Stone Masonry in Wooster, OH
Natural and manufactured stone veneer, entries, pillars, walls and fireplaces built to last for Wooster, OH homes.
Natural and manufactured stone masonry in Wooster and Wayne County
Stone is the detail people notice first — a wrapped entry column, a full veneer facade, a hearth that anchors the living room. Chim-Line Masonry builds and repairs stonework throughout Wooster and Wayne County using both natural quarried stone and quality manufactured veneer, from full-height home cladding to pillars, arched entries, garden walls, steps and fireplaces.
Owner Merle Hochstedler lays every stone himself, so the workmanship is consistent from the first course to the capstones. Good stonework lives or dies on the fit and the joints: how tightly the pieces lock together, how the colors are blended across the wall, and how the mortar is tooled. Chim-Line is known for expert mortar matching on repairs and tie-ins, so a new section reads as part of the original rather than a patch — and job sites are left swept and tidy when the work is done.
Central and Northeast Ohio put stone through 30 to 65 freeze-thaw cycles a year, and water trapped behind a poorly built veneer is what eventually pops stones loose or stains the face with efflorescence. We install over a proper weather-resistant barrier with the right flashing, weep details and a mortar mix suited to the stone, so the wall sheds water and holds up season after season. You get an honest scope, a free written estimate, and no pressure to add work you do not need.
Why Wooster homeowners trust Chim-Line for stone masonry
Owner-laid stonework, honest pricing, and details engineered for Ohio's freeze-thaw winters.
Laid by the owner
Merle sets every stone personally, so the blend, fit and joint work stay uniform across the whole project — no rotating crews, no hand-offs.
Honest, fair quotes
You get a free written estimate and a straight recommendation on natural versus manufactured stone — we never upsell square footage or work you do not need.
Seamless mortar matching
Repairs and additions are color- and texture-matched to the existing stone and joints, so new work blends in instead of standing out as a patch.
Built for Ohio weather
Proper moisture barrier, flashing and weep detailing keep water moving off the wall so freeze-thaw cycles can't pry stones loose.
Dry-stack stone for a tight, mortar-free look
Dry-stacked walls and veneer rely on careful stone selection and fit rather than visible mortar, giving a clean, rugged face that suits Ohio farmhouses and modern homes alike. We sort and shim each stone so the courses sit level and lock together. Where structure demands it, we hide a mortar bed behind the face for strength while keeping the dry-stack appearance.
Quarried natural stone with real depth
Natural quarried stone brings color variation and texture that manufactured products only imitate, and it's the right call for pillars, entries and feature walls that get a close look. We help you choose a stone that fits your home and budget, then blend it across the wall so no single piece dominates. Tooled, matched mortar joints finish the work cleanly.
Stone masonry projects we build
From a single accent column to a full facade, every piece is set by hand and finished to match.
Stone veneer facades
Full or partial veneer that wraps your home or accents a wainscot, gable or chimney chase with lasting curb appeal.
Entries and arches
Stone-faced entryways and arched openings that frame the front door and set the tone for the whole exterior.
Pillars and columns
Porch posts, gate pillars and structural columns clad in stone for a solid, finished look at the property's edges.
Stone walls
Free-standing garden walls, seat walls and decorative property walls in dry-stack or full-mortar construction.
Fireplaces and hearths
Indoor and outdoor stone fireplaces, surrounds and hearths built as a true focal point of the space.
Stone steps
Solid stone steps, treads and capstones that handle Ohio weather and tie your hardscape together.
What a Chim-Line stone masonry project includes
Every engagement includes the following as standard.
How we get stonework right
Craftsmanship, honest guidance and weather-smart detailing on every job we take.
Local, owner-operated
Based in Wooster and serving Wayne, Holmes, Ashland, Medina, Stark and surrounding counties — you work directly with the craftsman.
Stone selection help
We walk you through natural and manufactured options and blend colors so the finished wall looks balanced, not blotchy.
Freeze-thaw ready
Weather barrier, flashing and weep details keep water out of the wall so winter can't loosen your stone.
Clean, respectful sites
We protect landscaping and surfaces during the work and leave the site swept and tidy when we're done.
BBB A+ and 5 stars
Chim-Line is BBB A+ accredited with a 5.0-star Google rating built on honesty and quality workmanship.
Free estimates
Call (419) 971-7166 for a free written estimate and a straight answer on what your stone project really needs.
Trusted by Local Homeowners
“Had issues with my chimney for years! He came out, reasonably priced and no more leaking! Problem solved! Highly recommend!”
Chris H
Chimney leak repair · 2 weeks ago
“Merle was first class all the way. Very honest and did a great job! Fair estimate. Best experience with a contractor. Would use again.”
Max Long
Masonry project · 2 months ago
“I contacted Chim-Line to repair a chimney damaged by lightning. The schedule was delayed by weather but I was kept informed of the status throughout the project. Chim-Line did an excellent job in a short amount of time and kept a clean work site. The price was very competitive and I highly recommend them.”
L Trase
Lightning-damaged chimney repair · 3 months ago
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Stone Masonry FAQs
Both work well — it comes down to look, weight and budget. Natural quarried stone has unmatched depth and color variation and is ideal for entries and feature areas; manufactured veneer is lighter, more uniform and usually more affordable for large facades. During your free estimate we'll show you options and give an honest recommendation for your home, with no pressure either way.
That's a big part of what we do. We blend the stone color and texture to your home and match the mortar color and joint profile so repairs and additions read as original work. Chim-Line is known across Wayne County for seamless mortar matching, which is why tie-ins and patches don't stand out the way amateur work does.
Properly installed stone is very durable here, but it depends entirely on the details behind the face. We install over a weather-resistant barrier with correct flashing and weep openings so any moisture drains out instead of freezing inside the wall. That detailing is what protects against the spalling and efflorescence our 30 to 65 annual freeze-thaw cycles cause when stone is installed carelessly.
Yes. Every stone masonry estimate is free and provided in writing, whether it's a single column, a fireplace, or a full home veneer. Call Merle at (419) 971-7166 to set up a visit — we'll look at the site, talk through stone options, and give you a clear, honest scope and price.
Add timeless stone to your home the right way
Get a free, no-pressure written estimate on your stone veneer, entry, pillar or fireplace. Call Merle at (419) 971-7166 to talk through your project.
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Contact Details
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Phone
(419) 971-7166
ChimlineMasonaryLLC@gmail.com
Address
1010 East Clark Road, Wooster, OH 44691
Hours
Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM
Service Areas
Wooster, Akron, Medina, Ashland, Mansfield, Canton, Wayne County, Holmes County, Richland County, Crawford County, Morrow County, Knox County, Coshocton County, Tuscarawas County, Stark County