Ipswich Stone Foundations

Thompson Crowley Masonry established in the 1960's has been providing stone foundation repairs, preservation and waterproofing to historic homes for three generations. 

 We have had the privilege of working on some of the first homes constructed in Ipswich and surrounding areas. 

 Ipswich stone foundation repairs consist of 1600's, 1700's, 1800's and early 1900's. 

 Stone foundations constructed in colonial times and right up to early 1900's all used lime mortar, stone and bricks. 

 At Thompson Crowley we specialize in lime mortar stone foundation repairs, lime mortar coating repairs and historic home foundation restoration.

 Historic 17th Century Homes in Ipswich Massachusetts such as Shatswell Planters Cottage 1646, Edward Brown House 1639, The Philip Call House 1659 on 26 High St. or the Captain John Whipple House are great examples of first period construction and the use of lime mortar in stone foundation construction. 

Restoring stone foundation requires knowledge of materials and masonry restoration. The use of lime, sand and stone to construct a stable waterproof home is a integral part of stone foundation restoration. How to restore the now aged lime without causing structural concerns in the foundation walls is vital. 

 Being professional stone masons with three generations of experience we can expertly restore and waterproof your stone foundation and seal your historic Ipswich basement. We are experts in historic materials, masonry installations and contract implementation.

We offer 

Ipswich stone foundation waterproofing - Ipswich foundation interior and exterior complete masonry repairs - Ipswich lime mortar foundation restoration and preservation - Modern and historic foundation White washing - Basement waterproofing