about us
Steinbauten is a small masonry company based in Chester County, Pennsylvania. After years of apprenticeship and training in Europe and the United States, its founder, Fred Pier, established the business in 2000 to integrate his talent for design with his skill for hands-on construction, and to maintain the integrity of his work. The founder brings to his vocation a solid background in the building trade; his family's company in Hambach northwest Germany, founded by his grandfather in 1911, celebrated a century of business in 2011.
Steinbauten understands traditional building forms and techniques. Fred pier and his crew appreciate historic restoration and can provide for you with the means of constructing or conserving your home or small commercial property with historic accuracy when appropriate, using time-honored practices.
restoration
Each Steinbauten restoration project embodies the highest level workmanship. We bring decades of experience to every job, and continue to set an exacting standard for quality in commercial and residential renovation.
We specialize in historic restoration and masonry preservation; the use of appropriate methods and materials are the key to our success. Our mortar mixtures are custom-formulated for each specific application, and we use historic mortar color, texture and tooling procedures in our restorative processes. We hand-pick all deteriorating or missing masonry units and replace them with original antique units of excellent quality. We take pride in the craft of traditional bricklaying techniques.
new construction
The tri-state area where Steinbauten operates is famous for its stone houses. Our decades of local experience have resulted in an extraordinary level of expertise with these structures. Your old house - or your new one built in harmony with its traditional neighbors - deserves the attention of skilled, knowledgeable craftsmen !
Patios and walkways are important additions to the value and enjoyment of your home. Steinbauten is experienced in the planning and construction of "exterior rooms", and will work closely with you to create outdoor spaces that harmonize neighboring buildings while serving the needs of you and your family.
Driveway entrances and stone columns and retaining walls for your garden or patio: walls serve many functions. And they can be as beautiful as they are functional. Let Steinbauten construct for you attractive, trouble-free walls that will enhance your landscape plan and increase the value of your home.
Fireplaces and the european Kachelofen - which is a very efficient and beautiful house-heating heat source - often serve as a focal point of both traditional interior and exterior gathering places, so it's important to build them properly. Placement, proportion, and function are all integral to quality fireplace construction. Trust Steinbauten to build a fireplace for you that will warm you for many years.
Stone elements of unusual design define the unique character of your project. Steinbauten's experience in the installation of a variety of cast stone ensures that whatever the initial concept, the result is extraordinary.
Beautiful barns are a renowned element of the landscape in rural Chester County where Steinbauten is based. Restoration, adaptive re-use, and new construction in traditional style have all played a part in Steinbauten's experience with stone barns, springhouses, garages, chicken coops, kennels and other useful and decorative outdoor structures like pergolas and trellises.
water & landscapes
Water features such as swimming pools, ponds, fountains, and spillways can contribute a great deal of visual interest and value to your property, but they require careful planning and competent installation. Long before the first stone is put in place, Steinbauten works closely with the client, design and construction team to anticipate the unique demands of every project. We welcome new ideas and applications and we can answer your design challenges based on years of practical experience.
A swimming pool is a big investment that can repay you many times over in recreation, fitness, and family enjoyment. An attractive pool provides an ideal setting in which to entertain, exercise or relax, and can take center stage in your home's setting. Steinbauten will ensure that through careful planning and expert installation, your pool and spa will provide years of trouble-free service.
Natural water features can be very important, useful, and beautiful elements of a property, provided that they are properly constructed and maintained. With today's increased awareness of watershed dynamics and ecological principles, healthy streams and ponds are more vital than ever. Wildlife habitat and ecosystem preservation are of very particular interest to Fred Pier; call Steinbauten for an evaluation of the water features on your farm or estate. Moving water brings life to any landscape. Whether formal or informal in style, fountains and waterfalls require careful planning on the part of designer and contractor. Steinbauten has constructed a wide variety of water features and can help you plan one that is just right for your property.
Properly placed boulders can create outdoor spaces supported by plants and water features. Each boulder is unique and will add a dramatic element to your landscape.
art - architecture - design
In 2000, Fred Pier owner of Steinbauten, decided to found his own company in order to make greater use of his wide-ranging interests and skills, and to preserve the integrity of his work. Using his artistic ability and the architectural education he required in Aachen, Germany, along with his subsequent years of apprenticeship, he provides his clients with an integrated masonry service that helps to ensure an attractive, successful expression of their needs at a reasonable price.
As an Architect, skillful craftsman and talented stone sculptor, Fred Pier brings an aesthetic sensibility and a creative eye to his work that is all too often missing in today's construction trade.
Working in stone is second nature for Fred Pier, and his sculpture reveals a deep understanding of the material. He has created a variety of works on paper as well. His oeuvre in fine arts ranges from classical to modern in style, depending on the medium. Trained in architectural design, he can plan a variety of building projects for you, from initial concepts to completion, and will be happy to discuss your needs and work with you through every stage of design and construction. His education in Europe included instruction in architectural rendering and model construction. Most contractors can read a set of blueprints; Fred Pier can also draw them up for you !
stone tower
Steinbauten proudly brings architectural and masonry experience from Germany, handed down over two generations. With a conscientious emphasis on preserving historic buildings, we now like to introduce newly designed stone towers to live-in. These tower structures offer endless possibilities and are not only aesthetically very pleasing, structurally very resistant against severe weather and heat/cost efficient, they are also a unique and dramatic addition to any property. They complement the historic landscape as they originally did being an essential part of our farmsteads! They are a perfect solution for a wine cellar, art gallery, studio, meeting room, office, library, study, in-law suite, and/or observation deck with impressive view while preserving our region's rural character.
Please contact Steinbauten for more information using the contact links below.
Steinbauten is a small masonry company based in Chester County, Pennsylvania. After years of apprenticeship and training in Europe and the United States, its founder, Fred Pier, established the business in 2000 to integrate his talent for design with his skill for hands-on construction, and to maintain the integrity of his work. The founder brings to his vocation a solid background in the building trade; his family's company in Hambach northwest Germany, founded by his grandfather in 1911, celebrated a century of business in 2011.
Steinbauten understands traditional building forms and techniques. Fred pier and his crew appreciate historic restoration and can provide for you with the means of constructing or conserving your home or small commercial property with historic accuracy when appropriate, using time-honored practices.
restoration
Each Steinbauten restoration project embodies the highest level workmanship. We bring decades of experience to every job, and continue to set an exacting standard for quality in commercial and residential renovation.
We specialize in historic restoration and masonry preservation; the use of appropriate methods and materials are the key to our success. Our mortar mixtures are custom-formulated for each specific application, and we use historic mortar color, texture and tooling procedures in our restorative processes. We hand-pick all deteriorating or missing masonry units and replace them with original antique units of excellent quality. We take pride in the craft of traditional bricklaying techniques.
new construction
The tri-state area where Steinbauten operates is famous for its stone houses. Our decades of local experience have resulted in an extraordinary level of expertise with these structures. Your old house - or your new one built in harmony with its traditional neighbors - deserves the attention of skilled, knowledgeable craftsmen !
Patios and walkways are important additions to the value and enjoyment of your home. Steinbauten is experienced in the planning and construction of "exterior rooms", and will work closely with you to create outdoor spaces that harmonize neighboring buildings while serving the needs of you and your family.
Driveway entrances and stone columns and retaining walls for your garden or patio: walls serve many functions. And they can be as beautiful as they are functional. Let Steinbauten construct for you attractive, trouble-free walls that will enhance your landscape plan and increase the value of your home.
Fireplaces and the european Kachelofen - which is a very efficient and beautiful house-heating heat source - often serve as a focal point of both traditional interior and exterior gathering places, so it's important to build them properly. Placement, proportion, and function are all integral to quality fireplace construction. Trust Steinbauten to build a fireplace for you that will warm you for many years.
Stone elements of unusual design define the unique character of your project. Steinbauten's experience in the installation of a variety of cast stone ensures that whatever the initial concept, the result is extraordinary.
Beautiful barns are a renowned element of the landscape in rural Chester County where Steinbauten is based. Restoration, adaptive re-use, and new construction in traditional style have all played a part in Steinbauten's experience with stone barns, springhouses, garages, chicken coops, kennels and other useful and decorative outdoor structures like pergolas and trellises.
water & landscapes
Water features such as swimming pools, ponds, fountains, and spillways can contribute a great deal of visual interest and value to your property, but they require careful planning and competent installation. Long before the first stone is put in place, Steinbauten works closely with the client, design and construction team to anticipate the unique demands of every project. We welcome new ideas and applications and we can answer your design challenges based on years of practical experience.
A swimming pool is a big investment that can repay you many times over in recreation, fitness, and family enjoyment. An attractive pool provides an ideal setting in which to entertain, exercise or relax, and can take center stage in your home's setting. Steinbauten will ensure that through careful planning and expert installation, your pool and spa will provide years of trouble-free service.
Natural water features can be very important, useful, and beautiful elements of a property, provided that they are properly constructed and maintained. With today's increased awareness of watershed dynamics and ecological principles, healthy streams and ponds are more vital than ever. Wildlife habitat and ecosystem preservation are of very particular interest to Fred Pier; call Steinbauten for an evaluation of the water features on your farm or estate. Moving water brings life to any landscape. Whether formal or informal in style, fountains and waterfalls require careful planning on the part of designer and contractor. Steinbauten has constructed a wide variety of water features and can help you plan one that is just right for your property.
Properly placed boulders can create outdoor spaces supported by plants and water features. Each boulder is unique and will add a dramatic element to your landscape.
art - architecture - design
In 2000, Fred Pier owner of Steinbauten, decided to found his own company in order to make greater use of his wide-ranging interests and skills, and to preserve the integrity of his work. Using his artistic ability and the architectural education he required in Aachen, Germany, along with his subsequent years of apprenticeship, he provides his clients with an integrated masonry service that helps to ensure an attractive, successful expression of their needs at a reasonable price.
As an Architect, skillful craftsman and talented stone sculptor, Fred Pier brings an aesthetic sensibility and a creative eye to his work that is all too often missing in today's construction trade.
Working in stone is second nature for Fred Pier, and his sculpture reveals a deep understanding of the material. He has created a variety of works on paper as well. His oeuvre in fine arts ranges from classical to modern in style, depending on the medium. Trained in architectural design, he can plan a variety of building projects for you, from initial concepts to completion, and will be happy to discuss your needs and work with you through every stage of design and construction. His education in Europe included instruction in architectural rendering and model construction. Most contractors can read a set of blueprints; Fred Pier can also draw them up for you !
stone tower
Steinbauten proudly brings architectural and masonry experience from Germany, handed down over two generations. With a conscientious emphasis on preserving historic buildings, we now like to introduce newly designed stone towers to live-in. These tower structures offer endless possibilities and are not only aesthetically very pleasing, structurally very resistant against severe weather and heat/cost efficient, they are also a unique and dramatic addition to any property. They complement the historic landscape as they originally did being an essential part of our farmsteads! They are a perfect solution for a wine cellar, art gallery, studio, meeting room, office, library, study, in-law suite, and/or observation deck with impressive view while preserving our region's rural character.
Please contact Steinbauten for more information using the contact links below.