Stone Columns and Pillars
Columns and pillars are where a house shows its strength. We build solid stone piers, brick piers clad in stone and veneer-wrapped posts for porches, gates and entries, each on a footing sized to the load and finished with a cap that sheds water.
- Best forPorches, entries, gates and outdoor structures
- Key detailFooting and structural support inside
- MaterialsNatural stone, veneer and brick cores
- Pairs well withStone caps, lanterns and wood beams
What stone columns and pillars includes
- 1Footing firstEach column sits on concrete sized for the load and the soil.
- 2Core and claddingA sound core carries the weight and the stone dresses it.
- 3Capped to shed waterStone or cast caps keep water out of the center.
- 4Proportion mattersHeight, taper and cap size are drawn so the column looks right.
From first visit to finished work
- 1DesignWe agree height, width and style on a drawing.
- 2FootingConcrete footing is poured and cured.
- 3BuildCore and stone are set course by course.
- 4Cap and finishCap is set, joints tooled and the work cleaned.
Is stone columns and pillars right for you?
- You are adding a porch or covered entry
- You want columns that match the house
- You are building gates or a pavilion
- You want a strong visual anchor
About stone columns and pillars
Can stone columns support a porch roof?
Yes, when they are built on a proper footing with a structural core and the right connection to the beam. We check the load and the details.
Can you wrap existing posts in stone?
Often yes, once we check the post and build a sound base. Veneer needs a prepared surface.
How tall can a stone column be?
Tall columns need larger footings and more reinforcement. We talk through height, and your local office may have rules.
Often paired with this
Stone Veneer InstallationStone on the outside, made lighter, with ledgestone, fieldstone and cut stone looks for walls, fireplaces and columns.See the service 
Entry Piers and Gate ColumnsBrick and stone piers that frame the driveway and set the tone before anyone reaches the door.See the service 
Porches, Steps and StoopsBrick and stone front steps, stoops and porch floors that are safe, solid and good-looking.See the service Find stone columns and pillars near you
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Thinking about stone columns and pillars?
Call or text, or send the form. Tell us about your property and we will tell you what we would do.