STONE STEPS & STOOPSFIREPLACE STONEHEARTHS & SURROUNDSINDOOR FEATURE WALLSSTONE VENEERREPAIRS & REPOINTINGDURHAM REGIONSTONE STEPS & STOOPSFIREPLACE STONEHEARTHS & SURROUNDSINDOOR FEATURE WALLSSTONE VENEERREPAIRS & REPOINTINGDURHAM REGION
The Setting Stone Company does stone masonry in Durham Region: stone steps and stoops, natural stone fireplace surrounds and hearths, indoor feature walls and stone veneer, and repairs to stonework that has shifted or cracked. The same care we put into a flagstone patio goes into a front stoop or a fireplace wall.
Indoor stone work is also good winter work. It does not depend on the weather, so it can go ahead while the yard is under snow. Outdoor stone steps pair well with our flagstone walkways and retaining walls.
Set stone that looks like it belongs to the house, on a base and backing that keep it solid for years.
Be the first call when a homeowner wants stone masonry in Durham Region done properly, inside or outside the house.
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Front steps take frost, salt and daily traffic. We build and rebuild stone steps and landings on a solid base, with even risers and joints that shed water. Slipped or heaved steps can often be reset.
A stone surround or hearth can change a whole room. We set natural stone and stone veneer around fireplaces, while a gas fitter or WETT-certified technician looks after any appliance or chimney work.
A stone wall gives a family room, foyer or finished basement real texture. We prepare the wall, plan the layout dry and set each piece so the pattern looks natural from corner to corner.
Loose caps, cracked joints and slipped treads are worth a look before another winter. We find out why the stone moved, reset what can be saved and repoint the joints to match what is there.
What holds stone work together is what you never see. Outside, that means a proper base below the steps and joints that shed water. Inside, it means checking that the wall can carry the weight and preparing it properly before the first stone goes on. We do that part first, then we protect your property while we work and clean up before the final walkthrough.
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We sort and lay out the stone before setting it, so colours and sizes spread evenly and the finished wall looks natural, not patterned.
Stone is heavy. We check what is behind the surface and prepare it so the stone stays put, whether the wall is new or existing.
Indoor jobs get floor protection and a tidy work area, and we clean up before the final walkthrough with you.
If a repair will hold, we will say so. If the base has failed and the steps need a rebuild, you will hear that too.
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We are based in Bowmanville and do stone masonry across Durham Region: Ajax, Courtice, Newcastle, Oshawa, Pickering and Whitby. Not sure if we reach you? Just ask.
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Often they can be reset. If the stones are sound and the base has only settled, we lift them, rebuild what is underneath and set them back. If the base has failed badly, a rebuild is the better choice. We will look and tell you which applies.
Exterior stairs serving one home need a handrail once they have more than 3 risers, under Ontario's Building Code. The Code also keeps each rise between 125 mm and 200 mm, with no more than 5 mm of difference between neighbouring steps. Permit rules vary by town, so check with your building department before a rebuild.
Natural stone is quarried rock. Veneer is a thinner facing, either cut from natural stone or manufactured to look like it, and it is lighter, which suits interior walls and fireplaces. We will walk you through what suits your wall and your budget.
That depends on the fireplace and the wall, so we check both on site. We look at what is there now, how the wall is built and how close the stone will sit to the firebox. Factory-built units go by the maker's listing, and masonry fireplaces by the clearances in Ontario's Building Code. We handle the stone. A gas fitter or WETT-certified technician looks after any appliance or chimney work.
Yes. Indoor stone work does not depend on the weather, so fireplace surrounds and feature walls are good winter projects. We protect your floors, keep the work area tidy and clean up before the final walkthrough.
Book a free on-site quote. Stone work depends on the material, the size of the job and what is behind or below it, so we do not give ballpark numbers over the phone. You get a clear, itemized quote with no obligation.
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