Repair & Rebuild

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Dry stone wall rebuild in Stanley, Perthshire.  This wall had been built really badly - luckily our team of dry stone wallers were able to have it fixed in no time using correct techniques.  It was great getting to build a dry stone wall closer to Perth and meet the locals.

Dry stone wall repair in Burrelton, Perthshire.

This huge gap approx 2m's tall and 3m's at the top had been inherited by the new owner - they kindly chose Drystone Walling Perthshire to fix this and a few others for them.  Great to see this old Dyke getting restored and cared for.

Dry stone wall rebuild in Auchterarder, Perthshire.  This has to be one of my most favourite dry stone walling re-builds of 2021.  What a transformation the team at Drystone Walling Perthshire were able to achieve.  This dry stone wall features three through stones which offer further stability and a nice aesthetic. Amazing transformation!

Dry stone wall repair in Dunning, Perthshire.  A small insurance job after a large vehicle had reversed into the end section of this old dry stone wall.  

Dry stone wall rebuild in Stanley, Perthshire. 

(Cheekend view). This wall had been built really badly - luckily our team of dry stone wallers were able to have it fixed in no time using correct techniques.  It was great getting to build a dry stone wall closer to Perth and meet the locals.

Dry stone wall re-build in Weed, Aberfeldy, Perthshire.

Its hard to grasp the scale of this re-build. this very old dry stone wall stands over 2.5m tall.  Our expert team of dry stone wallers were able to use the correct techniques to ensure its future-proof.

Dry stone wall re-build in Dunning, Perthshire.    This period property has lots and lots of dry stone walls.  This was one of the sections that needed the most attention.  Our team of dry stone wallers soon had the gateway re-built.  Another dry stone re-build with fantastic transformation.

Dry stone wall repair in Butterstone, Dunkeld, Perthshire.  This agricultural dry stone dyke had seen better days.  It forms a watering hole for sheep in the summer.  Using correct dry stone building techniques and water pipes fitted make this dry stone feature once again fit for purpose.

Dry stone wall repair in Butterstone, Dunkeld, Perthshire.  This agricultural dry stone dyke had been ruined by previous flooding.  Essentially its a wall over a burn which poses a few very technical elements of building.  Using correct dry stone building techniques I crafted a "double smoot" feature which will allow water to pass freely once again.

Dry stone wall repair in Butterstone, Dunkeld, Perthshire.  This agricultural dry stone dyke had been ruined by previous flooding.  Essentially its a wall over a burn which poses a few very technical elements of building.  Using correct dry stone building techniques I crafted a "double smoot" feature, as can be seen on first "smoot" post I allowed for two water holes to tackle future rising waters.

Dry stone wall repair in Comrie, Crieff, Perthshire.  This agricultural dry stone dyke is located on a privately owned estate.  This is 2.5m of some 75m of dry stone wall that had to be repaired.  Its always a great honour and achievement to give these old dry stone walls a new lease of life.

Dry Stone Wall repair in Fortingall, Aberfeldy, Perthshire - located at an old Manse, this beautiful dry stone wall was a mixture of field & river stone.  The colours really bring it alive.

Dry Stone Rebuild in Harrietfield, Logiealmond, Perthshire - this long and low dry stone retaining wall had seen better days.  It was rebuilt sympathetically to it's surroundings and really brought some definition back to the garden.

Dry Stone wall Repair in Camusvrachen, Glen Lyon, Perthshire - this section of dry stone wall had failed due to badly placed foundations.  It was great to refortify the extensive dry stone walls in this period property garden.

Agricultural  Dry Stone Wall Repair in Butterstone, Dunkeld, Perthshire - these dry stone walls have a hard life and seasonal repairs are crucial.  This is just one example of hundreds of gaps that have been filled on this farm.

Dry Stone Wall Rebuild in Creiff, Perthshire - a complete strip out and rebuild.  This dry stone wall was 'high visibility' and right in front of a grand house.  So making sure it served justice was paramount.  Dry stone wall built back to match local and property surroundings.

Dry Stone Wall Repair in Weem, Aberfeldy, Perthshire - As can be seen reference the yellow meter stick, this dry stone wall was over two meters high.  It was built back much stronger and in a sympathetic style to its surrounding dry stone walls.

Dry Stone Wall Rebuild in Logiealmond, Perthshire - This was a very long (40m) dry stone wall rebuild.  As normal, it was completely stripped out and built back using correct dry stone walling technique.  There are some mini feature stones just by the birch tree, have a look in the gallery section for them.

Dry Stone Wall Repair in Glen Lyon, Perthshire - This dry stone wall is located on a private estate in Perthshire. This wall had failed due to flooding and water pressure building up behind it along with poor dry stone walling technique.  It was crucial that the dry stone wall was built back stronger than ever - its been tested well and is still standing.

Dry Stone Wall Rebuild in Fortingall, Aberfeldy, Perthshire - This was another very long (40m plus) dry stone rebuild.  The stones and conditions were quite challenging but the improvement was 'night and day'.

There was a lot of history in this dry stone wall, the last dry stone waller had "hidden" quite a few bottles.  Its always good to date the bottles and gauge a rough timescale of when the first dry stone wall was built.