Horsham Stone - 130 Million Years in the making

130 Million years in the making

HORSHAM STONE 130 million years in the making About Us...

Horsham Stone and Reclamation is situated on the outskirts of Horsham in West Sussex and was founded just over 10 years ago.

Our unique product, Horsham Stone, is only available from our quarry, which is the last of its kind in West Sussex. This strong and textured stone is perfect for many projects and weathers into beautiful tonal shades, with its rippled effect adding to its charm.

We are one of the leading suppliers of natural stone in the South East and supply a wide range of products for the building and landscaping trades as well as to property owners looking to improve their homes and gardens.

We also import the increasingly popular colourful Indian Sandstone and source reclaimed building materials including roofing tiles, bricks and York Stone paving. Horsham Stone and Reclamation can also supply aggregate materials, meeting our clients’ stone needs from project inception through to completion.

Horsham Stone and Reclamation’s stone expert is Simon Stainer, who is highly knowledgeable about both new and reclaimed stone. Simon has over 30 years experience in the stone business and is delighted to share his expertise on all aspects of stonework, working with building and garden professionals as well as with individual clients.

Each customer has unique requirements, and at Horsham Stone and Reclamation our staff provide professional yet friendly help to every customer, whether they are a homeowner with a small garden query, or a builder with a large-scale commercial project. Our experienced stone masons can reproduce stone carvings or create mouldings to individual designs, and our staff have a wealth of experience in tracking down specific items to meet a customer request.

Come and talk to us – you’ll find that we have the products, knowledge and expertise to turn your home or garden dream into a reality.

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HORSHAM STONE 130 million years in the making History...

Horsham Stone has a long and fascinating history, dating back over 130 million years.

Formed under the English Weald and unique to Horsham, the sandstone is made up of minute grains of sand, which occur naturally in the Wealden Clay. It also contains high proportions of mica, a shiny mineral found in many different types of rock, as well as quartz, which is an abundant mineral in the Earth’s continental crust.

Together these components have formed the stone, which researchers have discovered is over 130 million years old. Over time, layers of sediment further buried the rock until millions of years later movements of the tectonic plates covering the Earth exposed and then eroded the stone.

Archaeologists have found evidence of Horsham Stone usage in the Bronze Age, and the Romans used it extensively in the building of Stane Street, the important 56-mile Roman road which linked London to the Roman town of Noviomagus Reginorum, later renamed Chichester.

The Roman villas at Bignor and Fishbourne have flooring and roof slates made from Horsham Stone.

Over the centuries Horsham Stone has been used throughout Sussex and the surrounding counties in buildings, on roofs, to construct roads and for interior use. Today it may be seen in modern buildings, conversions and restorations as well as churches, palaces and new building projects, where its style and unique properties make it a highly sought-after choice.

One thing is certain: Horsham Stone’s strength and durability are without question!

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HORSHAM STONE 130 million years in the making Service...

Horsham Stone and Reclamation provides unparalleled service to all their customers irrespective of the size of their project.

We specialise in working with architects and conservationists to repair and restore listed buildings. Horsham Stone in particular is ideally suited to conservation projects, and many renovated properties are featured on the English Heritage website.

We can provide advice on building and planning to ensure that restorations and extensions are built with materials in-keeping with the original features.

Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will offer advice and spend time with you to assist you in all aspects of your project.

We have created a unique display area to demonstrate the different types of stone and its uses, and are happy for our customers to take samples home to help in the decision making process.

Our large stock means that delivery is usually carried out immediately and is free in the local area.

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HORSHAM STONE 130 million years in the making Walling...

Horsham Stone is ideal for use in the construction of new homes, extensions, conservation work and landscaping gardens.

The soft tones of Horsham Stone can blend effectively with existing bricks and stone, and its hard wearing characteristics mean it is sought after by both building and garden professionals. It is also suited for individual customers seeking unique and stylish product for their home or garden improvement.

We produce stone for the following types of walling: Cropped Stone Walling: our standard cropped walling is guillotined to 100mm to 125mm depth on the bed, random lengths and random widths, and is also buff and blue in colour. We offer a selection service whereby individual heights and colours can be specified at an additional cost.

Each bag contains approximately enough stone to produce 5 face square metres of wall.

Natural Stone Walling: selected by hand to various thicknesses to have a straight face. This is ideal for creating a random natural dry stone wall appearance. Each bag contains approximately enough stone to produce 4 face square metres of wall.

Gabion Stone Walling: off cuts are placed in metal cages and used for retaining walls and to stabilize banks from movement.

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HORSHAM STONE 130 million years in the making Paving & Roofing...

Horsham Stone is in great demand for its ability to create a natural, weathered surface, which gives an instant feel of tradition and antiquity.

The soft honey-coloured hue of the stone with its tonal variations makes it an ideal choice to blend in perfectly with a wide range of bricks and stone material. The stone is available either sawn, or hand-dressed with fettled edges.

Crazy paving is one of our most popular requests and different shaped and sized flagstones will create an individual look. The flagstones can be prepared in random lengths.

Horsham Stone paving is equally effective when used for interiors and is ideal for kitchens and hallways. Our flagstones can be specifically ordered to have the famous ripple marked surface or, alternatively, a natural flagstone will consist of a mottled appearance.

Horsham roofing slates are the most famous product of Horsham Stone. The stone has a unique ability to be split into thin roofing slates.

We produce the roofing slates in the traditional way, using the natural cleavage in the rock to create thin slates of varying size and thickness.

Alternatively, we can also offer reclaimed Horsham Stone slates and always have a good selection in stock.

We are able to match individual slates to blend in with existing roof slates if required. These can be ordered to any size, as well as being dressed and finished by hand.

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HORSHAM STONE 130 million years in the making Garden Features...

The soft honey colours of Horsham Stone belie its strength and durability, creating a stylish statement for any garden, whether it is undergoing a mini makeover or a total transformation.

Horsham Stone is perfect for use in creating garden features such as ponds or stone benches, but it is also highly suitable for paths, walling, paving and rockeries. It is the stone of choice for professional gardeners and designers as well as homeowners for projects of every size.

Horsham Stone can be used to make a grand statement in any garden either by creating a water feature using our stone with its naturally formed ripples, an individually designed rockery, or just a simple stone feature such as a monolith or carving.

We have designed and built our own Horsham Stone garden to demonstrate some of the endless possibilities of our stone in a natural setting, and to help inspire you to create your own unique garden using Horsham Stone.

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INDIAN SANDSTONE Ethically Sourced Natural Stone...

At Horsham Stone we understand that having a new terrace or patio can transform your garden, and realise that using the correct stone is paramount to getting the right look for you.

We import and distribute top quality natural sandstone direct from India, sourcing stone only from suppliers who meet our stringent ethical requirements.

Indian Sandstone paving slabs have a natural riven surface with handcut edges and are ideal for use on patios, paths and driveways. They can be laid both internally and externally creating a uniform transition from home to garden. The stone can also be supplied tumbled which gives an antiqued finish that is soft underfoot and ideal for laying around swimming pools. Alternatively a smooth sawn finish gives a cool and contemporary feel to a terrace and is perfect for kitchens or hallways.

The stone will weather over time to give a natural appearance and blend into your garden or terrace. It is a hard wearing and durable stone and frost-resistant.

We always keep an extensive range of colours and types in stock that can be viewed on our patio display area. Free samples and our expert advice make choosing the right stone for your project easy at Horsham Stone.

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RECLAMATION Reclaimed York Stone...

We supply Grade A reclaimed York Stone, which is perfect for a traditional appearance and is completely at home in period properties.

Used externally, reclaimed York Stone has gradually weathered over the years to give a beautiful and natural finish.

York Stone is a variety of sandstone and can consist of quartz, mica, feldspar, clay and iron oxides. We buy only the best quality uncontaminated reclaimed York Stone and always have a large quantity of stock available.

We also supply newly quarried York Stone that can be used for paving or copings.

Reclaimed Garden Antiques...

Come and browse our selection of reclaimed garden antiques, especially if you are looking for ideas and inspiration for your garden project.

Our collection is an absolute treasure trove and our past acquisitions have included an archway from a castle and an unusual sundial.

These items can make fabulous garden features or accessories.

Other reclaimed garden antiques frequently in stock include stone troughs, staddle stones and statues.

We are always interested in buying reclaimed material, including garden antiques and will pay the best prices.

Please contact us if you have some suitable materials or garden antiques.

We would be delighted to visit you.

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RECLAMATION Reclaimed Building Materials...

No matter how large or small your requirement, Horsham Stone and Reclamation can match reclaimed materials for the restoration of building projects and extensions so that new sections added to existing buildings are in keeping with the original.

We always keep a large stock of reclaimed bricks, roofing tiles and cobbles for immediate delivery. Large individual batches of bricks and tiles are available and have been sourced from specific demolition projects.

Our brick matching service is very popular and all we ask is that you bring us a brick so that we can search for a match in our extensive stock.

If we do not have a match, we endeavour to source supplies from one of our many contacts in the industry.

We are always interested in buying reclaimed material, from a few bricks or York flagstones to undertaking large demolition projects. We will pay the best prices for reclaimed material. Do contact us if you have some materials which may be suitable for reclamation.

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Horsham Stone & Reclamation Ltd, Lower Broadbridge Farm, Broadbridge Heath, West Sussex RH12 3LR Tel: 01403 276550 • Fax: 01403 276555 • Email: info@horshamstone.co.uk www.horshamstone.co.uk

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