Tom Gilmour Dry Stone Walling

Tom Gilmour Dry Stone Walling Specialist Dry Stone Walling services covering High Peak, Derbyshire & Yorkshire

Start of a long section of rebuild to a pretty dilapidated wall. Just using the existing stone.🌿⚒️
25/03/2026

Start of a long section of rebuild to a pretty dilapidated wall. Just using the existing stone.🌿⚒️

Repair to a collapsed wall near Sheffield. Stone was nice and chunky but hard to work with, the sort your hammer bounces...
19/01/2026

Repair to a collapsed wall near Sheffield. Stone was nice and chunky but hard to work with, the sort your hammer bounces off ⚒️🌿

Chuffed with how this one turned out. Curved retaining wall to enclose the garden and keep the dog in. Love the differen...
21/11/2025

Chuffed with how this one turned out. Curved retaining wall to enclose the garden and keep the dog in. Love the different coloured stone⚒️

Always nice when the sun catches the new wall repair. Completed earlier this year☀️🌿⚒️
27/10/2025

Always nice when the sun catches the new wall repair. Completed earlier this year☀️🌿⚒️

Dry Stone Bench.A beautiful location to build a stone bench that should stand the test of time⚒️🌿🌞
29/04/2025

Dry Stone Bench.

A beautiful location to build a stone bench that should stand the test of time⚒️🌿🌞

Why are Dry Stone Walls more prone to collapse in winter?https://tomgilmourwalling.wixsite.com/wallingA combination of f...
10/01/2025

Why are Dry Stone Walls more prone to collapse in winter?

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A combination of factors can contribute to Dry Stone Wall damage:

Accidents:
Wet or icy road conditions mean drivers are more likely to skid off road and into walls on the roadside.

Weight of Snow and Ice:
Accumulation of heavy snow or ice on top of a dry stone wall can add significant weight. If the wall is already compromised due to loosened stones, the added load may be enough to cause a collapse.

Freeze-Thaw Cycle:
When water seeps into the gaps between the stones, it can freeze when temperatures drop. Ice expands as it freezes, putting pressure on the surrounding stones. When the ice melts, the pressure is released. Over time the stones can become loosened or displaced, weakening the structure and eventually lead to collapse.

Heavy Rain:
In addition to the freeze-thaw cycle, heavy rainfall can destabilise stones within a wall. When water fills the gaps between the stones, it can cause erosion, further loosening the wall’s integrity.

Frost Heave:
The ground underneath a dry stone wall can freeze, causing the soil to expand. This expansion can push up on the base of the wall, destabilising it and causing it to shift or collapse.

In essence, a combination of freezing temperatures, water infiltration, and the physical stress from freezing and thawing can weaken the wall, causing stones to dislodge and the structure to fail. Regular maintenance and rebuilding can help prevent collapse over time.

Message for a free quote! Garden wall repair completed a few weeks ago. Always nice to improve on a big collapsed pile o...
08/12/2024

Message for a free quote! Garden wall repair completed a few weeks ago. Always nice to improve on a big collapsed pile of stone⚒️🌲🌿

No spirit level needed to make sure stones are level. Just a brew on top ☕️
30/09/2024

No spirit level needed to make sure stones are level. Just a brew on top ☕️

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