Gallagher Brothers Masonry

Gallagher Brothers Masonry is a family-run masonry contractor based in Townsend, Massachusetts, describing itself as a business handed down through generations with more than 20 years in the trade. BBB records confirm it as a sole proprietorship established in 1988, run by principal Richard Gallagher, putting its operating history closer to 38 years. The company handles the full range of masonry work -- stone walls, chimney repair and rebuilding, custom fireplaces, brick veneer, patios, and stone foundation repointing -- for customers across Massachusetts and into nearby Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Southern New Hampshire. Recent reviews describe specific, well-regarded work: a 2026 review credited Rick with replacing a fireplace surround in stone veneer, calling him responsive, punctual, and 'top notch,' and a repeat customer praised a stone wall repaired after winter plowing damage as looking better than before. BBB rates the business A+, though it is not formally accredited. Not every experience has been smooth -- in a 2023 review, a homeowner described being stood up twice for a scheduled appointment before any work began. The company's Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor registration (#127122) is registry-verified but currently shows as expired, which is worth confirming directly before booking.