Justin Curatola brings construction experience, engineering-informed planning, and historic preservation to complex projects across Central Ohio.
POWELL, Ohio. A crack in a wall, recurring water intrusion, or shifting masonry can appear to be a straightforward repair. For Justin Curatola, however, visible damage is often the starting point for a broader question: What caused the problem, and how can the repair address that cause?
That question has guided Curatola through more than 25 years in his personal career across construction, facility engineering, and masonry. He is the founder of Curatola Masonry and The Curatola Group, two Central Ohio companies serving different but related areas of the construction industry. Their work includes commercial construction, structural masonry, historic restoration, waterproofing, concrete rehabilitation, and building envelope services.
A Career Shaped by Service and Accountability
Curatola’s professional path began with service in the U.S. Navy before expanding into commercial construction and facility engineering. Over time, he gained experience working with corporate facilities, institutions, municipalities, government properties, educational campuses, historic buildings, industrial sites, and residential estates.
Those environments introduced him to projects where repairs required close coordination among property owners, contractors, architects, public officials, and qualified structural engineers. They also reinforced his view that leadership in construction depends on preparation, accountability, communication, and respect for skilled tradespeople.
His experience has included structural stabilization, controlled demolition, emergency response, masonry restoration, concrete rehabilitation, waterproofing, facade work, chimney reconstruction, and investigations into building failures. Rather than treating all visible damage in the same way, Curatola emphasizes understanding the structure, its materials, and the conditions affecting its performance.
An Engineering-Informed Approach to Repairs
Construction problems can develop from several connected factors. Moisture intrusion may be influenced by drainage, flashing, material compatibility, or movement elsewhere in a structure. Cracking may reflect settlement, changing loads, corrosion, or deterioration that cannot be understood through surface inspection alone.
Curatola’s companies use an engineering-informed approach and collaborate with qualified structural engineers when a project requires professional engineering evaluation. This distinction helps connect construction planning with the findings and recommendations of licensed professionals without presenting Curatola himself as a provider of licensed engineering services.
The Curatola Group coordinates commercial contracting, construction management, facility services, preservation work, and government contracting. Curatola Masonry focuses on brick, stone, block, foundations, chimneys, tuckpointing, waterproofing, and masonry restoration. This structure allows the companies to address both broader project coordination and specialized masonry work while keeping responsibilities clear.
For clients, the process is intended to create a more direct path from evaluation to construction. Recommendations can then consider safety, code requirements, structural performance, material compatibility, and the long-term needs of the property.
Curatola Masonry Recognized for Commercial Masonry Excellence
Best of Best Review recognizes Curatola Masonry as the Best Commercial Masonry Contractor in Ohio of 2026 for its expertise in structural masonry, historic restoration, waterproofing, concrete rehabilitation, chimney reconstruction, and building envelope repair. Founded by construction executive Justin Curatola, the company brings more than 25 years of experience and an engineering informed approach to addressing structural concerns, preserving historic properties, and delivering responsible repair solutions. Through its commitment to craftsmanship, collaboration, and the skilled trades, Curatola Masonry continues to help protect Ohio’s buildings and architectural heritage.
Preserving the Character of Historic Buildings
Historic preservation remains a central part of Curatola’s work. Older brick and stone structures often behave differently from modern buildings, and materials that are appropriate for new construction may be unsuitable for historic masonry. Hard mortar, aggressive cleaning, or poorly matched replacement materials can change how moisture moves through a wall and contribute to further deterioration.
Depending on the building, preservation work may involve mortar analysis, compatible lime mortar, careful material matching, traditional masonry techniques, and restrained cleaning methods. The objective is to protect the building’s appearance while respecting the way its original materials were designed to perform.
This philosophy is reflected in Curatola’s principle, “Repair Before Replacement.” It encourages property owners to evaluate whether sound historic materials can be retained before choosing extensive removal or replacement.
“We’re not simply restoring buildings. We’re preserving history, protecting investments, and building organizations that will continue serving our communities for generations,” Curatola said.
Supporting the Next Generation of Tradespeople
Curatola also speaks about workforce development and the transfer of knowledge within the skilled trades. As experienced professionals retire, companies face the challenge of preserving technical skills while preparing younger workers for leadership and responsibility.
In his view, training should extend beyond physical technique. Safety, communication, planning, technical judgment, and responsible business management all influence the quality of completed work. Curatola publishes educational content about masonry science, building failures, preservation, leadership, and construction business ownership to contribute to that conversation.
Craftsmanship remains essential, but he believes it is strengthened by continuing education, clear operating systems, engineering collaboration, and employee development. Together, those elements can help construction companies maintain older buildings while preparing workers to manage increasingly complex projects.
About Justin Curatola and His Companies
To learn more, visit The Curatola Group’s website or follow The Curatola Group and Curatola Masonry on LinkedIn. Additional updates are available through Curatola Masonry on Facebook. Readers may also connect with founder Justin Curatola on LinkedIn or Facebook.
For Curatola Masonry inquiries, call (614) 313-6642 or email [email protected].
