# Charly's landscaping&Masonry **Trade:** Landscaping · **Phone:** (781) 244-4432 · **Website:** https://charlysmasonryland.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.1/5** (medium confidence) — from 21 reviews across 4 sources. 95% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 16 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Charly’s landscaping&Masonry is a Lynn, Massachusetts contractor offering landscaping, masonry, fencing, hardscaping, and snow-removal work. Its recent 2026 Google reviews are mostly positive and describe patios, walkways, retaining walls, stairs, mowing, cleanup, and responsive communication, while a 2025 Thumbtack review reports six cancellations over two years; confirm scheduling expectations before booking. **Strengths:** - Strong recent review activity and high Google rating - Broad landscaping, masonry, and fencing offering - Recent reviews praise communication, timeliness, and workmanship **Concerns:** - One 2025 review reports six cancellations over two years - A 2026 review describes weeds appearing in a rock garden a couple of weeks after completion **Where sources disagree:** - Recent positive reviews emphasize timely completion, while one 2025 account reports repeated cancellations over a longer relationship. ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - The company states that it is family-owned, locally based in Lynn, and serves Lynn and North Shore communities _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](https://charlysmasonryland.com) — “Charly’s Masonry & Landscaping is a family-owned, locally based Lynn, Massachusetts contractor offering masonry, landscaping, fencing, hards…” - [Official Website](https://charlysmasonryland.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Owner Carlos Solis; family-owned and operated” - [Official Website](https://charlysmasonryland.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Lynn, Saugus, Swampscott, Marblehead, Salem, Peabody, Revere, Nahant” - The website lists masonry, landscaping, fencing, hardscaping, and seasonal snow-removal services _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](https://charlysmasonryland.com) — “Charly’s Masonry & Landscaping is a family-owned, locally based Lynn, Massachusetts contractor offering masonry, landscaping, fencing, hards…” - Google lists a 4.9 rating from 16 ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Charly%E2%80%99s%20Masonry%20%26%20Landscaping&query_place_id=ChIJsQ8Cltgz9KgREowfhnrdzSw) — “Google: 4.9★ from 16 ratings” - Recent reviews describe patio, walkway, retaining-wall, stair, mowing, cleanup, and landscaping work with positive comments about communication and timeliness _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s1NlIxcDVNbFJOU1dWRlVrWnBSRXBNVVV4QlZFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2ccddd7a861f8c12!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk56R1p5MlRNSWVFUkZpREpMUUxBVEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The team did a beautiful job on our patio and fence. Very professional to work with and completed the job quickly. I would highly recomme…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT210TlIwVXpPVUV0UjBaUFkweGlUMlEzUm1wM1NsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2ccddd7a861f8c12!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmtNR0UzOUEtR0ZPY0xiT2Q3Rmp3SlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had a large gaping ditch area that was left from a well pipe repair. It truly was an unsightly mess. Carlos responded after one contac…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGemRWRjROWEJWUzNWdmNtdHpUQzExUXpreWFYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2ccddd7a861f8c12!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjFzdVF4NXBVS3VvcmtzTC11QzkyaXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Carlos and his crew did a great job constructing stairs in our yard. Great communication, quick response and quality work, it was a thor…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21aaFZVNWpVVXMzVDBnelFqaE9Rbk16TVdNNVJFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2ccddd7a861f8c12!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmZhVU5jUUs3T0gzQjhOQnMzMWM5REE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Charly provided yard mowing and maintenance, and snow removal for 3 years. He was always on schedule and did a great job.” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tsclRUWXpkekpwZUdsSGRFdExWbUpuVDNJeE5IYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2ccddd7a861f8c12!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOklrTTYzdzJpeGlHdEtLVmJnT3IxNHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Excellent Spring clean up. Quick and very professional” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pBNFFrZzFXRGhCTkZGR00wOU1RVFEyVmw5eFkwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2ccddd7a861f8c12!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjA4Qkg1WDhBNFFGM09MQTQ2Vl9xY0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Fantastic work from Charly's Masonry & Landscaping! Carlos was great, very timely, personable, and did excellent work on our Landscaping …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tzM05FZHBTVmxpYVZsQ1JrSnVUMnBSU25ReE5FRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2ccddd7a861f8c12!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOks3NEdpSVliaVlCRkJuT2pRSnQxNEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Carlos designed and built us a beautiful patio. The work was done quickly and professionally at a fair price.” - A November 2025 Thumbtack review says the contractor cancelled six times over two years and the customer no longer recommends it _(confidence: medium)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/lynn/lawn-care/charlys-landscapingmasonry/service/509514397263585280) — “After doing a good job, he cancelled 6 times over 2 years and we dropped him. Not sure what happened, but we would no longer recommend this …” - Specializes in Landscaping _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](https://charlysmasonryland.com) — “Charly’s Masonry & Landscaping is a family-owned, locally based Lynn, Massachusetts contractor offering masonry, landscaping, fencing, hards…” - [Official Website](https://charlysmasonryland.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Lynn, Saugus, Swampscott, Marblehead, Salem, Peabody, Revere, Nahant” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/lynn/lawn-care/charlys-landscapingmasonry/service/509514397263585280) — “Services offered (Thumbtack): Softscaping, Lay grass or sod, Lay artificial turf, Plant trees or shrubs, Trim trees/shrubs, Hardscaping, Ret…” - Specializes in Masonry _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](https://charlysmasonryland.com) — “Charly’s Masonry & Landscaping is a family-owned, locally based Lynn, Massachusetts contractor offering masonry, landscaping, fencing, hards…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/lynn/lawn-care/charlys-landscapingmasonry/service/509514397263585280) — “Services offered (Thumbtack): Softscaping, Lay grass or sod, Lay artificial turf, Plant trees or shrubs, Trim trees/shrubs, Hardscaping, Ret…” - Specializes in Fencing _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](https://charlysmasonryland.com) — “Charly’s Masonry & Landscaping is a family-owned, locally based Lynn, Massachusetts contractor offering masonry, landscaping, fencing, hards…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/lynn/lawn-care/charlys-landscapingmasonry/service/509514397263585280) — “Services offered (Thumbtack): Softscaping, Lay grass or sod, Lay artificial turf, Plant trees or shrubs, Trim trees/shrubs, Hardscaping, Ret…” - Also offers Paving _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tzM05FZHBTVmxpYVZsQ1JrSnVUMnBSU25ReE5FRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2ccddd7a861f8c12!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOks3NEdpSVliaVlCRkJuT2pRSnQxNEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Carlos designed and built us a beautiful patio. The work was done quickly and professionally at a fair price.” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/lynn/lawn-care/charlys-landscapingmasonry/service/509514397263585280) — “5★ I recently had the pleasure of working with Charly for a paving project at my home, specifically the entryway. From start to finish, thei…” ## Ownership - Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified. ## License Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search ## Sources - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/lynn/lawn-care/charlys-landscapingmasonry/service/509514397263585280): 4.3★ from 12 ratings - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Charly's%20landscaping%26Masonry&query_place_id=ChIJsQ8Cltgz9KgREowfhnrdzSw): 4.9★ from 16 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Charly's%20landscaping%26Masonry&query_place_id=ChIJsQ8Cltgz9KgREowfhnrdzSw): Listed on this source - [Official Website](https://charlysmasonryland.com): Self-reported profile and service details ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · David Adolph · 2026-08-24**: My wife contacted Carlos for a quote for the front yard. I was happy with the amount and had the work done. We were happy with the results and had him look at the mess in the back. He completed all the work in about a week. We would recommend him and use him in the future. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jason Makin · 2026-08-21**: We had a great experience with Charly’s Masonry and Landscaping. They stuccoed our exterior basement stairway and replaced the steps, and the finished product came out excellent. The work was done professionally, with great attention to detail, and the area looks completely transformed. We’re very h… - **3/5 · Google Reviews · Sha McAfee · 2026-06-12**: WhooHoo! Carlos and his team did a fabulous job bringing my vision to life! And very quickly at that😃 See the before and after pics. Quite a difference and at a very reasonable price! Yay! 😃🎉 I’ll definitely be using his services again! UPDATE: A couple weeks later, weeds are already growing in … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Juliana Antonucci · 2026-05-20**: The team did a beautiful job on our patio and fence. Very professional to work with and completed the job quickly. I would highly recommend for your masonry and landscaping needs! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Deborah Conlon · 2026-05-20**: We had a large gaping ditch area that was left from a well pipe repair. It truly was an unsightly mess. Carlos responded after one contact and came to look at the site and gave an estimate. Carlos and his team were able to start/ finish the following day. They created a great looking retaining wall … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Peter Hatt · 2026-05-08**: Carlos and his crew did a great job constructing stairs in our yard. Great communication, quick response and quality work, it was a thoroughly positive experience. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joe B. · 2026-05-05**: Charley is an exceptional contractor He made a special trip during the week to show us the granite block he recommended for a low retaining wall, which we endorsed. He came early the next day, and alone, demolished the curbing along the driveway, cut the cement wall, and set the stones in place aft… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Luigi · 2026-05-02**: Charly and his crew were highly professional from the initial quote through project completion. Charly communicated each step clearly, followed through on his commitments, and was receptive to feedback throughout the process, showing genuine care for the quality of the work. See below before and aft… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mylene Clark · 2026-04-29**: Charly provided yard mowing and maintenance, and snow removal for 3 years. He was always on schedule and did a great job. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brooke Elwell · 2026-04-29**: Amazing and professional service. Everything was done quickly but extremely well done. Communication and planning was excellent! --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-09-09T03:52:52.217Z. 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