Hawleys Home Restoration

Hawleys Home Restoration we specialize in foundation reconstruction and high end decorative Patios.

This one was a massive transformation by the crew at Hawleys Home Restoration.We took this old dirt floor stone basement...
05/23/2026

This one was a massive transformation by the crew at Hawleys Home Restoration.
We took this old dirt floor stone basement from roughly 5 feet of headroom down to 7.5 feet, completely changing the functionality and future of this home. What was once a dark, cramped, failing basement is now becoming a safe, dry, structurally sound space with real usable square footage.
On this project we: • Excavated the basement deeper for increased height and functionality
• Rebuilt a collapsing stone wall
• Repointed all existing stonework
• Installed underpinning and reinforced knee walls
• Installed a full waterproofing system
• Poured new concrete floors
• Installed new support posts and footings
• Added a Bilco entry door for safer and easier access
Projects like this are about far more than just “fixing a basement.” This work drastically improves the safety, structural integrity, and overall value of the home while giving the homeowner an entirely new usable level of living space.
A lot of companies shy away from complex structural work like this… but these are the projects we take pride in. Preserving old homes, saving foundations others say can’t be saved, and giving families peace of mind for generations to come.
Another solid one by the HHR crew. 🇺🇸

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05/15/2026

Another clean crisp retaining wall wrapped up by Hawleys Home Restoration 💪

A properly built retaining wall does more than just hold back earth — it transforms a property, controls water, prevents erosion, and adds a sharp finished look that will last for years.

We take pride in building walls that are not only structurally sound, but clean, level, and visually appealing from every angle. No shortcuts. No sloppy finish work. Just solid craftsmanship built the right way the first time.

If your property needs retaining walls, drainage solutions, excavation, or hardscape work give HHR a call.

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www.hawleyshomerestoration.com
Email [email protected]
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Cell 570-492-9760
Office 570-452-0126
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New fire escape egress window system for this home owner Contact us today for a free consultation www.hawleyshomerestora...
05/12/2026

New fire escape egress window system for this home owner
Contact us today for a free consultation

www.hawleyshomerestoration.com
Email [email protected]
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Cell 570-492-9760
Office 570-452-0126
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stampcrete season is officially here and the HHR crew is rolling full throttle.There’s just something different about st...
05/10/2026

stampcrete season is officially here and the HHR crew is rolling full throttle.
There’s just something different about stamped concrete done right. The detail. The craftsmanship. The way an ordinary slab gets transformed into something that completely changes a property. Patios, walkways, pool decks, fire pit areas — this is the time of year we live for.
At Hawleys Home Restoration we don’t believe in rushed work or cookie-cutter jobs. Every pad we pour gets treated like it’s going in at our own home. Proper prep, proper base, proper reinforcement, clean edges, sharp stamp lines, and finishes built to handle Pennsylvania weather and freeze/thaw cycles.
If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your outdoor space, now’s the time to get on the schedule before summer fills completely up.
Where others fail HHR prevails.
Another beautiful season of craftsmanship underway. 🔥🛠️
📞 Message us today for estimates on: • Stamped concrete patios

• Sidewalks & walkways
• Retaining walls
• Outdoor living spaces
• Waterproofing & foundation repair
Hawleys Home Restoration

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www.hawleyshomerestoration.com
Email [email protected]
Call or text
Cell 570-492-9760
Office 570-452-0126
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There’s something about bringing old work back to life the right way.We recently restored a set of failing brick steps t...
05/04/2026

There’s something about bringing old work back to life the right way.
We recently restored a set of failing brick steps that had seen better days—loose joints, shifting brick, and years of wear from Pennsylvania weather. We tore them down to what was solid, rebuilt them the right way, and brought them back stronger, cleaner, and built to last.
But what really set this project apart was the handrail.
Instead of throwing on something generic, we designed and fabricated a one-of-a-kind custom rail—built specifically for this home. Every cut, every weld, every detail done with purpose. Not something you’ll find in a box store… something made to fit perfectly.
That’s the difference.
At Hawley’s Home Restoration, we don’t just fix problems—we build solutions that look right, function right, and last.
Another job done with pride. Another homeowner taken care of.

04/25/2026

Some jobs aren’t about just “getting it done”…
they’re about getting it right.
We looked everywhere for something that would fit this project — and nothing felt right. Nothing had the strength, the look, or the craftsmanship we were willing to stand behind.
And I’ll be honest…
I’m not putting my name on something I wouldn’t put on my own home.
So we built it ourselves.
Every cut, every weld, every detail — done with intention. Because when someone trusts us with their home, that’s not something we take lightly.
This isn’t just a railing…
it’s something that’s going to be there for years, protecting families, welcoming people in, and becoming part of that home’s story.
That matters to us.
At Hawley’s Home Restoration, if we can’t find what your home deserves…
👉 we’ll create it.

Contact us today for a free consultation

www.hawleyshomerestoration.com
Email [email protected]
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Cell 570-492-9760
Office 570-452-0126
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04/07/2026

🚨 THIS is what real water pressure looks like 🚨
Water doesn’t just “leak”…

👉 it builds up
👉 it finds the weakest point
👉 and then it FORCES its way in
That right there is hydrostatic pressure at work—and once it gets to this point, your foundation is already losing the fight.
Most homeowners think it’s “just a little water”… until it turns into THIS.

💥 Water shooting straight through the wall
💥 Saturated block cores
💥 Pressure building behind your foundation
💥 Freeze/thaw making it worse every season
And here’s the truth…

❌ Patching it won’t fix it
❌ Coating it won’t stop it
❌ Ignoring it will cost you BIG
You need to relieve the pressure, not fight the symptom.

At HHR we don’t play guessing games:
✔️ Full perimeter systems
✔️ Proper trench depth and width
✔️ Real drainage (not shortcuts)
✔️ Weep holes to relieve pressure
✔️ Sump systems that actually move water OUT

Contact us today for a free consultation

www.hawleyshomerestoration.com
Email [email protected]
Call or text
Cell 570-492-9760
Office 570-452-0126
EASY FINANCING AVAILABLE

Another one brought back from the brink 💪This basement was BAD… full foundation failure, water coming in from every dire...
03/28/2026

Another one brought back from the brink 💪
This basement was BAD… full foundation failure, water coming in from every direction, structural issues that most companies wouldn’t even touch. The kind of job where you either know what you’re doing… or you walk away.
We don’t walk away.
We went all in on this one:
✔️ Full perimeter waterproofing system
✔️ Interior & exterior knee walls for reinforcement
✔️ New girder beams to stabilize the structure
✔️ Entire exterior metal lathed and parged
✔️ Full v***r barrier encapsulation in the crawl space
✔️ V***r barrier installed throughout the basement
This wasn’t just a “fix the water” job — this was a full structural and waterproofing overhaul done the right way, built to last.
Now this homeowner has a dry, solid foundation and peace of mind for years to come.
Where others fail… HHR prevails.
If your basement looks anything like this one did, don’t wait until it gets worse.

Contact us today for a free consultation

www.hawleyshomerestoration.com
Email [email protected]
Call or text
Cell 570-492-9760
Office 570-452-0126
EASY FINANCING AVAILABLE

03/27/2026

Some of my nights are spent crawling through these old foundations. like a giant mystery I find the adventure of solving these mysteries fascinating. every foundation tells a stroy especially the old stone ones. This is the foundation of the original union county/ Northumberland county court house from 1816 these walls have been standing for over 200 years originally I thought the wall was bowing in due to hydrostatic pressure,but apon further research and investigation i belive this wall was built like this to combat the pressure. The wall is 65lf long so building this half moon curv wall prevents the wall from failing. I think only a mason can truly appreciate the absolute mastery it took to undertake this type of project and here we are 200 years later and his work is still standing. The home owners have owned this house since 2007 and the wall hasnt moved since they owned it.

This is what i found out about why this wall was built the way it was
Why they built it curved like that (1816 construction)
Back then they didn’t have rebar or modern concrete, so masons relied on geometry:
🔹 1) Resisting earth pressure
That basement wall is holding back soil.
A straight vertical wall wants to bow inward over time.
By building it with a slight curve or inward batter, they:
Pre-loaded the wall in compression
Spread the soil pressure across the entire length
Reduced the chance of collapse
🔹 2) Arch effect over long spans
Over 65 ft, a straight masonry wall would be weak.
A continuous curve lets the wall act like a horizontal arch
The load is transferred toward the ends instead of bulging in one spot
🔹 3) Settlement tolerance
Old stone foundations move.
A curved wall can absorb movement way better than a straight one without cracking apart
What this tells you (important for your line of work)
This wasn’t a mistake — it was high-level craftsmanship for its time
It was likely built by someone who understood load paths really well
The fact it’s still standing 200+ years later proves it’s doing its job

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