Masonry & hardscaping services in Raleigh, NC15 services. One crew.
Masonry, foundations, concrete flatwork, patios, pavers, walls, fireplaces, turf, lighting and drainage.
Built by our own masons across the Triangle.
Services
Pick a service.
Each page shows real jobs, what is included and how we build it.
Custom Stonework
Stone veneer, fireplaces, pillars and entry steps, set by hand one stone at a time.
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Brick & Block Masonry
Brick and stone veneer, block walls, columns, steps and chimney repair, laid course by course.
See brick & block masonry
Outdoor Kitchens & Fireplaces
Outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, fire pits and seat walls, built in stone on a patio we also lay.
See outdoor kitchens & fireplaces
Patios & Hardscaping
Flagstone, bluestone and paver patios, walkways, steps and low walls, graded to shed water.
See patios & hardscaping
Retaining Walls
Segmental block, stone and brick walls that hold a slope, stop erosion and make flat yard.
See retaining walls
Paver Driveways & Patios
Driveways, walkways, patios and pool decks in pavers, laid level on a compacted base.
See pavers
Footings & Foundations
Concrete footings, slabs and block foundations for homes, garages, additions and sheds.
See footings & foundations
Artificial Turf & Putting Greens
Artificial turf for yards, pet areas and putting greens, laid on a graded, draining base.
See artificial turf
Everything we do
- Masonry installation
- Footings and foundations
- Custom brick and stone work
- Concrete flatwork
- Retaining walls
- Patios and walkways
- Paver driveways
- Artificial turf and custom putting greens
- Outdoor low-voltage lighting
- Masonry and pre-fab fireplaces
- Complete outdoor living environments, design-build
- Drainage
- Brick and stone veneers
- New construction and remodeling masonry
- Waterproofing, drainage and backfills
Every service on this list starts with a free on-site estimate. Request yours.
The detail most people never see
The joint is the detail.
Mortar is shaped as it firms up. That shape decides how a wall handles rain.
Scroll through the 5 profiles masons use most.
01
Concave
Tooled with a round jointer.
Pressed tight into the joint, it sheds rain off every course. The everyday choice for brick that faces weather.
Sheds water
Fits: Most exterior brick, new or matched
02
V-joint
Tooled with a V-shaped jointer.
Also pressed tight, so it sheds water. The point casts a crisp shadow line along each course.
Sheds water
Fits: Traditional fronts, garden walls
03
Weathered
Struck with the trowel, sloped down and out.
The slope throws rain clear of the brick below. It also draws a strong horizontal line.
Sheds water
Fits: Exposed walls, chimneys
04
Raked
Mortar raked back from the face.
Deep shadows and a crisp look. But the ledge it leaves can hold water, so it suits covered walls.
Holds water
Fits: Covered porches and interior walls
05
Flush
Cut off flat with the trowel.
A smooth face, but the mortar is not pressed tight. Best where the wall gets paint, parging or stucco.
Weaker seal
Fits: Walls that get a finish coat
Adding on to an older brick home? We match the joint, the mortar color and the brick.
Brick & Block MasonryWhat does Old South Masonry build?
Stonework, brick and block, outdoor kitchens and fireplaces, and patios.
Also retaining walls, pavers, footings, foundations and turf.
Are estimates really free?
Yes.
We come to the site, look at the ground and the house, and give you a written estimate at no charge.
Which towns do you work in?
We are based in North Raleigh and work across the Triangle.
That includes Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Morrisville and Durham.
Also Wake Forest, Holly Springs, Garner and nearby towns.
Do you work with builders and designers?
Yes.
We build footings, foundations, block and veneer to the plans for builders, designers and contractors, as well as for homeowners.
Free estimate
Not sure what you need?
Call (919) 625-3963 and describe the project. We help you sort out the right approach at a free on-site estimate.
- We come to the site, measure and talk materials
- You get a written estimate at no charge
- Residential and light commercial, homeowners and builders