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American Building Company takes on masonry and asbestos removal jobs. A 2025 customer who found Tom Ricci, the owner, through Angie's List said he responded right away to a request for a mason, sent a detailed quote that same evening and repaired their front steps. A 2023 customer said Tom and his sons ground and mortared a spalling interior brick wall, repaired the interior and exterior brick work, and built an indoor cave to keep brick dust from spreading. A 2024 customer said the company rebuilt a large retaining wall. A 2023 Thumbtack customer said they prepped the chimney before repairing it, and asked them back to do a second chimney. A 2013 customer said Tom, the owner, removed asbestos found in their home quickly. A 2014 customer said the company removed old asbestos-wrapped pipes and asbestos flooring from their basement, along with mold removal and treatment. A 2016 customer said another contractor later found mastic still under the paint after an asbestos tile job, and that Tom said that since he reduced the price, "something had to give". A 2017 customer said the work did not hold up less than a year later: a trim corner was missing and insulation was not adequately done, which resulted in a re-freeze of pipes.
I had a wonderful experience with Tom Ricci, owner of American Building Co, whom I found through Angie’s List. He responded to my request for a mason right away, arrived exactly when we had agreed, and clearly explained the work that needed to be done. He sent me a detailed quote that same evening and completed the job effortlessly. His craftsmanship was truly impressive, and the finished result—repairs to my front steps—was impeccable. Tom is also incredibly versatile in his knowledge; he’s a true jack of all trades. I highly recommend him!
Brick or Stone Tuck pointingYes, I recommend this proTom was always professional and courteous and explained every step of the work.
We worked with American Building Company to rebuild a large retaining wall. The service was 10 out of 10! Tom to easy to communicate with, was knowledgeable in his trade and built a quality wall! We will be working with them again in the future! Thank you for your services!
Excellent service
Brick or Stone Tuck pointingYes, I recommend this proWork was done quickly and at a very reasonable price. Would absolutely hire again
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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from American Building Company. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
A 12 × 20 patio is 240 sq ft; a 4-ft walkway is 4 sq ft for every foot of length.
Estimated range
$4,500 – $9,000
Typical masonry project around $6,750
Step and staircase rebuilds5.0
Basement waterproofing5.0
Retaining walls5.0
Renovates century-old structures5.0
Wood and block retaining walls4.9