Experienced Masonry Contractors Mt. Airy
APS Masonry Contracting providing masonry contractor services in Philadelphia’s historic Mt. Airy neighborhood
With years of experience doing masonry services on some of Mt. Airy's most beloved homes, we proudly offer customized masonry solutions to fit your unique needs and budget. From restoring your home's beauty to improving its energy efficiency, our licensed and insured contractors are committed to delivering exceptional results on time and within budget.
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Why Choose APS Contractors for your Mt. Airy Masonry Contractor Needs
In Mt. Airy, the walls breathe history. Schist that sparkles in morning light, brick that’s carried a century of rain, mortar joints that tell who cared enough to fix them right. These homes were built to last, but they only stay that way when someone still knows how to work the materials that built them.
That’s what good masonry is here: knowledge made visible. The right mix of lime and sand, a joint tooled by hand, not a machine, a patio that drains like it’s supposed to. Homeowners in Mt. Airy don’t want flash; they want stone that settles right, lines that stay true, and work that keeps the structure sound for another fifty years.
When you invest in professional masonry services in Mt. Airy, you’re fixing a wall and you’re maintaining a legacy of real construction, the kind that doesn’t hide its strength behind paint or plaster. Whether it’s a brick patio, a chimney repair, or a full restoration project, every choice of material and every strike of the trowel shapes how your property stands against time. APS proudly serves Mt. Airy and nearby neighborhoods across Northwest Philadelphia: Chestnut Hill, Germantown, Roxborough, Manayunk, Fairmount, and the surrounding area.

Why APS for Mt. Airy Masonry Projects
Mt. Airy rewards craftsmanship that lasts. These homes weren’t built in a rush, and they shouldn’t be repaired that way either. The walls shift with the seasons, the foundations breathe through stone, and the details only make sense once you’ve worked on them yourself.
Our masons know this neighborhood. They’ve reset flagstone patios under old oak trees, rebuilt chimneys on narrow twins, and matched mortar to brick that hasn’t been made in fifty years. That kind of experience matters here, because every property carries its own mix of age, slope, and story.
Each masonry project begins with a customized plan that respects the site and its surroundings. We take time to evaluate drainage, access, and materials before a single tool hits the wall. Communication stays clear, scheduling stays honest, and every project manager stays involved start to finish.
What We’re Known For
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Skilled masons specialized in Wissahickon schist, fieldstone, and early brick masonry
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Knowledge of Mt. Airy’s unique mix of architecture and topography
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Clean, organized jobsites that stay safe for families and neighbors
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Custom planning for narrow drives, tree roots, and sloped yards
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Detailed estimates, steady updates, and professional supervision
Our work stands on craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, not quick fixes. When a job carries our name, it’s meant to hold its shape for the long run.
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Additional Services We Offer
Home Remodeling
A great renovation feels inevitable, like the house was always meant to look this way. Our remodeling work in Mt. Airy starts with that principle: every line, surface, and material feels rooted in the home’s original bones while giving you the space and flow of modern life.
You’ll walk into rooms that feel wider, lighter, and more connected. Spaces that work better every day without losing the charm that made you fall in love with the house in the first place. From design through completion, our project manager shapes a customized plan that brings your goals, schedule, and style into perfect alignment.
Outdoor Kitchens
A good outdoor kitchen changes how you live. It draws people out to cook, to talk, to stay longer after sunset. In Mt. Airy, surrounded by stone terraces and leafy yards, it becomes the social heart of the property.
We build outdoor kitchens that balance beauty with performance. Solid masonry counters, weatherproof finishes, and layouts made for how you actually entertain. Every surface is designed to look as good in ten years as it does the day it’s installed. It’s hospitality built in stone, a space that makes every gathering feel like an event.
Outdoor Living Spaces
This is where Mt. Airy shines, shaded patios, stone seating walls, and lighting that makes the yard feel alive at night. These aren’t “additions.” They’re invitations.
Our team designs outdoor living spaces that feel effortless to use and impossible to ignore. Fire features that anchor conversations. Flagstone walkways that pull you toward the garden. Retaining walls that shape the landscape while keeping it natural. Each project is built for comfort, proportion, and lasting curb appeal that neighbors notice.
Exterior Renovation
Your home’s exterior sets the tone for the block. A well-planned renovation turns it from familiar to admired. We repair façades, rebuild front steps, restore lintels and sills, and design new entryways that make every arrival feel special.
With precise masonry work, balanced proportions, and materials chosen to fit Mt. Airy’s architecture, our exterior renovations bring timeless style forward. The result is a property that’s solid, cohesive, and quietly commanding.
Kitchen Remodeling
The kitchen is the first place guests notice and the last one you stop perfecting. In Mt. Airy homes, it’s often where classic structure meets modern rhythm, exposed brick walls, stone counters, and light that moves through the day.
We remodel kitchens around how you actually live. Every layout is intentional, every finish chosen for warmth, durability, and aesthetic appeal. The result is a space that makes daily routines feel easy and entertaining effortless.
Bathroom Remodel
A bathroom done right changes the whole house. It feels calm, composed, and complete, not crowded or improvised. We design bathrooms that look refined and work perfectly: balanced tile, practical lighting, and proper waterproofing beneath it all.
Our bathrooms are built for daily comfort and long-term value. They’re bright, quiet, and resilient. The kind of room that starts the morning right and stays beautiful year after year.
Basement Remodel
Mt. Airy basements are full of potential. With the right plan, they become guest suites, home offices, or quiet retreats that add real square footage and value.
We handle every part of the process, framing, insulation, egress, and moisture control, to make the space warm, dry, and livable. The result is a finished basement that feels like a natural extension of your home, not an afterthought.
Basement Waterproofing
Waterproofing isn’t maintenance; it’s peace of mind. We install interior and exterior systems that stop moisture before it becomes damaged, using methods that fit your foundation type and yard grade.
A dry basement protects everything above it, from wood floors to wall paint. Our waterproofing ensures structural integrity, keeps the air clean, and preserves your investment through every season.
Historical Renovation
Mt. Airy’s charm lies in its mix, from stone cottages to pre-war row homes and 20th-century revivals. Restoring these spaces means working with respect, not restraint.
Our masons match original materials, recreate missing details, and update interiors with the subtlety that keeps the story intact. Each project blends history and function, so the home lives like it was built today, without losing what made it timeless.
Professional Masonry Services in Mt. Airy – Brick Pointing, Repairs & Restoration
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Full-Service Masonry
Mt. Airy’s homes are built from the earth they stand on: Wissahickon schist, fieldstone, old red brick, each shaped by hand long before modern tools arrived. When those walls start to shift or crack, they don’t need guesswork. They need masons who understand how these structures were built, how they move through each season, and what keeps them strong in the long run.
Our team provides residential and commercial masonry services that focus on lasting structural integrity and low-maintenance performance. We stabilize foundations, rebuild failed walls, and tie new additions into old systems without disturbing their character. Every masonry project begins with a clear assessment of materials on site, drainage patterns, and any previous repairs that might have changed the load path.
We plan, manage, and complete each restoration with precision, aligning new work with the original design so it looks like it’s always been there. That’s what professional masonry services in Mt. Airy are meant to deliver: structure, detail, and confidence that holds up through a lifetime of weather.
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Brick Pointing
Mt. Airy’s brickwork carries decades of weather and a lot of history. When the mortar fails, the fix must match both composition and color, anything else traps moisture and shortens the life of the wall. Our skilled masons specialize in brick pointing and stone pointing for older homes, blending new mortar that breathes as the original did.
We read the wall before touching it. Joints, tooling marks, and past patch jobs tell us how to approach the repair. Every strike of the trowel is meant to maintain the wall’s strength and rhythm. The result isn’t just neat work; it’s a system that drains, flexes, and protects the building for decades.
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Chimney Repair
Many Mt. Airy chimneys were built at the same time as the house, tall, heavy, and meant to last. But time wears on even the best stonework. Cracked crowns, missing mortar, and open flashing can pull water into the structure fast.
We rebuild and repair chimneys as complete systems. That includes caps, flues, liners, stonework, and all flashing tied to the roofline. Our masons have rebuilt stone stacks on slate roofs, corrected smoke leaks in century-old liners, and restored brickwork that had split under freeze-thaw stress. Each job is approached with attention to structural integrity, proper draft, and finish that fits the home.
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Custom Masonry Designs
Mt. Airy architecture is eclectic: Tudor, Colonial Revival, mid-century, and modern construction often stand side by side. A good mason understands how to design for that mix. We create custom masonry that feels native to the property: stone planters tied into retaining walls, brick stair returns that align with older porches, and curved steps that match the pitch of original walkways.
Our masons and project managers work closely with homeowners to design pieces that complement both structure and landscape. Each installation is built for strength, proportion, and curb appeal that suits the block.
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Bluestone & Flagstone Patios
Mt. Airy lots come with challenges: uneven slopes, tree roots, and legacy drainage that’s been shifting for years. A well-built flagstone or bluestone patio starts with solving those issues first. We excavate carefully, grade for runoff, and set bedding layers deep enough to prevent heaving and movement.
We source Pennsylvania bluestone and local flagstone for their durability and color consistency. The finish is clean, tight-jointed, and built for daily use. It’s outdoor masonry that looks good through every season and requires minimal upkeep.
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Brownstone & Specialty Stonework
A handful of Mt. Airy homes feature brownstone lintels, carved sills, or decorative details carried over from earlier Philadelphia styles. Restoring those elements demands precision, the right patch blend, depth, and texture so the repair disappears into the original work.
We use traditional methods and modern materials that match porosity and aging, never generic cement fills. The goal is authenticity and long-term performance. When restoration is done correctly, you don’t see the repair; you just see the home looking right again.
Masonry & Concrete Services in Mt. Airy — Commercial and Residential Masonry Services
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Concrete Driveways
Driveways in Mt. Airy work hard. Tree roots, sloped streets, and runoff from higher lots all influence how a new surface holds up. We build and replace concrete driveways with sub-bases that won’t shift, apron tie-ins that match block geometry, and clean edges that stay true through every season.
Our team designs each driveway to complement the property’s stonework or brick façade, delivering curb appeal and function that lasts. Clean lines, even pitch, no cold joints. Just professional masonry services completed with care and detail.
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Concrete Steps
Front steps in Mt. Airy are as much part of the home’s identity as the porch light. When they crack or settle, the issue often starts with poor drainage beneath. We rebuild concrete steps with correct rise and run, reinforced forms, and finishes that align with existing brickwork or stone.
Every installation is built around the property’s unique needs, its grade, access, and surrounding landscaping. The result is a solid, attractive entry that restores balance and safety without disturbing the original character.
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Concrete Foundations
Many Mt. Airy houses were built with mixed-depth stone foundations that weren’t meant for finished basements or modern additions. We reinforce and rebuild foundations with precision elevation planning, formwork, and proper tie-ins to the existing structure.
Our masonry professionals specialize in foundation repair, underpinning, and new pours that protect structural integrity while improving overall performance. From residential basements to small commercial properties, our goal is long-term strength, not just a patch.
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Concrete Patios
A patio that drains wrong doesn’t just look bad, it compromises the house. We design and install concrete patios that match each site’s slope, elevation, and exposure to water flow.
Whether you’re replacing old stonework or building new, we offer both smooth and flagstone-look finishes. Each surface is set to move water away from the structure, keep footing secure, and create an outdoor space that’s as functional as it is aesthetically pleasing.
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Stamped Concrete
Not every yard calls for stone. For property owners who want a detailed finish without the upkeep, we offer stamped concrete in patterns that mirror brick, slate, or flagstone. The work is precise, forms align to existing hardscapes, textures are chosen for natural tone, and sealers are applied to endure Mt. Airy’s weather cycles.
Stamped concrete gives the appearance of cut stone while keeping maintenance simple and costs lower. It’s clean, durable, and built to last through years of use.
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Concrete Excavation
Mt. Airy terrain makes excavation its own craft. Narrow driveways, tree roots, and uneven grades mean there’s no room for heavy-handed work. Our team handles demolition, trenching, and haul-off with compact equipment designed for tight sites and older utilities.
We protect root systems, maintain surrounding walls, and stage materials so the property stays tidy throughout the process. Preparation is the backbone of any excellent job and the reason every finished surface performs as it should.
Mt. Airy Construction Conditions and Considerations
APS has noticed that building in Mt. Airy means acknowledging that every street, every yard, every wall brings its own terrain and history. Our contractors know the rhythm of this neighborhood: steep lots that drop toward the Wissahickon, narrow side drives lined with stone walls, and trees so old their roots twist beneath the foundations. Experience here matters because nothing about this landscape is straightforward.
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Steep grades and shifting ground
Mt. Airy sits on a ridge that rolls hard toward the valley. Yards change elevation fast, so grading and retaining walls must be engineered to hold against movement and heavy runoff. A good wall here doesn’t just look straight, it stays that way through freeze-thaw and summer storm cycles. -
Old trees and tight access
Massive oaks, maples, and tulip poplars sit within feet of most homes. We work around their root systems with compact equipment and protective staging so the landscape stays intact. Many jobsites have only a single side path for access; we plan deliveries, waste removal, and storage with that in mind. -
Mixed-era materials
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Legacy drainage and waterproofing
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Neighborhood standards and quiet professionalism
Mt. Airy values craftsmanship over show. Homeowners expect excellent work done neatly, with minimal disruption. We keep jobsites clean, control noise, and finish on schedule, professionalism that fits the character of this community.

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