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Budget Masonry and Construction is a Somerville-area masonry company, and a recent customer's account of repointing crumbling mortar shows the work: from a call to schedule an assessment to a fair and transparent quote, the job was done quickly and cleanly, and the site was left clean. That customer also wrote that John offered advice on a couple of areas outside the scope of what they had hired him for. The company describes itself as a masonry, hardscaping and chimney contractor serving Somerville, Boston and surrounding Massachusetts communities, and says it was established in 2002. On Google it holds 5 stars from 20 ratings. A 2026 customer said John repaired an internal wall and removed a chimney in a Boston apartment built in the 1870s, and helped get approval through the HOA. A 2025 customer whose basement took in water through the foundation said John came out the same day to give an estimate, and that the crew dug a large trench and poured new masonry, working at least three weekend days to finish. A 2025 customer said John and his team lifted old, uneven driveway bricks, re-graded the area for water flow and laid new pavers. A 2025 customer hired the company to repair and repoint a chimney and brick facade and said the quote was fair. A 2025 customer said two sets of brick stairs and a walkway were repaired. A 2025 customer in Somerville said John's solution for a wet basement eliminated the water before it got there. A 2024 customer said the company regrouted the front stairs, secured two unsafe granite steps and relaid about a third of a walkway in brick so rainwater would flow down. A 2024 customer said work on a path started a few days after a quick estimate.
John and his partner did excellent work on our home. From the initial call to schedule an assessment, to receiving a fair and transparent quote, to watching them execute the job quickly and cleanly, the whole experience was smooth. John is easy to reach, communicative, and clearly knows his craft. He went out of his way to offer advice on a couple of areas outside the scope of what we hired him for, which I appreciated. The repointing work on our crumbling mortar came out great and the site was left clean. Would not hesitate to call him again.
John was fantastic to work with to repair an internal wall and remove a chimney in my boston apartment built in the 1870s. He was super responsive and flexible in helping me get approval through my HOA, his team was punctual, the wall looks great, and the work was completed ahead of schedule. Highly recommend!
Budget Masonry and Construction just re-paved our driveway. John and his team lifted the old, uneven bricks, re-graded the entire area to ensure good water flow, and laid down new pavers. John is one of the most responsive contractors I have ever worked with and his team is fast, professional, and attentive to detail. You know John wants you to be happy with his work and he goes above and beyond to make that happen. I would recommend John and his crew to anyone!
I had occasionally experienced water in my basement coming through the foundation, but recently water was coming in more frequently. I called Budget Masonry and spoke with John, who came out the same day to give me an estimate. A large amount of the foundation was in extremely poor condition, necessitating digging a large trench, and pouring new masonry to stop further water exposure. John's crew worked diligently to perform the repair, including working at least three weekend days to complete the job. I was extremely happy with their work, and would recommend Budget Masonry without reservation.
Great experience. Responsive, good quality, good price and fast turnaround. Will use this firm again!
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Clean masonry work3.6
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