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She Owns It: Point and Plaster
Restoration mason Becky Parfitt shares her story as a woman in a male-dominated field.
Becky Parfitt’s journey into restoration masonry began like many modern tales of career pivots—spurred by a layoff in 2020. She knew a local mason who needed bricks transported up a few flights of stairs, and she said yes.
Fast forward three years, Becky found herself at another career crossroad and reached back out to see if he needed a more long-term laborer. In a lift three stories up the side of a building, she couldn’t help but foster a deep fascination with the work being done, and the seed that would grow into Point and Plaster was planted.
For Becky, preserving history through masonry is as much construction and chemistry as it is an art form. She believes in preserving all the character of a home while protecting it from further damage.
“I love old homes, and while working, I often think of the hands that have worked on them throughout the years,” she shared. “I ensure the homes will last for hundreds of years to come, but more importantly, I educate homeowners who care about doing things right.”
She loves working in a brick city so rich with history and prioritizes using lime mortars and finishes, which allow homes to breathe—unlike modern materials that trap moisture and cause brick to deteriorate.
“Most people don’t realize 80 percent of my job is demolition and prep which isn’t
always pretty,” she said. “The moments when I’m putting materials on the wall and restoring beauty and glory to the structures—that’s what I do this for.”
As for being a woman-owned business in Lancaster, Becky counts herself lucky to be among good company.
“To be a business owner of any kind, it takes a certain amount of tenacity but especially as a woman in a male-dominated field,” she mused. “The pressure put on me for being young and a woman is worth it to show others it can be done. I think it’s really important for our stories to be told.”
To read more of her story and set up a consultation for your home, visit pointandplaster.com.
“She Owns It” is sponsored by Chesko and Cavallo, a woman-owned realty group serving Lancaster County and beyond.
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