Stonemason And Certified Dry Stone Waller
I specialize in dry stone construction, as well as mortared stonework that evokes historical stonemasonry techniques.
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Professionally Certified Dry Stone Waller
(via the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain)
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Certified Dry Stone Walling Association Instructor
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Professional Member of The Stone Trust and the DSWA of Great Britain
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Maine DEP Certified in Erosion Control Practices
Portfolio Highlights
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Whether you already have a design in hand or you need help creating a vision, I would be happy to talk with you to determine if your needs and my skills are a good match.
Services
- Stonework design and visioning
- Stonemasonry, general masonry and hardscaping builds
- Small-scale landscape design
- Repointing and repair (when part of a larger creative job)
- Sourcing stone (from stoneyards, quarries, secret honey holes, etc.)
- Sitework and grading, including operation of heavy machinery
- Incorporation of landscape lighting
- Stone patination (accelerating the aging of stone)
- DIY consulting
Projects
- Dry stone freestanding walls
- Dry stone retaining walls
- Patios
- Walkways and paths
- Fireplaces and firepits
- Steps and stairs
- Veneer stone (interior and exterior)
- Stone accessory structures
- Dry stone foundations
- Mortared foundations
- Sculptures / features
I care about...
...creating beautiful and useful places to calm the mind
...building to the highest standards
...exceeding my clients' expectations
...being honest and working hard
...making high caliber stonework accessible to more folks
My machine allows me to accomplish serious work as a solo waller and mason. The avant 860 is an articulating loader made in finland. it doesn't tear up yards like tracked machines and let's me handle material up to 2 tons. It's a gentle beast.
