Built on a 20-Year Foundation in Northern Virginia
Specialized home improvement, run by two Reston natives — Marc Matthews and Stephen America.
Our Roots
American Railing and Masonry isn’t a franchise or an out-of-town corporation. It is a specialized home improvement firm built by Marc Matthews and Stephen America — two Northern Virginia natives who grew up right here in Reston. After 20 years of friendship and collaborating on complex builds, we combined our expertise to create a contracting company that actually understands the unique architectural styles, heavy clay soils, and strict municipal building codes of the DMV region.
How We Work
The Operational Advantage
In the home improvement industry, the biggest bottleneck is usually the gap between the guy selling the job and the crew doing the work. We eliminated that. Both Marc and Stephen share dual responsibilities in estimating and project management. When you hire us, you aren’t handed off to a middleman. One of the principal owners is always reviewing your project details and personally overseeing the work to guarantee the craftsmanship meets our exact standard.
What We Do
Our Focus: Specialized Home Improvement
We are dedicated exclusively to specialized home improvement contracting. We don’t build houses from the ground up; we focus entirely on perfecting the homes that are already here. Because we run a highly efficient operation with extremely low overhead, we are able to deploy the most skilled crews in the DMV region while keeping our pricing highly competitive. From fabricating custom iron railings that meet strict Virginia safety codes to replacing failing concrete and restoring historic brickwork, we deliver top-tier craftsmanship to homeowners across every economic bracket. We are a 100% fully insured local contractor, committed to doing the job right the first time.
Our Standard
The Non-Negotiable Standard
In the home improvement industry, the bare minimum is too often the acceptable standard. We reject that entirely. The single, non-negotiable metric we hold ourselves and our crews to on every job site is simple: value exceeds expectations. Whether we are pouring a new concrete driveway, tuckpointing a historic brick porch, or welding a custom handrail, our goal isn’t just to finish the job and pass the final inspection. Our mandate is to deliver lasting craftsmanship and clear communication that guarantees you get the absolute best return on your investment, without the inflated price tag of a massive franchise.
Beyond the Job Site
Two regular guys from Reston
We are Northern Virginia locals through and through. When we aren’t estimating a project or reviewing local code requirements, we are usually just enjoying the DMV area we grew up in. You can often find Marc testing out precise cooking techniques on the grill, while Stephen is usually busy spending his weekends spoiling his nieces and nephews. At the end of the day, we are just two regular guys who take immense pride in improving our neighbors’ homes.
Ready to meet us?
Call Marc directly, or send a message and we’ll respond same-day on most weekdays.