Avery Masonry

Avery Masonry is a Waltham, Massachusetts chimney and masonry specialist owned and operated by Brenden Avery, who the company's own site says has worked in masonry for more than 12 years (HomeAdvisor and Angi both separately list 7 years). The business is hired mainly for chimney rebuilds and relining, fireplace repair, and broader masonry and hardscape work like patios, walkways, retaining walls and outdoor steps. Reviews spanning 2023 through late 2025 across HomeAdvisor and Angi are consistently glowing — a perfect 5.0-star average from 30 ratings on each platform, with no reported complaints. Several accounts describe real diagnostic work rather than routine praise: in a 2023 HomeAdvisor review, a homeowner described Avery finding flashing damage and a missing flue liner across three chimneys, then returning the following week with two helpers to finish the repair in a single day, with no leaks reported after a subsequent heavy rain. Another 2023 review credited him with rebuilding a leaning fireplace from the roofline up and relining the chimney with a stainless liner and new cap, and a 2025 review described tiling and rebuilding a fireplace surround alongside an oil flue liner repair. One 2023 reviewer, describing several separate jobs over time, noted Avery had worked on waterproofing a basement, fixing a chimney and walkway, and sealing a foundation — and specifically praised showing up when promised and communicating proactively when he could not. Another described him as minimally invasive to work around and leaving the site clean each day. The only license information on file is self-reported — Avery's own site describes him as a "licensed mason" without listing a registration number, so homeowners should ask to see current license and insurance documentation directly before booking. Reviews describe the work being done personally by Brendan, sometimes alongside a helper or a second person named Michael, rather than a larger crew — a fit for an owner-operated shop, but worth confirming for a bigger or more time-sensitive project. Avery Masonry is a strong fit for chimney rebuilds, fireplace repairs, and general masonry or hardscape work in the Greater Boston area, backed by an unusually deep and consistent run of detailed, positive reviews across two independent platforms — worth a call for anyone who wants a mason with a documented history of diagnosing the actual problem, explaining it clearly, and finishing what he starts.