We are a masonry contractor serving Mechanicsburg and the towns around it. Each service below has its own page that explains the work. Some are repairs, like chimney repointing or cracked brick. Others are new work, like a block foundation or a brick patio. Not sure which one fits your job? Call or text (717) 608-2175, and we look at the job and put the quote in writing.

Brick Masonry

New brick walls and veneer for homes around Mechanicsburg

New brick walls, veneer, columns, porches and piers for homes and small commercial buildings. We look at the job and put the quote in writing.

Freestanding brick walls on footings set below the frost line
Brick veneer on homes and additions, tied to the frame and flashed at the base
Brick columns and brick porches
Brick facades for small commercial buildings
Mailbox piers and brick sign piers
New brick compared with the brick already on the house for a close match

Brick Masonry in Mechanicsburg

Stone Masonry

Natural stone walls and stone veneer around Mechanicsburg

Natural stone walls and stone veneer for homes and small commercial buildings. We also face foundations and chimney rebuilds in stone.

Freestanding stone walls and garden walls on footings below the frost line
Natural stone such as limestone and fieldstone
Stone veneer on exposed block and concrete foundations
Stone veneer facades on houses and small commercial buildings
Stone veneer on chimney rebuilds above the roofline
New stone chosen to sit beside older stone walls

Stone Masonry in Mechanicsburg

Block Walls

Block foundations and garden walls for homes around Mechanicsburg

Concrete block foundations and basement walls for additions and garages, plus freestanding garden walls. We also repair block walls with cracked or broken block.

Block foundation walls for home additions
Block basement walls
Block foundations for garages
Freestanding block garden walls and yard walls
Concrete footings for the block walls we build
Brick or stone veneer over block foundation walls

Block Walls in Mechanicsburg

Tuckpointing

Mortar Joint Repair for Brick and Stone Walls

We grind out failed mortar and repoint brick and stone with new mortar matched to the old. We do this work on walls, foundations, steps and facades around Mechanicsburg.

Grinding out cracked and crumbling mortar joints
Repointing brick walls and brick facades
Repointing stone foundations and stone walls
Repointing brick and stone steps and stoops
New mortar matched to the old in color and texture
Lime-rich mortar for soft, older brick

Tuckpointing in Mechanicsburg

Chimney Repair

Chimney masonry for loose brick and crumbling mortar

We repoint chimneys and repair or replace cracked crowns. When the top is too far gone, we rebuild it from the roofline in brick or stone veneer.

Complete chimney repointing when the mortar has failed all over
Failed joints ground out and packed with mortar matched to the old
Loose and spalled brick cut out and replaced
Chimney crown repair and new crowns sloped to shed water
Cracked flue tile tops replaced at the crown
A cap set on the flue as part of the job

Chimney Repair in Mechanicsburg

Brick Repair

Repairs matched to the brick already on your house

We repair cracked and spalling brick, loose steps, rusted lintels and damaged block and stone. We find the cause first, then match the repair to the wall.

Spalled and cracked brick cut out and replaced one brick at a time
Replacement brick picked to blend with the range of colors in the wall
Loose brick on steps and wall caps reset in fresh mortar
Settlement and stair-step cracks repaired after we check whether they still move
Rusted steel lintels over windows and doors replaced, with the brick above relaid
Brick porch and stoop repairs, including loose treads and settled piers

Brick Repair in Mechanicsburg

Patios

Brick Paver and Flagstone Patios Built From the Base Up

We build brick paver and flagstone patios on a compacted stone base with firm edging. Each one is pitched so rain runs away from the house.

Brick paver patios in herringbone or basket weave patterns
Flagstone and natural stone patios, dry-laid or mortared
A crushed stone base, compacted and sized to the soil
A level sand bed under brick pavers
Edging with a straight face along open sides
A steady pitch away from the house

Brick and Stone Patios in Mechanicsburg

Walkways and Steps

Steps and walkways built on a solid base

We build brick and stone walkways, front steps, porch steps, stoops and landings around Mechanicsburg. Old steps that have sunk or pulled away from the house get rebuilt on a new footing.

Brick front steps and porch steps
Natural stone steps
Stoops and landings at the door
Brick paver walkways
Flagstone and natural stone walkways
Compacted base stone and edging under walkways

Walkways and Steps in Mechanicsburg

Retaining Walls

Retaining walls with the footing and drainage built in

We build and repair retaining walls in block and natural stone, plus segmental walls, around Mechanicsburg and the Harrisburg area. Each wall sits on a footing or a compacted gravel pad, with drainage behind it.

Concrete block retaining walls laid in mortar on a poured concrete footing
Natural stone retaining walls, and natural stone faces over block
Segmental block walls stacked dry on a compacted gravel pad
Clean gravel behind the wall and a drain pipe along the base
Footings dug below the frost line under mortared walls
Leaning and failed retaining walls taken down and rebuilt

Retaining Walls in Mechanicsburg

Outdoor Kitchens

Grill islands and brick ovens built in masonry

We build outdoor kitchens in masonry: grill islands faced in brick or stone, and brick pizza ovens. You pick the grill, and we build each opening to fit it.