Stone Wall Construction

Stone Wall Construction

Durable retaining walls for Philly's hilly terrain

From Wissahickon schist walls in Mount Airy to bluestone garden borders in Rittenhouse Square, we build walls designed for Philadelphia's specific challenges. Our dry-stack technique in Chestnut Hill allows proper drainage to prevent winter ice damage, while mortared walls along Kelly Drive incorporate hidden rebar for added stability.

We source stone from regional quarries like the historic Chester County operations that originally supplied materials for Philadelphia's landmarks. Each project includes geotextile backfill to prevent soil washout during heavy rains.

Our Process

  1. 01 Step 1: Topographic survey of slope conditions
  2. 02 Step 2: Custom stone selection from local quarries
  3. 03 Step 3: Frost-footing installation
  4. 04 Step 4: Precision placement with laser leveling

Benefits

  • Prevents erosion on steep lots
  • Blends with native stone architecture
  • Includes drainage weep holes
  • Load-rated for urban density

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you match existing Wissahickon schist walls?

We work directly with quarries that extract the distinctive blue-gray stone used throughout Northwest Philly.