Burlington Stone Foundations

We are expert third generation masons with the ability and experience to repair and restore any aspect of masonry foundations. Stone foundations, brick foundations and block foundations are all considered masonry foundations. 

 Who better to repair them, then a masonry company. We repair foundations the way they were built with brick, stone, blocks and cement. Once having repaired all the foundations masonry. We can then think about sealing and waterproofing. Adding sealants and wall systems without masonry repairs only diverts or hides the problem without correctly restoring your Burlington foundation. 

We specialize in stone foundation repairs, restoration and waterproofing. Stone foundations built in the Burlington area with stone from 1600's to early 1900's used lime mortar stone and brick to construct the foundation. 

 Lime mortar is a mixture of processed limestone and sand. Completely free of Portland cement. Over time ground water washes out the lime of the mortar and stone foundation mortar joints and coatings become sandy.  Sandy foundation mortar joints causes leaks, voids, basement flooding , infiltration and structural concerns.

 Exterior stone foundation cracks are the result of movement in the stone foundation base.

  By carefully repairing all masonry with foundation re-pointing, stone setting and brick repairs. Basements can be professionally sealed and waterproofed. We only use professional restoration products for lasting restorations. Using the wrong mortar can actually damage the foundation, trap moisture in walls and cause mold issues.

 At Thompson Crowley we have been restoring stone foundations since 1965. We are experts at stone foundation restoration, masonry restoration materials, structural foundation construction, historic stone foundation preservation and basement waterproofing.   

Living in the Burlington area, we are available for free written estimates. 

Problems with your foundation ? 

 Masonry foundation concerns, brick repairs, crumbling basement mortar, dusty sandy mortar in walls, block foundation repairs, loose stones, leaks, cracks or need full foundation repointing, restoration and basement sealant -  Call today 617-633-1896 we are here to help.