Suffolk County · Brookhaven · Central Suffolk
Masonry Contractors in Selden, NY
Retaining walls, stoops, stone veneer, brick and chimney work for Selden homes — built by our own crews since 1991, licensed # 58161-H since 1994.
Local expertise
Why Selden masonry has to be built right.
Selden is a suburban Brookhaven hamlet just north of Farmingville and east of Centereach — dense residential streets of postwar ranches, capes, and split-levels on quarter-acre lots. It's a steady driveway repave and paver-patio market, plus a growing amount of masonry restoration on the older homes near Middle Country Road. We regularly rebuild chimneys, repoint brick veneer, and install stone-veneer front entrances on Selden's older housing stock to lift the resale value of an otherwise dated exterior.
Central Suffolk sits inland on deep glacial sand. It drains well, but winters swing hard through freeze and thaw, and any footing poured above the 42-inch frost line will heave a stoop or wall out of level within a few seasons.
Most Brookhaven streets are 1950s–80s capes, ranches and high-ranches. The masonry we rebuild most often is the original poured or block front stoop, settled brick walkways, and short landscape walls holding sloped front yards along the Route 112 and LIE corridors.
Failed stoops here almost always trace back to shallow footings or missing drainage behind a wall. We dig to frost depth, install clean stone and weep drainage, and reinforce every step so it stays put.
Selden is Town of Brookhaven jurisdiction. Central-Brookhaven soils — well-draining sand, no unusual drainage issues on most lots.
Services in Selden
Full-service masonry — locally.
Retaining Walls in Selden
Engineered segmental and natural stone walls with real drainage behind them.
Stoops & Steps in Selden
Footings below frost line, reinforced cores, stone, brick or paver treads.
Stone Veneer in Selden
Natural and manufactured stone facades, columns and foundation walls.
Brick & Block in Selden
Brick walkways, piers, planters and block construction done by hand.
Chimney & Repair in Selden
Rebuilds, repointing and crown repairs that stop water getting in.
Fire Pits & Fireplaces in Selden
Masonry fire features and seat walls built to last outdoors.
Our masonry work
What we build for Selden homeowners.
A typical Brookhaven stoop rebuild or 2–3 ft retaining wall is a single-crew job of a few days, which keeps pricing straightforward and itemized.
FAQ
Masonry in Selden: common questions.
How much does masonry work cost in Selden, NY?
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It depends on scope and material. A small stoop repair can be a few thousand dollars, while a full stoop rebuild, stone veneer facade or engineered retaining wall costs more. A typical Brookhaven stoop rebuild or 2–3 ft retaining wall is a single-crew job of a few days, which keeps pricing straightforward and itemized. Every Selden estimate is free, on-site and itemized.
Do I need a permit for a stoop or retaining wall in Selden?
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Selden falls under Town of Brookhaven. Many stoop rebuilds and taller retaining walls need a permit there. We check the rules for your address and pull any permits ourselves so you don't have to.
What masonry problems are common in Selden?
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Central Suffolk sits inland on deep glacial sand. It drains well, but winters swing hard through freeze and thaw, and any footing poured above the 42-inch frost line will heave a stoop or wall out of level within a few seasons. Failed stoops here almost always trace back to shallow footings or missing drainage behind a wall. We dig to frost depth, install clean stone and weep drainage, and reinforce every step so it stays put.
Are you licensed and insured for masonry in Selden?
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Yes. APM O'Neill & Sons is licensed in Suffolk County (License # 58161-H), fully insured, and has been building masonry on Long Island since 1991 with our own crews — no subcontractors.
Which towns near Selden do you also serve?
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We work all over Suffolk County, including Centereach, Farmingville, Coram, Middle Island. Our yard is in Medford, so most addresses are an easy drive for estimates and site visits.
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Flexible monthly payment plans for patios, driveways, and outdoor living projects across Suffolk County. Licensed & insured. Free estimates.
Financing provided by Hearth. 60-120 month terms. Subject to credit approval. Rates and terms vary by lender.