About C&M Le Guydaer

History & Tradition

C & M Le Guyader Stonemasons Ltd, is one of Jersey’s oldest stone masonry companies and  is run under the personal management of Chris Le Guyader.

Chris has 38 years personal experience in stone work, having been trained in traditional and modern methods of masonry and is the 3rd generation of Stonemasons in the Le Guyader family who are well known throughout the Island for their stonework.

His grandfather, Joseph Le Guyader, was responsible for the ‘V’ in the Royal Square during the occupation and the lesser known anchor on the Sacred Heart Church at St Aubin and Stars of David at First Tower.

Chris started the existing Company 30 years ago and the Company  has extensive experience in a wide range of work & produces workmanship to the highest standards in all aspects of building, repairs and restoration.

C & M Le Guyader Stonemasons Ltd employs an experienced and skilled workforce capable of undertaking all your projects and requirements. The current team of masons have in excess of 75 years experience of stonework.

Large and small projects are undertaken, all with the same care and attention to detail. This can range from minor stonework repairs, fireplaces, cladding, random & drystone walling, cleaning & sand blasting, paving and pointing to major building projects, traditional and modern. They also  supply stone and  supply lime mortar.

The Company has worked on many prestigious , award winning builds including recently Hameau D’Orge, Fosse A L’Ecrivan and St Catherine’s Mill.

The Company has worked and advised with MJ Le Guyader for the National Trust on projects including Tesson Mill and Greve De Lecq Barracks.

Experience on working with Listed buildings and sites include restoation work at Rozel Fort, the Abbatoir site – including the reinstating of the gun emplacement, Elizabeth Castle & Jersey Museum – the moving and replacing of the arch, to mention a few.

Chris is always happy to advise and give his recommendations on any aspect of build, renovation or restoration.

Stone & Lime Supply

C & M Le Guyader Stonemasons can supply stone for all of your requirements. We can source stone, cladding, paving, cobbles, quoins, lintels and sills from our own supplies at our yard & from La Saline Quarry. We also have contacts & suppliers in factories & quarries worldwide.

Features such as cider presses, troughs, arches & fireplaces can also be supplied & sourced.

The Company is also stockists and suppliers of St Astier Lime products used for traditional building, restoration, conservation & new build. 

Granite Splitter Hire

The Company have two hydraulic stone splitters available for hire for the splitting of stone. Contact Chris for further details.