Bespoke marble and limestone fireplace surrounds produced to your design or from our profile library. From minimalist contemporary slips through to fully carved classical mantels. Exported in numbered sets, ready for installation.
CompleteSet Supply
18–55Days Lead Time
Classicalto Minimal
GranitoHearths Available
Complete Surround Sets
A fireplace surround is the most characterful stone element in a residential interior. We fabricate complete sets — legs, frieze, mantel shelf, inner slips, and hearth — in matching stone with consistent finish and profile. Each component is numbered and the set arrives ready for sequential installation.
Our profile library covers contemporary profiles (square-edge leg, flat frieze, bevelled mantel) through to classical Georgian and Victorian-inspired designs (reeded legs, dentil frieze, carved central cartouche). Fully custom designs from client drawings are our primary work — standard profiles are the starting point, not the limit.
Components & Materials
Standard Fireplace Set Components
Legs / PilastersTwo uprights. Flat, reeded, or carved. Thickness 5–8 cm.
Frieze / EntablatureHorizontal band above opening. Carved or plain.
Mantel ShelfTop horizontal surface. Bullnose or pencil edge standard.
Keystone / CorbelsCentral or side decorative elements. Optional.
Inner SlipsStone lining panels around the opening. Honed finish.
Hearth SlabFloor element. Granite or hard limestone recommended.
Fireback PanelRear wall panel. Granite only — heat proximity.
Hearth SlabAbsolute Black Granite, Red AswanGranite — direct thermal cycling
FirebackAbsolute Black Granite onlyGranite — sustained high heat
Project References
Classical Carved Surround
London, UK — Private Residence
Stone: Silvia White MarbleArea: Full set inc. hearthFinish:Polished, Hand Carved
Contemporary Surround
Dubai, UAE — Villa
Stone: Galala Extra + Black Granite HearthArea: Full 4-piece setFinish:Honed
Common Questions
Which stone is best for a fireplace surround?
For the decorative surround (away from direct flame): marble and limestone are both suitable and produce excellent visual results. For the hearth and fireback (close to heat): granite or soapstone are the correct specification — they handle thermal cycling without cracking. We typically supply marble surrounds with a granite hearth as a combined set.
Can you reproduce a historical or period fireplace design?
Yes. Our CNC carving and hand carving workshop can reproduce classical period profiles from drawings or photographs. For heritage restoration projects, we request detailed reference photography and any available historical drawings. A prototype leg or frieze section is produced for approval before full production.
What are the standard components in a fireplace surround set?
A complete set includes: two legs (pilasters or corbels), a frieze/mantel shelf, a keystone or central decorative element, inner slip panels, a hearth slab, and optionally a fireback panel. We quote as a complete set or for individual components.
What is the typical lead time for a custom fireplace surround?
For a standard contemporary profile: 18–25 working days. For carved classical designs: 35–55 working days depending on carving complexity. A prototype element is produced in the first 10–14 days and submitted for approval before the full set proceeds.
Classical Carved Surround 
Contemporary Surround