“We recently hired Luis Monge to remodel the entrance of our home and rebuild our stone wall, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Luis and his team were professional, detail-oriented, and very respectful of our property.”
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Masonry contractor for steps, stoops & stone walls
Bluestone and granite steps, fieldstone and brick walls, retaining walls and repointing, built by a Yonkers crew that has done masonry for more than 18 years.
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Masonry & Stone
What we build
Masonry is where JLA started, and it is still most of what we build. Front steps and stoops take the most abuse of any part of a house in New York: freeze-thaw cycles, rock salt, and water running behind the treads. We rebuild them on a proper footing, set solid bluestone or granite treads with the right overhang and pitch, and finish the risers in brick, natural fieldstone, stone veneer or stacked stone to match the house.
We also build and repair the walls that hold a property together: fieldstone garden walls, block retaining walls with bluestone caps, brick planters and piers, and dry-laid timber terraces on steep lots. When an old wall is leaning or bulging we take it down to sound base, add drainage behind it, and rebuild it so it stays put.
- Front steps & stoops (bluestone, granite, brick)
- Fieldstone, brick & stone veneer walls
- Retaining walls with drainage
- Brick repointing & chimney repair
- Stacked stone & porch skirting
- Wrought iron & aluminum railings
- Concrete sidewalks & aprons
- Outdoor kitchens & stone grill islands
Recent masonry & stone projects
Our work
Real JLA projects in Yonkers, NYC and Westchester.
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See it on the job.
How it works
Simple from start to finish.
STEP 1
Call or send photos
Call (914) 262-8631 or use the form below.
STEP 2
Free site visit
Luis measures and talks through materials with you.
STEP 3
Written estimate
Itemized price and schedule, no hidden costs.
STEP 4
Build & walkthrough
Clean job site and a final walkthrough together.
Reviews
What clients say
“I can’t say enough good things about JLA Home Improvement Inc. While my family was dealing with the loss of a loved one, they took care of everything in our backyard with professionalism, compassion, and integrity.”
“JLA did a tremendous amount of work on my home: replaced all existing pavers on walkways, added a paver driveway, repointed my bricks, painted the house, replaced the shutters, and replaced the awning and railing.”
FAQ
Masonry & Stone questions
Have another question? Call (914) 262-8631.
How long does it take to rebuild front steps?
Most stoops and front steps take 3 to 7 working days, depending on size, the footing and the materials. We tell you the schedule in your written estimate before work starts.
Do I need a permit for new steps or a retaining wall?
Many towns, including Yonkers and New York City, require a permit for new steps, stoops and retaining walls above a certain height. We tell you what your town requires and handle the filing when it is needed.
Can you match my existing stone or brick?
Yes. We source brick, fieldstone and veneer to match the color and size of what is already on the house, so the new work blends in.
Do you work in winter?
We schedule mortar work around freezing temperatures. Demolition, estimates and planning continue all year, and we book spring masonry early.
Service areas
Masonry & Stone across NYC & Westchester
Based in Yonkers. We serve these communities and everywhere in between.
- Yonkers, NY
- Scarsdale, NY
- Bronxville, NY
- Rye, NY
- White Plains, NY
- New Rochelle, NY
- Riverdale & the Bronx
- Greenwich, CT
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Tell us about the project. Luis or a member of the JLA team will call you back to schedule an on-site visit and a written estimate.