Stone Walls
A stone wall is as much sculpture as structure. We build mortared and dry-laid walls for yards, drives and gardens, with footings, drainage and a tight fit between stones that makes the wall stable and handsome.
- TypesMortared, dry-stack and veneered
- BaseA footing and compacted base
- DrainageGravel and weeps where needed
- CapsFlat, rounded or ledge-style tops
What is included
- 1A sound baseFootings and compacted base material keep the wall from shifting through freeze and thaw.
- 2Stones that interlockEach stone is turned and set so joints stagger and the wall bears evenly.
- 3Drainage behind the wallGravel and drainage keep water from building up and pushing the wall out.
- 4A finished topCaps are chosen to suit the stone and shed water.
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?
- Property lines and garden boundaries
- Raised beds and terraces
- Entry walls beside a drive or walk
- Replacing a wall that has leaned or fallen
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
What is the difference between mortared and dry-stack?
A mortared wall is bound with mortar and can be thinner and more formal. Dry-stack relies on the fit of the stone and is more flexible, which suits some soils and looks.
How tall can a stone wall be?
Taller walls need engineering and drainage, and some heights need a permit. We tell you what applies to your project.
Can you repair an old stone wall?
Yes. We reset fallen stones, repoint failed mortar and fix the drainage that caused the problem.
Services that pair with this one
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Ready to build something that lasts?
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.