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Stone & Brick Masonry
Timeless Craftsmanship in Stone and Brick.
Masonry is the slow art of the outdoor space — the work whose value compounds. A stone seat wall, a brick column at the entry, a hand-laid garden border. These are pieces that outlive the people who lay them. We approach them that way.
Approach
How we draw and build masonry.
Our masons train for years before they lay a stone in a finished position. Coursework, pattern, mortar color, joint depth — every line of the wall is a decision. We do not subcontract masonry; we keep it in-house because it is the heart of the studio.
“Our masons train for years before they lay a stone in a finished position.”
We work in natural stone (limestone, fieldstone, flagstone, granite), brick, and selected cast stone. We match coursework to the architecture of the home so a wall added today reads as if it has always been there. Every masonry project we take is permitted, drawn, and built to local code.
We carry the regulatory work with the client so the only thing they see is the finish.
Field photograph · Masonry
What we offer
The work, in its parts.
- 01
Stone patios
Hand-laid natural stone or brick patios with attentive jointing and consistent fall for drainage.
- 02
Garden walls and borders
Low walls and edges that frame planting beds and define outdoor rooms.
- 03
Stone veneers
Architectural-grade veneer applied to columns, chimneys, and exterior walls.
- 04
Steps and staircases
Stone or brick stairs that integrate with the patio and landscape detailing.
- 05
Outdoor kitchens & bars
Stone counters, pizza ovens, and grill surrounds built into the masonry architecture.
- 06
Seating walls
Built-in benches around patios, fire pits, and gardens — comfortable, generous, lasting.
In the field
Photographs from recent work.
Why Yardie
Three reasons for stone & brick masonry.
01 · Masonry
Masons, not subcontractors
Every stone that bears our name is set by a Yardie mason.
02 · Masonry
Permitted and drawn
We carry the permitting and engineering so the project meets code without surprise.
03 · Masonry
Material match
We tune stone selection to the era and material of the home so the work sits comfortably.
FAQ
Common questions.
The questions we’re asked most often about masonry. Don’t see yours? Send us a note.
- Many do, depending on scope and structure. We're familiar with local regulations and handle the permitting process for you.
- Natural stone (limestone, fieldstone, flagstone, granite, river rock), traditional clay brick, cultured stone, and concrete blocks where appropriate.
- Yes. We typically begin with the home — its brick, its stone, its color and pattern — and choose a masonry palette that reads as continuous architecture.
- Smaller features (a low garden wall, a set of steps) are usually one to two weeks. Larger projects — a fireplace, a full stone patio with seating walls — can run six to ten weeks.
- If you want something that lasts a generation, masonry is almost always the right call. We're happy to walk the property and recommend honestly when it isn't.
Goes well with
Disciplines we often draw together.
Ready to start your stone & brick masonry project?
Tell us about the property. The first conversation is at no cost.
Or call (252) 756-7788
