Vermont Stonework Projects

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A failed wall at the Wilmington Historic society presented challenges to rebuild. There were a  town ditch with sewer lines and water lines under the wall. And the historic trees had grown under and around the wall. Here is the end result.

One of our passions is building large retaining walls that add character and beauty to the landscape. This large retaining wall is here to support a large entertaining patio, with low voltage lighting for entertaining at all hours of the day. If you have a need for a large retaining wall, consider a stylish strong supportive retaining wall over an excavator boulder wall, or block wall. You will be happy you did.

Town of Rowe had a liability with their access so they called Vermont Stonework. We removed the existing wall, built and extended the staircase, supported by retaining walls on either side. The end result was a safe and comfortable access to the library for the public.

In this fireplace the chimney was a retrofit that other masons said couldn't be done. We cut the foundation, installed footings, built a 24ft stone chimney, hearth and fireplace. Stone is what we do. Pictured is the interior surround with natural local fieldstone.

Simple, yet refined, firepit area up on a hill behind the home. For this project we created a seating area with pea gravel base, added a stone retaining wall with wood storage and a stone firepit with a Brea smokeless firepit insert. To get there we added 75ft of stepping stones from the driveway, and 40ft of steps up the hillside from the home. Pictured is the firepit area and firepit.

Multi-faceted work on this new home. We installed stone veneer over the foundation, installed a bluestone patio in from of the patio doors, added a retaining wall to second level, stone steps and a bluestone patio off the deck.

The client asked for an extention of existing patio and hot tub pad, retaining walls and softscape tree screen behind the wall.    

Side view: Large Stone steps with small landing, leading onto patios either side, with seating for guests at this popular Inn. The patios are a mix of stone, supported by retaining walls, and surrounded by gardens for a truly relaxing area.

Raised Paver patio with small water feature in the corner

We started with removal of an old timber wall, and timber stairs filled with crushed stone. We converted this entire project to natural stone retaining wall, and single stone steps from the driveway to the top with picturesque landscaping on either side. 

The transformation from old wooden rotted timber wall and steps to this was truly amazing!

This project was a design build project. The client asked for an outdoor entertaining area.  Results: two-tiered patio area. The main patio area includes a firepit and firepit seating area. To the left there is a separate area for entertaining, that also leads to the lower entrance of the home and the parking area, which is bordered by granite curb, and outlined by a beautiful, curved retaining wall. Exit this patio to the lower lawn via stone steps, or the hot tub area above via curved stone steps.  From the upper patio there isa easy access all the way around the hot tub and a wood/composite staircase to the upper deck. All this surrounded by beautiful softscapes. All light with low voltage lighting for nighttime use and ambience. 

Client wanted a water feature. We created a stunning waterfall, dropping into a man made pond, surrounded by freestanding walls. 

Beautiful fireplace.

Natural stone cladding on the front of this home.

Backyard fieldstone firepit and seating area on a small lot. Cozy and comfortable.