# Burns Masonry Inc.

**Trade:** Masonry · **Address:** 76 Squanto Rd, Weymouth, MA 02191, USA · **Phone:** (617) 230-8080 · **Website:** https://www.burnsmasonry.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.1/5** (high confidence) — from 52 reviews across 5 sources.
96% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 5 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

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.

**Strengths:**
- Foundation & chimney repointing — detailed, itemized estimates praised repeatedly
- Fixed a botched job — repaired another contractor's chimney work
- Old-foundation specialist — 90-year stone cellars restored, leaks stopped
- Above and beyond — added free drainage to keep water out

**Concerns:**
- HIC license — registry shows it expired
- Occasional no-shows — two reviews describe going unreachable

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is registry-verified expired _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 166862 registry-verified expired — registry holder of record: BURNS MASONRY”
- In 2026 reviews, repointed brick facades and stone foundations with detailed, sub-project cost breakdowns and a painless process _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tWcFoxQmlUbHBJWjFCM1RrZHVZMVJsUTBobE5YYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc90ce1a4f98e2136!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkVpZ1BiTlpIZ1B3TkduY1RlQ0hlNXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ 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 f…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xWSmIzRlliRVJQYjNSYU9Fd3hMVUo0YTA4eFdsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc90ce1a4f98e2136!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlVJb3FYbERPb3RaOEwxLUJ4a08xWlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ 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, h…”
- In a 2024 review, fixed a botched chimney job left by another contractor for less than the homeowner expected _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNydmQzQVF3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xc90ce1a4f98e2136!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICrvd3AQw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We highly recommend Frank! We contacted him to fix a botched chimney job from another contractor. His work was excellent and the price wa…”
- In a 2022 review, repaired a 90-year-old stone cellar and added drainage runoffs at no charge to keep water away from the house _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMtMnM3RUdREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xc90ce1a4f98e2136!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC-2s7EGQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Burns Masonry did a bang up job in my old stone cellar home built in 1900.  They repointed the stone and repaired my brick work as well. …”
- In a 2024 review, a 90-year-old fieldstone foundation repair left the basement free of leaks with humidity and radon levels reduced _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNEdElPWWRBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xc90ce1a4f98e2136!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICDtIOYdA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I contacted Burns Masonry for repair of a 90 year old fieldstone foundation, and have been very impressed from start to finish. Frank and…”
- In a 2022 review, completed reconstructed stone walls, a rehabbed brick walkway, and resunk pool pavers within one week, faster than expected _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQtNnNIZHVBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc90ce1a4f98e2136!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID-6sHduAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We hired Francis and his crew for several projects this past week. We had stone walls that needed to be reconstructed/repointed, a brick …”
- In a 2025 review, the crew returned to fix a basement leak after a first repair attempt didn't fully stop it _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xSbFRGRmpYM2ROUVROQ2NWUXpiRkJYT0hoalQyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc90ce1a4f98e2136!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlRlTFFjX3dNQTNCcVQzbFBXOHhjT2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Frank and his team repointed our basement wall that had water leaking into the interior. It was is a tough spot and the first time around…”
- A 2025 review describes Frank inspecting a basement window job, then leaving without a word and becoming unreachable by phone or text _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pWME4yeHpla0ZsYUc5blVFMU5Xbk5DV2sxcVZuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc90ce1a4f98e2136!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjV0N2xzekFlaG9nUE1NWnNCWk1qVnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Was supposed to do a basement window this morning. Showed up, walked out back to look. Then came in and went downstairs to look. Did this…”
- A 2022 review says the business never responded _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNXejRpT1hBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xc90ce1a4f98e2136!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICWz4iOXA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Never responded”
- Foundation repointing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tWcFoxQmlUbHBJWjFCM1RrZHVZMVJsUTBobE5YYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc90ce1a4f98e2136!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkVpZ1BiTlpIZ1B3TkduY1RlQ0hlNXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ 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 f…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNEdElPWWRBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xc90ce1a4f98e2136!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICDtIOYdA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I contacted Burns Masonry for repair of a 90 year old fieldstone foundation, and have been very impressed from start to finish. Frank and…”
- Chimney repair _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJS0RvLVRzemNtUnZBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc90ce1a4f98e2136!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEIKDo-TszcmRvAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Very professional crew and excellent work. Chimney top brick repair, crown replacement and chimney cap installation.
Work completed on sc…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNydmQzQVF3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xc90ce1a4f98e2136!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICrvd3AQw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We highly recommend Frank! We contacted him to fix a botched chimney job from another contractor. His work was excellent and the price wa…”
- Waterproofing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xSbFRGRmpYM2ROUVROQ2NWUXpiRkJYT0hoalQyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc90ce1a4f98e2136!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlRlTFFjX3dNQTNCcVQzbFBXOHhjT2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Frank and his team repointed our basement wall that had water leaking into the interior. It was is a tough spot and the first time around…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM5LXRIRFd3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xc90ce1a4f98e2136!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC9-tHDWw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Frank and the guys at Burns masonry did a great job! They repointed and sealed an interior brick piece, and repointed the entire outside …”
- Stone wall repair _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQtNnNIZHVBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc90ce1a4f98e2136!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID-6sHduAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We hired Francis and his crew for several projects this past week. We had stone walls that needed to be reconstructed/repointed, a brick …”
- Specializes in Masonry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tWcFoxQmlUbHBJWjFCM1RrZHVZMVJsUTBobE5YYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc90ce1a4f98e2136!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkVpZ1BiTlpIZ1B3TkduY1RlQ0hlNXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ 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 f…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNaX0puTkhREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xc90ce1a4f98e2136!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICZ_JnNHQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Frank and his guys do great work! They did a beautiful walkway, 2 retaining walls and stucco all around our house. They are professional,…”
- Specializes in Chimney Services _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJS0RvLVRzemNtUnZBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc90ce1a4f98e2136!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEIKDo-TszcmRvAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Very professional crew and excellent work. Chimney top brick repair, crown replacement and chimney cap installation.
Work completed on sc…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNydmQzQVF3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xc90ce1a4f98e2136!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICrvd3AQw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We highly recommend Frank! We contacted him to fix a botched chimney job from another contractor. His work was excellent and the price wa…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNscGR2M1N3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xc90ce1a4f98e2136!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIClpdv3Sw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Frank Burns and his team did a fantastic job pointing three chimneys and repairing a stone step.
They were timely, efficient, and a pleas…”
- Specializes in Waterproofing / Foundation _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xSbFRGRmpYM2ROUVROQ2NWUXpiRkJYT0hoalQyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc90ce1a4f98e2136!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlRlTFFjX3dNQTNCcVQzbFBXOHhjT2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Frank and his team repointed our basement wall that had water leaking into the interior. It was is a tough spot and the first time around…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNEdElPWWRBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xc90ce1a4f98e2136!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICDtIOYdA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I contacted Burns Masonry for repair of a 90 year old fieldstone foundation, and have been very impressed from start to finish. Frank and…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM5LXRIRFd3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xc90ce1a4f98e2136!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC9-tHDWw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Frank and the guys at Burns masonry did a great job! They repointed and sealed an interior brick piece, and repointed the entire outside …”

## License

Status: **expired** (#166862, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-07-05, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Burns%20Masonry%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJ2-D3i51744kRNiGO-aThDMk): 4.8★ from 65 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Burns%20Masonry%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJ2-D3i51744kRNiGO-aThDMk): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.burnsmasonry.com): 10 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/north-weymouth/masonry-contractors/burns-masonry-inc/service/301703237677064445): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://pro.porch.com/east-weymouth-ma/masons/burns-masonry-inc-/pp): 6 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “I currently am getting quotes from Innova Pro Construction, MJ Spero, burns masonry and metro landscaping.” — u/momoneymocats1 in r/massachusetts (2025-06-16) — https://www.reddit.com/r/massachusetts/comments/1lcvmfy/recs_for_south_shore_masons_or_walkway_companies/
- “I currently am getting quotes from Innova Pro Construction, MJ Spero, burns masonry and metro landscaping.” — u/momoneymocats1 in r/QuincyMa (2025-06-16) — https://www.reddit.com/r/QuincyMa/comments/1lcvioa/recommendations_for_masons_or_walkway_companies/

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Christian Hurley · 2026-05-16**: 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…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ryan Dowling · 2026-05-15**: 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.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Cage Sarin · 2026-05-09**: 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 a…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brice Maynard · 2026-05-07**: 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.
F…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Trisha Mccrory · 2026-04-09**: 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 …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Hilary Allen · 2026-02-02**: We are so delighted to have found Burns Masonry to repoint our fieldstone foundation. We also hired them to excavate and repour our basement floor. Both jobs were done extremely well. Frank is clearly very knowledgeable and fair about his jobs. The crew was friendly and hard-working. 100% recommend.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Don Macaulay · 2026-01-28**: We had an outstanding experience working with Burns Masonry, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. From our very first conversation, it was clear that honesty and integrity are core to how they do business. Francis Burns, the owner, took the time to thoroughly evaluate our basement issues, expl…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Bisby · 2025-11-08**: Frank and his team are very detailed and do great work.
It is clear their focus is doing the job right and customer satisfaction- I highly recommend them.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jim Fletcher · 2025-09-03**: I initially reached out to Burns Masonry after he came recommended from a friend where they had also done some foundation repointing, (the same work I needed). After checking out his work and reading through the great reviews online, I gave them a call and "Frank" came out to my house the same day a…
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Jeen Barrett · 2025-08-28**: Was supposed to do a basement window this morning. Showed up, walked out back to look. Then came in and went downstairs to look. Did this several times. Then got in his truck and left. No words. No phone call. Won't answer texts or calls. Wasted my time on my day off.

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Data freshness: last scanned 2026-07-05T05:01:47.312Z.
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