The right stonemason will have a depth of experience in the task at hand, a commitment to craftsmanship and engineering precision, but also the communication skills and creativity to deliver the project to your vision.

If someone is too cheap, there’s generally a reason for that so check the testimonials and reviews carefully to make sure you don’t get an inferior job and/or a bad experience

The costs of working with stone varies from task to task dependent on the scale, complexity and desired outcome. A stonemason will usually charge over $100 per hour or more dependent on their skill level.

Remember, a better stonemason may charge more per hour but save you a lot across the job based on their ability to deliver a better outcome at speed

The price of a slab of sandstone can vary widely dependent on factors such as thickness, finish and location of purchase. Average prices range from $100-150 per square meter with particularly beautiful pieces going for a lot more.

While sandstone is by far and away the most naturally beautiful and versatile stone, Australian landscapers may also choose from limestone for pathways and retaining walls; granite for benches and long-lasting structures; slate tiling for pathways; and basalt and river rock for decorative effects

Sandstone is generally preferred for landscape work due to:

• Natural beauty

• Versatility

• Slip resistance

• Sustainability

• Ease of handling

• Durability

• Cost effectiveness

Sandstone is a very versatile stone allowing a number of different effects including:

• Sawn finishes

• Honed finishes

• Bush hammered finishes

• Chiselled and split finishes

• Carved finishes

• In lays, curved and boulder forms