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Exceptional Masonry & Waterproofing is a Bill-and-crew outfit on Boston's North Shore that says it's been in business 10 years, working brick, stone and chimney restoration, hardscaping, and basement waterproofing and foundation repair across towns like Beverly, Marblehead and Danvers. Its 12 Google reviews run from 2024 to 2026, and every one is five stars, with five landing in just the last six months. The recent ones describe the same kind of project again and again: a July 2026 review said an "overgrown, unused cliff/hillside" became a backyard patio, with Bill bringing design ideas the homeowner hadn't considered and staying transparent on cost and plan throughout; a May 2026 review described a basement with "years of neglect" turned around start to finish. On the waterproofing side, a March 2025 review said Bill took a basement from a "scary, dark dungeon" to an inviting space, and a December 2024 review described a fieldstone basement needing patching and waterproofing — the reviewer had gotten several competing quotes and said Bill's was the best on both price and the plan for what actually needed doing. The company's history runs about two years so far, with more work landing every few months. Its site also lists chimney restoration and general masonry repair, but the reviews so far are entirely about patios, hardscaping and basement waterproofing — worth asking whether those broader repairs are handled directly by Bill's crew. For a patio build, hardscaping, or a wet, neglected basement in need of waterproofing, two years of five-star reviews point one way; for chimney or broader masonry repair, it's worth confirming that's work Bill's crew takes on directly.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Exceptional Masonry & Waterproofing. 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
Bill and his crew were clean, professional, showed up on time and did a great job. I highly recommend!
We couldn't be happier with the work Bill, Mike, and the team at Exceptional Masonry did for us. What we thought was an impossible dream became a reality. They transformed our overgrown, unused cliff/hillside into a beautiful backyard patio oasis. From the very beginning, Bill was incredibly creative and brought ideas to the table that we never would have thought of ourselves. He always gave us options, explained everything clearly, and was completely transparent throughout the entire project. We trusted his vision from day one, and he absolutely delivered. The amount of labor that went into this project was incredible. They built gorgeous hill stairs, a terrace/patio, a new grill pad, and even dug up and rerouted our old, useless drainage pipes to make everything work properly. The attention to detail and craftsmanship exceeded our expectations. Bill and his team were professional, communicative, efficient, and a pleasure to work with from start to finish. If you're looking for a mason who is honest, talented, and truly cares about the final result, I can't recommend Exceptional Masonry highly enough.
Bill and his team did such an amazing job on a patio for our backyard! They were professional, reliable, and the patio is beautiful.
Bill and his team did a fantastic job working on a difficult plot of land to give us a patio we desperately needed. He was open with communication on design ideas and didn’t stop until it was perfect. Highly recommend him for your next project!
Exceptional Masonry truly transformed our basement. This basement was an absolute accumulation of significantly serious problems and years of neglect. The company personnel offered complete expertise and a masterful result. The finished project absolutely exceeded all our expectations. The personnel were completely trustworthy. We were always informed regarding cost and project timelines throughout the entire process. They had a strong professional presence. The communication they provided was excellent. Their discussions with us were thorough and meticulous. We knew what to expect, every step of the way. The basement had mold, water retention and damage, and a failing wall on a partly dirt floor. The company provided mold remediation services. They also conducted extensive testing to determine the causes of basement flooding. They then addressed this with their waterproofing mastery. A wall was removed, an entire floor replaced and a fireplace restored. All the surrounding walls were repaired and painted. There was an ancient laundry set tub that required removal and replacement. And a staircase that necessitated significant repair. My husband and I highly recommend Exceptional Masonry.
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Step and staircase rebuilds5.0
Basement waterproofing5.0
Retaining walls5.0
Renovates century-old structures5.0
Rebuilt a double-flue brick chimney4.1