About K.B. Masonry LLC

K.B. Masonry LLC: Founded In March 2018 To Repoint, Repair, And Restore Masonry To Last 100+ Years!

Is your historic masonry home, built before 1930, showing signs of wear? You may be concerned about its appearance, durability, and value. As a dedicated historic masonry restoration specialist, I focus on preserving your home's original beauty, strength, and character. I only use the highest-quality materials and techniques to ensure compatibility with your home's unique masonry features.

I address common issues like deteriorating mortar joints, crumbling brick, and natural stone damage, preventing further deterioration. With my exclusive focus on seamless masonry repointing and repairs, I provide tailored solutions that guarantee lasting results and peace of mind without surprises before, during, or after the project.

Why Choose K.B. Masonry LLC?

Professionalism

Avoid confusion with clear communication and respect for your property and ensure a smooth and seamless restoration.

Expertise & Craftsmanship

Prevent costly mistakes by trusting an expert who delivers high-quality, lasting, and durable results with the best materials and techniques.

Customer Care & Communication

Stay informed with responsive, transparent service that addresses your needs and concerns before, during, and after the project.

K.B. Masonry LLC’s Story

With masonry experience and expertise since 2010, I’ve had a lot of “side jobs” on the weekends because people know I did masonry work. So, after my full-time work week Monday through Saturday, leaving at 4:30 am some mornings and returning home at 6:00 pm, I would work my “side jobs” after these hours. In 2018, my wife and I were having our second child while realizing I could be an even better father of two by being a better supporter financially, personally, financially, and professionally.

While in 2018, I worked full-time for a prestigious and reputable masonry contractor in PA. One day in 2018, I realized I needed to be better financially, personally, and professionally, so I had this “entrepreneurial” feeling in my professional life while having all these “side jobs. After realizing that I had 3 weeks’ worth of “side jobs” I realized if I can just do my “side jobs” every day this would be a way to increase my financial, personal, and professional life. That day, with $60.00, I created business cards and handed them out to every home in the area, every pizza shop, every ice cream shop, every shop I knew the owners in, and every shop I go to often, and let everyone know what I am doing.

I started getting phone calls from the cards; Now I had 5+ weeks of side jobs lined up. I then leaped... I only had $600 to my name and a 2002 Subaru Impreza Hatchback. While making many trips to suppliers and lugging tools in the back, I decided to make my first 2nd investment by spending all the $600.00 on a 4’x6’ utility trailer to pull with my Subaru. Now, I can haul materials, tools, and supplies to and from the project without ruining my car and wasting time.

Next, I called my supportive boss and thanked him for trusting me. For allowing me the opportunity, I have to go out on my own to complete these projects and to better myself financially, personally, and professionally. I then received a call from someone who went to a local pizza shop and saw my card. He was a bathroom/kitchen remodeler who produced high-quality and long-lasting remodels. He then showed me and told me what I needed to do. He became my mentor because he saw the passion inside of me and my unique masonry repair business. He gave me a few jobs, showed me the ropes, and was on call whenever I needed him. I am very thankful for him to this day, and I let him know that often.

After becoming more professional with an LLC, HIC license, Insurance, Updated business cards, a brand, business bank accounts, t-shirts, logo, and supporters, I went all in on this venture. My first project as a business was an old 1914 brick home that needed brick repointing, step repairs, and foundation repairs. She left a fantastic review. I started taking on more projects because my work led me to more projects, and neighbors saw my work and wanted the same thing. Then, they would write 5-star reviews and let others know. Now I knew I had something going. I started taking on larger projects and hiring help. A year and a half into my business, I realized my passion was to restore old historic masonry homes back to their original look using the right materials to make my projects last 100+ years.

So, I focused on and delved into historic masonry restoration. I started asking more questions and attending seminars and workshops to learn and improve. Business owners called me for repairs, and I asked them how to be a better businessman. They would give me advice, and I would take action. I started reading business books and listening to business podcasts and audibles. I started focusing on all these historic homes throughout the U.S. when I traveled. I realized many of them were being repointed and repaired without compatible materials, or their appearance needed to be more compatible with the rest of the home. I realize there is more to this than I even know.

I started focusing on the best materials, techniques, and the year-built home that most needed repointing and repairs. Also, this is the year that these materials started being used. So, I became a historic masonry restoration specialist. In 2024, since 2018, I have worked on restoring natural stone and brick homes throughout northeast PA, from stone farmhouses built in 1788 to old homes that the 1600s governor of PA lived in.

Now, with a great passion and a deep understanding of historic masonry restoration, my goal is to restore the oldest residential home in PA to the largest residential historic home/castle there is, to emulate the way it was created/restored during those periods to make my restoration last just as long.

Ultimately, my story ends with me finding my passion, helping historic homeowners restore their masonry correctly, and becoming a better father and husband financially, personally, and professionally. K.B. Masonry LLC has been through a lot of trial and error and has great achievements. I would say that to this day, I am very proud of what my family, partners, customers, and I built. But I must say, I feel like I am just getting started!

About The Owner: Kody Bartholomew Sr.