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Custom stone work that adds structure, character, and real value to your property - patios, fireplaces, retaining walls, and more, crafted by hand.
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A well-built stone feature is one of the best investments you can make in your property. Unlike wood, which rots, or concrete, which cracks and looks dated, natural stone only improves with age - developing character, moss, and a settled, permanent quality that nothing else replicates. Aaron has been working with stone for over fifteen years and understands the material well: which types hold up in Michigan winters, how to set a foundation that won't heave, and how to fit pieces together so the work looks like it's always been there.
His stone work ranges from simple accent boulders and stepping stone pathways to full outdoor fireplaces and sandstone patios. Each project is built from the ground up rather than assembled from pre-cut kits, which means the result is genuinely custom and built to last for decades without needing repair or replacement.
If you've been thinking about a fire pit, an outdoor seating area with a stone surround, or a retaining wall that doubles as a garden feature, Aaron will assess your site, walk through the options with you, and build something that adds real function and beauty to your property.
Start a ConversationWe take this work on across Washtenaw County. See what we build in Pittsfield Township and Ann Arbor, or get in touch about your own property.
Common Questions
Mostly Michigan and regional stone: fieldstone, limestone and sandstone in various cuts. Local stone weathers into a Michigan landscape properly and doesn't look imported. We'll bring samples to the site rather than picking from a catalogue, because stone colour changes completely depending on the light and the house it sits against.
Yes, and often better than mortared ones. A dry-stacked wall has gaps that let water move through and allow slight seasonal movement, so there's nothing rigid to crack. Mortared walls need a proper footing below the frost line to survive here; a dry-stacked wall built on the right base is remarkably forgiving.
Longer than clients expect, because it's hand work. Every stone is chosen and set individually, and a wall that takes a week to build will stand for decades. It's the part of the job where rushing shows permanently.
Usually up front, yes. The trade is longevity and appearance, natural stone looks better as it ages, and manufactured block generally doesn't. For a feature you'll look at every day for twenty years, it's worth talking through the difference honestly before you decide.
Aaron's stone work is built to outlast everything else in your yard. Let's talk about what you have in mind.
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