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Built Stone-First. Meant to Hold Up.

Stonework That Carries the Space

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Custom-Built Features. No Kits. No Corners Cut.

At Brandywine, masonry is the backbone of everything we do. From retaining walls that anchor the landscape to outdoor kitchens carved from hand-selected stone, our work is built to endure and designed to elevate. We don't subcontract the core elements. We build them ourselves. Wet-laid, site-set, and cut by hand, every line tells the story of execution done right.

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Every Project Starts With Stone

True outdoor living takes more than a grill and some pavers.

We specialize in one-off masonry builds that balance structure and permanence with purpose. Whether you're entertaining under a timber-frame pavilion or watching fall set in by a fire pit, the details are what make it hold up, and stand out.

Our Masonry & Outdoor Living Capabilities Include:

Stonework That Grounds the Space

Custom patios, walkways, and terraces
in wet-laid natural stone.

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Walls That Do More Than Hold

Retaining walls and grade transitions that double as defining features.

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Outdoor Kitchens That Carry the Experience

Outdoor kitchens and grilling areas
for elevated hosting.

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Fire Features That Anchor the Layout

Fire pits and fireplaces built with reclaimed
or site-sourced stone.

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Water Features That Set the Tone

Water features and ponds that integrate
naturally with the site.

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Decks Designed to Fit the Whole Picture

Deck design in collaboration with top-tier local builders.

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Our Process: Clean, Scoped, and Locked In

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Start the Conversation

Book a consultation. We walk the site, learn what you need, and align on direction.

02


Design Proposal

We issue a paid design agreement (3% of the estimated build). It includes full site plans, concepts, and layout options, credited back if you proceed.

03


Dial in the Design

We refine the layout, finalize materials, and confirm every measurement. That means fewer surprises and zero last-minute scrambling.

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Fixed-Cost Agreement

Once signed, the number doesn’t change. The scope doesn’t shift. We own the outcome.

05


Build & Wrap

Your crew stays on-site until the job is complete. No rotating faces. No disappearing trades.

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“It has been a pleasure working with Mark and his team. Mark is involved with the project from its inception and does an excellent job of navigating the project from start to finish. I would definitely work with Mark and his team again.”

   Mark P., via Google

When Clients Talk, Craftsmanship Speaks.

When Clients Talk, Craftsmanship Speaks. •

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Serving the Main Line & Brandywine Valley Region

We create enduring outdoor landscape environments and custom backyard designs that reflect your identity and our craft.

Pennsylvania: Villanova, Kennett Square, Chadds Ford, Glen Mills, West Chester, Malvern, Chesterbrook

Delaware: Greenville

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