The ModuStone system
Build the difficult part first. Install it when the site is ready.
ModuStone moves much of the skilled masonry work into a controlled fabrication process. Your site is prepared separately, then the finished masonry unit or modules are delivered, lifted into position and completed on site. On a prepared site, placement can often be measured in hours rather than days of on-site masonry.
The difference in one sentence
With traditional masonry, the materials arrive. With ModuStone, the masonry arrives.
The finished result is still real masonry. The difference is that much of the skilled building, stone fitting and fire-area work happens before the product reaches the job site.
Traditional site-built masonry
Stone, block, mortar and firebrick arrive as materials. The project then depends on on-site masonry labour, staging, weather and curing before the feature takes shape.
ModuStone modular masonry
Substantial masonry sections arrive already built, with the visible natural-stone exterior completed. The site work is concentrated on the prepared base, lifting, placement and specified final connections.
What actually arrives
Not loose stone. Not a veneer-ready shell.
A ModuStone delivery is intended to arrive as finished masonry, protected for transport and planned around the equipment required to set it safely.
Finished exterior stonework
The visible natural stone is laid and finished during fabrication rather than left for a second trade to apply after delivery.
Built masonry structure
The core assembly is already constructed. Depending on the product, it may arrive as one heavy unit or as a small number of substantial modules.
Product-specific handling information
Final dimensions, approximate weights and receiving requirements are confirmed before delivery so the contractor can plan the base, access and lifting method.
The practical goal: turn the job site from a masonry fabrication area into a prepared receiving and installation site.
From idea to finished space
Six stages, with the masonry moved off site.
The exact details vary by product, but the overall process stays straightforward. We confirm the unit and site first so fabrication and installation are planned together.
Choose the product
Start with the fireplace, kitchen, fire pit, seating or feature that fits the project. Standard configurations make the starting point clear.
Confirm the configuration
We review finish choices, layout, appliance requirements where applicable, delivery location and any project-specific details before the unit is released for fabrication.
Fabricate off site
The main masonry assembly is built before delivery. That reduces the amount of detailed stone layout, staging and curing that has to happen in your yard.
Prepare the site
While the unit is being built, the base, access route, utilities and required approvals can be prepared so the site is ready when the product arrives.
Deliver and lift
These are substantial masonry products, so delivery access and suitable lifting equipment matter. The unit is brought to site and positioned on the prepared base.
Connect and finish
Complete the product-specific final work, such as joining modules, appliance or utility connections, minor finishing and the surrounding landscape.
Substantial by design
Know what is arriving before you plan the lift.
Modular does not mean lightweight. Product dimensions, approximate weight, lifting approach and receiving requirements are confirmed before delivery.
The practical advantage: the stonework is already on the product. The receiving crew is planning a heavy placement, not a multi-day masonry build.
Before delivery day
The site does some work too.
Pre-building the masonry simplifies installation, but it does not eliminate normal site preparation. The right foundation and access are what make the modular approach work.
Typical site requirements
- A properly sized, level and structurally suitable base or foundation
- Enough access for the delivery vehicle and required lifting equipment
- Overhead and side clearance appropriate for moving the unit into place
- Gas, electrical or other utility preparation where the selected product requires it
- Required municipal permits, setbacks and code checks for the installation location
- Final grading, patio or landscape work coordinated around the unit
Plan before you pour. Base dimensions and site requirements can vary by product and configuration. Confirm the selected unit before completing permanent foundation work.
A postal code and basic access information help us start assessing delivery.
Photos, measurements or a simple site plan can identify access and placement issues early.
Build the foundation to the requirements of the product you are actually ordering.
What changes
Less site-built masonry, not less masonry.
ModuStone is not a lightweight imitation of a masonry feature. The goal is to preserve the permanence and appearance of real stone while changing the construction sequence.
Materials, skilled labour, staging, weather and curing all have to come together at the project site.
The site focuses on preparation, placement, connections and finishing rather than building the entire feature stone by stone.
Who installs it?
That depends on the unit and the project.
Some installations may fit naturally into work already being done by a landscape contractor, builder or masonry contractor. Others may require additional qualified trades for appliance or utility connections.
The important distinction is that the installer is not expected to recreate the main masonry assembly on site. The major stonework has already been completed.
Installation planning
Know these four things before the truck arrives.
- Where it is going.The final placement should already be established.
- What it is sitting on.The supporting base must be complete and suitable.
- How it gets there.The delivery and lifting path needs adequate access and clearance.
- What gets connected.Know which final appliance, utility or finishing work remains after placement.
Common questions
Before you order.
Does ModuStone mean there is no site work?
No. The modular system removes much of the detailed masonry construction from the site, but the location still needs a suitable base, access for delivery and lifting, and any required utility, permit or finishing work.
Can I prepare the foundation before ordering?
You can plan the project in advance, but permanent base dimensions should be confirmed against the actual product and configuration before construction. That avoids an expensive foundation that is almost right.
Can a landscape contractor install a ModuStone unit?
Yes, where the contractor has the equipment and experience required for the selected unit. The installer is not expected to build the feature stone by stone on site, but still needs to prepare the base, coordinate lifting and complete any project-specific finishing or regulated connections.
How heavy are the units?
They are substantial masonry products. A standard 48" × 48" ModuStone fire pit is about 2,600 lb, while a representative 8-foot fireplace is about 8,000 lb and planned in two main sections. Exact weights vary by product and finish and are confirmed before delivery.
Is the natural stone applied after delivery?
No. The visible stonework is intended to be completed during fabrication so the product arrives as finished masonry. Site work focuses on the prepared base, lifting, placement, required connections and specified finishing details.
How long does installation take?
There is no single guaranteed time because access, lifting reach and the product all matter. Once the base and site are ready, the placement portion can often be completed in hours, with any remaining connections or surrounding hardscape completed as required.
Do you ship outside Prince Edward Island?
Yes. ModuStone can plan regional and longer-distance freight across Canada. Feasibility and cost depend on the selected product, destination, receiving access and unloading or lifting requirements.
Start with the site
Tell us what you want to build and where it needs to go.
We can help match the product, configuration, delivery requirements and site preparation before you commit to the installation.