Stonemasonry and stone sculpture work, restoration of natural stone monuments as well as structural stonework for construction and heritage conservation projects.
MÖNCH Naturstein GmbH
Heidenau (Headquarters) · Dresden · RadebergNew on Amplifa
About us
MÖNCH Naturstein GmbH is a traditional stonemasonry and stone sculpture business based in Heidenau near Dresden. Founded in 1876 as a stonemasonry business by Hermann Becher at its current location, the company was taken over by Rudi Mönch in 1986, who continued the family business as a master craft enterprise. Its range of services covers all sculpture and stonemasonry work and natural stone restoration as well as structural stonework such as floor slabs, stair coverings, balustrades, natural stone walls, worktops and gravestones. In the restoration field, the company reconstructs loss of substance on sculptures and historic building components, produces faithful copies and new parts, manufactures precisely fitted natural stone replacement pieces, applies restoration mortars and carries out gentle stone and façade cleaning. The materials processed are primarily sandstone, marble and terrazzo, including in inlay work. Reference projects include the Semper Gallery, Semper Opera House, Playhouse, Military History Museum and Neptune Fountain in Dresden as well as the Kaisertrutz in Görlitz. As a specialist business of the stonemasons' and stone sculptors' guild, the company trains stonemasons.
- Site
- Heidenau
- Processes
- Stonemasonry work, Sculpture work (stone sculpting), Restoration of natural stone monuments and buildings, Reconstruction of loss of substance on sculptures and historic building components, Production of faithful copies and new parts, Production of natural stone replacement pieces (precisely fitted replacement parts), Application of various restoration mortars, Gentle stone and façade cleaning
- Materials
- Sandstone, Marble, Terrazzo, Natural stone (general), Restoration mortar
- Certificates
- Master craft enterprise (stonemasons' and stone sculptors' guild), DIN 18332 (VOB stonework), ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1876
- Industries
- Heritage conservation, Restoration of listed buildings, Gravestone/cemetery industry, Private customers/property developers
- 01
Recording and assessment of the natural stone condition
- 02
Detailed restoration report and concept
- 03
Stonemasonry and sculpture work (replacement pieces, copies, new parts)
- 04
Cleaning, stone consolidation and restoration mortar
- 05
Installation and assembly on site
Materials and Processes
Sandstone
Main material for restorations, façades, new production of tympanums, portals, cornices and columns as well as gravestones.
Marble
Used for historic floors, inlay work and high-quality building components.
Terrazzo
Processed for floors and inlay work, including at the Zittau/Görlitz University.
Natural stone (general)
Base material for structural stonework such as floor slabs, wall copings, balustrades, stair coverings and worktops.
Restoration mortar
Various mortar systems for supplementing and securing historic building fabric.
Locations
Heidenau
DEHeadquarters and workshop
- Lot size
- Single pieces and small orders
- Materials
- Sandstone, marble, terrazzo
Dresden
DEBranch
- Lot size
- Single pieces and small orders
- Materials
- Sandstone, marble, terrazzo
Radeberg
DEBranch
- Lot size
- Single pieces and small orders
- Materials
- Sandstone, marble, terrazzo
Components and Services
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonemasonry workForming | – | – | – | – | Sandstone, Marble, Terrazzo |
| Sculpture work (stone sculpting)Forming | – | – | – | – | Sandstone |
| Restoration of natural stone monuments and buildingsSurface | – | – | – | – | Sandstone, Natural stone |
| Reconstruction of loss of substance on sculptures and historic building componentsForming | – | – | – | – | Natural stone |
| Production of faithful copies and new partsForming | – | – | – | – | Natural stone |
| Production of natural stone replacement pieces (precisely fitted replacement parts)Joining | – | – | – | – | Natural stone |
| Application of various restoration mortarsJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Gentle stone and façade cleaningSurface | – | – | – | – | Sandstone, Natural stone |
| Stone consolidation and securing of building fabricSurface | – | – | – | – | Sandstone |
| Structural stonework: floor slabs, wall copings, natural stone wallsForming | – | – | – | – | Natural stone, Sandstone |
| Window surrounds / balustradesForming | – | – | – | – | Natural stone |
| Stair coverings and outdoor staircasesForming | – | – | – | – | Natural stone, Sandstone |
| Worktops (e.g. kitchens)Forming | – | – | – | – | Natural stone |
| Custom design elements for gardens, homes and reception areasForming | – | – | – | – | Natural stone |
| Gravestones and monumentsForming | – | – | – | – | Natural stone |
| Inlay work (marble/terrazzo floors)Forming | – | – | – | – | Marble, Terrazzo |
| New production of tympanums, portals, cornices, columns, parapetsForming | – | – | – | – | Sandstone, Natural stone |
| Plastering workForming | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Training
The work follows the rules of DIN 18332 (VOB payment schedule for stonework). As a specialist business of the stonemasons' and stone sculptors' guild, the stonemasons, restorers and plasterers continually undergo further training.
| Evidence | Heidenau |
|---|---|
| Master craft enterprise (stonemasons' and stone sculptors' guild) | |
| DIN 18332 (VOB stonework) | |
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1876
Foundation of the stonemasonry business by Hermann Becher at the current location in Dresden
- 1986
Rudi Mönch took over the business and continued the family company
- 2008
Restoration of all natural stone elements at the Dresden Playhouse
- 2009/2010
Restoration of the entrance area of the Semper Opera House Dresden
- 2010
Restoration of the sandstone façade Kaisertrutz Görlitz; reconstruction and restoration of the Neptune Fountain Dresden
- 2010/2011
Restoration of the natural stone elements of the Military History Museum Dresden; historic floors of the Zittau/Görlitz University
- 2018/2019
Sculptural restoration and conservation of the figures and decorative elements at the Semper Gallery
- 2020
Façade work at Villa Erlwein completed; start of the restoration of the Blockhaus Dresden