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Advanced Masonry & Construction is a Cambridge, Massachusetts masonry contractor. Its Angi and HomeAdvisor profiles list Concrete & Masonry, 35 projects, and 21 years in business; the latter is a directory-reported tenure. The company’s profile describes foundation and chimney work, including repairs and masonry projects. Customers have described both positive and difficult experiences. In reviews from 2023, homeowners praised chimney repair, punctuality, cleanup, follow-up, and work they considered reliable. A 2024 Angi reviewer similarly praised the team’s timeliness and cleanup. Other 2024 reviewers reported serious disputes involving foundation and chimney work, including an allegation that work expanded beyond an initial estimate and damage during an assessment. These are individual customer accounts, and the dated reviews describe events from 2023 and 2024 rather than current practice. Before booking, ask for a detailed written scope and itemized estimate, confirm whether permits are required, and agree on how any added work will be approved. BuildZoom lists Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor license #210071 as inactive and says it last verified the license as revoked on June 18, 2026; check the current status with the state before work begins. BBB says the Cambridge business is not accredited and that it believes the business may no longer be operating, so confirm the company is currently taking projects. The listed project history and service category make masonry work the clearest fit in these profiles. For foundation or chimney work, confirm the specific crew, written price, permits, and current license status before authorizing a start. The public ratings are mixed: Angi and HomeAdvisor each show 3.2 from seven reviews, while BuildZoom shows one review at 1.0.
Advance Construction & Masonry is manipulative and negligent. Robert O’Donoghue and his partner Patrick gave a competitive $13k quote for a field stone foundation repair, then destabilized the foundation under the guise of a “test” (something you NEVER do), forcing “emergency” repairs. They quoted $40k for concrete work reputable contractors later estimated at $5k–$15k. They repeated this with another wall for an additional $40k and we stopped them. They didn’t pull permits, refused to provide an itemized bill, and left leaks after the job. They exploit trust by causing damage to force inflated work. Advice: Pause for second opinions if a contractor changes plans mid-job or adds “urgent” work. Ask why it wasn’t anticipated. Insist on detailed, written estimates and permits. Reputable contractors won’t mind due diligence—don’t rush. Protect yourself from predatory tactics like these.
Advance Construction & Masonry is manipulative and negligent.
Team was always on time cleaned up after their service as well and done magnificent work
Yes, I recommend this proTeam was always on time cleaned up after their service as well and done magnificent work
Advanced masonry and construction is a property destroyer.
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Resolves persistent basement dampness5.0
Driveway paving5.0
Renovates century-old structures5.0
Durable stone & block retaining walls4.9
