Classic Masonry Ltd

13/07/2026

Darren Brown, our senior quantity surveyor at Classic Masonry Ltd, was put in the hot seat by North East Post and given 10 minutes to answer 10 burning questions.

https://northeastpost.co.uk/article/10-In-10-Darren-Brown

29/06/2026

We are very pleased to announce that Classic Masonry Ltd has been awarded the contract to deliver the restoration of the external brickwork and chimneys at the Grade II listed Keelmen’s Hospital in Newcastle.

The works is part of a major regeneration scheme to bring one of the city’s most historically significant buildings back into use.

Working on behalf of main contractor Brims Construction Limited, Classic Masonry is delivering the specialist heritage masonry package, with works carried out using a conservation-led approach, ensuring that as much of the original fabric is retained as possible, with new and reclaimed materials carefully matched to the historic character of the structure.

Further information on the project can be viewed here:

Specialist contractor Classic Masonry has secured a £450,000 contract to restore external brickwork and chimneys at the Grade II* listed Keelmen’s

22/06/2026

My dad is a stonemason and my grandad was too, so construction was always part of family life.

Growing up in Newcastle, it wasn't unusual to be walking through the city with them and hear things like, ‘I worked on that’, or ‘your grandad carved that’.

Seeing their work become part of the city's landscape really stuck with me.

It gave me an appreciation that construction isn't just about buildings and infrastructure – it’s about creating something that lasts and becomes part of people's lives and communities for generations.

From an early age, I liked the idea of being part of that. I wanted to contribute in my own way and leave my own mark on the city.

View the full interview with Steven Hugill Editor of Bdaily.

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28/05/2026

Project win!

Here’s a pic of our managing director, Mike Moody, delighted to be part of the project team who were recognised and awarded at the 2026 ICE Robert Stephenson Awards.

The North and South Shields Pier Repair won the Medium Project Award, celebrating its successful restoration of iconic Grade II-listed maritime structures while strengthening their resilience against future storm events.

The project team included Southbay Civil Engineering Ltd, Port of Tyne, Total Project Integration, Classic Masonry Ltd and Purcell.

Delivered within a live operational port and harsh marine environment, the project demanded specialist expertise in coastal masonry conservation, heritage restoration, and structural stonework reconstruction. Works were undertaken under challenging tidal and weather conditions while maintaining port operations, public safety, and close coordination with heritage architects, local authorities and multiple stakeholders across two active piers.

26/05/2026

A warm welcome to Joe Pearson, who joins the team as business development administrator.

Joe has extensive construction sector experience, having previously worked at Wates Group and spent almost 12 years with Sir Robert McAlpine as office manager.

Mike Moody, our managing director at Classic Masonry, said: “We warmly welcome Joe to the team. The fact he has spent a great deal of his career working with tier 1 contractors will be of enormous benefit to us as we plan for future growth. Joe will bring a new dimension to our business development and procurement processes.”

Find out more here: https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/05/24/classic-masonry-appoints-business-development-administrator

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24/03/2026

We have recently completed the repair and conservation of the stone façades at Cosin’s Almshouses and the Pemberton Building at Palace Green in Durham.

Our thanks to VEST Construction (LIVECO Ltd) for appointing us for the second time to a project that has great historical significance to the region, not least the fact it is a world heritage site. Conserving Cosin’s Almshouses and the Pemberton Building is about preserving Durham’s history stone by stone. Each building has its own story to tell, adding to the rich tapestry of the city’s heritage.

Please view this article to learn more:

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11/03/2026

A multi-trade principal contractor role for St Hilda’s Church, Hartlepool, is one of several ecclesiastical projects that Classic Masonry has recently completed.

Further contracts were undertaken at locations across the North East, including Christ Church, Shieldfield and St Andrew’s Church, both Newcastle.

Mike Moody, managing director at Classic Masonry said: “The three churches all had different requirements and it is a tribute to the depth of skill and expertise within our teams that we were able to provide solutions we know will stand the test of time. While each project differed, the combining element that brought them together was their wonderful history and heritage that goes back many hundreds of years. It was a pleasure to play our part in restoring and protecting them for other generations to enjoy well into the future.”

Thank you to Bdaily for highlighting our work.

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22/01/2026

Working alongside Esh Group, we are pleased to share that we have completed an impressive landscaping feature at one of the UK’s largest urban regeneration schemes.

A series of nine paddlestone walls, with elegant coping stones, now form the entrance to the park.

We would like to thank Esh Group for appointing us onto this project. It is wonderful to be involved in the transformation of Sunderland Riverside, an area which will be enjoyed by generations to come.

We continue to leave a footprint in this area of the North East, defined by exemplary workmanship and quality products, having undertaken several landscaping projects in and around Sunderland city centre.

https://www.placenortheast.co.uk/riverside-park-progresses/

19/12/2025

We hope that you all enjoy the festive break.