Bluestone and paver patio restoration. Bullnose resets, repointing, polymeric sand re-jointing, and full power washing.
Family-Owned Since 1947
Four Generations · Paul-Led
Written Proposal
Fixed Total · Clear Scope
Tri-State Coverage
NJ · PA · NYC · FL
A worn patio is rarely worn out. Most of the bluestone and paver patios we are called to look at have good stone sitting on a tired surface: a loose bullnose along the edge, joints that have washed out or cracked, and years of organic staining that reads as damage but is really just dirt. A. Pennacchi & Sons restores patios the way a mason should. We reset the bullnose and any moved stone, repoint or re-sand the joints based on how the patio was originally laid, and power wash the whole field back to the real color of the stone. Four generations of Pennacchi masons. Paul-led on every project.
Every patio restoration runs the same disciplined sequence. We reset the bullnose, the finished front edge of the patio, and any field stone that has shifted, because a loose edge only gets worse and takes the courses behind it with it. We clear and rebuild the joints. We power wash the full field at a controlled pressure that lifts years of algae, dirt, and organic staining without scarring the stone. The patio that comes back looks like the day it was laid, because in most cases the stone was never the problem. The joints and the edge were.
The right joint depends entirely on how the patio was originally set, and choosing wrong is the single most common failure we are hired to correct. A wet-laid patio is bedded in mortar over a concrete base, so the joints are mortar and the fix is to repoint them: rake out the failed joint, pack in fresh mortar, and tool it clean. A dry-laid patio rests on a compacted stone-and-sand base with no mortar at all, so the joints take polymeric sand, swept in dry and set with a light misting that binds the field while still letting the patio drain and move with the seasons. Force mortar into a dry-laid patio and it cracks apart. Sweep sand into a wet-laid patio and it washes out by spring. We read the build first, then choose the joint.
There is one situation where we deliberately set a mortar patio with sand instead. When a wet-laid patio shows a pattern of recurring cracks, the base underneath is still settling, and rigid mortar joints will keep failing no matter how cleanly they are repointed. Each repair becomes a short-lived patch over ground that will not hold still. In those select cases we convert the joints to polymeric sand, which flexes with the movement instead of fighting it and losing. That is a judgment we make on site after diagnosing the cause, not a shortcut we apply by default. Most patios repoint and hold for years. The ones that keep cracking are telling you the base needs attention first, and we will say so before we quote a single joint.
Michael Atkin
8 reviews
“Knowledgeable, professional, reliable. Sent 6 masons to get the waterproofing job done quickly. Highly recommended. Has the knowhow to get the job done right the first time. A trustworthy expert firm.”
Lauren Hilton
1 review · 1 photo
“I had a roofer come out for a small leak in my attic. He fixed it and while up on the roof took pictures of my chimney. Told me I had a big problem. Lot of mortar missing. I called A. Pennacchi & Sons. Paul came out the next day. He told me what needed to be done and gave me a price. I asked him if I should add a few bricks to the top. He said "why do you want to spend more money?" What contractor says that? The men came out a few days later. On time, polite, got right to work, and cleaned up like they were never there. Paul had given me a choice of colors. His price was the best one. My chimney now looks absolutely beautiful. I would give them 10 stars.”
Rich Treichler
11 reviews
“Great experience with Paul and the Pennacchi team. We contracted this firm to waterproof our basement and replace our basement windows. Nick was excellent at coordinating the effort, including preparation, window replacement, waterproofing, clean up, and follow up to inquire about and resolve a few questions. Happy to recommend Pennacchi and Sons.”
Brenda Giannacio
1 review
“A. Pennacchi & Sons has offered outstanding service since our first meeting. Honest, reliable, knowledgeable, and very responsive. The staff take pride in their work and are very respectful of your home. We highly recommend using them if you are having issues with a wet basement. We cannot thank them enough.”
Jackson Adolph
2 reviews
“Pennacchi sealed our basement 2 years ago. After a recent heavy rain we noticed seepage and asked Pennacchi to look at it. They sent Nick, who did an excellent job diagnosing the problem, finding the most likely seepage site, and then repairing it. Nick came by the next day, inspected the repair, and also improved sealing of 2 utility pipe entries. The rapid response, competency, diligence, and follow-up were excellent.”
Mmm Aaa
Local Guide · 19 reviews · 24 photos
“We are so impressed with Pennacchi & Sons. Multiple people recommended this company as the best in the region. For a company with a huge legacy, working throughout the county, there was no hesitation to see what our small job looked like and whether they could help. The crew was friendly, timely, and efficient. Ray walked us through the process, gave us a play-by-play for the best understanding of the work, and answered tons of questions. The end result was better than the original.”
Michael Su
Local Guide · 11 reviews · 1 photo
“Pennacchi has an exceptional reputation and we now have firsthand experience of their stellar work. The precision craftsmanship and professionalism are impressive. We had our chimneys repointed, brickwork restored, and a basement wall resealed. It all blends seamlessly and looks gorgeous. Ask for Sam as your foreman if you can, he was amazing. The entire crew was fantastic. Kudos to Paul and the leadership for building a great team. Impeccable service and beautiful finished product.”
Adam Arif
Local Guide · 98 reviews · 1,020 photos
“Pennacchi & Sons does amazing work. They restored my front door steps which were in bad condition. They fixed all the chips and cracks and painted them. Very professional and great service.”
Victoria Chow
9 reviews · 9 photos
“Water was getting into my house because of the old brick exterior. It needed to be repointed and painted on the interior. Although this was a very small job, Paul and his son Paul Junior were incredibly professional, listened, and addressed my concerns. I left their crew to complete the work without being home and everything was safe and secure when I got back. They kept their work areas clean and took away their trash. Paul’s price was the most competitive. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.”
Wayne Richardson
8 reviews · 1 photo
“My basement was leaking really bad and had 2 different companies come out and try to fix the problem with no luck. Decided to try a third time and luckily I came across APS. They came out and did amazing work and solved all my issues. Put in a French drain, sump pump, and stuccoed the walls. They had to fix all the problems the other companies did, and it was a great experience working with them. Paul was extremely professional. Highly recommend if you need the job done right the first time.”
S. B.
Local Guide · 14 reviews
“These guys did a great job on my chimney with stucco.”
Shibani Sharma
8 reviews
“Excellent work. Very professional.”
Ellen Scanlon
Local Guide · 13 reviews · 1 photo
“Pennacchi is the best. We had several jobs done in the past few months and found Paul and team to deliver exceptional work and service for reasonable prices. Very knowledgeable and professional. We had the basement waterproofed, foundation redone, and steps repointed. Extremely satisfied.”
Bill Cunningham
Local Guide · 78 reviews · 265 photos
“The best in the business. Ask for Paul. Tell him Billy C. sent ya.”
Katia Ten Eyck
Local Guide · 24 reviews · 69 photos
“We hired Pennacchi and Sons to waterproof our basement. We did not necessarily have issues, we just wanted to prevent any moisture problems in the future. We consulted with a few other people before speaking with Paul, the owner. Paul came up with an effective and cost-effective solution for us. We are very happy with the service and highly recommend Paul to everyone.”
John Monsport
7 reviews · 1 photo
“These guys did an amazing job for us. 20 years of trying to get my basement dry and these guys finally got it to work. We actually had another company do it 15 years ago but we always got water back. Paul and his brothers worked hard and they cleaned us up as well. Thanks for letting me tell this story guys.”
Mike Salvador
2 reviews
“I hired Pennacchi and Sons to do repair work on my chimney. In the 3 days they were here, they did an excellent job from start to finish. They also left my home in the same condition as it was before they came. I could not recommend this company more and would definitely hire them again if I needed future masonry work done.”
MeghanB
16 reviews · 2 photos
“Gorgeous job repairing and painting my chimney.”
B. K.
Local Guide · 56 reviews · 1 photo
“You want the best, call Paul at Pennacchi & Sons. Great work and he stands by all his work. A++”
Marcus Padulchick
Local Guide · 102 reviews · 32 photos
“I would use them again. We needed a front porch and patio repaired. They did a great job and are very responsive to follow up. Attention to detail is certainly something I was impressed with.”
Submit the form or call the Hamilton headquarters. A specialist replies promptly to confirm scope and book the site visit.
A Pennacchi craftsman meets you at the property, identifies the failure mode, documents the scope with photographs, and reviews options with you on the spot.
Within 5 business days you receive a fixed-price written proposal with a clear scope of work and a total price. No time-and-materials. No surprises.
Our crews execute the work, tarp landscaping, enforce strict debris control, and cure the final joints before we invoice. Project leadership stays consistent start to finish.
Masonry failure is not a maintenance item. It is a cascade. A hairline mortar crack lets water in, freeze-thaw widens it, brick spalls, the wall destabilizes, and what was a modest repoint two winters ago becomes a full-envelope rebuild. On every patios project we quote, the scope is always smaller now than it will be next year. The earlier you book a site visit, the smaller the job.
Call the Hamilton headquarters or submit the form. A specialist replies promptly to confirm scope and schedule a site visit.
