Custom stone & brick work · Est. 1929
Main Line stone& brick, laid byfive generations.
Terraces, retaining walls, walkways, steps and fireplaces, built by the family whose ancestors came to America to work on the Main Line’s celebrated mansions.
- Founded
- 1929
- Generations
- 5
- Years
- 97
A full-scope masonry company
We specialize in every form of stonework, brickwork and hardscaping, and we build each one as if our family name were carved into it.
Customers who send their neighbors
Since 1929, our strongest advertising has been the satisfaction of the people we build for.
Easy to talk to
You'll deal with people who are eager to please and communicate clearly from the first visit to the last stone.
The highest standard
We hold every job to the highest standard in materials and technique to ensure the best result possible.
What we build
Stone and brick, every way it’s laid.
From a single front stoop to a full estate terrace, every project is designed to suit the house and built by the family.
Bluestone · Flagstone · Brick
Terraces & patios
Outdoor rooms laid on a sound base and finished with the joints, borders and inlays that make a terrace look like it was always part of the house.
Fieldstone · Wall stone · Brick
Retaining & garden walls
Walls that hold a slope, define a garden or give a terrace its edge, built from stone chosen to sit right with the house.
Brick · Bluestone · Pavers
Walkways & front entries
Herringbone, running bond, curves and medallions. The walk to your front door sets the tone for everything behind it.
Brick · Bluestone treads · Stone
Steps & stoops
Entry steps, landings and piers detailed to match the architecture, from a simple brick stoop to a formal stair.
Stacked stone · Brick · Bluestone hearths
Fireplaces, inside & out
Interior and exterior fireplaces built as the centerpiece of a room or a terrace.
Fieldstone · Veneer · Cut stone
Stone walls, piers & facades
Porch bases, entrance piers and full stone walls with the coursing and mortar work of a traditional Main Line home.
Planning something that isn’t listed here? Ask us about it.
Describe your projectFamily-owned since 1929
Trust. Quality. Reliability. Tradition.
Four words that still serve as the foundation of a family business with roots in Italy’s Abruzzo region. Now, as it was then, quality and craftsmanship are at the center of everything we do.
Five generations of masons
1700s
Abruzzo, Italy
The craft is passed from father to son in the Cappelli family, generation after generation.
Arrival
Building the Main Line
John Cappelli comes to the United States with his son Tony to work on the celebrated mansions of Philadelphia's Main Line.
1929
Cappelli & Sons
The family business is founded, and customer satisfaction becomes its best advertising.
Today
Vince, Todd & Scott
Vince Cappelli and his sons Todd and Scott carry the business forward, family-owned and operated for five generations.
Selected work
Built for the house it belongs to.
Every job site is different, so every design is made for the client’s home and the way they live in it. Browse a few, note what you like, and give us a call.
Where we work
Serving Philadelphia's Main Line
- Wayne
- Radnor
- Villanova
- Bryn Mawr
- Haverford
- Gladwyne
- Ardmore
- Merion
- Rosemont
- St. Davids
- Devon
- Berwyn
- Paoli
- Malvern
- Newtown Square
- and nearby towns
Questions
Good to know
What kind of masonry does Cappelli & Sons do?
All forms of stonework, brickwork and hardscaping: terraces and patios, retaining walls, walkways, steps, and interior and exterior fireplaces.
Where do you work?
Cappelli & Sons has served homeowners across Philadelphia's Main Line for five generations, from Wayne and Radnor to Bryn Mawr, Villanova and the surrounding towns.
Is Cappelli & Sons still family-owned?
Yes. The business has been family-owned and operated since 1929. Vince Cappelli and his sons Todd and Scott run it today.
How do I get an estimate?
Call 610-688-3532, email vince@cappelliandsons.com, or send the form on this page with a few details about your project. The family will follow up to talk it through.
Request an estimate
Tell us about your project.
Whether it’s a new terrace, a wall that needs rebuilding or a fireplace for the family room, the conversation starts the same way.
- 1
Tell us about the project
Use the form, call, or email. A few lines and a town is enough to start.
- 2
We come see the property
A Cappelli looks at the site with you and talks through materials and options.
- 3
You review a proposal
We follow up with a proposal for your project so you can decide with confidence.