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Ferreira & Son Masonry Hardscaping is Leo Ferreira's crew, and the through-line across 40 reviews from 2024 through this August is retaining walls and patios built with real attention to blending into a property — reviewers keep noting that new stonework looks like it's always been there. The retaining-wall work spans budgets and materials: one reviewer describes Leo walking them through three different wall-material options with example photos before landing on the best fit for their aesthetic and budget, and another describes a multi-layered wall built by a crew of three to four workers in a remarkably short time. Patios come up just as often — bluestone, granite, and poured designs, sometimes paired with a fire pit or a full backyard regrade, with one reviewer noting a patio and retaining wall around a fireplace area finished in a single day. Repair work is a second, recurring strength: reviewers describe a badly deteriorating cellar brick wall skimmed and finished the same day it was assessed, a 25-year-old bluestone walkway in Newton restored to look brand new, brick repointing on a back porch, and a stone wall repair that followed and corrected work another contractor had left unfinished — with the crew walking the homeowner through the waterproofing process on that last job. A handful of reviews name the business as "Alvernaz Masonry and Landscape" rather than Ferreira & Son, describing the same Leo and the same style of masonry and patio work — most likely an earlier name for this operation rather than a different company, though it's worth noting the discrepancy. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration, held by Ferreira & Son Masonry Hardscaping Inc, is active on the state registry. This is a strong call for retaining walls, patios, walkways, and masonry repair — the reviews describe a crew that plans carefully, communicates through the process, and cleans up when it's done. Get a written quote up front; reviewers consistently mention Leo providing multiple options and a clear price before work begins.
The team did a fantastic job building our retaining walls. Working efficiently as a crew of 3–4, they finished the project in a remarkably short amount of time. The multi-layered structure required serious attention to detail, and their craftsmanship truly shows. Leo kept us updated with regular check-ins throughout the process to ensure we were completely aligned. Overall, a highly competent and reliable team—I'd gladly recommend them!
Leo, Lino, Junior, Chenga, and Rodrigo did an INCREDIBLE job: concrete demo; bluestone patio, walkway, and granite steps; backyard grading; beautiful sod and a new fence; and an asphalt driveway. Incredible work, even better team and group of professionals.
Leo and his team were phenomenal to work with. We had a 30 year old front walk that was in disrepair. Leo came out promptly and walked through the options and was upfront and prompt on his quote. The team was able to come out a few weeks later. They then worked late to get the job completed in just one day which was incredible. The crew was professional and ensured everything was cleaned up. Leo then came back out to ensure we were happy with the job. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for masonry work!
Leonardo and his team absolutely exceeded our expectations! They took on what seemed like a huge project regrading and perfectly leveling our patio, then building a beautiful retaining wall around our fireplace area. And somehow they completed it all in just one day right in time for the 4th! Their craftsmanship, attention to detail, and work ethic were truly above and beyond. Throughout the entire project, Leonardo was professional, friendly, and great to work with. It’s obvious that he takes tremendous pride in his work, and the results speak for themselves. Our outdoor space looks fantastic, and we couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. We highly recommend Leonardo and his team to anyone looking for quality work done right. We’re already looking forward to working with them again on our next project!
Leonardo and his team did a fantastic job. Leo was very responsive, flexible and easy to work with. The team worked very hard and everyone paid attention to detail. The project took less time than Leo estimated and it looks beautiful. We’ve had lots of compliments on the work. I would highly recommend them.
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Steps and stairs5.0
Basement waterproofing results5.0
Renovates century-old structures5.0
Called the most professional of hundreds of contractors5.0
Clears fields, brush and downed trees3.3
Neat workmanship4.1
Multicolor stonework and fence installation3.1