Build Smart Masonry & Roofing

Build Smart Masonry & Roofing Corp. is based in Chelsea and presents itself as a family-owned, locally owned contractor serving Boston and surrounding areas. Its website says the company is insured and bonded and handles masonry, roofing, foundation, chimney, patio, retaining-wall, and basement work; HomeAdvisor and Angi list 24 years of experience, although that tenure is a profile claim rather than an independently verified history. Homeowners have hired Build Smart for roofing, masonry, foundation waterproofing, and basement repairs. In 2024 reviews, customers described honest pricing and dependable roofing work, thorough foundation waterproofing, and crews that were friendly and cleaned up; other 2023 reviews praised reliability and trustworthiness. Those positive accounts sit alongside a 2025 Google complaint alleging the crew completed about 98% of a job, then stopped responding, leaving the homeowner to hire someone else, and a January 2026 complaint alleging full-price work with corners cut. Before booking, ask for current license documentation and a written completion and payment schedule. The Massachusetts license listed for Build Smart Masonry & Roofing Corp. is registry-verified but expired, and the BBB profile shows an F grade, two complaints, three years in business, and no accreditation. Those points conflict with the 5.0 ratings shown on both Angi and HomeAdvisor, each based on six ratings, so confirm who will perform the work, what remains covered after payment, and how unresolved issues are handled. Build Smart may fit homeowners seeking masonry, roofing, or waterproofing work who are prepared to verify credentials and project controls up front. Confirm the license status, insurance, scope, milestones, warranty, and final-payment terms before signing.