# AJ Masonry Contractor

**Trade:** Masonry · **Address:** 185 N Common St #3, Lynn, MA 01905, USA · **Phone:** (781) 666-0301 · **Website:** http://www.aj-masonry.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.5/5** (medium confidence) — from 63 reviews across 4 sources. A 0–5 star rating built from what customers and the public say (every review and mention weighted by where it was posted, how old, how detailed and how credible it is, shrunk toward a 3.5★ baseline when evidence is thin) plus what the record shows (Reddit recommendations or warnings, a registry-verified licence, how recently they were reviewed, customer work photos, BBB grade, negative news, a revoked licence). Positive record counts only as far as the reviews have earned it; penalties count in full. Confidence describes how much weighted evidence stands behind the number, never the number itself: low when fewer than about five normal reviews' worth of weight (or mentions only) support it, medium up to about twenty, high beyond that across at least two sources. An operator flag for a suspicious review pattern caps a rating at 3.5★ and marks it low.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 6 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

AJ Masonry Contractor is a Lynn hardscape and masonry outfit built almost entirely around one name: Armando. Across dozens of Google reviews stretching back to 2021 — the six most recent all five stars — customers describe the same owner personally walking them through material choices, showing up on schedule, and finishing jobs that would take other crews weeks in a matter of days.

The bulk of the work is patios, retaining walls, walkways and front steps. One customer had a full backyard hardscape — retaining walls, pavers, steps and new planting beds — redone start to finish; another got a 15x15 patio built in two days flat. A recurring theme is speed without shortcuts: a retaining wall rebuilt with recycled granite (to save the client money and match the existing house style) finished in 4 days versus the weeks the customer expected, and a walkway-and-paver job wrapped in a single day.

Chimney work comes up often enough to call it a real specialty, not a one-off: several customers hired AJ specifically to repoint, reseal, and replace chimney caps, with more than one noting that Armando explained the reasoning and documented the work with photos as he went. A couple of jobs stray past pure hardscaping — a basement that kept taking on water after heavy rain, and a separate foundation repair, both turn up in the reviews — alongside occasional fence installation and, on at least one job, new planting beds worked in with a hardscape project.

In a 2025 review, one customer described comparing six masonry companies before choosing AJ, specifically because Armando pushed for a full step replacement over the cheaper cosmetic patch other bidders offered — a "do it right, not cheap" call that repeats as a theme across the review history.

AJ is a strong fit for a stone or brick hardscape project — a patio, retaining wall, walkway, or chimney repointing — where having one point of contact run the crew start to finish matters. Given how often repeat and referred customers show up in the reviews, it's worth confirming current scheduling lead time before counting on a particular start date.

**Strengths:**
- Chimney specialty — repointing, resealing and cap replacement across many jobs
- Fast turnarounds — retaining wall rebuilt in 4 days, not weeks
- Owner-led jobs — Armando personally manages materials, scope and scheduling
- Quality over shortcuts — chose full replacement over a cheaper cosmetic patch

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Repointed, resealed and replaced chimney caps for several customers, documenting the work with photos as they went _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21Kd2NHOVBZa1psYkRCamIyOWhVR2cwV21aalRIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe3c21b2b031a099c!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmJwcG9PYkZlbDBjb29hUGg0WmZjTHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I was very pleased with AJ Masonary and would highly recommend them.  They repointed and sealed my chimney, along with replacing the chim…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURRbTgtSmp3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe3c21b2b031a099c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDQm8-JjwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I called up Armando after our chimney sweep suggested that we repoint and repair our main chimney. After evaluating a number of quotes, I…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURUcU1EUlJREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xe3c21b2b031a099c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDTqMDRRQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We needed some chimney repairs done and Armando was one of the only contractors to pick up the phone right away when I called. He came ou…”
- Rebuilt a retaining wall using recycled granite, finishing in 4 days versus the weeks the customer expected _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURXemN2OUx3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xe3c21b2b031a099c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDWzcv9Lw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Armando and his team rebuilt a retaining wall in my yard.  He recycled the original granite from the old wall so it saved us money and th…”
- In a 2025 review, a customer described vetting six masonry companies and choosing AJ because it pushed for a full step replacement over a cheaper cosmetic patch _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURJdzVEckJnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xe3c21b2b031a099c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDIw5DrBg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ You can stop looking…seriously look no further! I vetted 6 different masonry companies and AJ and his team came out on top in every categ…”
- Completed a 15x15 patio in two days and a separate walkway-and-paver job in a single day _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25ZNVJscFNTaTB5YURSeVQzRnFVR1ZCVHpWbVMxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe3c21b2b031a099c!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnY5RlpSSi0yaDRyT3FqUGVBTzVmS1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ They completed a 15x15 patio for us. In two days they completely transformed our yard! Fair price, very friendly crew. Highly recommend!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xaME9ETklNRWx5ZVRsc05WY3lPREk0VkRoR1dWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe3c21b2b031a099c!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlZ0ODNIMElyeTlsNVcyODI4VDhGWVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ This is the second time I have used Aj Masonry. This time they redid my walkway and added pavers. I reached out to them and they came wit…”
- Also handled waterproofing-adjacent work — a recurring basement water issue after heavy rain, and a separate foundation repair _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT205bVkyTTFRMmxPYWpOTUxUTkVabmhtVUhBMU9XYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe3c21b2b031a099c!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm9mY2M1Q2lOajNMLTNEZnhmUHA1OWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We recently hired AJ Masonry to resolve a water issue in our condominium basement that kept happening after heavy rain or snow. From Arma…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR6cE5MamtnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe3c21b2b031a099c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDzpNLjkgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Armando and his team just transformed our little yard into a wonderful patio, and paid attention to the small details. Further, they repa…”
- Performed a fence installation as part of a yard clear-out job _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xBeGNtSmZNMHRSWlZsbFZVMXpkRmQ1TWpSTVZWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe3c21b2b031a099c!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlAxcmJfM0tRZVllVU1zdFd5MjRMVVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ AMAZING yard clear out and fence install today by Armando & team. Very professional, left everything very clean, fair price, and did it o…”
- Incorporated new planting beds into a backyard hardscape project _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pWVmJHWk1Vbk0zVlVKWk1rZG5XR3RIUzBaTlZsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe3c21b2b031a099c!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjVVbGZMUnM3VUJZMkdnWGtHS0ZNVlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ AJ Masonry did a great job demoing the existing hardscape and plantings, installing new retaining walls, pavers, steps, and then creating…”
- Specializes in Masonry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pWVmJHWk1Vbk0zVlVKWk1rZG5XR3RIUzBaTlZsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe3c21b2b031a099c!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjVVbGZMUnM3VUJZMkdnWGtHS0ZNVlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ AJ Masonry did a great job demoing the existing hardscape and plantings, installing new retaining walls, pavers, steps, and then creating…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNYOThqQXRRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe3c21b2b031a099c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICX98jAtQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Armando and his crew did excellent stone work for us including the concrete slab for our new garage. They did the slab, the patio off the…”
- Specializes in Chimney Services _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21Kd2NHOVBZa1psYkRCamIyOWhVR2cwV21aalRIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe3c21b2b031a099c!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmJwcG9PYkZlbDBjb29hUGg0WmZjTHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I was very pleased with AJ Masonary and would highly recommend them.  They repointed and sealed my chimney, along with replacing the chim…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURRbTgtSmp3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe3c21b2b031a099c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDQm8-JjwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I called up Armando after our chimney sweep suggested that we repoint and repair our main chimney. After evaluating a number of quotes, I…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURUcU1EUlJREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xe3c21b2b031a099c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDTqMDRRQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We needed some chimney repairs done and Armando was one of the only contractors to pick up the phone right away when I called. He came ou…”
- Also offers Waterproofing / Foundation _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT205bVkyTTFRMmxPYWpOTUxUTkVabmhtVUhBMU9XYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe3c21b2b031a099c!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm9mY2M1Q2lOajNMLTNEZnhmUHA1OWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We recently hired AJ Masonry to resolve a water issue in our condominium basement that kept happening after heavy rain or snow. From Arma…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR6cE5MamtnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe3c21b2b031a099c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDzpNLjkgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Armando and his team just transformed our little yard into a wonderful patio, and paid attention to the small details. Further, they repa…”
- Also offers Fencing _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xBeGNtSmZNMHRSWlZsbFZVMXpkRmQ1TWpSTVZWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe3c21b2b031a099c!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlAxcmJfM0tRZVllVU1zdFd5MjRMVVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ AMAZING yard clear out and fence install today by Armando & team. Very professional, left everything very clean, fair price, and did it o…”
- Also offers Landscaping _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pWVmJHWk1Vbk0zVlVKWk1rZG5XR3RIUzBaTlZsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe3c21b2b031a099c!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjVVbGZMUnM3VUJZMkdnWGtHS0ZNVlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ AJ Masonry did a great job demoing the existing hardscape and plantings, installing new retaining walls, pavers, steps, and then creating…”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=AJ%20Masonry%20Contractor&query_place_id=ChIJD7ay2htt44kRnAkaAysbwuM): 5.0★ from 71 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=AJ%20Masonry%20Contractor&query_place_id=ChIJD7ay2htt44kRnAkaAysbwuM): Listed on this source
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/aj-masonry-lynn): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://www.aj-masonry.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Exa](https://aj-masonry.com/masonry-contractor-middleton-ma.html): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Exa](https://localitybiz.com/35052675/aj-masonry-contractor-lynn): 3 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Haley Brandon · 2026-06-24**: AJ Masonry did a great job demoing the existing hardscape and plantings, installing new retaining walls, pavers, steps, and then creating new beds and adding plantings. Communication was easy and they always showed up when they said we would. Everything turned out beautifully and we’re very happy! T…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jennifer Rocha · 2026-06-02**: Armando and his team are amazing!  They transformed our backyard with a beautiful patio, stairs, and walkway.  We made a few adjustments along the way and they added it to the job with no issues. Fair and up front pricing, on time, courteous, and worked long hours to get the job done in a few days. …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Daniel Vayner · 2026-05-21**: This was my second time working with Armando and his team. As always, they knocked it out of the park! They redid the front steps and expanded the side patio. Super clean job and did not cut any corners. Top notch work! Looking forward to more jobs with them in the future. Thx Guys!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Robin Modugno · 2026-04-21**: Very happy with AJ Masonary. Added onto a patio and they had it completed in one day. It looks awesome and they were so friendly.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Stephanie · 2026-04-20**: They completed a 15x15 patio for us. In two days they completely transformed our yard! Fair price, very friendly crew. Highly recommend!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ashley Hale · 2026-03-21**: Tl;dr: Hire AJ Masonry if you want good work ethic, great results, someone who goes above and beyond, and someone who treats you as a person rather than just a wallet.

AJ Masonry is an upstanding company with fair prices and very good work ethic. We were dealing with ice dams on our roof after seve…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mary Lou Fraser Gargas · 2025-11-26**: This company replaced our front stairs and front walkway as well as our patio and rear walkway.  I can’t say enough good things about this company.  Their work was meticulous.  The final product was exceptionally beautiful.  The staff were friendly and professional and took great care to clean up th…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Edward Bryant · 2025-10-31**: Armando and his team closed off a “never used” door to our garage and did a beautiful job. You would never know there was a door there. Highly recommend!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Thomas Stirrat · 2025-10-25**: We had Armando and team at our residence to replace our brick & limestone front stairs. They did a Fantastic job!  Exceptional & Talented Team !!! Armando & Team are very professional and helpful!  We Highly Recommend AJ Masonry !!!!!!!!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brian Goldsworthy · 2025-10-16**: Armando and his crew are the best!  Very hard working and they truly do things the right way.  Highly recommended!

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