Custom Natural Stone Masonry

Why Choose Natural Stone for Your Project

Natural stone brings something no manufactured material can match: authentic beauty shaped by nature over millions of years. Each piece of stone is unique, with its own colors, textures, and patterns. When you choose natural stone for your home, you are adding features that will never look exactly like anyone else's. Stone also lasts indefinitely with minimal care, making it one of the best long-term investments you can make in your property.

Beyond aesthetics, natural stone offers practical benefits. It is fireproof, pest-proof, and weather-resistant. It does not rot, rust, or fade. Stone adds thermal mass that helps moderate indoor temperatures. It is also incredibly versatile, working equally well in rustic, traditional, or modern designs. From subtle accents to dramatic focal points, stone adapts to any architectural style.

• Timeless beauty: Natural stone never goes out of style and often looks better as it ages and develops patina.
• Unique character: Every stone project is one of a kind, with natural color variations and organic shapes.
• Exceptional durability: Quality stone work lasts for generations with virtually no maintenance required.
• Eco-friendly: Stone is a natural material that requires no chemicals, never needs replacement, and can be reclaimed.
• Increased property value: High-quality stone work adds significant resale value and helps homes sell faster.

At AGM Augusta Masonry, we have been working with natural stone for decades. We understand how different stones behave, which work best for specific applications, and how to install them for maximum beauty and longevity.

Popular Natural Stone Options

Fieldstone

Rounded by centuries in streams and rivers, fieldstone brings organic, natural character. Its irregular shapes create rustic walls, fireplaces, and landscape features. Fieldstone works beautifully for dry-stack walls or can be mortared for more formal applications. Colors range from grays and browns to rust and tan.

Flagstone

Flagstone naturally splits into flat pieces perfect for patios, walkways, and steps. Available in many colors including blue, tan, red, and gray, flagstone creates elegant surfaces with irregular, organic patterns. It can be set with tight joints for a formal look or wider joints filled with moss or ground cover for a naturalized appearance.

Bluestone

This dense, durable stone features beautiful blue-gray tones that age to warm browns. Bluestone is ideal for steps, patios, pool coping, and any high-traffic area. It can be cut into uniform rectangular shapes for formal designs or used in irregular patterns. Bluestone stays relatively cool underfoot even in summer sun.

Limestone

Limestone offers soft, warm tones in creams, tans, and grays. Its fine texture and ability to be cut precisely make it perfect for columns, caps, window surrounds, and architectural details. Limestone works well in both traditional and contemporary designs.

Granite and Quartzite

These extremely hard stones offer exceptional durability and striking colors including black, white, pink, and multicolored varieties. Granite and quartzite work well for countertops, steps, hearths, and any application requiring maximum durability. Their polished surfaces add elegance while their rough faces create dramatic texture.

What We Create with Natural Stone

Stone Walls and Facades

We build stunning stone walls for both functional and decorative purposes. Dry-stack stone walls create classic New England style without mortar. Mortared walls provide greater height and structural capability. We also apply stone veneer to exterior walls, creating the appearance of solid stone construction at lower cost and weight.

Patios and Outdoor Living Spaces

Stone patios create beautiful, permanent outdoor floors that blend seamlessly with nature. We install flagstone, bluestone, and other paving stones in patterns that complement your landscape. Stone stays comfortable underfoot and requires no maintenance beyond occasional cleaning.

Steps and Walkways

Natural stone steps and walkways add elegance and character while providing safe, durable surfaces. We use large stone slabs for formal steps or irregular flagstone for naturalized paths. Every installation is custom-designed for your specific site and style preferences.

Columns and Pillars

Stone columns create dramatic entrances and support structures for porches, pergolas, and gates. We build columns in any style from rustic stacked stone to formal cut stone with precise joints. Columns can be purely decorative or engineered to support significant loads.

Water Features

Stone is the perfect material for water features like fountains, waterfalls, and pond edging. It stands up to constant moisture, looks natural in garden settings, and creates soothing visual and auditory experiences. We design and build custom water features that become focal points in your landscape.

Interior Features

Natural stone also works beautifully indoors. We install stone fireplace surrounds and hearths, create stone accent walls, build stone countertops and backsplashes, and craft custom stone features that bring natural beauty inside your home.

Frequently Asked Questions