Fieldstone and Boulder Walls
Fieldstone and boulders bring a natural, weathered look to a yard. We set them for retaining walls, borders, steps and focal points, using machinery for the heavy pieces and hand work for the fit.
- StoneRounded fieldstone, river rock and boulders
- PlacementMachine-set and hand-fitted
- UseWalls, edges, steps and focal points
- LookWeathered and natural
What is included
- 1A natural lookStones are chosen for color and shape and set so the wall looks found, not manufactured.
- 2Heavy lifting handledBoulders are placed with the right equipment and without damage to your lawn where we can avoid it.
- 3Stable by designBigger stones go at the base and are set back so the wall leans into the slope.
- 4Planting-readyPockets and ledges can hold plants, softening the wall over time.
From your first call to the final cleanup
We lay, repair and restore brick, stone and block in cities across the country. Find yours below and set up a walk-through.
- 1We walk the siteWe look at the wall, yard or roofline together, talk through the look you want and note what is already there.
- 2We set the layoutLines, levels and measurements are marked first, so every course starts straight and the finished work sits true.
- 3We build course by courseUnits are set on a full bed of mortar, checked with level and line, and the joints are struck as we go.
- 4We finish and clean upJoints are tooled, surfaces are cleaned and the site is left tidy, with a walk-through at the end.
Is this the right choice for your project?
- Slopes that need a natural retaining edge
- Driveway and garden borders
- Water features and ponds
- Homes with a rustic or woodland style
What makes stone look right
- The mixPieces are sorted by size and color and set so the pattern never repeats.
- The backingA moisture barrier, flashing and a scratch coat sit behind veneer so water has somewhere to go.
- The jointTight or deep, the joint style is chosen to suit the stone and the house.
Common questions
Do boulder walls need a footing?
Large boulders sit on a prepared base. The size and the soil decide the details, and we plan the base for your site.
Can you mix boulders and smaller stone?
Yes. Mixing sizes is how most natural-looking walls are built.
Will the wall settle?
A properly bedded wall settles very little. We prepare the base and set stones so they lock together.
Services that pair with this one
Stone WallsFreestanding and landscape walls of stacked or mortared stone, built to last and to look like they belong.See the service Structure
Retaining WallsBlock, stone and brick retaining walls that hold back a slope, with the drainage that keeps them standing.See the service Outdoor
Garden Walls and PlantersLow brick and stone walls, raised beds and planters that give a garden structure.See the service Find your city
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Call or text Brick Illusions, or send the form, and we will set up a walk-through. Tell us about your wall, chimney or yard and what you would like it to become.