# Foundation Guys Masonry& Construction

**Trade:** Waterproofing / Foundation · **Address:** 100 Front St Ste 400, Worcester, MA 01608 · **Phone:** (774) 257-6614 · **Website:** https://www.foundationguysmasonryandconstruction.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.2/5** (medium confidence) — from 12 reviews across 3 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 12 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Foundation Guys Masonry & Construction works out of Worcester on the jobs homeowners tend to put off until they can't — a foundation crack that keeps opening, a basement that won't dry out, front steps that have gone soft. The company says it was established in 2010 and serves Worcester and the surrounding area. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration, number 217965, is listed as active in the state registry under Foundation Guys Masonry & Construction Corp, and the same number appears on the company's own site.

The work splits into three related lines the company names itself: foundation repair and basement waterproofing; chimney repair, repointing and rebuilding; and masonry and hardscaping — brick and stone repair, retaining walls, patios, walkways, paver installation and steps.

Customers are consistent about who shows up. Twelve Google reviews average 4.9 stars, and homeowners name the same person, Jonathan, over and over — for the crew's punctuality, for explaining recommendations in plain terms, and for walking the owner through the work while it is underway. Speed is the theme that repeats most: one homeowner had an evaluation and estimate within 24 hours and the job finished within 48 hours after that, and another says Jonathan came to look at his mother's steps within a couple of hours of the call and had them completed inside a week.

The most useful account is the one where the job did not go to plan. A foundation crack ran deeper than expected, and the homeowner writes that Jonathan came back with a revised quote that covered the essential work — including repair to another part of the foundation — while keeping the budget in mind, and that the work was finished professionally and quickly. The only four-star review tells a compressed version of the same story: on time, worked constantly, uncovered complications, resolved, fair price. Waterproofing and foundation customers report the outcome they were paying for, with one saying the moisture problems stopped after the service and another that there are no more leaks.

Two things are worth raising before you book. The company's site prints a 2010 founding date alongside claims of "20+ Years of Experience" and "over three decades" of hands-on experience — those describe different things, and it is fair to ask which is the company's own trading history. Two reviewers also describe asphalt driveway paving, which the company's published service list does not include, so confirm directly if paving is what you need.

This is a reasonable call for a Worcester-area homeowner with a foundation, chimney or masonry problem who wants someone on site fast. Ask for the registration number in writing, and ask up front how a change order gets priced if the repair turns out to be bigger than the estimate.

**Strengths:**
- Foundation repair — reviewers report cracks fixed and leaks stopped
- Fast scheduling — estimates in 24 hours, work inside 48
- Verified MA registration — contractor registration 217965 active in the registry
- Honest change orders — revised quote kept a homeowner's budget intact
- Chimney and steps — specific praise for finished masonry projects

**Concerns:**
- Conflicting tenure claims — 2010 founding printed beside 20+ and 30+ years
- Paving outside stated services — two reviewers describe asphalt driveway work
- Short published history — every review on file dates from 2026

**Where sources disagree:**
- The website states 'Year Established 2010' while the same pages advertise '20+ Years of Experience' and 'over three decades' / 'over 30 years of combined experience'; company age and crew career experience are not the same figure.
- Two Google reviewers describe asphalt driveway paving, a trade the company's own website never lists among its services.
- The website prints 'License #217965' without naming a registry; the Massachusetts home improvement contractor registry independently lists 217965 as active under FOUNDATION GUYS MASONRY & CONSTRUCTION CORP, so the self-reported number is corroborated rather than contradicted.

## Claims & citations

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

- The Massachusetts home improvement contractor registry lists registration 217965 as active, held by FOUNDATION GUYS MASONRY & CONSTRUCTION CORP. _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 217965 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: FOUNDATION GUYS MASONRY & CONSTRUCTION CORP”
- The number the company prints on its own site, 217965, matches the active state registration. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.foundationguysmasonryandconstruction.com) — “Self-reported license/registration number (NOT verified against any registry): License #217965”
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 217965 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: FOUNDATION GUYS MASONRY & CONSTRUCTION CORP”
- Google shows a 4.9-star average across 12 ratings. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Foundation%20Guys%20Masonry%26%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJfdeGNHcH5IkRuBP3-AuvSjw) — “Google: 4.9★ from 12 ratings”
- The company reports it was established in 2010 and serves the Worcester area. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.foundationguysmasonryandconstruction.com) — “Company history (self-reported): States 'Year Established 2010' and that it has served Worcester homeowners since 2010, while the same pages…”
  - [Official Website](https://www.foundationguysmasonryandconstruction.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Worcester”
- All twelve reviews on file carry 2026 dates, between May and July. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25sbU9YYzFjR1l0YUVOa1RHMXVNMjVOTVV4QloyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3c4aaf0bf8f713b8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnlmOXc1cGYtaENkTG1uM25NMUxBZ2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I called Jonathan to schedule appointment to have a look at my mothers steps within a couple of hours he came and had a look Jonathan tol…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tFek1uQnpNMHRETURWV01XTmxXVVEyYUhZNVEyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3c4aaf0bf8f713b8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkEzMnBzM0tDMDVWMWNlWUQ2aHY5Q2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Excellent service, great people, high quality work”
- Foundation and waterproofing customers report the problem actually stopped — one says there are no more leaks, another that moisture issues ended after the waterproofing service. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0dlYyUlRNRkpZVVVab1VXUm1ZMFJVYUZoU2ExRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3c4aaf0bf8f713b8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOktvV2RTMFJYUUZoUWRmY0RUaFhSa1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ These are amazing done a great job for me on my foundation no more leaks”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21wMlVqaG5jM0pyTFUxWlQwZGFYMHBZWkVaWFoxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3c4aaf0bf8f713b8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmp2Ujhnc3JrLU1ZT0daX0pYZEZXZ1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ What a relief! After the waterproofing service, no more moisture issues. The team worked carefully and delivered solid results. Highly sa…”
- Reviewers describe unusually fast turnaround: one had an evaluation and estimate within 24 hours and the work completed within 48 hours after that. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xsNVJGQjVZV3A1Yms5RFJGTnRkMlZuUlRJMGVFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3c4aaf0bf8f713b8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOll5RFB5YWp5bk9DRFNtd2VnRTI0eEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jonathan and his team were fantastic - they were polite, thorough, and detail oriented. They explained their recommendations in a way I c…”
- When a foundation crack ran deeper than expected, the homeowner writes that a revised quote covered the essential work while keeping the budget in mind. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21WWlRVWXhkRFoyY0MxV09FNXNjMFp4ZGkxUmQxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3c4aaf0bf8f713b8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmVZTUYxdDZ2cC1WOE5sc0Zxdi1Rd1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jonathan and his team did a great job. He showed up on time to give a quote and arrived promptly to do the work. Sadly, the foundation cr…”
- Masonry and chimney jobs draw specific praise — front steps completed within a week and a finished chimney and patio. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25sbU9YYzFjR1l0YUVOa1RHMXVNMjVOTVV4QloyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3c4aaf0bf8f713b8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnlmOXc1cGYtaENkTG1uM25NMUxBZ2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I called Jonathan to schedule appointment to have a look at my mothers steps within a couple of hours he came and had a look Jonathan tol…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pnMFUzaHhZbFEyWkZCMFJHcEZORVJUZEZSU00xRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3c4aaf0bf8f713b8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjg0U3hxYlQ2ZFB0RGpFNERTdFRSM1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Thank you very much Johnathan for all the hard work. I am very, very happy with the finished results on my chimney and patio.  I will def…”
- Homeowners repeatedly name the owner, Jonathan, and describe punctual arrivals for both the quote and the work. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21WWlRVWXhkRFoyY0MxV09FNXNjMFp4ZGkxUmQxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3c4aaf0bf8f713b8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmVZTUYxdDZ2cC1WOE5sc0Zxdi1Rd1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jonathan and his team did a great job. He showed up on time to give a quote and arrived promptly to do the work. Sadly, the foundation cr…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tnMFkyMUhYMHRrUkVGV1VGQmljMGszVkhGMGFVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3c4aaf0bf8f713b8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkg0Y21HX0tkREFWUFBic0k3VHF0aUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jonathan and his team are highly skilled craftsmen. Their work is professional, on time, and will greatly increase the value of your prop…”
- The company's stated service lines are foundation repair, basement waterproofing, chimney repair and rebuilding, and masonry and hardscaping. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.foundationguysmasonryandconstruction.com) — “A Worcester, MA masonry and foundation contractor offering foundation repair, chimney repair and rebuilds, hardscaping (patios, walkways, pa…”
- The company's own site pairs a stated 2010 founding with claims of '20+ Years of Experience' and 'over three decades' of experience; the figures describe different things and are worth confirming. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.foundationguysmasonryandconstruction.com) — “Company history (self-reported): States 'Year Established 2010' and that it has served Worcester homeowners since 2010, while the same pages…”
- Two reviewers describe asphalt driveway paving, work the company's published service list does not include. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2sxcmVFNWtRVzFFWVZsdVFsWjROMXB4VlZSVFkxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3c4aaf0bf8f713b8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk1reE5kQW1EYVluQlZ4N1pxVVRTY1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great job on my driveway”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21OamVVSm9ZWE13UVdzNWFWSmpjRmhoVFVWclZtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3c4aaf0bf8f713b8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmNjeUJoYXMwQWs5aVJjcFhhTUVrVmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Had Foundation Guys to asphalt  my driveway , they did an excellent job will definitely be recommending to family & friends. Keep up the …”
- Twelve Google reviews from 2026 averaging 4.9 stars, all positive with one four-star, alongside an active Massachusetts contractor registration held in the company's own name. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Foundation%20Guys%20Masonry%26%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJfdeGNHcH5IkRuBP3-AuvSjw) — “Google: 4.9★ from 12 ratings”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s5aFdXdEJVbmR6WVV4NWMxSTVhVlJsTUhKcWRGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3c4aaf0bf8f713b8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk9hWWtBUndzYUx5c1I5aVRlMHJqdFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “4★ Re:Foundation Guys
On time. Worked constantly. Uncovered complications..resolved. fair price for a job Very Well done”
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 217965 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: FOUNDATION GUYS MASONRY & CONSTRUCTION CORP”
- Specializes in Waterproofing / Foundation _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.foundationguysmasonryandconstruction.com) — “A Worcester, MA masonry and foundation contractor offering foundation repair, chimney repair and rebuilds, hardscaping (patios, walkways, pa…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0dlYyUlRNRkpZVVVab1VXUm1ZMFJVYUZoU2ExRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3c4aaf0bf8f713b8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOktvV2RTMFJYUUZoUWRmY0RUaFhSa1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ These are amazing done a great job for me on my foundation no more leaks”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21wMlVqaG5jM0pyTFUxWlQwZGFYMHBZWkVaWFoxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3c4aaf0bf8f713b8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmp2Ujhnc3JrLU1ZT0daX0pYZEZXZ1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ What a relief! After the waterproofing service, no more moisture issues. The team worked carefully and delivered solid results. Highly sa…”
- Specializes in Masonry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.foundationguysmasonryandconstruction.com) — “A Worcester, MA masonry and foundation contractor offering foundation repair, chimney repair and rebuilds, hardscaping (patios, walkways, pa…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25sbU9YYzFjR1l0YUVOa1RHMXVNMjVOTVV4QloyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3c4aaf0bf8f713b8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnlmOXc1cGYtaENkTG1uM25NMUxBZ2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I called Jonathan to schedule appointment to have a look at my mothers steps within a couple of hours he came and had a look Jonathan tol…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pnMFUzaHhZbFEyWkZCMFJHcEZORVJUZEZSU00xRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3c4aaf0bf8f713b8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjg0U3hxYlQ2ZFB0RGpFNERTdFRSM1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Thank you very much Johnathan for all the hard work. I am very, very happy with the finished results on my chimney and patio.  I will def…”
- Also offers Chimney Services _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.foundationguysmasonryandconstruction.com) — “A Worcester, MA masonry and foundation contractor offering foundation repair, chimney repair and rebuilds, hardscaping (patios, walkways, pa…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pnMFUzaHhZbFEyWkZCMFJHcEZORVJUZEZSU00xRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3c4aaf0bf8f713b8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjg0U3hxYlQ2ZFB0RGpFNERTdFRSM1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Thank you very much Johnathan for all the hard work. I am very, very happy with the finished results on my chimney and patio.  I will def…”
- Also offers Paving _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2sxcmVFNWtRVzFFWVZsdVFsWjROMXB4VlZSVFkxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3c4aaf0bf8f713b8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk1reE5kQW1EYVluQlZ4N1pxVVRTY1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great job on my driveway”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21OamVVSm9ZWE13UVdzNWFWSmpjRmhoVFVWclZtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3c4aaf0bf8f713b8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmNjeUJoYXMwQWs5aVJjcFhhTUVrVmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Had Foundation Guys to asphalt  my driveway , they did an excellent job will definitely be recommending to family & friends. Keep up the …”

## License

Status: **active** (#217965, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-24, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Foundation%20Guys%20Masonry%26%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJfdeGNHcH5IkRuBP3-AuvSjw): 4.9★ from 12 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Foundation%20Guys%20Masonry%26%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJfdeGNHcH5IkRuBP3-AuvSjw): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.foundationguysmasonryandconstruction.com): 16 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Victoria Smith · 2026-07-31**: I called Jonathan to schedule appointment to have a look at my mothers steps within a couple of hours he came and had a look Jonathan told us what he could do and give us a very good estimate within  a week all are steps were completed ,I’m very happy with the end results thanks again Jonathan to u …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jojo · 2026-07-29**: Thank you very much Johnathan for all the hard work. I am very, very happy with the finished results on my chimney and patio.  I will definitely recommend to family, friends, and neighbors.
- **4/5 · Google Reviews · Bob Bradley · 2026-07-22**: Re:Foundation Guys
On time. Worked constantly. Uncovered complications..resolved. fair price for a job Very Well done
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Rebecca · 2026-07-14**: Jonathan and his team did a great job. He showed up on time to give a quote and arrived promptly to do the work. Sadly, the foundation crack  went down further than expected. Jonathan provided a revised quote that accommodated the essential work, including repair of another part of the foundation, w…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Maureen Hurley · 2026-07-11**: Jonathan and his team were fantastic - they were polite, thorough, and detail oriented. They explained their recommendations in a way I could understand. They were very fast with appointments - I had an evaluation and estimate within 24 hours and work was completed within 48 hours after that. They h…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Deb C · 2026-06-18**: Jonathan and his team are highly skilled craftsmen. Their work is professional, on time, and will greatly increase the value of your property. The work they performed on our property was transformational! They take great pride in their work and no job is complete until it's done right. We highly rec…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Justin Hayes · 2026-06-17**: These are amazing done a great job for me on my foundation no more leaks
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Janet Swenson · 2026-06-02**: Great job on my driveway
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Pari Behnia · 2026-05-28**: The job is nicely done, and we were happy
To work with Jonathan.
I will recommend him to my friends and family. Thank you.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · joseph jones · 2026-05-19**: Had Foundation Guys to asphalt  my driveway , they did an excellent job will definitely be recommending to family & friends. Keep up the good work guys.

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