Brick and Stone Work Built to Last
Professional masonry services in Akron and surrounding areas for brickwork, stonework, retaining walls, and repairs that hold up through weather and soil movement.
When retaining walls lean after one winter, mortar crumbles out of brick joints, or stone steps shift unevenly, you need masonry work that accounts for local soil conditions and freeze-thaw cycles. InExterior Dezign LLC provides professional masonry services for residential and commercial properties throughout Akron, handling brickwork, stonework, retaining walls, and repairs. The work is built to withstand seasonal weather changes and soil movement common in Northeast Ohio, so structures stay intact and functional year after year.
Masonry services cover both new construction and repairs, including retaining walls that prevent erosion, outdoor features like fire pits or seating walls, and structural repairs to existing brick or stone. In addition to these services, we also offer tuck point, grouting, chimney repairs and replacements, ponds, outdoor benches, foundation repairs, and more. Projects are planned around soil conditions, drainage patterns, and how materials respond to temperature changes. The team uses proper footings, drainage layers, and mortar mixes suited for this climate, not generic methods that fail within a few seasons.
Discuss custom masonry solutions with InExterior Dezign LLC to review your property needs in Akron, Portage Lakes, Green or a surrounding area and plan a durable installation.
Techniques That Prevent Common Masonry Failures
The process begins with a site assessment where the team checks soil stability, drainage, and existing structures to determine what foundation work is needed and what materials will perform best. In Akron, this often means installing deeper footings below the frost line, adding gravel drainage layers behind retaining walls, or using mortar formulated to flex slightly during freeze-thaw cycles. The crew brings masonry tools including trowels, levels, saws for cutting brick or stone, and equipment for mixing and placing materials.
After the work is finished, you will notice that retaining walls stay plumb without leaning, brick joints remain filled and intact through winter, stone features resist cracking and shifting, and water drains away from structures instead of pooling behind them. The masonry looks clean and intentional, adding visual appeal while serving a functional purpose like preventing erosion or creating usable outdoor space.
Masonry services include brickwork, stonework, retaining walls, and repairs, but do not cover concrete flatwork, chimney liners, or specialized tuckpointing requiring historic preservation techniques. The team works throughout the surrounding area and schedules projects during weather windows when mortar cures properly and ground conditions allow stable footing installation.
Clients often ask how long masonry takes to cure, whether walls will shift over time, and what maintenance is required. These answers cover the details that affect performance and longevity.
Answers to questions clients ask before booking masonry work
What masonry projects does InExterior Dezign LLC handle?
The team handles retaining walls, brickwork for outdoor features and entryways, stonework including patios and walkways, and masonry repairs to existing structures. Both residential and commercial projects are completed across the service area.
How do you prevent retaining walls from leaning?
Retaining walls are built with footings below the frost line, gravel drainage layers behind the wall, and proper backfill compaction to prevent shifting. These steps account for soil movement and freeze-thaw cycles common in Akron.
What happens if existing masonry needs repair?
The team assesses what caused the damage, whether it is mortar failure, water intrusion, or foundation movement, then completes repairs that address the root issue. You receive an explanation of what failed and how the repair prevents recurrence.
How long does masonry work take?
A small retaining wall or repair project typically takes one to two weeks, while larger installations like extensive brickwork or multi-tiered walls may take three to five weeks. Timeline depends on project scope and weather conditions.
Why does soil condition matter for masonry in Akron?
Akron soil often contains clay that expands when wet and contracts when dry, which puts pressure on masonry structures. Proper footings and drainage prevent this movement from cracking or shifting the masonry over time.
InExterior Dezign LLC completes masonry projects throughout Akron and the surrounding area, building and repairing structures that resist weather, soil movement, and seasonal changes. Get in touch to discuss custom masonry solutions for your property.
The Work We Do
Chimney Repair/Replacement
Retaining Walls
Tuck Point
Grouting
Natural Edge Stone
Pathways/Walkways
Foundation Repair
Stairs
Outdoor Kitchens
Fire Pits
Waterfalls
Ponds
Custom Work
Paver Patios
Fireplaces
Outdoor Benches