# Fernandes Masonry, Inc.

**Trade:** Masonry · **Address:** 1031 Phillips Rd, New Bedford, MA 02745, USA · **Phone:** (508) 998-2121 · **Website:** http://www.fernandesmasonry.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 2.2/5** (medium confidence) — from 4 reviews across 6 sources.

## The honest read

Fernandes Masonry is a large New Bedford masonry firm that four brothers started in 1997. It does brick veneer, concrete masonry, architectural precast and cast stone, mostly on commercial, education and municipal projects across Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. An August 2014 South Coast Today article put its workforce at up to 120 at any one time, and BBB lists Victor Fernandes as owner. A March 2024 Architectural Record piece named it the mason contractor on Foundry 101 in Cambridge. In March 2008, South Coast Today reported it had joined an Extreme Makeover: Home Edition build for a Maynard family.

The firm has a regulatory history. A violation tracker lists an Occupational Safety & Health Administration penalty of $9,041 against it, dated August 9, 2023. An October 2011 South Coast Today report said Fernandes Masonry and Victor M. Fernandes were fined a total of $15,000 for two violations. A May 2008 South Coast Today report said the company had filed a wrongful termination suit after S.B. General Contracting fired it in 2002 from the masonry work at the Fairhaven Recreation Center and Senior Center, and that S.B. fired it for very poor work.

Its four written Google reviews, from 2021 to 2025, are all 1-star. In a December 2021 review, a driver said one of the company's trucks cut them off in Easton and damaged their car, and that the company later refused liability after first agreeing it was at fault. An August 2024 reviewer described a similar truck incident on Route 24. An August 2022 reviewer called its workers verbally abusive, and in March 2025 a reviewer said they saw one of its workers urinate in the middle of a parking lot across the street. The company holds 3.3 stars from 13 ratings on Google.

The Massachusetts construction supervisor licence CS-097890, held by Victor Fernandes, is active on the state registry. The company is also certified by the Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office as a Portuguese Business Enterprise.

**Strengths:**
- Large-project masonry — named mason on Cambridge's Foundry 101

**Concerns:**
- OSHA penalty — $9,041 workplace safety penalty dated August 2023
- Truck incidents — two Google reviewers said company trucks damaged their cars
- 2011 fines — $15,000 total for two violations, per South Coast Today
- Worker conduct — 2022 and 2025 Google reviewers complained about its crews

## Claims & citations

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

- A violation tracker lists a $9,041 OSHA penalty for a workplace safety or health violation, dated August 9, 2023 _(confidence: high)_
  - [violationtracker.goodjobsfirst.org](https://violationtracker.goodjobsfirst.org/violation-tracker/ma-fernandes-masonry-inc-3) — “violationtracker.goodjobsfirst.org — Company: FERNANDES MASONRY INC. Penalty: $9,041 Year: 2023 Date: August 9, 2023 Offense Group: safety-r…”
- An October 2011 South Coast Today report said the company and Victor M. Fernandes were fined a total of $15,000 for two violations _(confidence: medium)_
  - [southcoasttoday.com](https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/news/2011/10/28/ag-fines-new-bedford-contractors/49854276007/) — “southcoasttoday.com — Fernandes Masonry Inc. of New Bedford, and Victor M. Fernandes, age 39, of Acushnet were fined a total of $15,000 for …”
- Google reviewers in 2021 and 2024 said company trucks cut them off and damaged their cars; the 2021 driver said the company later refused liability _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNId0ppY3JnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x492ac5bf7ad655a8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICHwJicrgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ “I was driving from New York to Rhode Island when one of their trucks cut me off on SR24 North, causing damage to my car. (License plate …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNtd09ENWJ3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x492ac5bf7ad655a8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICmwOD5bw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ WORST COMPANY EVER. THEIR TRUCK CUT  ME OFF IN EASTON  CAUSING DAMAGE TO MY CAR. I HAVE DASH CAM , PICTURES, POLICE REPORT, REPORT TO ED …”
- Google reviewers in 2022 and 2025 complained about its workers: one called them verbally abusive, another saw a worker urinate in a parking lot _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUN3MmJfSjZnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x492ac5bf7ad655a8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCw2b_J6gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ I saw one of your workers go across the street where they were parked at truchhi's and took a leak in the middle of the parking lot. Grea…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1OHFDUkZ3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x492ac5bf7ad655a8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDu8qCRFw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ They are horrible and they’re workers are not professional at all instead they are verbally abusive and have no remorse for anyone”
- A May 2008 South Coast Today report said S.B. General Contracting fired the company in 2002 from the Fairhaven Recreation Center and Senior Center masonry work for very poor work, and the company sued for wrongful termination _(confidence: low)_
  - [southcoasttoday.com](http://southcoasttoday.com/story/news/local/advocate/2008/05/07/town-votes-to-settle-rec/52420430007/) — “southcoasttoday.com — Fernandes Masonry, Inc. filed a wrongful termination in Middlesex courts after being fired by S.B. General Contracting…”
- 3.3 stars from 13 ratings on Google _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5272243739980879272&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 3.3★ from 13 ratings”
- Commercial, education and municipal masonry firm in New Bedford, started in 1997 _(confidence: high)_
  - [bpcmag.com](https://www.bpcmag.com/case-studies/victor-fernandes-fernandes-masonry-inc/) — “bpcmag.com — In June 1997, the brothers started Fernandes Masonry Inc., a full-service masonry construction firm that specializes in renovat…”
  - [Official Website](http://www.fernandesmasonry.com) — “A New Bedford, Massachusetts masonry construction firm doing new construction, renovation and restoration masonry — brick veneer, concrete m…”
  - [Official Website](http://www.fernandesmasonry.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Established in 1997 in New Bedford, Massachusetts.”
- Massachusetts construction supervisor licence CS-097890, held by Victor Fernandes, is active on the state registry _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://madpl.mylicense.com/Verification/) — “MA csl license CS-097890 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: VICTOR FERNANDES”
- Certified Portuguese Business Enterprise by the Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office _(confidence: high)_
  - [Diversity Certification Registry](https://diversitycertification.mass.gov/BusinessDirectory/BusinessDirectorySearch.aspx) — “Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office Portuguese Business Enterprise (PBE) certification 20060150 verified active — registry holder of rec…”
- Named mason contractor on Foundry 101 in Cambridge in a 2024 Architectural Record piece _(confidence: medium)_
  - [architecturalrecord.com](https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16793-the-2023-brick-in-architecture-awards-honors-the-best-in-worldwide-brick-design) — “architecturalrecord.com — Project: Foundry 101 Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts Architect: CambridgeSeven Brick Manufacturer: The Stiles &…”
- Brick veneer, concrete masonry, precast and cast stone on commercial buildings _(confidence: high)_
  - [bpcmag.com](https://www.bpcmag.com/case-studies/victor-fernandes-fernandes-masonry-inc/) — “bpcmag.com — In June 1997, the brothers started Fernandes Masonry Inc., a full-service masonry construction firm that specializes in renovat…”
  - [Official Website](http://www.fernandesmasonry.com) — “A New Bedford, Massachusetts masonry construction firm doing new construction, renovation and restoration masonry — brick veneer, concrete m…”
- Specializes in Masonry _(confidence: high)_
  - [architecturalrecord.com](https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16793-the-2023-brick-in-architecture-awards-honors-the-best-in-worldwide-brick-design) — “architecturalrecord.com — Project: Foundry 101 Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts Architect: CambridgeSeven Brick Manufacturer: The Stiles &…”
  - [Official Website](http://www.fernandesmasonry.com) — “A New Bedford, Massachusetts masonry construction firm doing new construction, renovation and restoration masonry — brick veneer, concrete m…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/new-bedford/profile/mason-contractors/fernandes-masonry-inc-0021-300233) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Mason Contractors”

## Ownership

- **Certified minority-owned** — verified against Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office (PBE #20060150, verified 2026-08-12). Re-check: https://diversitycertification.mass.gov/BusinessDirectory/BusinessDirectorySearch.aspx
- Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.
- **Certified Portuguese-owned** — verified against Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office (PBE #20060150, verified 2026-08-12). Re-check: https://diversitycertification.mass.gov/BusinessDirectory/BusinessDirectorySearch.aspx

## License

Status: **active** (#CS-097890, csl) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-09-25, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://madpl.mylicense.com/Verification/

## Sources

- [Exa](https://www.apeiron-construction.com/nov2021-family-foundations/): 17 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Official Website](http://www.fernandesmasonry.com): 29 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fernandes%20Masonry%2C%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJ4eBqAr7l5IkRqFXWer_FKkk): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/new-bedford/profile/mason-contractors/fernandes-masonry-inc-0021-300233): Listed on this source
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fernandes%20Masonry%2C%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJ4eBqAr7l5IkRqFXWer_FKkk): 3.3★ from 13 ratings
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/fernandes-masonry-new-bedford): Listed on this source

## Mentions

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

- “Project: Foundry 101 Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts Architect: CambridgeSeven Brick Manufacturer: The Stiles & Hart Brick Company Mason Contractor: Fernandes Masonry, Inc.” — architecturalrecord.com (2024-03-22) — https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16793-the-2023-brick-in-architecture-awards-honors-the-best-in-worldwide-brick-design
- “Situated in the coastal community of New Bedford, Massachusetts, Fernandes Masonry is owned and operated by four brothers, all of whom immigrated from Portugal at a young age with the traditional hope…” — apeiron-construction.com (2021-10-31) — https://www.apeiron-construction.com/nov2021-family-foundations/
- “Due to that ruling, Victor Fernandes, owner and co-founder of Fernandes Masonry in New Bedford, said his business lost a lot of contracts.” — rinewstoday.com (2020-08-26) — https://rinewstoday.com/the-ri-portuguese-community-stands-up/
- “In June 1997, the brothers started Fernandes Masonry Inc., a full-service masonry construction firm that specializes in renovations and new construction, including brick veneer, concrete masonry, arch…” — bpcmag.com (2018-03-07) — https://www.bpcmag.com/case-studies/victor-fernandes-fernandes-masonry-inc/
- “Fernandes Masonry Inc. - US Builders Review ... # Fernandes Masonry Inc. ... A few weeks later, out of the blue, his business, Fernandes Masonry Inc. got a phone call. A general contractor working wit…” — usbuildersreview.com (2017-01-20) — https://www.usbuildersreview.com/case-studies/fernandes-masonry-inc/
- “Fernandes said his company, which he founded with three brothers 19 years ago, has been benefiting substantially for about a decade from MBE contracts through the state program.” — eu.heraldnews.com (2016-05-07) — https://eu.heraldnews.com/story/news/crime/2016/05/07/lawsuit-portuguese-owned-businesses-don/30593406007/
- “Fernandes Masonry completed the masonry and brick work on this building. They can be reached at: www.FernandesMasonry.com” — baconconstruction.com (2015-11-14) — https://www.baconconstruction.com/about-bacon/recent-news/2016/2/26/franklin-high-school-aerial-video
- “Victor Fernandes and his three brothers own Fernandes Masonry, a New Bedford firm with up to 120 employees at any one time. Though he's an open shop (non-union), Fernandes manages to stay friendly wit…” — southcoasttoday.com (2014-08-24) — https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/business/2014/08/24/in-fight-for-jobs-bricklayers/36206689007/
- “Fernandes is also the co-proprietor of Fernandes Masonry, Inc. of New Bedford that participated in the American reality TV series Extreme Makeover: Home Edition a few years ago.” — newbedfordguide.com (2013-04-11) — https://www.newbedfordguide.com/120000-raised-special-needs-child/2013/04/10
- “Fernandes Masonry Inc. of New Bedford, and Victor M. Fernandes, age 39, of Acushnet were fined a total of $15,000 for two violations” — southcoasttoday.com (2011-10-28) — https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/news/2011/10/28/ag-fines-new-bedford-contractors/49854276007/
- “Fernandes Masonry, Inc. filed a wrongful termination in Middlesex courts after being fired by S.B. General Contracting in 2002. S.B. subcontracted to Fernandes to complete the masonry work at the Fair…” — southcoasttoday.com (2008-05-07) — http://southcoasttoday.com/story/news/local/advocate/2008/05/07/town-votes-to-settle-rec/52420430007/
- “Fernandes Masonry Inc., of New Bedford, joined the Extreme Makeover team to bring a deserving Maynard family into a new dream home.” — southcoasttoday.com (2008-03-28) — https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/business/2008/03/28/southcoast-companies-help-home-makeover/49614896007/
- “Inspection: 982589.015 - Fernandes Masonry Inc.” — osha.gov — https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=982589.015
- “Company: FERNANDES MASONRY INC. Penalty: $9,041 Year: 2023 Date: August 9, 2023 Offense Group: safety-related offenses Primary Offense: workplace safety or health violation Level of Government: federa…” — violationtracker.goodjobsfirst.org — https://violationtracker.goodjobsfirst.org/violation-tracker/ma-fernandes-masonry-inc-3
- “Fernandes Masonry, Inc.Fernandes Masonry, Inc. 401(k) Plan$18.2M · 199 participants” — form5500search.com — https://form5500search.com/plan/870253167/002-associated-brigham-contractors-inc-associated-brigham-contractors-inc

## Recent reviews

- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Eric DeSouza · 2025-03-19**: I saw one of your workers go across the street where they were parked at truchhi's and took a leak in the middle of the parking lot. Great view for the city.
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Zach Man · 2024-08-30**: “I was driving from New York to Rhode Island when one of their trucks cut me off on SR24 North, causing damage to my car. (License plate ending 467- red truck) I have enough evidence to prove this. After reading other reviews, it seems this isn’t the first time something like this has happened. I’m …
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Kristen Marcial · 2022-08-17**: They are horrible and they’re workers are not professional at all instead they are verbally abusive and have no remorse for anyone
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Nancy Hamilton · 2021-12-14**: WORST COMPANY EVER. THEIR TRUCK CUT  ME OFF IN EASTON  CAUSING DAMAGE TO MY CAR. I HAVE DASH CAM , PICTURES, POLICE REPORT, REPORT TO ED THE PROJECT MANAGER, NOW AFTER 3 MONTHS AFTER AGREEING ITS THEIR FAULT THEY NOW REFUSE LIABILITY, THEY ARE WORKING ON THE SCHOOL PROJECT IN EASTON MASS SO PLEASE B…

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