Masonry & Stonework in Central Portugal

The Beira Interior is known for its beautiful traditional stone architecture. Local limestone, granite, and schist have been used for centuries to build homes, walls, and outbuildings. GerardusKoetje works with craftsmen who master traditional stonework, and with modern bricklayers for new builds and extensions. Whether it is repairing a historic stone wall, building a new extension, constructing a garden wall, or restoring a granite barn — we know the best tradespeople in the region. Traditional stonework requires specific knowledge of local materials and building techniques. Natural stone walls have excellent insulation properties and are extremely durable when properly maintained. When restoring historic properties, we always advise preserving as much original material as possible and applying traditional techniques, also to protect heritage value and any applicable subsidies.