# James General Masonry

**Trade:** Masonry · **Address:** 7000 Homestead Blvd, Westborough, MA 01581 · **Phone:** (774) 204-2966 · **Website:** https://jamesgeneral.com/ · **Languages:** English, Spanish

**Rating: 5.0/5** (medium confidence) — from 23 reviews across 6 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 4 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

James General Masonry is a Westborough-area masonry and landscape contractor whose listed work includes hardscaping, stamped concrete, patios, walkways, walls, stairs, driveways, and related outdoor projects. Recent 2026 reviews describe patio, backyard, walkway, stair, and retaining-wall work, while older reviews describe site clearing, concrete-block walls, and a shed site; the BBB profile lists the business as James General Landscape & Masonry, Inc.

Across the available 2023–2026 Google reviews and older directory reviews, homeowners consistently praise professional crews, prompt communication, tidy sites, on-time work, and finished patios, walkways, stairs, and retaining walls. Several reviewers describe concrete or masonry projects in detail, including a retaining-wall repair with multiple repair options and a front-entry project completed in a few days. Directory pages also show five-star ratings, free estimates, warranties, and Spanish-language service information, though some directory ratings include externally posted reviews that the platform cannot verify.

Before booking, confirm the exact scope, materials, drainage or foundation requirements for walls, schedule, warranty terms, and what is included in the written estimate. The current registry evidence should also be clarified: an active Massachusetts HIC record is held by James General Framing Corp, not by the James General Landscape & Masonry name shown in the customer-facing profiles.

This is a strong candidate for a homeowner planning a patio, walkway, stairs, retaining wall, or broader hardscaping project. Ask the company to explain the business-name relationship behind the registry record and provide current project references before signing.

**Strengths:**
- Patio construction — recent reviews describe transformed outdoor spaces
- Retaining walls — reviewers cite repair options and finished results
- Tidy project sites — homeowners praise cleanliness and care
- Prompt communication — repeated reviews cite responsive service

**Concerns:**
- License holder — verify relationship to James General Framing Corp
- Project scope — confirm materials, drainage, and warranty terms

**Where sources disagree:**
- The active MA HIC 216365 registry record names James General Framing Corp, while customer-facing profiles use James General Landscape & Masonry, Inc.; do not publish the registry record as this business's license without confirming the relationship.

## Claims & citations

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

- Recent reviews describe patios, walkways, front stairs, and retaining walls. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21jemRXUkVhRmxKVTFSSlNpMW5hVVZvYVVrek5tYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xee8b9044e690ae48!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmczdWREaFlJU1RJSi1naUVoaUkzNmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We recently had our patio and backyard upgraded, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The team was professional, reliable, and pai…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tGVVEwWkZkME0zWTFCck1saGtObUZtTlhsM2VIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xee8b9044e690ae48!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkFUQ0ZFd0M3Y1BrMlhkNmFmNXl3eHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ James General Hardscape did a great job on a patio project in Wayland, MA. Wagner and his team were professional, reliable, and delivered…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s1Zk9WOVNZakJ6V2xBek1XaG5hUzExY0VVNU0zYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xee8b9044e690ae48!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk5fOV9SYjBzWlAzMWhnaS11cEU5M3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We are so happy with our new front entry stairs/landing and walkway built by James General. Beautiful work with great attention to detail…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tsMVVXUXRTV04zTUU0MWJqQkNVRlZ2YWpGbU4xRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xee8b9044e690ae48!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkl1UWQtSWN3ME41bjBCUFVvajFmN1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Our retaining wall fell from the weight of the snow/rain and Wagner came over that day for an estimate. His pricing was very reasonable a…”
- Reviewers repeatedly praise professional crews, communication, and tidy work sites. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21jemRXUkVhRmxKVTFSSlNpMW5hVVZvYVVrek5tYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xee8b9044e690ae48!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmczdWREaFlJU1RJSi1naUVoaUkzNmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We recently had our patio and backyard upgraded, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The team was professional, reliable, and pai…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s1Zk9WOVNZakJ6V2xBek1XaG5hUzExY0VVNU0zYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xee8b9044e690ae48!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk5fOV9SYjBzWlAzMWhnaS11cEU5M3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We are so happy with our new front entry stairs/landing and walkway built by James General. Beautiful work with great attention to detail…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pSS2RGTk9iazFYVGs1VE1rTnVZblZMUzB0UWNIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xee8b9044e690ae48!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjRKdFNObk1XTk5TMkNuYnVLS0tQcHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I love working with James General Masonry Services, and I couldn’t be happier! From start to finish, the team was professional, reliable,…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQxcUkza2RnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xee8b9044e690ae48!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID1qI3kdg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Wagner and his team at James General did an outstanding job re-doing our front walkway and making a large patio in our backyard. They tra…”
- A 2026 retaining-wall review says the company provided fair pricing and repair options. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tsMVVXUXRTV04zTUU0MWJqQkNVRlZ2YWpGbU4xRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xee8b9044e690ae48!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkl1UWQtSWN3ME41bjBCUFVvajFmN1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Our retaining wall fell from the weight of the snow/rain and Wagner came over that day for an estimate. His pricing was very reasonable a…”
- BBB lists landscaping, hardscaping, stamped concrete, patios, walls, stairs, and driveways. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/westborough/profile/landscape-contractors/james-general-landscape-masonry-inc-0261-338262) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): landscaping, hardscaping, stamped concrete, walkways, patios, fire pits, walls, stairs, driveways”
- Directory profiles show free estimates, warranties, and Spanish-language information. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/westborough/profile/landscape-contractors/james-general-landscape-masonry-inc-0261-338262) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): landscaping, hardscaping, stamped concrete, walkways, patios, fire pits, walls, stairs, driveways”
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 216365 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: James General Framing Corp”
- The active HIC registry holder is James General Framing Corp, not the profile name. _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 216365 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: James General Framing Corp”
- The packet contains 18 Google reviews plus five-review directory profiles with strong positive tone. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=James%20General%20Masonry&query_place_id=ChIJWb4XlhN15IkRSK6Q5kSQi-4) — “Google: 5★ from 23 ratings”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21jemRXUkVhRmxKVTFSSlNpMW5hVVZvYVVrek5tYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xee8b9044e690ae48!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmczdWREaFlJU1RJSi1naUVoaUkzNmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We recently had our patio and backyard upgraded, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The team was professional, reliable, and pai…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tGVVEwWkZkME0zWTFCck1saGtObUZtTlhsM2VIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xee8b9044e690ae48!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkFUQ0ZFd0M3Y1BrMlhkNmFmNXl3eHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ James General Hardscape did a great job on a patio project in Wayland, MA. Wagner and his team were professional, reliable, and delivered…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s1Zk9WOVNZakJ6V2xBek1XaG5hUzExY0VVNU0zYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xee8b9044e690ae48!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk5fOV9SYjBzWlAzMWhnaS11cEU5M3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We are so happy with our new front entry stairs/landing and walkway built by James General. Beautiful work with great attention to detail…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tsMVVXUXRTV04zTUU0MWJqQkNVRlZ2YWpGbU4xRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xee8b9044e690ae48!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkl1UWQtSWN3ME41bjBCUFVvajFmN1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Our retaining wall fell from the weight of the snow/rain and Wagner came over that day for an estimate. His pricing was very reasonable a…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURva2RDdlFnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xee8b9044e690ae48!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDokdCvQg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The customer service was absolutely incredible. My patio looks absolutely amazing. Everything was done so timely and with great craftsman…”
- Specializes in Masonry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/westborough/profile/landscape-contractors/james-general-landscape-masonry-inc-0261-338262) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): landscaping, hardscaping, stamped concrete, walkways, patios, fire pits, walls, stairs, driveways”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21jemRXUkVhRmxKVTFSSlNpMW5hVVZvYVVrek5tYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xee8b9044e690ae48!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmczdWREaFlJU1RJSi1naUVoaUkzNmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We recently had our patio and backyard upgraded, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The team was professional, reliable, and pai…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s1Zk9WOVNZakJ6V2xBek1XaG5hUzExY0VVNU0zYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xee8b9044e690ae48!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk5fOV9SYjBzWlAzMWhnaS11cEU5M3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We are so happy with our new front entry stairs/landing and walkway built by James General. Beautiful work with great attention to detail…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tsMVVXUXRTV04zTUU0MWJqQkNVRlZ2YWpGbU4xRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xee8b9044e690ae48!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkl1UWQtSWN3ME41bjBCUFVvajFmN1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Our retaining wall fell from the weight of the snow/rain and Wagner came over that day for an estimate. His pricing was very reasonable a…”
- Specializes in Landscaping _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/westborough/profile/landscape-contractors/james-general-landscape-masonry-inc-0261-338262) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): landscaping, hardscaping, stamped concrete, walkways, patios, fire pits, walls, stairs, driveways”
- Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/westborough/profile/landscape-contractors/james-general-landscape-masonry-inc-0261-338262) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): landscaping, hardscaping, stamped concrete, walkways, patios, fire pits, walls, stairs, driveways”

## License

Status: **active** (#216365, 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=James%20General%20Masonry&query_place_id=ChIJWb4XlhN15IkRSK6Q5kSQi-4): 5.0★ from 23 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=James%20General%20Masonry&query_place_id=ChIJWb4XlhN15IkRSK6Q5kSQi-4): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/westborough/profile/landscape-contractors/james-general-landscape-masonry-inc-0261-338262): Listed on this source
- [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/westborough/masonry-contractors/james-general-masonry-inc/service/503241285557452808): 5.0★ from 3 ratings
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/westborough/james-general-landscape-masonry-inc-reviews-1.htm): 5.0★ from 5 ratings
- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.WJCOURIERSERVICESCORP.84463490.html): 5.0★ from 5 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Rafael Nery · 2026-05-22**: We recently had our patio and backyard upgraded, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The team was professional, reliable, and paid attention to every detail from start to finish. They transformed our outdoor space beautifully, and the quality of the work truly exceeded our expectations. Comm…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Grand Finish Group · 2026-04-29**: James General Hardscape did a great job on a patio project in Wayland, MA. Wagner and his team were professional, reliable, and delivered quality workmanship from start to finish. The final result came out clean and well executed. I would definitely recommend them.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · leslie lussier · 2026-04-01**: We are so happy with our new front entry stairs/landing and walkway built by James General. Beautiful work with great attention to detail. Very high quality materials.  The crew came as scheduled and worked to complete the project in just a few days. They kept the area tidy and were respectful of ou…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kara Brennan · 2026-03-29**: Our retaining wall fell from the weight of the snow/rain and Wagner came over that day for an estimate. His pricing was very reasonable and fair and provided multiple options on how to repair. Wagner was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish.  He was easy and responsive to communica…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Renata's Bookkeeping & Consulting · 2025-11-24**: I love working with James General Masonry Services, and I couldn’t be happier! From start to finish, the team was professional, reliable, and extremely detail-oriented. They showed up when they said they would, kept the workspace clean, and communicated clearly throughout the entire project.

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- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Celso Filho · 2025-11-23**: Impeccable service! Very professional, punctual, and skilled. I highly recommend James General Masonry.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Renata Augusta · 2025-11-23**: Excelente,super indico!Parabéns aos envolvidos!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Luana Valencio · 2025-11-23**: Spectacular work, very attentive, and fast service!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Rachel Bonissoni · 2025-11-23**: I highly recommend James General Masonry for anyone looking for quality, professionalism, and reliability. Their work is outstanding — every project is completed with exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a true commitment to excellence.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Gabriela brito · 2025-11-23**: This company is outstanding. They deliver top-quality work, always meet the agreed deadlines, and offer truly fair pricing. I recommend James without hesitation.

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