What this service covers
Masonry either lasts thirty years or it moves in three. The difference is underneath: excavation depth, base material, compaction and drainage. We build the base right, then set the stone.
Patios, walkways, front steps, seating and retaining walls, stone veneer, chimney and stoop repairs — in bluestone, brick, natural stone or pavers, matched to the house rather than dropped on it.
- Bluestone, brick, paver and natural stone patios
- Walkways, driveway aprons and entry steps
- Retaining walls and seating walls
- Stone veneer on foundations, columns and facades
- Repointing, chimney and stoop repair
- Drainage and grading so water moves away from the house
Why it's worth doing
Usable outdoor space
A patio turns an unused slope of lawn into the part of the property you actually spend time on, spring through fall.
It survives the freeze-thaw cycle
Proper depth, a compacted base and real drainage are what keep stone from heaving and cracking after the first hard Westchester winter.
Curb appeal that reads as permanent
Stone steps and a real walkway signal a maintained home in a way a poured path or worn blacktop never will.
Stops water problems at the source
Regraded hardscape and correct pitch move runoff away from the foundation instead of into the basement.
When it's time to get this done
If you're recognising any of these, the job usually gets cheaper the sooner it's handled:
- Pavers or stones are lifting, sinking or rocking underfoot
- Mortar joints are crumbling or you can pull chunks out by hand
- Steps have separated from the house or the risers are uneven
- Water pools near the foundation after rain
- You want outdoor living space and the yard is currently unusable
How the job runs
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Site visit and measurements
We look at grade, drainage and existing conditions, then price the work in writing.
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Excavation and base
Dig to depth, install and compact base material in lifts so nothing settles later.
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Setting and laying
Stone or pavers set to pattern, cut on site, with pitch built in for drainage.
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Joints, edging and cleanup
Polymeric sand or mortar joints, edge restraint, wash down and full site cleanup.
Common questions
How long does a patio take?
Most patios run one to two weeks from excavation to cleanup, weather permitting. Walkways and steps are usually faster.
Can you match existing stone?
Usually. Bring us a photo or we'll take one on the site visit and source the closest available match.
Do I need a permit?
Some villages require one for walls over a certain height or for work near property lines. We'll tell you at the estimate.
Where we do this work
We provide masonry services throughout Westchester County, NY, including Scarsdale, Bronxville, Rye, Harrison, Purchase, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Chappaqua, Armonk, Bedford, Katonah, Pound Ridge, Briarcliff Manor, Pelham, Irvington, White Plains, Rye Brook, Mount Kisco, North Salem and Waccabuc. See all areas we serve.
Masonry projects
A few recent jobs around the county. See the full gallery.
Bluestone patio
Rye, NY
Paver walkway
Armonk, NY
Retaining wall
Pound Ridge, NY
Front steps rebuild
Bedford, NY
Ready to price it out?
Send the details and we'll come look at it. Free written estimates across Westchester County.
- Same-day call back on most requests
- Written price before anything starts
- Licensed & insured in Westchester County
Rather talk now? 914-468-3208 or (914) 382-1736