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A homeowner spent a long time hunting for someone who would repoint a stone foundation properly — most of what she turned up online didn't look like the real thing — and ended up with Frank Burns and his crew doing the interior of the foundation and the outside of the garage. Old masonry on old houses is what this Weymouth company keeps getting called for. Burns Masonry works out of Weymouth across Greater Boston on brick repointing, chimney repair, foundation work and restoration, for homes and commercial buildings, and its site claims more than ten years at it. Its Google page carries 4.8★ across 65 ratings, and Francis "Frank" Burns is named in nearly all of them. What customers actually describe is mortar work you can't find afterwards. A 2026 customer wrote that the match on a repointed foundation was perfect — you can't tell it was repaired. Another had a 90-year-old fieldstone foundation done in 2024 and said the interior looked like new and the leaks stopped. In a 2024 review, a homeowner with a cracking, leaking chimney called Frank a chimney-whisperer: he worked out the probable cause, had an estimate that night, and the number came in at a quarter to a third of what they had braced for. A 2024 customer said Burns was the only one of four contractors who measured the space before quoting. Two customers describe what happens when something goes sideways. In a 2025 review, a homeowner whose basement wall still let water in after the first repointing said he told Frank, the crew came back, and the water stopped. Another wrote in 2024 that when the job turned out to be smaller than quoted, Frank took money off the price. A 2022 customer had drain run-offs added at no charge so rainwater ran away from the house. The friction is at the front door, on the small stuff. In August 2025 a homeowner said the crew turned up for a basement window, walked the yard and the cellar a few times, then drove off without a word and never answered calls or texts afterwards. A 2022 reviewer left one line: never responded. If your job is a small one, confirm the appointment the day before and get the scope down in writing. One thing to raise on the phone: the Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration on file under Burns Masonry is expired on the state registry. Ask where that stands before work starts. For repointing a fieldstone cellar, rebuilding a chimney crown and cap, or bringing an old brick facade back, this is a crew with a deep and specific track record in exactly that work — get on the schedule early and pin the start date down.
“I currently am getting quotes from Innova Pro Construction, MJ Spero, burns masonry and metro landscaping.”
“I currently am getting quotes from Innova Pro Construction, MJ Spero, burns masonry and metro landscaping.”
I cannot recommend Frank and his team enough. I hired them to repoint part of the interior of my stone foundation as well as the exterior of my garage. I spent a long time searching for someone that would do this kind of work and do it well - a lot of what I found online was not high quality or they would just put mortar over the joints and stones and call it a day. I was very concerned because the mortar was crumbling quickly and from the moment Frank saw the job when he came to quote it, he put me at ease. From start to finish Frank and his team did an amazing job. The quote came in quite reasonable, and when we identified that the walls of my garage that are only accessible from my neighbors' property were worse than what I hired Frank to repair, he worked to keep the overall price of the job reasonable in spite of the expanded scope. He documented everything in written scope documents, he communicated via different channels (including text and email) and was always prompt with his response, and he even supplied a written warranty at the end of the job. I've hired a lot of great contractors in the past and Frank is now at the top of the list. I'll absolutely hire him again for any future masonry work I have. I've included an example before and after of some of the worst section of the foundation.
Frank and his team were wonderful to work with. Communication from initial site visit to scheduling was great. He and his team were prompt, worked quickly and kept everything clean the entire way. The quality of work is great, we would certainly hire them again.
If I could, I would give 6 out of 5 stars. Frank made the whole process painless and stress free. In order to come up with an estimate, he stopped by to understand what I wanted done and to explain the various steps needed to repair and repoint the exterior brick wall. He promptly provided me with an estimate that was broken down into sub-projects so I could decide what was in budget for me. His crew and he showed up on the agreed upon date and time, were quite professional while working, cleaned up after working, and finished the work within the time frame initially provided. Frank was also kind enough to spend some extra time to walk around the house and explain the work done & answer my questions about future maintenance. The final cost didn't exceed the estimate he provided, and the price was quite competitive and fair for work done. Highly recommended.
I recently hired Burns Masonry to repoint my brick facade, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience and the results. From start to finish, the team was professional, reliable, and clearly took pride in their work. The quality of the repointing was excellent, and the brickwork looks fantastic. Francis, the owner, was especially great to work with — responsive, honest, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to making sure everything was done right. He made the entire process smooth and stress-free. It’s not always easy to find contractors who combine great craftsmanship with excellent customer service, but this company absolutely delivered on both. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality masonry work.
I had a fantastic experience with Burns Masonry . They did an incredible job repointing our foundation. The team was prompt, professional, and very respectful of our property. The mortar match is perfect, you can't even tell it was repaired. They cleaned up every bit of debris before leaving, which I really appreciated. Their pricing was competitive with other quotes we received, and the final work was outstanding. Highly recommend them to anyone in need of quality masonry work!"
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