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The Stone Family Est. 1901
Over a century of craftsmanship

About The Stone Family

Director

Ron Coppin

Favourite Stone
Azure Macubas

Financial Director

Janice Coppin

Favourite Stone
Emerald Pearl

Managing Director

Charles Coppin

Favourite Stone
Petrified Wood

Sales Director

Rosie Coppin

Favourite Stone
Tiger Onyx

Area Sales Representative

Charlotte Hammond

Favourite stone
Blue Solidite

About The Stone Family

Our History

Ronald Douglas Coppin, a young but keen stonemason with an eye for perfection creates Coppins Ltd at the arches in Bow, East London. His firm soon becomes an established business, known amongst Londoners as the ‘go to’ spot for quality stonework’s requirements. So much so that Ronald Douglas is asked to complete a hand carved fireplace for The White House. Unfortunately, the ship carrying the piece sinks and the fireplace is lost at sea.

The Coppins stonemasons won’t shy away from bespoke and challenging projects and soon become synonymous with fine craftsmanship, knowledge and value.

It’s time for the next generation. Ronald Terence Coppin is keen to follow in his father’s footsteps. He is well known for training his stonemasons to the high standards set by his father. Quality is precious. If a piece is not perfect, it needs to be remade, from scratch, and the price will be deducted from his masons pay packet. Ronald Terence moves the factory to bigger premises in Stratford, East London. A site so vast, many remember getting lost in.

In 1986 the company passes down to his sons, Ronald Charles and Terence Ronald, to become R. Coppins & Sons. It is now open to the public and for the first time customers can purchase direct from the factory. With brothers working side by side and their parents running the office, Coppins stonemasons truly becomes a family run business.

Fourteen years later Ronald Charles, now with a family of his own, decides to move the factory yet again, to Essex. All of the stonemasons follow, his wife joins him as the Company Secretary and soon, in 2009 his son Charles and daughter Roseanne begin to learn the secrets of the family trade.

Today you can still find Ronald Charles, director of R.C. Coppin Ltd, now The Stone Family in Braintree, teaching and sharing skills that his grandfather taught him.

Testimonials

Some Words from our Happy Customers

  • Looks absolutely brilliant

    We have been meaning to do this for a while now then something always happens however, Mary & Me would just like to pass on our thanks to you & all the Team for helping us achieve our new kitchen Granite work top. Now that everything in the kitchen is finished the work top looks absolutely brilliant – I’ll send you a picture so you can see how it looks.

    Glenn and Mary Ashley

  • Really helpful

    Installers were lovely. Really helpful. Explained everything they had done. Much appreciated and a credit to your company.

    Jane Evans

  • A great experience

    We are happy with the final result. The kitchen looks great now. I must say it was a great experience to pick the slabs we needed from the supplier. Thanks for your help again.

    Tim Fergus

  • Friendly and helpful

    Staff Friendly and helpful. Mark and Nick are very conscientious with fitting and finishing. Thank you xx

    Colin Tebby

  • Proper Job!

    Looks like a proper job! Thanks to Mark for the finishing. I am definitely pleased.

    Ian Suatt

  • Very pleased!

    Everything went great yesterday and we are very pleased with the work surface. Thank you for all your help and for the chopping board - it's a perfect size.

    Gail Folley

  • Pleased

    Just wanted to say thanks so much for all the work you and your team have put into our worktops from you helping me make the decisions and sorting out an alternative when plan A didn't work out and your fitters who were so caring about the job they were doing.  We are so pleased with them.

    Julie Phillipson

  • Clean, tidy and friendly team.

    Very Happy. Clean, tidy and friendly team.

    John Anderson

  • So happy with the worktops!

    I'm so happy with the work tops they are really beautiful. All I want to do now is put some tape across the door to keep everyone out lol.

    Wendy Shadrake

  • Very professional, knowledgeable, and skilled

    The company is fantastic, very professional, knowledgeable, and skilled. Very Happy!

    Chris Wyatt

  • The whole experience has been fabulous

    Just wanted to say that the worktops have been installed beautifully. The installers were so lovely and really skilled and attentive.  We are over the moon with the finished look. The whole experience has been fabulous. Our builder is back tomorrow to fit the hob and the taps so it should be fully functional by the end of the day and the kitchen complete. Thank you so much for everything we are very happy customers and would be very happy to recommend you to friends, family and colleagues.

    Helen and Ian Hounsell

  • We are happy with the worktops.

    Thank you for your visit and professionalism.  We are happy with the worktops.

    Rosemary Turp

  • Excellent service and product

    Thanks again for your excellent service and product.

    Richard Gibson

  • Impressed with your efficiency

    Everything is great- will send photo once everything is finished with the kitchen. Thank you again for providing such a great a great service and look forward to showing it off! I was very impressed with your efficiency.

    Liz Fishwick

  • Excellent workers

    Excellent workers and a pleasure to have work in our house.

    Mrs Clough

  • Great Service

    Great service, all clean and tidy. Very helpful installers.

    Miriam Goodall

  • Over the Moon!

    We are absolutely over the moon! So happy with it all and the guys were great, more than happy with positioning of island. So very very pleased, thank you thank you thank you! Christmas is now back on?

    Sam Hall

  • Good job. Good customer service attitude from whole team.

    Good job. Good customer service attitude from whole team.

    Mr Staines

Eco-Friendly Company

Dedicated to sustainable practices

We minimizes waste through precision cutting, and prioritize eco-friendly techniques and recycling methods to create beautiful, enduring stonework with a reduced environmental footprint.

Why Choose The Stone Family?

Over a century of craftsmanship

Based in Braintree, Essex, The Stone Family has been a trusted name in stonemasonry for over a century, crafting timeless works that reflect both skill and tradition. As a family-run business with over 100 years of experience, we’re committed to blending our heritage with modern techniques, delivering exceptional craftsmanship that meets the highest standards of quality and durability.

Our dedication to sustainable practices ensures that each project leaves a lasting impression without compromising the future. Whether you’re seeking restoration for historic stonework or new, sustainable stone installations, The Stone Family brings a blend of tradition, expertise, and eco-conscious innovation to every project.

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