Get matched with top brick or stone siding: repairers or partially replacers in Chestnut Hill, MA

"I have used Mason Works on a previous project in 2017 (new stone wall and front step repair) and was very happy with their work. This project was to replace driveway including matching previous stone wall, add granite curbing to right side and complete replacement of existing asphalt. Stone wall is great, granite curbing is great but does not fully match in size or color (they explained that this is typical when ordering granite) and driveway really is just OK. They use a more course asphalt mi than you'd typically see and they explained that it lasts longer. My issues with driveway: • Driveway not evenly smooth, quite a few rougher spots • Section on side of driveway that you can see it's not evenly rolled • They said to wait 5 days to park on it and I waited 3 weeks instead but there are several tire marks already from parking on it"

"Looking to repair old brick steps for $. LBJ Masonry gave a $$ quote, depending on additional damage if found. Steps were found to be in worse condition and in the needed for $$$ replacement. Work was done professionally, on time and with satisfaction"

"Rubens was suggested to me by the contractor, Preserve Services, who built my front porch. Rubens came to my home promptly, gave me a reasonable estimate and helped me choose the best paving stones for my walkway. He clearly informed me they were a special order stone that would take two weeks to arrive. His crew dismantled my existing brick walkway, installed the new walkway and left the worksite immaculate. I can confidently recommend this company for your next project"

"We had a very large, failing retaining wall surrounding three sides of our property in Newton that required a complete replacement. I interviewed several contractors, some of whom backed out after seeing the scale of the project. Bruno and Junior Camara were the only ones who clearly had both the expertise and experience to take it on, and they also offered one of the most competitive bids. From the beginning, they were proactive and thoughtful. They collaborated directly with our structural engineer and landscaper several times to ensure the best possible solution and have provided helpful suggestions throughout the process. Both Bruno and Junior are highly responsive—available via email, phone, or text—and have even taken the time to reassure our neighbors when needed. Their crew is the hardest-working team I’ve ever seen. They start promptly at 8 a.m., typically work until around 6:30 p.m., clean up thoroughly each day, and only take a single lunch break. Beyond their work ethic,"

"I've worked with a number of different landscaping companies and always struggled in balancing, high quality work, service, and cost. That was until I found these guys. Simply put, every job they've had has exceeded our expectation. Whenever I have a question, or request for a quote he gets back to me within minutes and is often times is at my house within an hour to help me figure it out. Work gets done within days (not weeks, or months) and he is always there to kick off the project and ensure it's done to his high standard at the end. His pricing is average, but the quality of the work is second to none. I couldn't recommend him and his teams work more, I wish every company I worked with had the same level of service/quality. The only issue we have is that he does such a good job we keep adding more projects :)"

"I recently had my shingle roof replaced and I?m very happy with the results. The team was professional, punctual, and completed the job efficiently. The quality of the work is excellent, and the new roof looks great. They kept the work area clean and communicated well throughout the process. I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing a roof replacement."

"Stone Care Paving and Masonry to repair brick mortar on my front steps. They did an outstanding job and would highly recommend them! These guys are very knowledgeable and experienced in this type of work and very focused on providing top quality work. Very impressed with their ability to match the original mortar color. Would not hesitate using them on future projects."

"What a great experience and final product. Eddie and Simon were relentless in finding the perfect stones for the new retaining wall and front steps. Installation was done beautifully and with a masterful eye. They also installed the new railing on the steps, which came out beautifully, too. All of our neighbors have dropped by and commented on how incredible everything looks (and how jealous they are). I can't say enough about their professionalism, craftsmanship, and drive to please their clients. Plus, they're really nice guys!"

"I rarely write negative reviews, but overall, I was disappointed with my experience with Mike. Starting with the positive: the quality of the work that was performed appears excellent. We had significant water damage and rot to the siding, exterior sheathing, and to some studs on one face of our house. As best I can tell, Mikeâ s team displayed great workmanship in stripping the rotted areas and rebuilding, including replacing insulation, replacing the sheathing, adding new house wrap, and installing new siding. Mike was also responsive while the work was ongoing. But there were four significant issues. (1) Permit and credibility issues. When the scope of the necessary work became apparent, I consulted with my local building department, and based on that conversation, asked Mike to obtain a building permit. He was very hesitant to do so but ultimately agreed. During the course of the project, he repeatedly assured me that the permit paperwork was in. However, it turned out that he did not actually file the permit application until the day the work was completed. Moreover, the application did not identify Mike as the contractor, but instead one of the workers, meaning that Mike might not have been on the hook if there were any issues. And it did not correctly state the scope of the workâ referring only to siding replacement and ignoring the significant additional work that he had been hired for. Most troubling was that Mike attached a contract to the application that I had never seen, much less signed. In fact, I had repeatedly requested from Mike a written contract/estimate, but Mike never provided one. After the permit application was filed, Mike requested full payment, insisting that no city inspection was needed. I paid him. The city, of course, disagreed and said that an inspection was required. But at that point, it was very difficult to get Mikeâ s cooperation - he had been paid and moved on. Luckily, the inspection eventually took place and was uneventful. But Mikeâ s slowness to cooperate after receiving payment was upsetting. (2) Unfinished work. As mentioned above, I repeatedly requested an estimate, which would have itemized all the agreed work. Mike never provided one. As a result, there were a number of items that remained unfinished even after Mikeâ s team stated that they had completed the job. They did eventually come back to address some of the issues, but we kept discovering more and more areas of repair that had been discussed with Mike but never addressed. (3) Cost and transparency. This was a big repair, certainly. But the scope of the repair did not become apparent until after some work had already been done. So over the course of the project, the estimate increased. Thatâ s to be expected to some extent. But I do feel that Mike took advantage of the difficulty that we would have had in asking him to stop work midway through the project to get alternative quotes, once the scope became clear. The cost was very high. And I repeatedly requested receipts for materials, which were never provided. (4) Expertise. Mike made some troubling recommendations that made me question his expertise. For example, we explained that we wanted to increase the R-value in our walls as a side benefit of doing the repairs, and he recommended a reflective insulation product that very clearly stated on the instructions that needed an air gap. But there was no space for an air gap in our installation. I called the manufacturer to confirm, and they agreed that their product would not provide any benefit in our situation. Likewise, there were specific instructions in the mineral wool insulation product that we did purchase, requiring cutting a hole in the insulation to make space for electrical boxes and other protrusions, and it was not clear that Mike knew of these requirements or intended to follow themâ even after we pointed them out."

"Sam and Miguel did a beautiful job retiling my bathroom floor with marble stones. Sam and Miguel were always punctual, and I was amazed by the output that was produced within just 1.5 days. I would definitely recommend Sam's Masonry to all my friends."