Process

Below we highlight the steps you'll go through as part of the cast stone ordering process, from quotations to deliver.

1. Quotations

Our estimators will assess the details provided and contact you should further information be required. Ideally, they will need the following information:

• Site address
• Full set of dimensioned plans, elevations and sections through the building
• Preferred profile sections of the units
• Colour
• Any delivery restrictions that may determine type of delivery vehicle

When this information is not available, our estimators will detail any assumptions they have made in giving you a price. In certain instances, our technical staff will help to prepare details at this early stage to avoid potential problems later in the process. You will receive a fully detailed quote indicating quantity, description and approximate weight of the units.

2. Ordering

When ordering, please bear in mind that generally it will take a minimum 4 weeks to process, manufacture, cure and deliver your order, which we can only commence once we have received your signed and accepted drawings for manufacturing purposes. Once drawings have been agreed we will advise you of our current lead times. On receipt, a technical coordinator will be assigned to assess the details and request any further information. We will advise you of solutions to any potential issues.

3. Technical & CAD detailing

In most instances we will prepare CAD drawings for your approval. Our experienced draughtsmen produce production drawings and, where applicable, layouts/location drawings to assist in the approval process and your on-site management. Approximate weights are included to determine any handling issues.

4. Project Management and technical advice

At all times, a technical coordinator will be on hand to offer you technical advice, assist in site programming and advise on any issues arising.

5. Approval and production

Once production drawings and colour choice have been received, your order will be processed for production, and you will be given an anticipated delivery date.

First your order will be processed through one of our specialist mould making facilities where your mould will be created and checked before being made available for production casting. All work is carried out by experienced staff in fully equipped factories. Your products are QA checked at the end at each production shift before being moved to a curing and packing area.

6. Curing and packing

Your products will have an initial 12-hour cure in a carefully controlled environment which is crucial to the finished quality. Further QA tests are carried out before packaging.

Products are protectively packaged on purpose made timber pallets and shrink-wrapped. The completed pallet will then be moved to one of our extensive storage areas to complete its necessary cure.

7. Delivery

Once cured, you will be advised that the product is available, and we will confirm delivery arrangements to ensure your products are delivered to meet your requirements. Prior to dispatch your products will be subject to a final QA procedure.