About PMJ Masonry
Find out more about the history behind PMJ Masonry and our founder, Paddy Handley.
At PMJ Masonry, our expertise lies in traditional natural stone cladding, showcased through an extensive portfolio of projects large and small. From modern and contemporary designs to heritage and cultural structures, we cater to a wide range of commercial needs.
We are committed to being the best in the business, employing only top-tier stone masons for installations, backed up by a highly experienced site management team. Our specialist knowledge and key relationships span the stone industry; from quarries to end customers, façade consultants and contractors.
Experienced in commercial scale builds, we can deliver every stage of stone envelope solutions, from sourcing to estimating, design to fire management strategies and final installation. It helps that PMJ’s founder, Patrick Handley, has navigated every facet of the stone masonry profession, understanding just how important every stage of the process is to the final result.
From our central office in York, our experienced team of in-house consultants, designers and estimators work alongside our senior management team to provide you with sound advice on natural stone. Keeping these operations in-house ensures we can consistently maintain high standards throughout.
The team will act as supportive consultants, working with you to ensure every step of the process is delivered as efficiently and as safely as possible, all while meeting excellent standards and your budget expectations.
Meet our founder, Paddy
PMJ Masonry was born from decades of experience in the natural stone trade by its Managing Director Patrick Handley in 2007.
PMJ Masonry was born in 2007, out of a practical need for providing specialised services to the construction industry. Our founder, Paddy, had been immersed in the trade for years, starting out as a stone mason and gradually moving up the ladder to site management.
It was during his tenure with other masonry businesses that the seeds of PMJ were planted. He recognised that stone masonry work was being bundled into envelope facade packages alongside materials like glass, tin, aluminium, and other solutions.
Identifying a gap in the market for specialised stone masonry work, Paddy took the leap and founded PMJ, initially focusing on smaller projects. However, it wasn’t long before the company’s expertise caught the attention of larger contractors, who sought PMJ’s services for their projects.
As word got out and PMJ’s reputation grew, so did its scope, expanding nationally all while consistently delivering quality workmanship. Along the way, he forged crucial partnerships with architects, quarries and key contractors that enabled the company to prosper organically. But as with any journey, there were challenges. The onset of COVID-19 forced Paddy to reassess PMJ’s direction. This move marked a new chapter for PMJ, one that focused on a big expansion to drive the company forward.
Today, PMJ stands as a testament to Paddy’s vision and determination. With a turnover in the millions, and a carefully curated team of dedicated experts, PMJ continues to thrive. But beyond business success, Paddy’s proudest achievement lies in his dedication to industry and local communities.
Paddy is an honourable member of the Worshipful Company of Masons, an esteemed institution which aims to preserve and encourage the use of natural stone in urban development. Being selected as a member is a huge accolade, given there are only a handful of individuals chosen to join outside of the company. He aims to leverage his membership to revitalise apprenticeship opportunities and skills development, a driving force behind his decision to become a member.
Paddy is equally passionate about supporting local communities and grassroots sports, sponsoring many clubs and sportspeople to help them thrive. His love for sport and rugby runs deep, having spent a decade playing professional rugby full time for Featherstone Rovers, Leeds Rugby Club, Doncaster Rovers and York City Knights Rugby Club after leaving school. He also held a 5-year advisory supporting role at York Rugby league, before recently moving to Featherstone Rovers to take up a board position as Vice Chairman.
Find out more about our leadership team and their roles within the business, as well as what they get up to in their spare time.