What’s the difference between masonry and concrete?

<div><p>Masonry uses units like bricks, cement blocks, and stone with mortar between them. Mortar is generally made of sand and a type of cement. Examples of masonry include the brick or stone on a house, chimney, or freestanding wall. Concrete is a mixture of water, sand, stone aggregate, and other materials, and is poured into forms or moldings. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-of-concrete.htm">Types of concrete</a> applications include driveways, garage and basement floors, and poured concrete walls in basements and crawl spaces.</p></div>

How much does masonry work cost?

<div><p>The cost of masonry work varies widely depending on the type of masonry along with common cost factors like size, complexity, location, and season. Most exterior masonry work done in freezing temperatures tends to cost more because of the preparation and protection involved to keep the masonry from freezing before the mortar cures properly. The average price ranges per project or square foot for different types of masonry include:</p><ul><li><p>Brick wall (fence, garden wall, etc.): $10–$45 per square foot</p></li><li><p>Natural stone wall: $40–$110 per square foot</p></li><li><p>Manufactured stone veneer: $20–$40 per square foot</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-would-it-cost-remove-old-brick-and-brick-house.htm">Brick home exterior</a>: $10–$30 per square foot</p></li><li><p>Brick siding: $3–$10 per square foot</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/stone-siding-cost.htm">Stone siding</a>: $35–$50 per square foot</p></li><li><p>Brick step replacement: $20–$30 per square foot</p></li><li><p>Brick wall repair: $20–$40 per square foot</p></li><li><p>Chimney repairs: $160–$750 per project</p></li><li><p>Tuckpointing: $5–$25 per square foot</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

What does a mason do?

<div><p>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:</p><ul><li><p>Brick, stone, or cement block houses and buildings</p></li><li><p>Freestanding stone or <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/brick-wall-cost.htm">brick walls</a></p></li><li><p>Chimneys with wood-burning fireplaces</p></li><li><p>Cement block basement or crawl space walls</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Why is masonry work so expensive?

<div><p>Masonry work tends to be more expensive because the materials can be costly, such as natural stone and brick. Masonry is also very labor intensive, typically making up 50% or more of the final project cost. In addition, quality masonry work requires years of training and experience, as with any skilled trade.</p></div>

What are different types of masonry?

<div><p>Two types of masonry are veneer masonry and solid masonry. Veneer masonry is thin brick or stone material attached to the face of a building. With veneer masonry, the walls support the weight of the masonry products rather than the masonry being built on a concrete footing. Solid masonry is a wall or other brick or stone structure built on a concrete footing, and the masonry supports itself.</p></div>

Top 10 Best Masons in Otis, MA

Customers say: Quality work

15 local quotes requested

4 years of experience

🔨 Republic Masonry 🧱 Specializing in Chimney Repairs and Interior/Exterior Repointing, Patio Installations and More 📞 Call Henry at 413-276-8322 to schedule your free consultation. Fully Licensed & Insured

"Henry did a great job he even repaired some cracks which were not originally priced out. I am very pleased with the work he did."

Maurice N on August 2025

🔨 Republic Masonry 🧱 Specializing in Chimney Repairs and Interior/Exterior Repointing, Patio Installations and More 📞 Call Henry at 413-276-8322 to schedule your free consultation. Fully Licensed & Insured

"Henry did a great job he even repaired some cracks which were not originally priced out. I am very pleased with the work he did."

Maurice N on August 2025

Advanced Seamless Gutters

Advanced Seamless Gutters

Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 93% of Angi customers

341 local quotes requested

Advanced Basement Waterproofing, LLC. and Advanced Seamless Gutters, Inc. have been the leading basement waterproofing and gutter installation company in Western Massachusetts, Connecticut and surrounding areas for over 20 years. We have installed over 200,000 gutters throughout the area and we have remained a trusted installer with an A+ Better Business Bureau ranking.

"My crew, Joe, Vlad Jr, Nat and supervisor Vlad did an excellent job installing the gutter covers and the zinc strip. They went beyond what I expected. I no longer have to worry about cleaning out my gutters . They treated me like I was their grandmother. So much respect. So polite.. Such sweet men. They did a great job cleaning up afterwards. Thank you guys. Denise Fournier"

DENISE F on November 2024

Advanced Basement Waterproofing, LLC. and Advanced Seamless Gutters, Inc. have been the leading basement waterproofing and gutter installation company in Western Massachusetts, Connecticut and surrounding areas for over 20 years. We have installed over 200,000 gutters throughout the area and we have remained a trusted installer with an A+ Better Business Bureau ranking.

"My crew, Joe, Vlad Jr, Nat and supervisor Vlad did an excellent job installing the gutter covers and the zinc strip. They went beyond what I expected. I no longer have to worry about cleaning out my gutters . They treated me like I was their grandmother. So much respect. So polite.. Such sweet men. They did a great job cleaning up afterwards. Thank you guys. Denise Fournier"

DENISE F on November 2024

Rocky Ridge Excavation

Rocky Ridge Excavation

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 90% of Angi customers

11 local quotes requested

Rocky Ridge is an excavation & landscaping company servicing Berkshire County. We offer a wide range of services from comprehensive estate management to landscaping services to excavation needs. We specialize in driveway installation & repair, land clearing, drainage, stump removal, and creative landscaping. Rocky Ridge Excavation, LLC is fully insured and provides free consultations & estimates. Owner, Spencer Reilley offers trusted & comprehensive estate management services and can help you manage and see all your desired projects to fruition and maintain your property to excellent standards. You can company trust our with your beloved home or Berkshire estate. Since starting the company in 2014, we've built my business to provide comprehensive landscaping and excavation services for residential and commercial properties. I take pride in my work, have high standards, and offer premium services to my clients.

"Great experience, highly recommend!"

Julie B on June 2023

Rocky Ridge is an excavation & landscaping company servicing Berkshire County. We offer a wide range of services from comprehensive estate management to landscaping services to excavation needs. We specialize in driveway installation & repair, land clearing, drainage, stump removal, and creative landscaping. Rocky Ridge Excavation, LLC is fully insured and provides free consultations & estimates. Owner, Spencer Reilley offers trusted & comprehensive estate management services and can help you manage and see all your desired projects to fruition and maintain your property to excellent standards. You can company trust our with your beloved home or Berkshire estate. Since starting the company in 2014, we've built my business to provide comprehensive landscaping and excavation services for residential and commercial properties. I take pride in my work, have high standards, and offer premium services to my clients.

"Great experience, highly recommend!"

Julie B on June 2023

Intelligent Masonry & Construction Inc.

200 Rivers Edge Drive, Suite 720

Intelligent Masonry & Construction Inc.

200 Rivers Edge Drive, Suite 720

57 local quotes requested

14 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project or task. We look forward to earning your business!

"I was very pleased with this contractor. I tried 3 other contractors, and they were busy, and could not repair my step. I called on Thursday, and Ai had step reed by end of day Friday. The owner Bernard was very thorough and explained the job in detail The young man who actually repaired the step did an outstanding job, he was very meticulous. During the afternoon the owner noticed that the chimney did not look good near the top. He took a ladder went on the roof to check it, and he found pieces of stone fell off. I really appreciate that he did that, as I had no idea there was a problem. Bernard really pays attention to each detail, and makes sure that the job he does is perfect. He also put off completing another project, so he could complete mine. He also has a warranty that if something happens to the repair, he will fix it. Thank you very much Roxann "

Roxann C on August 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project or task. We look forward to earning your business!

"I was very pleased with this contractor. I tried 3 other contractors, and they were busy, and could not repair my step. I called on Thursday, and Ai had step reed by end of day Friday. The owner Bernard was very thorough and explained the job in detail The young man who actually repaired the step did an outstanding job, he was very meticulous. During the afternoon the owner noticed that the chimney did not look good near the top. He took a ladder went on the roof to check it, and he found pieces of stone fell off. I really appreciate that he did that, as I had no idea there was a problem. Bernard really pays attention to each detail, and makes sure that the job he does is perfect. He also put off completing another project, so he could complete mine. He also has a warranty that if something happens to the repair, he will fix it. Thank you very much Roxann "

Roxann C on August 2025

Sonart Construction Corp.

Sonart Construction Corp.

208 local quotes requested

12 years of experience

Sonart Construction Corp. has over15 years of experience in providing a variety of exterior and interior renovation services. We provide services to Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.. We specialize in Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Flooring and the list goes on. Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach and keep the customer informed through every phase of the project. When interacting with our company, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing, and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your renovation needs. Give us a call today!

"Sign contract April 4th 2025 was told would take two to three weeks this job was removing pressure treated and replacing with composite material we picked out samples from local building material outlet and showed so-called supervisor what we wanted was told he would be ordering them funny thing where we got the samples all items were in stock at least a week delay items had to be special ordered what we were told another special order for the railings another week delay called or message several times to correct mistakes July 4th is just around the corner job is still not complete"

YVONNE B on June 2025

Sonart Construction Corp. has over15 years of experience in providing a variety of exterior and interior renovation services. We provide services to Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.. We specialize in Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Flooring and the list goes on. Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach and keep the customer informed through every phase of the project. When interacting with our company, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing, and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your renovation needs. Give us a call today!

"Sign contract April 4th 2025 was told would take two to three weeks this job was removing pressure treated and replacing with composite material we picked out samples from local building material outlet and showed so-called supervisor what we wanted was told he would be ordering them funny thing where we got the samples all items were in stock at least a week delay items had to be special ordered what we were told another special order for the railings another week delay called or message several times to correct mistakes July 4th is just around the corner job is still not complete"

YVONNE B on June 2025

2 years of experience

I’m a young man looking to start something new! I’ve got experience in carpentry and masonry and want to see what it would be like to be out working on my own!

Bradford Home Services

145 S. Main St

No reviews

Bradford Home Services

145 S. Main St

No reviews

1 years of experience

Bradford Home Services is your personal maintenance company for your home, condo, rental property, or seasonal property! Born from our sister company Bradford Construction Management, you can trust your home is being reviewed by seasoned home builders! We have over 70 years of experience in the residential construction market, building high end homes, from design to finish. Take advantage of our bi-annual assessments for only $25/Month! We will review your whole home Exterior, Interior, plumbing, electrical, heating etc! we will then send you a detailed report with pictures, videos, and recommendation on fixes! But it doesn't stop there, we can price and repair any aspect of your home!

Nothing we can't do. From kitchens to bathrooms, we also do roofing,siding, masonry and lawn maintenance and painting inside and out. We do it all from start to finish.

The Chimney Bros & Masonry Corp

The Chimney Bros & Masonry Corp

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Welcome to The Chimney Bros, With over 25 Years Experience! your new go-to experts for all things chimney! We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve opened our doors in the heart of the community, ready to bring top-notch chimney cleaning, repair, and maintenance services to your homes. Our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to ensuring that your fireplace and chimney are functioning safely and efficiently, providing you with peace of mind and the perfect cozy atmosphere for your family gatherings. Trust in The Chimney Bros & Masonry Corp – where quality service and customer satisfaction are our top priorities. Let’s keep those home fires burning safely and beautifully!

"I recently had a new chimney lining system installed in my home by Chimney bros, and I couldn’t be happier with their service. From start to finish, the team was professional, knowledgeable, and efficient. They explained every step of the process and made sure I understood the work being done. The installation itself was seamless, and the quality of their craftsmanship is top-notch. They left the work area spotless and treated my home with care, which I greatly appreciated. I can already feel the difference in how my chimney functions it's safer and more efficient now. If you’re looking for a trustworthy chimney company, I highly recommend Chimney Bros. Their expertise and customer service are unmatched. Thank you for making this process so smooth and stress free. (:"

Tahirhan O on January 2025

Welcome to The Chimney Bros, With over 25 Years Experience! your new go-to experts for all things chimney! We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve opened our doors in the heart of the community, ready to bring top-notch chimney cleaning, repair, and maintenance services to your homes. Our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to ensuring that your fireplace and chimney are functioning safely and efficiently, providing you with peace of mind and the perfect cozy atmosphere for your family gatherings. Trust in The Chimney Bros & Masonry Corp – where quality service and customer satisfaction are our top priorities. Let’s keep those home fires burning safely and beautifully!

"I recently had a new chimney lining system installed in my home by Chimney bros, and I couldn’t be happier with their service. From start to finish, the team was professional, knowledgeable, and efficient. They explained every step of the process and made sure I understood the work being done. The installation itself was seamless, and the quality of their craftsmanship is top-notch. They left the work area spotless and treated my home with care, which I greatly appreciated. I can already feel the difference in how my chimney functions it's safer and more efficient now. If you’re looking for a trustworthy chimney company, I highly recommend Chimney Bros. Their expertise and customer service are unmatched. Thank you for making this process so smooth and stress free. (:"

Tahirhan O on January 2025

3 years of experience

CMK AESTHETICS LTD provides historical restoration services as well as plumbing, remodeling and dirt work.