Masonry That Holds the Hill and Finishes the Property
The Hudson Valley is built on rock and slopes. Our masons build the retaining walls that hold your grade, the stone walls and pillars that frame the driveway, and the patios and outdoor kitchens you actually use.
What goes into our masonry & stone walls
Retaining and freestanding walls
Natural stone, veneer, block and boulder walls with gravel footing and drainage behind them.
Steps, pillars and entrances
Stone steps, driveway pillars and Belgian block curbing that tie the driveway into the landscape.
Outdoor kitchens and fire features
Built-in grills, counters and fire pits on paver or stone patios.
Repairs done right
Failed walls, cracked foundations and poorly built stonework from other contractors rebuilt properly.
The process
Plan
Wall heights, materials, drainage and permits discussed on site.
Footing
Trench dug to a stable depth, gravel base compacted, drainage placed behind retaining walls.
Build
Courses laid level and plumb, joints staggered, stone cut to fit.
Finish
Pointing, cleaning and backfill, then a final walkthrough.
From the job site
Masonry & Stone Walls FAQ
Do you fix walls built by someone else?
Yes. Rebuilding failed or ugly stonework is common for us, including stairs and entrances that were installed badly.
Do retaining walls need a permit?
Often, above a certain height. It depends on the town. We'll tell you what your project needs.
What stone do you use?
Fieldstone, bluestone, granite Belgian block, veneer and manufactured block, depending on the look and budget.
Where we do this work
- Wappingers Falls, NY
- Poughkeepsie, NY
- LaGrange, NY
- Hopewell Junction, NY
- Beacon, NY
- Fishkill, NY
- East Fishkill, NY
- Cold Spring, NY
- Dutchess County, NY
- Putnam County, NY
- Westchester County, NY
- Rockland County, NY
- Orange County, NY
- Ulster County, NY
- Columbia County, NY
- Fairfield County, CT
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