Stone Works
We specialize in Goshen stone works. Goshen stone is a native sedimentary stone quarried here in Western Massachusetts. Goshen stone is desired for its workability, cool color tones, and its varied textures.
Walls-Our Goshen walls are dry-laid meaning we use no mortar or concrete footings in the construction process. In New England, dry-laid walls allow for flexibility and drainage necessary for our cold winters and frost potential. All our retaining walls are built using geotextile fabric, crushed stone, and drainage behind our walls. All our walls are constructed with a compacted gravel base which ensures optimum stability and integrity.
Patios/Walkways- The success and integrity of any walkway or patio is determined by how well the base is installed. Our Goshen stone patios and walkways are built on a compacted gravel sub base, set on a trap rock dust setting bed. The benefits of a Goshen stone walkway or patio over other alternatives (e.g. concrete, pavers), is the uniqueness found in every project. Not one patio or walkway mimics each other. The color tones and joint patterns differ from one project to the next. Goshen stone is natural and therefore, it is impossible to create a perfectly consistent surface.
If you would like a rough estimate on any of our walls, patios, and/or walkways please contact us through this website. Please include your name, phone number and the dimensions of the desired project area. For example, to measure a wall take the length and multiply it by its average height to get average face feet. For walkways and patios simply calculate the area of the space (length X width) to get square feet. As a rough estimate we will use unit pricing, however, we do not use unit pricing for final contracts. Each job is different and no price is granted until a thorough site evaluation had been executed.
