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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Master Stone Mason. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
Not sure which you need? Start with an inspection — many reputable companies assess free, and independent assessments run up to $500.
The wall run getting the drain — a full 30×40 ft basement is about 140 ft.
Estimated range
$7,600 – $15,000
Typical waterproofing project around $11,300
Master Stone Mason is a Shrewsbury, Massachusetts pro focused on masonry, foundation repair, concrete repair, and home waterproofing. Thumbtack identifies Douglas as the pro, lists 29 years in business, one employee, 190 hires, and a Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor registration claim of 197805. The recent customer record is small but detailed: five 2026 Thumbtack reviews, all five stars, within an overall 4.9 average from 164 ratings. Homeowners describe front-stair and concrete repairs, fieldstone-foundation work, and foundation evaluation and repair. They repeatedly mention prompt responses, next-day quotes, punctual arrival, clean work, careful diagnosis, and solutions that fit the customer's budget. Before booking, confirm the current status of the Massachusetts HIC registration claim 197805 and ask how the quoted scope and materials will address the underlying foundation or masonry issue. The available reviews are recent and specific, but they represent five written reviews from one platform rather than a long multi-source review history. This looks like a sensible fit for homeowners seeking detailed masonry, stone, concrete, stair, or foundation work in the Shrewsbury area; confirm availability, the exact repair plan, and license status directly.
Douglas did a fantastic job repairing the front stairs at my home. I found him through Thumbtack, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. He was very responsive, arrived on time, quickly identified the root cause of the cracks, and even pointed out a few additional repairs that would improve the overall stability of the stairs. He scheduled the work within a couple of days and completed everything seamlessly. The stairs look great, all the cracks have been repaired, and they feel much more solid. I’m very happy with the quality of the work and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for reliable, professional concrete or stair repair.…Read more
Had a great experience with Douglas! Our concrete front stairs were battered by the hard winter ice and salt the last two years and we tried to "cheap out" by having the fix done first by our painter one year; and when that failed, a general handyman the next. What a difference to work with Douglas on a fix that hopefully will last for many years. He really is a Master stone mason!…Read more
I had Doug out to my house about a month ago to take a look at my fieldstone foundation, which was starting to deteriorate—especially in the garage area. He came out, assessed the issue, and had a quote to me the very next day. About two weeks later, Doug returned to complete the repair, and the end result was awesome. The foundation is such a critical part of the home, and having Doug handle both the evaluation and the fix really took a lot of stress off my shoulders. He took his time, did the job right, and the quality of his work truly shows. It’s one less thing I have to worry about now thanks to Doug. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of masonry work.…Read more
Douglas was quick to respond to my request, came by to evaluate the project and talk with me about it. We decided on a plan, but when it was out of my budget, Douglas worked with me to find a solution that would work. He is a skilled mason, who knows foundations, stonework materials and is extremely professional. He is punctual and extremely clean in his work style. Our foundation repair was visually and structurally (more importantly) satisfactory. I would definitely use him again. Thanks Douglas!…Read more
Douglas recently completed some concrete repair work for us, and the experience was excellent. He took the time to listen to our input and provided thoughtful recommendations on the best approach. The quality of his work was outstanding, with great attention to detail throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for reliable and skilled concrete work.…Read more
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Basement waterproofing results5.0
Same-week emergency water-damage repairs4.8
Owner-led communication4.8
Fixes leaking, cracked foundations4.7
