A brick mason by trade from the age of eighteen, Brian Smith built a profitable business before turning to stonework in his mid twenties. He honed his craft for a decade, studying the ins and outs of stone masonry, before launching New England Stoneworks in 1990 so that he could focus on complex projects in his some of his favorite places, like Chatham, Mass.
Today, Brian brings over thirty years of deep, thoughtful experience to every project he takes on—and the more complicated and unique the project, the better. Brian prides himself on his ability to work through engineering challenges with architects and landscape designers. As Brian says, "I feel honored when a homeowner selects me as their stonemason."
From waterfalls to fireplaces... columns to archways... patios to staircases, Brian infuses each project with his understanding of stone masonry. Committed to preserving the stone's natural beauty, he draws his inspiration from nature as well as classic stonework structures like Machu Picchu in Peru, where he recently traveled.
Brian helps homeowners choose an architect or landscape designer, and he provides these professionals with input on the conceptual designs. He fabricates the majority of stone himself, something that's unheard of in the stone trade.
Brian is passionate about stonework, and he brings this passion to every job, every day.