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Jim Sullivan Masonry
4.9(
50
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"As an architect I am very particular about the contractors I hire. Jim Sullivan did an excellent job on our masonry chimneyâ s. He did exactly the work he quoted and did an excellent job. The work was very professional done. He cleaned up and set up safely. He also did the work in a timely manner and communicated if they were any issues. He certainly wasnâ t the cheapest. But I know that you pay for what you get and I was happy to pay for a job professionally and well done"
Chimney
Chimney
Chimney
Chimney
Chimney

+14

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Republic Masonry
5.0(
23
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Henry from Republic Masonry was excellent we hired him for the remainder of the winter season He was very respectful and even cleared the slush off the front walkway at no charge so we could safely get our mail 5 stars"
10x14 Concrete Patio
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10x14 Concrete Patio
Clients Review

+2

Response time7 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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MJ Masonry
4.9(
47
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Originally hired MJ Masonry to replace an existing railroad tie retaining wall and like most projects there was mission creep. I asked Michael of MJ Masonry if they were interested in taking on 2 additional projects: replacing an old stockade fence with a new one, and replacing a cement walkway with a stone walkway. We agreed on the price of the 2 additions and all projects were completed to the original schedule within 3 weeks of the start date. Details of the projects: 1. Retaining Stone Wall is over 130 linear feet 2. Stockade Fence is approximately 88 linear feet 3. Stone Walkway is approximately 63 square feet The workers lead by Jose are consummate professionals. They went above and beyond what is required to do their job. It was the little things like cleaning up after themselves and repairing annoyance type things that is not in the contract without being asked. At the end of the entire project, my wife and I were so pleased with MJ Masonry's work, we gave them a modest bonus. The icing on the cake was when some of our neighbors coming over and telling us the day after the projects completion that the Retaining Stone Wall, the Stockade Fence, and the Stone Walkway looks beautiful."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Next Level Concrete & Masonry
5.0(
32
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was totally impressed with the job that “next level masonary and construction”did on my project, the men arrived on time and went right to work, they paid attention to how I wanted things to go and they did a 5 star job, they were very professional in their work and I am very happy with how my project turned out, they will be my first call if another job needs this type of work, can’t say enough these guys were great"
Pavers and Hardscaping Project
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+70

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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LBJ Masonry
5.0(
38
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"If you're looking for a masonry contractor I highly recommend LBJ Masonry. The quality of work their was outstanding. We've dealt with many contractors since we owned our home, Liam, Bryan and their crew are among the best we have worked with. They were professional and reliable. We couldn't be happier with the end result. Thank you so much!"
chimney repointed.
basement foundation leak repair.
exterior foundation repair
retaing wall build
chimney rebuild

+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
106 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fama Masonry
4.7(
62
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Claudio was really flexible for our request and his teamâ s job was amazing. My wife, kids and I are very happy to have great patio made by Fama Masonry Weâ re sure that weâ ll call Claudio when we initiate another project. Huge thanks for Claudio and his teamâ s great job!!!"
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+37

Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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M&M Waterproofing & Masonry LLC
5.0(
32
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"M M Masonry provides a very legitimate masonry service, on top of providing the customer with all necessary accommodations on the business side. Rescheduling or getting into contact with them is easy and they are super friendly."
Repointing
Flat repointing
Cut  joints
Cut joints
Finish product repointing

+183

Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Y & C Landscaping & Masonry
4.6(
53
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Yovani and his crew (Y&C Construction) to repair a collapsed stone retaining wall. He responded and met with me promptly after I put in my inquiry. He gave me an estimate on the spot which was very fair. I texted with questions, and he answered all of them. After seeing examples of some of his work, we hired his company. He gave me an estimate of how long it would take and honored that time frame. The crew worked steadily two full days, cleaned up after, and the repaired wall looked fantastic. I would hire this company again for stone work without hesitation. Thank you Yovani"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Stone houses used to be much more practical, but with the advent of stronger and cheaper materials like concrete, they aren’t seen as much anymore. There are some parts of the world where it makes sense to build with stone, and they are usually next to a stone quarry. Stone is, however, very weather-resistant, which is why many homes near the sea and on mountains are still built with local stone.

A mason lays brick or stone together, sometimes with mortar in between the bricks and stones, and sometimes without mortar, also called a dry-stack or surface bonding. Examples of work masons do include:

  • Brick, stone, or cement block houses and buildings

  • Freestanding stone or brick walls

  • Chimneys with wood-burning fireplaces

  • Cement block basement or crawl space walls

Brick is the closest choice when seeking to capture the timeless look of stone with a more practical and budget-friendly option. When comparing stone versus brick siding, the price range of $200,000 to $400,000 for average brick home construction is dramatically lower compared to the cost of building a stone home. If you'd like to keep the stone aesthetic without the cost, stone veneer and manufactured stone are both less expensive than real stone.

You can purchase from many brick manufacturers and distributors via their websites, where you can also get estimates based on the quantity you need. You’ll find bricks at your local home improvement stores as well, though they won’t have as much of a variety to choose from. As for antique bricks, secondary selling websites like eBay can be a great resource.

Handbuilt masonry fireplaces are likely what comes to mind when we think about curling up by the fire at the end of the day. But bricks in the firebox and chimney tend to be heavy, which is not ideal for homes with weak or damaged foundations.

Prefabricated fireboxes come with a full flue and chimney system, significantly reducing the price and installation time. However, if you need to replace the panels down the line, you are locked into the same model or something very similar.

The Melrose, MA homeowners’ guide to masonry services

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