# Albatross Masonry & Restoration

**Trade:** Masonry · **Phone:** (617) 283-9942 · **Website:** http://www.albatrossmasonry.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.8/5** (medium confidence) — from 7 reviews across 4 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Albatross Masonry & Restoration is a Medford, Massachusetts masonry contractor built around one name that shows up in every review: Chris. The company's Massachusetts construction supervisor license, CS-114024, is active and registered under Christopher Togher — the same person homeowners describe hiring directly — and the business says its masonry experience was gained over decades in Ireland, working brickwork, chimney, restoration, and concrete/waterproofing jobs in and around Boston.

Seven Google reviews from 2021 through 2024 are all five stars, and they describe real stonework, not just repairs. In a 2023 review, a homeowner describes a wide front walk — granite laid on a concrete substructure, level and pitched to drain — plus a second rear walk and terrace project that involved jacking the existing granite slabs and building a new foundation. Another 2023 review recounts a broken granite stair tread and a loose wrought iron railing fixed within a promised short timeline, after Chris had also done work for a neighbor, and a separate 2023 review describes rebuilding a set of front steps, calling the result meticulous. In a 2024 review, a homeowner called him in after a bad experience with a different mason to re-lay and point a leaking chimney; Chris diagnosed the problem and resolved the leak at a reasonable price, and another 2024 review credits the crew with repairing cracked front stairs and a porch, calling the workers responsive and courteous. Even people who haven't hired him yet mention him: a 2021 review describes calling with questions about repointing an old home's foundation and getting detailed advice about mortar selection for older masonry.

There isn't a complaint on record, and nothing here raises a concern to flag before calling.

This is a fit for granite walkways, stone patios, chimney repointing, and stair or step repairs where the finish work matters — confirm current scheduling and get a written quote, since the reviews describe custom stonework rather than routine concrete jobs.

**Strengths:**
- Verified license — active MA CS-114024 matches the mason named in reviews
- Custom stonework — granite walkways and patios with repeated technical detail
- Fast, quoted turnaround — reviewers cite quick response and honest pricing

## Claims & citations

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

- Its Massachusetts construction supervisor license (CS-114024) is active, verified against the state registry under license holder Christopher Togher _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://madpl.mylicense.com/Verification/) — “MA csl license CS-114024 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: CHRISTOPHER TOGHER”
- The company's website lists the same CS-114024 registration number _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.albatrossmasonry.com) — “Self-reported license/registration number (NOT verified against any registry): MA CS-114024”
- Google shows a 5-star average from 11 ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Albatross%20Masonry%20%26%20Restoration&query_place_id=ChIJcTVuZHdx44kR-HeOvRgwY-Y) — “Google: 5★ from 11 ratings”
- A 2024 review describes Chris re-laying and pointing a chimney after a bad experience with a different mason, resolving a persistent leak _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR6dS1DalVREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xe6633018bd8e77f8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDzu-CjUQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Chris did an amazing job re-laying and pointing my chimney. I called him when I was still getting leaks through the chimney after a bad e…”
- A 2023 review describes a wide front walk of granite laid on a concrete substructure, level and pitched to drain, plus a second rear walk and terrace project _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURCellmRE9BEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xe6633018bd8e77f8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDBzYfDOA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I am very pleased to recommend Albatross Masonry. Chris did two projects for us. The first was a wide front walk. The design is a center …”
- A 2023 review describes repairing a broken granite stair tread and solidifying a loose wrought iron railing within a promised short timeline _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNocnR1emd3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe6633018bd8e77f8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIChrtuzgwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Chris at Albatross did an excellent job repairing a broken granite stair tread on my front porch as well as solidifying a loose wrought i…”
- A 2023 review describes rebuilding a set of front steps, calling the result meticulous _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURGNGVqbDV3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe6633018bd8e77f8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDF4ejl5wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Chris did a great job rebuilding my front steps. It is obvious how much he cares about his craft, he did a meticulous job and was very ea…”
- A 2024 review describes a stone patio repaired after a new fence install, completed quickly at a fair quoted price _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMxeFBmV2Z3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xe6633018bd8e77f8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC1xPfWfw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Chris did an excellent job repairing my stone patio after a new fence install.  He was quick to respond and provided a fair quote.  He go…”
- The company describes its masonry experience as gained over decades in Ireland _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.albatrossmasonry.com) — “Company history (self-reported): The site says its team's masonry experience was gained over decades in Ireland.”
- Performs chimney repointing, stone patio and walkway work, step and stair-tread repair, and foundation repointing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR6dS1DalVREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xe6633018bd8e77f8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDzu-CjUQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Chris did an amazing job re-laying and pointing my chimney. I called him when I was still getting leaks through the chimney after a bad e…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMxeFBmV2Z3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xe6633018bd8e77f8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC1xPfWfw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Chris did an excellent job repairing my stone patio after a new fence install.  He was quick to respond and provided a fair quote.  He go…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURGNGVqbDV3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe6633018bd8e77f8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDF4ejl5wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Chris did a great job rebuilding my front steps. It is obvious how much he cares about his craft, he did a meticulous job and was very ea…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNocnR1emd3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe6633018bd8e77f8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIChrtuzgwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Chris at Albatross did an excellent job repairing a broken granite stair tread on my front porch as well as solidifying a loose wrought i…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURCellmRE9BEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xe6633018bd8e77f8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDBzYfDOA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I am very pleased to recommend Albatross Masonry. Chris did two projects for us. The first was a wide front walk. The design is a center …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ2c3FuQ0tREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xe6633018bd8e77f8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID6sqnCKQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I've had Chris come by, and even called him a few times to ask general questions about repointing for my foundation. My home is old and d…”
- Specializes in Masonry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNuaGNUMjJRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe6633018bd8e77f8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICnhcT22QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had my front stairs and cracked porch repaired. Job was done Great! Workers very responsive and courteous. We were very happy with the …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMxeFBmV2Z3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xe6633018bd8e77f8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC1xPfWfw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Chris did an excellent job repairing my stone patio after a new fence install.  He was quick to respond and provided a fair quote.  He go…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURGNGVqbDV3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe6633018bd8e77f8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDF4ejl5wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Chris did a great job rebuilding my front steps. It is obvious how much he cares about his craft, he did a meticulous job and was very ea…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNocnR1emd3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe6633018bd8e77f8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIChrtuzgwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Chris at Albatross did an excellent job repairing a broken granite stair tread on my front porch as well as solidifying a loose wrought i…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURCellmRE9BEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xe6633018bd8e77f8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDBzYfDOA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I am very pleased to recommend Albatross Masonry. Chris did two projects for us. The first was a wide front walk. The design is a center …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ2c3FuQ0tREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xe6633018bd8e77f8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID6sqnCKQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I've had Chris come by, and even called him a few times to ask general questions about repointing for my foundation. My home is old and d…”
  - [Official Website](http://www.albatrossmasonry.com) — “Albatross Masonry & Restoration is a Medford, MA masonry contractor providing brickwork, restoration, chimney, and concrete/waterproofing se…”
- Also offers Chimney Services _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR6dS1DalVREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xe6633018bd8e77f8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDzu-CjUQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Chris did an amazing job re-laying and pointing my chimney. I called him when I was still getting leaks through the chimney after a bad e…”
  - [Official Website](http://www.albatrossmasonry.com) — “Albatross Masonry & Restoration is a Medford, MA masonry contractor providing brickwork, restoration, chimney, and concrete/waterproofing se…”
- Also offers Waterproofing / Foundation _(confidence: low)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.albatrossmasonry.com) — “Albatross Masonry & Restoration is a Medford, MA masonry contractor providing brickwork, restoration, chimney, and concrete/waterproofing se…”

## License

Status: **active** (#CS-114024, csl) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-09-09, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://madpl.mylicense.com/Verification/

## Sources

- [Exa](https://ecohome.co/business/albatross-masonry-restoration): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Albatross%20Masonry%20%26%20Restoration&query_place_id=ChIJcTVuZHdx44kR-HeOvRgwY-Y): 5.0★ from 11 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Albatross%20Masonry%20%26%20Restoration&query_place_id=ChIJcTVuZHdx44kR-HeOvRgwY-Y): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://www.albatrossmasonry.com): Self-reported profile and service details

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Janie Gould · 2024-09-27**: I had my front stairs and cracked porch repaired. Job was done Great! Workers very responsive and courteous. We were very happy with the guality of the work. Would highly recommend.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kyle Yasigian · 2024-06-12**: Chris did an amazing job re-laying and pointing my chimney. I called him when I was still getting leaks through the chimney after a bad experience with a different mason. Chris quickly assessed and communicated the problem areas and quoted a reasonable price. He was easy to work with throughout the …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ryan Terenzoni · 2023-12-23**: Chris did an excellent job repairing my stone patio after a new fence install.  He was quick to respond and provided a fair quote.  He got the project done quickly and his work was top notch.  Will definitely hire him for all future masonry work.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · peter maguire · 2023-11-07**: Chris did a great job rebuilding my front steps. It is obvious how much he cares about his craft, he did a meticulous job and was very easy to work with. Highly recommended!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jon Schmalz · 2023-02-13**: Chris at Albatross did an excellent job repairing a broken granite stair tread on my front porch as well as solidifying a loose wrought iron railing.  He provided a competitive quote and the job was completed within the short timeline, as promised. He did a job for a neighbor who also highly recomme…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joe Rife · 2023-01-25**: I am very pleased to recommend Albatross Masonry. Chris did two projects for us. The first was a wide front walk. The design is a center panel with borders, created by laying granite on a concrete substructure. The walk is smooth, level side to side and pitched to drain properly. Chris completed the…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Michael Keenan · 2021-09-25**: I've had Chris come by, and even called him a few times to ask general questions about repointing for my foundation. My home is old and doesn't just require care from any mason, but one who knows about older design practices for Masonry work, specifically which mortar to use, how to clean, and care …

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