Expert masonry installation for brick work, stone work, chimneys, retaining walls, and walkways in Upper Darby and throughout Delaware County.
C&M Concrete & Masonry provides professional masonry installation, restoration, and structural repair throughout Upper Darby and Delaware County. From repointing an aging stone foundation to rebuilding a weathered chimney, our masons know how to match materials and keep water where it belongs — outside.
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Many Upper Darby homes sit on stone or rubble foundations that are a century old or more. Over time the lime mortar erodes, joints open up, and moisture works its way into the basement. We rake out the failed joints and repoint with a properly matched mortar to restore the wall's strength and water resistance.
The key is matching the mortar to the original, not just slapping in a modern mix that's harder than the stone and causes new damage.
A chimney takes the worst of the weather — rain, ice, and decades of heat cycling. Spalling brick, crumbling mortar, and a cracked or missing cap are all signs it's time to act. We repair and rebuild chimneys above the roofline with new brick, a proper crown, and correct flashing.
Rebuilding a chimney the right way stops the leaks that show up as water stains on your ceiling or dampness around the fireplace.
We install and repair brick and block structures with proper mortar bonding and structural alignment — from new block walls and brick veneers to spot repairs on existing facades. Matching brick color, size, and texture is part of the job so the repair disappears into the wall.
For load-bearing work we follow proper bond patterns, reinforcement, and grouting so the wall does what it's supposed to structurally, not just cosmetically.
We install decorative stone veneer and natural stone to enhance curb appeal with proper moisture management. A stone front or accent wall adds character, but it also has to be detailed correctly — with the right lath, weep screeds, and flashing — so water doesn't get trapped behind it.
We work in both natural stone and manufactured veneer, matching the style and budget to your home.
Our retaining walls provide structural support and erosion control on sloped Upper Darby lots, built with proper drainage so water pressure never builds up behind the wall and pushes it out of alignment.
We handle segmental block walls, poured concrete walls, and dry-stack or mortared stone, depending on the height, load, and look you're after.
Stucco is common on this area's homes, and when it's done right it sheds water and lasts for decades. We install and repair traditional and synthetic stucco, fixing the cracks and failing areas that let moisture get behind the finish.
Proper flashing, expansion joints, and weep details matter as much as the finish coat — that's where stucco problems usually start.
This part of Delaware County has some of the oldest housing stock in the region, and its masonry has been weathering the elements for a long time. Here's what we look for.
Mortar is the sacrificial layer of a wall — it's designed to erode before the brick or stone does. On older homes, decades of erosion mean joints have thinned to the point that water flows straight through to the interior.
Masonry isn't waterproof — it's a moisture-management system. When joints, caps, and flashings fail, water gets behind the face and causes spalling, efflorescence, and interior dampness.
Rain and snowmelt soak into porous brick and open joints, then freeze and expand. The repeated cycle is what spalls the face off brick and cracks stone — the classic sign of a wall that needs repair.
A damp or musty old basement is almost always a masonry and grading problem. Repointing the foundation and correcting exterior drainage is how you keep groundwater out for good.
Because it sticks up into the weather, a chimney fails faster than any other part of the house. We rebuild them so the masonry, crown, and flashing all work together to shed water.
A good repair should disappear. We match brick color, size, and texture, and blend mortar color and joint profile so the wall looks original — not patched.
Restoration isn't just patching holes. It's diagnosing why the masonry failed and fixing the cause so it doesn't come right back.
We rake out deteriorated mortar to a proper depth and pack in fresh mortar matched to the original in strength, color, and profile. Repointing restores the wall's ability to shed water and stops the decay in its tracks.
When individual units are spalled or cracked beyond repair, we cut them out and replace them one at a time with matched brick or stone — no need to rebuild the whole wall.
For walls that have bowed or cracked structurally, we assess the cause and can add steel reinforcement, grout solid, or rebuild the affected section so it's sound — not just covered up.
Repointing only works if water is directed away afterward. We address grading, downspouts, caps, and flashings alongside the masonry so the repair actually lasts.
Not sure whether your wall needs repair or full replacement? We'll give you an honest assessment and a free estimate — call (267) 371-7321.
Contact C&M Concrete & Masonry today for a free estimate on your masonry project in Upper Darby.
Masonry Services in Upper Darby, PA