🏆 2022 Nominated Craftsperson of The Year For England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales & Northen Ireland
🏆 2023 Design Craft Council Future Makers Award Winner
🏆 2023 Living Heritage Award Heritage Council Winner
🏆 2023 WorldSkills Finalists
Revitalise history with our expert Vacant/Derelict House Restoration services. We bring proven expertise & a commitment to excellence to every project. As 8-gen stonemasons, we know how to restore vacant/derelict properties better than any other Irish business.
As a long-standing generational restoration company, we value & truly enjoy bringing timeless beauty back to vacant/derelict homes. Our team is skilled and experienced – we know what works and, more importantly, what doesn’t. We specialise in breathing new life into historical structures. Our specialised Vacant/Derelict House Restoration services go deeper than simply ‘renovating’ – we encapsulate a dedication to structural integrity, architectural preservation and strategic repair strategies. Here at O’FlahertyStone.com, we treat your property like our own. The O’Flaherty family worked on some of Ireland’s famous historical buildings so, you can be sure that your restoration project is in Ireland’s safest hands.
We understand that you want to know who will be working on your project, so, why not check out our interesting historical background? Our family have been proven innovators in the Irish restoration market for centuries.
Derelict homes function as historical artifacts, encapsulating the essence of a bygone era. Before initiating a renovation project, our team deeply explores the property’s history & surroundings, underscoring the significance of understanding architectural styles, materials utilized, and historical context. This profound comprehension forms the basis for crafting a renovation strategy that pays homage to the house’s unique heritage.
A comprehensive evaluation marks the initial phase of every renovation undertaking. We systematically assess the structural soundness of the abandoned dwelling, meticulously examining for indications of deterioration, water damage & any pressing issues demanding immediate attention. The objective is to guarantee a secure and robust foundation for the impending renovation.
Revitalising a derelict house frequently entails procuring authentic materials & applying traditional construction methods. In this intricate process, we collaborate closely with our team of expert skilled trades, ensuring the restoration authentically encapsulates the essence of the original structure. We provide a comprehensive service, handling all trades & materials required for the renovation, emphasizing a seamless and high-quality restoration journey.
Like all of our services, we value historical preservation of Irish heritage however, we are innovators in the market whereby we work closely with our clients to find a perfect equilibrium between historical preservation and modern technologies. You can include anything you wish into your plans and we are skilled & experienced enough to make it work.
The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant offers financial support for individuals converting a vacant house or building into their permanent residence or a rental property.
Applicants can receive a grant of up to €50,000. In cases where the refurbishment costs surpass the standard grant, an additional top-up grant of up to €20,000 is accessible. Further details are provided below.
Looking for some help and guidence through the application process? The Irish Citizens Information created a guide full of helpful information regarding this subject.
As mentioned, you can incorporate a wide variety of modern technology and energy-efficient innovations into your restoration project. Why not check out if the SEAI grant.
A new pilot scheme was introduced by the Irish government. Feel free to check out if this grant could be useful to your project.
I am an 8th Generation Stonemason / Stone Cutter. From the village of Ballyknockan (“The Granite Village”) in Wicklow, Ireland. Although I come from a long line of stonemason experts, I am the first stone cutter. Originally mentored by Tom Little, Today I am the proud owner of O’Flaherty Stone.
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We are 8th-generation Stone Masons/Stone Cutters based in Ballyknockan (“The Granite Village”). Nested in the Wicklow mountains, the O’Flaherty Family continues our historical family stone-cutting practices, keeping The Granite Village traditions alive.
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