Humphries Stonemasons

Humphries installed the Jetmaster and stone fireplace approx. 15 years ago. I contracted them to upgrade the Jetmaster to a full wood burning stove which also required extensive modification to the stone fireplace and hearth. The work was undertaken and completed when scheduled and for the sum agreed. The highlights for me were the accuracy and completeness of the estimation process, being given sound advice on choice of stove and the installation itself. The whole room was protected by dust sheets and the team worked diligently to limit dust and dirt. The team of Oleg, Michael and Chris were a pleasure to have in the house and had the experience to overcome some difficulties in dropping in the flue liner. First class job!

Humphries removed an existing gas fire replacing it with a modern enclosed wood burning fire. The existing wooden surround was replaced with a bespoke stone surround, retaining the existing marble hearth and slip. We were offered a range of potential designs during a home visit and suitable wood burning stoves discussed to meet our needs. We were made aware that there would be a considerable delay due to the energy crisis causing a backlog in production of suitable fires. However we were contacted as soon a they became available and a mutually acceptable installation date was agreed. All aspects of the installion were carried out efficiently and with due consideration for us as customers. We were kept informed of progress as it proceeded, which occurred without any serious hitches. All was completed well within the period specified and completely to our satisfaction and we are very happy with the result. We have been offered a reduction in the original estimate as a potential difficulty was overcome more easily. We are very pleased with the professional and pleasant service throughout

The guys arrived on time, took great care to protect everything in the house, kept me in the picture with what they were doing, and cleaned up well afterwards. Good job. They were actually the most expensive of the quotes that I had, but I was impressed that they knew what they were doing, and I wanted peace of mind. I made the right choice.

We used Humphries in our previous home and did not hesitate to commission them again when we moved and required a new stove and fireplace. Outstanding workmanship and service, just as before. Faultless customer service and we couldn’t recommend Humphries highly enough from initial advice right through to onsite install.

I have used this firm before, to install a new flue and woodburner, and, in view of my satisfaction with the work accomplished, opted to use them again, to install another woodburner to replace the coal grate in our sitting room, and fit a flue liner into the chimney space. Everything was achieved with complete professionalism: communication, problem solving and standard of work. The job was completed within the time frame originally specified. I cannot recommend them enough.

We first had Humphries install stone worktops in our renovated kitchen about 4 years and we knew then what a great company they were. When we decided to install a woodburning stove and stone fireplace surround, we didn't bother to look anywhere else. The whole team, from Christine and Emily in the office to Chris and Oleg on site, have been amazing. We would not hesitate to recommend Barry and his team.

This is the third time I have had a Humphries installation. The first visit saw an old lounge fireplace being removed and updated with a splendid marble surround and traditional open grate fireplace. During the second visit, another old fireplace in the dining room was removed, and a free standing wood burner, installed. The most recent visit saw the lounge open grate being replaced with a very smart recessed wood burner to fit into the existing fireplace surround. The service on all three occasions was exemplary, the staff keeping us well informed and very friendly and professional.

Humphries did an excellent job installing a new tailor-made stone fireplace and woodburning stove. The job was completed with exemplary speed and efficiency and the team were charming and very professional. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anybody contemplating a similar project

Humphries Stonemasons rescued our situation and restored our faith in local small businesses. We had been let down by a different company, then quoted very high prices by two other companies who could not fit our new wood burning stove until June. Humphries saved the day. From the initial meeting, which was friendly and very helpful in answering all our questions, to the tips and advice given by the fitting team, the work could not have gone any better. The fitters were skilled and efficient. They just got on with the job and finished fitting the stove and chimney liner, then clearing up after only three hours. We were delighted that we had a stove that was fitted promptly, worked brilliantly, looked great and all for the cheapest quote by a substantial margin.