Masonry
Traditional masonry craftsmanship in brick, block, and natural stone — steps, columns, veneer, fireplaces, and repairs built with mortar and a level, made to last generations.
Overview
Good masonry can’t be rushed. Every unit is bedded in mortar, checked for level and plumb, and struck clean — and the details matter: footings below frost depth, flashing and weeps where water needs to escape, and mortar matched to the strength and color of the original work on repairs. That’s the standard Heritage masons bring to every project, whether it’s a new stone column or repointing a century-old brick stoop.
Brick and stone entrance steps built on proper footings — and rebuilt where old stoops have settled, cracked, or pulled away from the house.
Natural stone and brick veneer for foundations and facades, plus columns, mailboxes, and garden walls that anchor a landscape.
Cracked joints, spalling brick, and failing mortar restored with color-matched repointing that blends with the original work.
Perfect For These Situations
From new construction to restoration, professional masonry adds permanence and character no other material can match.
Stoops that have sunk, cracked, or separated from the foundation — rebuilt on proper footings so it doesn’t happen again.
Crumbling, cracked joints let water in and accelerate damage. Repointing stops the decay and restores the look.
Stone veneer, brick borders, and masonry columns add the kind of permanence and character buyers notice immediately.
Every structural element starts on a footing below frost depth — the detail that separates masonry that lasts from masonry that leans.
Flashing, weeps, and caps detailed so water drains out of the assembly instead of freezing inside it.
On repairs and additions, we match brick, bond pattern, and mortar color so new work disappears into old.
Our Approach
Inspect the existing masonry or site, diagnose any underlying issues, and provide a clear, itemized estimate.
Brick, stone, and mortar selected — or matched to your existing work — with samples for your approval.
Demolition where needed, then footings excavated and poured below frost depth for structural work.
Units laid in mortar course by course — level, plumb, and struck clean — with flashing and weeps detailed in.
Joints cured, surfaces washed, site cleaned, and a final walkthrough with care guidance.
Common Questions
Yes — matching is half the craft in repair work. We source matching or complementary brick and blend mortar color and joint profile to the original, so repairs and additions read as part of the house rather than patches on it.
It depends on the cause. Surface cracks and failed joints can be repointed; steps that have settled or pulled away from the house usually signal a footing problem, and rebuilding on a proper footing is the fix that lasts. We’ll give you an honest assessment either way.
Repointing and small repairs often finish in 1–3 days. New steps, columns, or veneer projects typically run about a week, and larger structures like outdoor fireplaces run two to three weeks including footing and cure time.
Structural masonry carries load — foundations, retaining structures, steps. Veneer is a decorative layer of brick or stone anchored to a structure behind it. Both need proper detailing (footings for one, anchoring and water management for the other), and we build both.
Whether it’s new stonework, a rebuilt stoop, or repointing that saves the brick you already have — our masons build it to last generations. Contact us today for a free quote.
