Seating walls add built-in seating, define the edges of a patio and tie your outdoor space together. StoneForge Paving & Masonry builds freestanding and curved seating walls in natural stone and segmental block, set on solid footings and capped for comfort.
Seating walls give you permanent seating that never needs to be stored for winter, frame a fire pit or dining area, and can hold back a small change in grade. Caps can be finished with bluestone or precast stone for a comfortable, durable seat.
We build seating walls in Stamford, Greenwich and Norwalk. They pair with fire pits, paver patios and retaining walls.
Options include straight or curved walls, natural fieldstone, cut stone veneer or segmental block, bluestone or precast caps, pillars and built-in lighting.
Cost depends on the wall length and height, the stone or block chosen, the caps, footings and any lighting. We give a free written estimate after a site visit.
Every wall is built on a solid base so it stays straight and level.
What to know when adding built-in seating to a patio or fire pit area.
A cap about 12 to 16 inches deep makes a comfortable seat. We cut caps to suit the wall and how you will use it.
Yes, on gentle grade changes. Taller walls that retain significant soil should be built as engineered retaining walls.
Curved walls work well around fire pits and create a natural conversation area, while straight walls frame dining spaces and patio edges.
Usually, yes. We check the base under the patio and add a footing if needed so the wall stays level.
Bluestone and precast caps are durable and comfortable. We match the cap to your patio and wall material.