Masonry Questions, Answered

New brick and stone walls, veneer, chimney repair and rebuilding, fireplaces and fire pits, patios and walkways, outdoor kitchens, retaining and block walls, and repair and restoration.

Yes. We repoint, replace brick, repair cracks and rebuild failed walls and chimneys.

Yes. We use soft, matched mortars and gentle cleaning for older brick and stone.

We serve cities across the country. Use the service map or call to confirm yours.

Veneer is a single layer tied to a backing wall, with a drainage cavity. Solid masonry carries its own load.

It renews failed mortar joints so the wall sheds water and looks crisp again.

Not always. A breathable sealer can slow water in walls that are exposed, and we tell you whether yours would benefit.

Yes, with breathable mineral paint, limewash or stain that lets the wall dry. We explain the tradeoffs first.

Yes. We build masonry kitchens, grill islands, fireplaces and fire pits.

With a good base, for decades. A damaged paver can be lifted and replaced.

Always. Water pressure is the usual reason walls fail, so gravel and a drain are part of every wall.

Sometimes by repair, sometimes by rebuilding. We look at the cause and tell you honestly.

Typically a walk-through and plan, then layout, demolition if needed, base or footing, building, joints, cleaning and a final walk-through. The Build Roadmap on this site shows an example.

Yes. Clean-up is part of every project.

Tell us as early as you can. We explain what a change affects so you can decide with the facts.

Yes. We cover and protect what stays, and we repair what we cannot avoid disturbing.