Justin Epstein Masonry

Justin Epstein Masonry is an 11-plus-year-old, Marblehead-based hardscape and stone shop — patios, retaining walls, driveways, walkways and outdoor kitchens are the daily work, built by owner Justin Epstein's crew of about seven. The company says it started in 2007 with Epstein working alone and has since completed hundreds of projects across the North Shore and Greater Boston. The written record backs that up with real depth: 29 reviews running from 2015 through 2026, every one quoted here five stars, and the specifics repeat across years rather than reading like a one-off burst. A 2021 Houzz review describes restoring two 111-year-old chimneys with hand-matched 1909-colored mortar rather than a modern-looking rebuild. A 2023 review describes a complete hardscape renovation — paver driveway, walkways, patio, terrace, granite walls and front granite steps — built directly into granite ledge on a small, complicated lot. A 2025 review recounts Epstein stepping in after a "fake foundation company" tried to overcharge a homeowner, backfilling the damage and repointing half a basement. Multiple customers, including one who used the company for three separate projects over two years and another over five years, describe accurate estimates, on-time completion even through weather delays, and site cleanup at the end of each day. Recent 2026 reviews from April and July describe a stone-wall repair matched to the original coloring and a fast, fair-priced steps replacement. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor license is active on the state registry under Justin Epstein Masonry LLC, and the Better Business Bureau has accredited the firm since 2015 with an A+ grade. Houzz lists it as an Authorized Unilock Contractor with one award and two badges — though its 4.7-star Houzz average, built on 13 ratings, implies at least one lower-rated review beyond the twelve five-star bodies actually shown on the page. Best fit for a homeowner anywhere from a stone-wall repair to a full hardscape renovation — patio, driveway, retaining walls, chimney work — who wants a licensed, long-tenured local mason with a track record that holds up across more than a decade of jobs.