James T. Coughlan Restoration

James T. Coughlan Restoration is a locally owned, family-run masonry and restoration company that says it's based in Brockton, Massachusetts, run by owner James (called Jim or Jimmy by many reviewers) with a small crew. The business focuses on brick and concrete restoration — bulkheads, basement waterproofing, steps and stairs, chimney repointing, and foundation repair — for homeowners around the South Shore. Reviewers who hired the company describe a consistent kind of job: an old, deteriorating masonry or concrete feature rebuilt or waterproofed to look and perform like new. One homeowner had the concrete portions of an 80-year-old outdoor fireplace restored; another had a cracked, separating front stairway completely rebuilt; several describe leaking bulkheads and basement walls fixed with epoxy waterproofing or new poured concrete after years of water problems. The reviews run from 2025 into 2026, are specific about the actual work performed rather than generic praise, and several homeowners say they've hired the company more than once, including for rental properties and commercial jobs. Reviewers also frequently note that James and his crew show up on time, explain scope and price clearly before starting, and in a few cases responded the same day for an urgent issue like a failing bulkhead. Pricing is repeatedly described as reasonable or fair, and the company is described as insured and family owned and operated. One thing worth confirming directly: the company's Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is currently listed as expired in the state registry, so it's worth asking about current licensing status before booking. For a homeowner dealing with a failing bulkhead, cracked concrete steps, a leaking foundation wall, or a chimney that needs repointing, the track record here is strong and specific — just confirm the license is current when you reach out.