History
J.D. Walter and Company, Inc. was first established in 1937 by John H. Walter who successfully ran the company for 21 years. In 1962, the company was first licensed by the Maryland Home Improvement Commission (#1501) the same year that the MHIC was created. In 1984, Mr. Walter senior turned the company over to his son John D. Walter who continues to own and operate the company today. John D. Walter was first trained in historic masonry restorations and preservation by his father and grandfather when his was a teenager. Since then, John D. Walter has received professional training from Mount Saint Mary's College and the University of New York Restore Workshops. He continues to pass along his knowledge and experience to his other employees that include his brothers, son in laws, and daughters. The family business has been operating out of the same location in the small town of Emmitsburg, MD for over 70 years.
Specialties
J.D. Walter and Company, Inc has been restoring and preserving Maryland and Pennsylvania properties for over 70 years. Throughout our history we have been fortunate enough to work on a wide variety of projects both residential and commercial. The majority of our day to day work is residential which includes masonry repointing and spot/tuck pointing with detailed efforts made to match the original mortar, composite strength, tooling and color. We respect local owners and understand their unique needs and concerns. Our business is also dedicated to the historic preservation and restoration of larger structures that include places of worship, education, historic government facilities, and historic homes. No matter how large or small a job, each project is approached with professional and personal attention. J.D. Walter and Company, Inc is insured and licensed by the Maryland Home Improvement Commission (# 21419, in PA #058452) and is a trusted name in the communities we serve.