# CGM Masonry

**Trade:** Masonry · **Address:** 113 Setucket Rd, South Dennis, MA 02660 · **Phone:** (508) 280-1643 · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 1.8/5** (low confidence) — from 2 reviews across 3 sources.

## The honest read

CGM Masonry is a South Dennis stone and masonry outfit that BBB lists as a sole proprietorship — also doing business as Gonsalves Masonry & Construction — established in 1985, and it carries an A+ BBB letter grade. But its two reviews on file point in sharply different directions.

In a 2023 Google review, a customer who'd used CGM multiple times described steps, a bluestone walkway and patio, cobblestone work, and chimney repairs, calling it high-quality work with close attention to detail. A BBB review tells a different story: it describes a contractor who talks a good game but cuts corners, and says that once payment is made, communication stops. Google's own rating — 3.8 stars from just 4 ratings — reflects that same split rather than a clean consensus either way.

Before booking, it's worth asking directly about communication and follow-through after a deposit is paid, and getting a clear scope and timeline in writing given how differently these two accounts read.

With work spanning steps, patios, walkways, and chimney repairs, this looks like a shop capable of a range of stonework — the open question is which of the two accounts is closer to what to expect.

**Strengths:**
- Varied stonework — 2023 review cites steps, patios and chimney repairs
- A+ BBB grade — despite one negative review on file

**Concerns:**
- Follow-through concerns — BBB review describes no contact after payment
- Split rating — Google shows 3.8★ across just 4 ratings

**Where sources disagree:**
- An A+ BBB letter grade sits alongside a BBB review describing cut corners and no follow-through after payment
- A detailed, highly positive 2023 Google review contrasts sharply with an undated BBB review describing poor communication

## Claims & citations

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

- A 2023 Google reviewer who used CGM multiple times praised steps, a bluestone walkway and patio, cobblestone work, and chimney repairs as high-quality with close attention to detail _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4c3Y3bV9nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x941abbed8ff3d880!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICxsv7m_gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have used CGM Masonry multiple times - excellent work, fair price....very satisfied. From building steps, installing bluestone walkway …”
- A BBB review describes a contractor who talks a good game but cuts corners and stops communicating once payment is received _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/south-dennis/profile/mason-contractors/cgm-masonry-0021-120580) — “REMOVEDtalks a good game but cuts corners and lacks follow through - once REMOVEDhas your money his job is done and you will not hear from h…”
- BBB grades the business A+ while Google shows 3.8 stars from 4 ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=CGM%20Masonry&query_place_id=ChIJV31SH-w4-4kRgNjzj-27GpQ) — “Google: 3.8★ from 4 ratings”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/south-dennis/profile/mason-contractors/cgm-masonry-0021-120580) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
- BBB lists the business, also doing business as Gonsalves Masonry & Construction, as a sole proprietorship established in 1985 _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/south-dennis/profile/mason-contractors/cgm-masonry-0021-120580) — “BBB profile for CGM Masonry in South Dennis identifies a sole proprietorship, Gonsalves Masonry & Construction alternate name, established i…”
- BBB lists the business under mason contractor services _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/south-dennis/profile/mason-contractors/cgm-masonry-0021-120580) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Mason Contractors”
- Specializes in Masonry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4c3Y3bV9nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x941abbed8ff3d880!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICxsv7m_gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have used CGM Masonry multiple times - excellent work, fair price....very satisfied. From building steps, installing bluestone walkway …”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/south-dennis/profile/mason-contractors/cgm-masonry-0021-120580) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Mason Contractors”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://madpl.mylicense.com/Verification/

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=CGM%20Masonry&query_place_id=ChIJV31SH-w4-4kRgNjzj-27GpQ): 3.8★ from 4 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=CGM%20Masonry&query_place_id=ChIJV31SH-w4-4kRgNjzj-27GpQ): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/south-dennis/profile/mason-contractors/cgm-masonry-0021-120580): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · J. Duncan · 2023-05-14**: I have used CGM Masonry multiple times - excellent work, fair price....very satisfied. From building steps, installing bluestone walkway & patio, to cobblestone projects, and chimney repairs - high quality work with exceptional attention to detail.
- **Better Business Bureau · Brendan S**: REMOVEDtalks a good game but cuts corners and lacks follow through - once REMOVEDhas your money his job is done and you will not hear from him again

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