Masonry
Stone Masonry in Upper Darby & Delaware County
Good stone masonry is about more than stacking stone. The stones need to be properly set, leveled, supported, and finished so the work holds up over time. Dougherty Concrete repairs loose stone, failing mortar joints, cracked sections, uneven steps, and damaged stonework across Upper Darby and Delaware County.
Stone work that holds up
Good stone masonry is about more than stacking stone. The stones need to be properly set, leveled, supported, and finished so the work holds up over time.
We repair loose stone, failing mortar joints, cracked sections, uneven steps, and damaged stonework while keeping the finished result clean, solid, and matched to the existing structure.
Repair what is failing
Stone walls, steps, and retaining work fail when stones shift, mortar washes out, or water gets behind the face of the wall. We look at what moved, what is loose, and what needs to be rebuilt before we recommend the repair.
The goal is a finished repair that looks like it belongs with the rest of the structure — not a patch that stands out the first time you walk up to the house.
Stone masonry work we handle
- Loose or shifted stone reset and stabilization
- Failing mortar joints repointed
- Cracked stone sections repaired or replaced
- Uneven or damaged stone steps
- Walls, retaining work, and exterior stonework
- Cleanup when the job is done
How it goes
From the first look to a clean site.
- 01
Assess the stonework
We check what is loose, cracked, or letting water in, and how the repair should tie into the existing structure.
- 02
Prep & reset
Failed mortar or unstable stone is addressed so the repair has a solid base to build on.
- 03
Repair & finish
Stone is reset, repointed, or replaced and finished to match the surrounding work.
- 04
Clean up
We leave the site clean and go over what to expect as the repair cures.
What it costs
Stone masonry cost depends on how much stone needs repair, whether stones must be reset or replaced, access to the work, and how closely the finish must match existing stonework. We quote it free after seeing the job.
FAQ
Stone Masonry — questions before you call
What stone masonry work do you do?
We repair loose stone, failing mortar joints, cracked sections, uneven steps, and damaged stonework on walls, steps, and exterior surfaces.
Can you match existing stone work?
Yes. We focus on repairs that look clean, solid, and matched to the existing structure rather than an obvious patch.
Do you rebuild stone steps?
Yes. We handle uneven or damaged stone steps along with repointing and resetting loose stone.
When should stone mortar be repointed?
When joints are open, crumbling, or letting water behind the stone — especially after years of weather and freeze-thaw exposure.
Tell us about the pour
Need stone masonry? Let's talk.
Tell us what needs concrete, where the truck and hose can reach, and when you need it handled. Start with the site conditions and the result you need — we'll figure out the next step.
- Free estimates on every job
- 5.0 stars on Angi · PA license PA202044
- 10+ years across Delaware County