About us

David Lindsay

David Lindsay

Surveyor

David's skill set has been developed over many years working in the built heritage sector.  Following completion of a traditional three year craft apprenticeship in 1986 he worked as a time served architectural stone carver before forming Stoneworks in 1990.  The next 32 years would see Stoneworks build an impressive reputation for quality of service working on high profile heritage projects throughout Scotland and the wider UK.  Between 2014 and 2022, David worked for Stirling City Heritage Trust as part of the building inspection team delivering the Traditional Buildings Health Check scheme for Historic Environment Scotland.  He also has experience of teaching traditional building skills and stone carving classes for leading Scottish colleges and heritage agencies.  David is a qualified associate member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

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Associate Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

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Construction Skills Certification Scheme Heritage Skills Gold Card holder

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NOCN qualified in Energy Efficiency for Older & Traditional Buildings

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Qualified by Historic Environment Scotland in Conservation of Masonry

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Operational Authorisation to fly drones issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)

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Registered members of Scotland Trusted Trader


Experienced

Our surveys of traditional buildings are underpinned by over 30 years of practical experience working within the heritage sector on buildings constructed of natural construction materials.

Qualified

Advice and recommendations are provided by an RICS qualified surveyor who also benefits from qualifications in Conservation of Masonry and Energy Efficiency for Traditional Buildings.

Certified

Our drone pilots have the A2 CofC and GVC and are approved by the CAA to conduct flights in built-up areas.  We are also IPAF qualified to operate mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs).

What our clients say about us

  • "Very knowledgeable and helpful during survey and provided very comprehensive, relevant and useable report"


    D. Kain

    Newton Stewart

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  • "The report we received was exceptional, which included highly detailed photographs, some taken using a drone"


    L. Finlayson

    Edinburgh

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  • "We had a drone inspection of a roof undertaken, quick service, great quality of images showing close up detail."


    Fisher German LLP

    Liverpool

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  • "David's report is extremely comprehensive and will allow all owners to proceed with confidence on any necessary work requiring done on the building"


    P. Carr

    Edinburgh

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  • "David provided a thorough report and recommendations for action along with guidance on how best to proceed"


    L. McDonald

    Edinburgh

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  • "The fact he used a drone to get photos of areas that were tricky to access gave us massive confidence in his survey!"


    C. Morgan

    Cockenzie

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  • "We wished to have a roof survey undertaken in connection with a potential tenement flat purchase. We would not hesitate to use Stoneworks again."


    M. Paul

    Haddington

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  • "We were very happy with the service, communication was excellent and all of the documentation he sent us was excellent"


    M. Fotheringham

    Glasgow

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  • "David responded quickly to my enquiry. His expertise was very useful and he was helpful and professional throughout."


    L. McDonald

    Edinburgh

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  • "Very professional and knowledgeable, and comprehensive advice given. Would recommend."


    P. Liu

    Edinburgh

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