We provide the craftsmanship and eternal beauty that you require for the ultimate in prestige housing. We value creativity, artistry and quality. A McKinley Built stone home means having the finest in traditional stonemasonry. No shortcuts, no second-rate materials, no half-measures. In addition we are experts in the restoration and additions to historic buildings throughout NSW About Us Hello my name is Paul McKinley I am a self taught stonemason although I had the privilege to sub contract to the late Master Stonemason Sid Bagley on a stone French Chateau in 1984-85. I attained my stonemasonry certificate at Grandville TAFE in 1986. Obtained stonemaronry license from the Builders Licensing Board August 1986. In 1990 I was invited to teach Stonemasonry at Ryde College of TAFE by Ray McInerney. Ray Initiated the course mainly due to the need to teach landscapers the trade as there was a great increase in the use of natural stone incorporated into current landscape design trends. I was delighted to teach this course for Four years. In 1996 I was again invited to teach Stonemasonry at Richmond TAFE in the newly formed Landscape Dept. I had the pleasure to teach many fine students for two years. Employment: In 1983 I was employed to construct two stone gate houses and a large stone barn by Mr. Robert Smit. Robert had acquired large quantities of second-hand dimension stone from various locations around Sydney. Due to varying sizes available a random squared stone design was chosen with outstanding results. Hand hewn ironbark beams were used over barn door openings for that rustic look. After working for almost 12 months I had found my vocation; something about strength and durability ; building in stone is a lasting thing. I decided to concentrate my masonry skills on the construction of stone homes in the Hills and Hawkesbury regions of northern Sydney so 25 or so stone homes later my vocation continues. In the following pages you will see various styles of stonework ranging from houses & barns, fireplaces, bridges & artwork, gateways & piers , retaining walls, restorations and cladding. I hope these pages will enlighten you to use stone in your future projects Regards Paul McKinley For more information or to see how we can help you out, contact us today.