Headstone Repairs & Maintenance

At Appleby & Childs, our commitment to craftsmanship extends far beyond the initial installation. With a heritage spanning 140 years, we have served as the trusted custodians of memorials throughout Somerset and Dorset since 1886.

Now part of the wider Fine Memorials group, our restoration work is coordinated through our centralised regional workshop, allowing us to combine Appleby’s traditional masonry skills with the advanced facilities of a modern specialist hub. We continue to provide a dedicated, local restoration service for families in Yeovil, Crewkerne, Sherborne, Martock, and Weymouth, ensuring that every tribute remains a dignified lasting legacy.

Repairing Broken Headstones and Memorials

Specialist Restoration & Maintenance

Whether a memorial was installed five years ago or fifty, we have the expertise to return it to its original condition. We don’t just ‘clean’ stones; we restore the integrity and beauty of the family legacy. Our services include:

Master Lettering Restoration: We specialise in the rare art of Inlaid Lead repair and the hand-application of 23.5ct real gold leaf. We can make a 50-year-old inscription look as sharp and vibrant as the day it was first carved.
Professional Cleaning: Using safe, non-abrasive techniques, we remove decades of lichen, moss, and carbon staining from Granite, Marble, and soft stones like Portland and Nabresina.
Structural Safety & Re-Levelling: As BRAMM-registered masons, we ensure every memorial is stable. We re-level tilted stones and install modern ground anchors to BS 8415 standards, providing peace of mind for the future.
Repairing Damage: From fixing chips and cracks to professionally re-joining broken headstones, our masons use specialist resins and traditional techniques to ensure a seamless and secure repair.