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Other masons had told the homeowner their 41-year-old front steps were unfixable and quoted a full replacement. In a June 2025 review, that customer wrote that Ian Leger came out the very next day, set up a canopy, and repaired them instead. Mt. Hope Masonry is based in Tiverton, Rhode Island, and describes itself as a custom masonry and hardscaping contractor — patios, walkways, stone walls, retaining walls and repairs — working Rhode Island's East Bay and southern Massachusetts. Leger, the owner, does and manages the work himself; reviewers through 2025 name an apprentice working alongside him, Justin in several accounts and Alex in another. A May 2026 turnto10.com segment sat him down to talk about his stone walls, patios and walkways. Steps and stairs come up repeatedly. A September 2025 customer said aged brick front steps were repaired in little more than three hours, cleanup included; an April 2026 reviewer wrote that Leger squeezed in their crumbling front steps right before major surgery, so the house would be easier to get into afterward; a November 2025 review covers work on 19th-century stone steps. On the build side, a September 2025 customer's gravel patio became a paver patio over three days, a May 2025 homeowner in Tiverton had a cobblestone entrance laid at the driveway, and a May 2026 job that started as stone facing on an outdoor fireplace grew into driveway restoration and a pool wall repair. Speed is the other thing customers describe. Several mention same-day or next-day visits and quotes that came back fast — one September 2025 reviewer said an inquiry was answered in under 24 hours and a small job was finished within a week and under quote. Two 2025 reviewers called him about snow rather than stone. Google shows 5 stars across 39 ratings, and the company's Angi and BuildZoom profiles sit at 5 stars as well. Its site says Leger is certified through the National Concrete Masonry Association for stone veneer. If you have brick or stone steps someone else has told you to replace, or a patio and walkway you want laid in stone, this is the kind of shop that work goes to. Get the scope and the price in writing before anyone starts, and ask for a certificate of insurance.
“Krystin Rae sits down with Ian Leger, owner of Mt. Hope Masonry, to learn more about his work which includes natural stone walls, patios/walkways and other masonry repairs too.”
Ian and his team were a pleasure to work with. Everyone was pleasant and focused on doing a great job, going above and beyond! I highly recommend using Mount Hope Masonry!
We hired Mount Hope Masonry for one project that quickly turned into three... our outdoor fireplace, driveway restoration, and pool wall repair. We couldn’t be happier with the results! We originally found Ian while looking for someone to do the stone facing on our outdoor fireplace, and from the very beginning he was incredibly responsive, professional, and easy to work with. Whether it was a quick text or phone call, communication was always prompt. He’s also very realistic and transparent when quoting jobs, explaining potential unforeseen issues upfront so there are no surprises later. The fireplace completely exceeded our expectations. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are phenomenal, and it truly became the centerpiece of our backyard. After seeing his work, we hired him to restore and re-level our large paver driveway, which had multiple uneven and sinking areas. This was a major project, but the finished result looks fantastic and feels built to last for years to come. One thing that really stood out is how much pride Ian takes in his work – if something doesn’t sit right with him, he’ll come back and make it perfect, even if you may not have noticed it yourself. Our final project was repairing stonework around our pool waterfall and stairs. What started as a simple patch job turned into a seamless restoration. Ian noticed we had matching stone stored under our porch from a previous project, cut it to fit perfectly, and blended everything so naturally that it looks like it was always there. Good masonry work is hard to find these days, and Mount Hope Masonry is quickly building a reputation as one of the best around. Ian clearly cares about doing things the right way, and it’s obvious in both the quality of the work and the way he mentors his apprentices on his crew. We highly recommend Mount Hope Masonry for any masonry project, big or small. If you’re thinking about having work done, get on his schedule now, because once word gets around, he’s going to be booked solid!
I recently hired Mt Hope Masonry to repair and replace the tiles on my front steps, and I could not be happier with the experience. From the beginning, Ian, the owner, was professional, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about his work. He took the time to explain the process, answered all of my questions, and made sure every detail was done the right way. The craftsmanship and attention to detail were outstanding. The new tiles on my front steps look beautiful, sturdy, and professionally finished. Ian takes real pride in his work, and it shows in the quality of the final result. The project was completed on time, the work area was kept clean, and the customer service throughout the entire process was excellent.
Ian did a fantastic job repairing my brick stairs. I can’t say enough about his response time and attentiveness from the first time we spoke. He took my call immediately, told me he would give me a quote and did so in record time. He fit me in and got the job done within several days. Not only did he do a great job in a timely manner but he is personable and has such a pleasant and positive disposition.
Highly recommend Ian and Mt. Hope Masonry. He was able to squeeze our project in right before I was having a major surgery which I really appreciated. Our front steps were really crumbling and would have made it hard for me to access the house when I got home from the hospital. His work was thoughtful, professional, and I know will last a very long time.
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Step and staircase rebuilds5.0
Basement waterproofing5.0
Retaining walls5.0
Renovates century-old structures5.0
Wood and block retaining walls4.9
Front stair work3.2