customer and project type. With access to an enormous range of stone types, the professional and experienced team can create the perfect solution for any new-build or renovation project. The craftsmen have the capability to realise a designer’s vision, translating two-dimensional images into three-dimensional finished pieces. A.D. Calvert has the capability to undertake CAD drawings and robot CNC machine work and there is an on-site templating service for new and renovation work. Products and services include:
Renovation and Restoration
A.D. Calvert offers planning and logistics assistance with renovation and restoration projects, ensuring that the stone provided accurately matches existing stone and is correctly handled on site. The team has designed and crafted a huge range of architectural features and has the experience to create exact replicas that blend in perfectly with their surroundings. Products include:
- Gateways
- Doorways and window surrounds
- Heads and cills
- Columns
- Walls and boundaries
- Decorative features
- Balustrade
Ecclesiastical
A.D. Calvert is happy to work on projects for listed and historical buildings. The company has the experience and expertise which is required to appreciate the importance of retaining the original features of these beautiful buildings. The team of skilled craftsmen have worked on projects including new churches, re-ordering of existing properties, extensions and alterations.
Landscaping
Landscaping projects form a large part of the work carried out and whether working on a new-build or restoration project, the company’s processing capabilities such as automated systems and hand finishing, enables the team to handle projects of any size and complexity. The team has experience on working within strict guidelines on the materials used, design and quality standards for projects located in national parks and historically sensitive areas. Products include:
- English sandstone and limestone paving stones
- Plain and moulded sandstone or limestone exterior steps
- Porticos, porches, entrance ways and door surrounds in limestone or sandstone
- Stone garden features, furniture and ornaments
- Bespoke exterior staircases
- Columns in classical plain, fluted, barley twisted, straight or with entasis
- Window surrounds in plain, textured or moulded finishes
- Stone walling
Interior
A.D. Calvert can design a stunning range of interior stone pieces to improve and enhance any modern or traditionally styled home. The design team can provide assistance with individual requirements and all projects, whether large or small, are carried out with a high level of workmanship, detail and accuracy. Interior products include:
- Sandstone or limestone internal staircases
- Marble and granite work surfaces
- Stone cornice moulds
- Columns
- Decorative bowls and basins
- Sandstone and limestone flooring
- Stone skirting
Fireplaces and Multi-Fuel Stoves
A.D. Calvert has many years of designing and fabricating bespoke fireplaces and hearths. The fireplace service ensures that every design will form the perfect centrepiece for any property. The on-site showroom displays a few examples of the types of fireplace available. Hearth stones are available in sandstone, limestone, marble and granite. To perfectly complement a new fireplace there is a stunning array of multi-fuel stoves which offer an attractive and warming feature in any property. The BS and CE approved stoves are available in a wide range of styles and sizes and are capable of burning wood, peat, coal and smokeless fuel.
Name Stones, Headstones and Memorials
There is a comprehensive range of name stones, headstones and memorials available which are made using the most innovative techniques available. The premium range of granite, limestone and sandstone designs can provide an appropriate and fitting tribute for any cemetery, church yard, crematorium or family pet or an attractive and distinctive sign for homes, gardens and businesses.
A.D. Calvert is committed to providing customers with a wide and varied range of superior quality architectural stone products for new-build and renovation projects. The skilled and dedicated team welcomes enquiries and can offer in-depth advice and guidance on specifying the most appropriate solution for any application. With many years of industry experience, the company has built up a highly respected reputation with builders, architects and private clients and has completed a huge array of projects to an unrivalled professional standard.