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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Burns Masonry Inc.. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
Not sure which you need? Start with an inspection — many reputable companies assess free, and independent assessments run up to $500.
The wall run getting the drain — a full 30×40 ft basement is about 140 ft.
Estimated range
$7,600 – $15,000
Typical waterproofing project around $11,300
Burns Masonry is a Weymouth outfit built around one name that shows up in nearly every review: Frank (Francis) Burns. Across more than four years and dozens of jobs — foundation repointing, chimney repair, stone walls, brick walkways — the same specifics repeat: he shows up when he says he will, measures and quotes carefully, and leaves the site cleaner than he found it. Recent reviews from spring 2026 describe repointing brick facades and stone foundations, with homeowners calling the process "painless and stress free" and praising detailed, sub-project cost breakdowns. Going back further, the pattern holds: a 2024 review describes Frank fixing "a botched chimney job from another contractor" for less than the homeowner expected; a 2022 review describes repairing a 90-year-old stone cellar in a 1900 home, where Frank added drainage runoffs at no charge to keep water away from the house; and a separate 2024 review describes a 90-year-old fieldstone foundation repair after which water leaks stopped and basement humidity and radon levels dropped substantially. Another 2022 review describes multiple projects finished in one week — reconstructed stone walls, a rehabbed brick walkway, and resunk pool pavers — completed faster than expected. Waterproofing comes up often: a 2025 review describes a first repair attempt that didn't fully stop a basement leak, with the crew returning until the water stopped. The record isn't spotless. A 2025 review describes Frank looking over a basement window job, then leaving without a word and going unreachable by phone or text afterward. A 2022 review similarly says he "never responded." These are the exceptions in a large pool of detailed praise, but worth asking about directly. Separately, its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is registry-verified expired. For foundation, chimney, or stonework on the South Shore, Burns Masonry's written record is deep and mostly consistent — confirm current licensing and get a firm timeline before booking.
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“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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Caught a hidden chimney-fire risk4.2