# North Shore Masonry Restoration **Trade:** Masonry · **Address:** 183 King St, Groveland, MA 01834, USA · **Phone:** (351) 215-4563 · **Website:** http://northshoremasonryrestoration.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.0/5** (medium confidence) — from 13 reviews across 4 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 2 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Jon Benson founded North Shore Masonry Restoration in Groveland, Massachusetts in 2021 after a 10-year career in law enforcement, and the reviews since then read like a return to a craft he clearly missed: century-old brick and stone, brought back rather than replaced. All 13 reviews on file, from 2022 through 2026, are five stars, and they describe the same kind of work again and again: repointing chimneys on houses 60 to over 100 years old, restoring a crumbling fireplace chimney, and rebuilding a fieldstone foundation that one 2025 reviewer said they never expected could look that good again. In a 2026 review, a customer described Jon repointing an 80-plus-year-old interior brick wall and preserving the character of the original brick; in a 2022 review, another credited him with restoring a badly failing 1840s chimney and called him a master craftsman. Reviewers consistently mention him showing up on time, sticking to his quoted estimate, and cleaning up fully when the job was done — one 2025 review said three other masons they'd contacted never called back or quoted sky-high prices before Jon came through. One thing worth knowing: Massachusetts's registry verifies his home improvement contractor registration, #203647, as expired, and BuildZoom independently confirmed the same lapse in mid-2026. It's worth asking directly about his current registration status before signing a contract. For chimney repointing or historic brick and stone restoration on an older North Shore home, Jon's reviews describe exactly that kind of careful, patient work — just confirm the registration is current first. **Strengths:** - Historic brick restoration — a 2026 review says Jon preserved the character of 80-year-old brick - Century-old foundation work — a 2025 review calls a restored fieldstone foundation better than expected - Reliable and tidy — reviewers repeatedly cite on-time arrivals and full site cleanup **Concerns:** - Lapsed HIC registration — the state registry and BuildZoom both verify license 203647 expired ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Jon Benson founded the Groveland, Massachusetts masonry business in 2021 after a 10-year career in law enforcement _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](http://northshoremasonryrestoration.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Founded in 2021 after owner Jon Benson left a 10-year law enforcement career to return to the masonry trade…” - [Official Website](http://northshoremasonryrestoration.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Owner and primary operator Jon Benson” - In a 2025 review, Jon restored a fieldstone foundation more than 100 years old, described by the customer as looking better than expected _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25OM0xVUndieTF5Ym1sZlowNXhVbVExT1hwTFpuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb70e9ac2e46277fe!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnN3LURwby1ybmlfZ05xUmQ1OXpLZnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jon repointed a chimney and an old interior fieldstone foundation at my home. The proposal was reasonable and detailed. The work itself…” - In a 2026 review, Jon repointed an 80-plus-year-old interior brick wall while preserving the character of the original brick _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGVmJYTk5NVnBvWkRsb1pWQkdZbGsyYjBOR1IyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb70e9ac2e46277fe!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjFVbXNNMVpoZDloZVBGYlk2b0NGR2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I recently hired Jon to repoint an 80+‑year‑old interior brick wall, and he did an absolutely fantastic job. The craftsmanship was excell…” - In a 2022 review, Jon restored a badly failing 1840s chimney and was called a master craftsman _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURPOU5DUEJ3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb70e9ac2e46277fe!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDO9NCPBw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I hired Jon to restore my badly failing 1840’s chimney, to cap it and another chimney. In my estimation, he is a master craftsman. The jo…” - Reviewers repeatedly describe Jon showing up on time, sticking to his quoted estimate, and cleaning up thoroughly _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNPbTh2dXl3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb70e9ac2e46277fe!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICOm8vuywE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Hired Jon for some general maintenance around the house. Mainly foundation work and to fix a deteriorating cinderblock garage wall. Excel…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURtel95dlZnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb70e9ac2e46277fe!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDmz_yvVg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jonathan was extremely professional, showed up on time and paid great attention to detail. He did a wonderful job and I would highly reco…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURtajVhdW53RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb70e9ac2e46277fe!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDmj5aunwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jonathan, the owner of North Shore Masonry Restoration provided excellent service and quality work at a reasonable price. He arrived as s…” - Massachusetts's registry verifies his home improvement contractor registration, #203647, as expired; BuildZoom independently confirmed the same lapse in 2026 _(confidence: high)_ - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/north-shore-masonry-restoration-llc) — “Listed certification: BuildZoom lists a Massachusetts Mason license #203647 for North Shore Masonry Restoration LLC, shown as expired 05-30-…” - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/north-shore-masonry-restoration-llc) — “BuildZoom profile for North Shore Masonry Restoration LLC at 183 King Street, Groveland, MA: it lists a Massachusetts Mason license #203647 …” - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 203647 registry-verified expired” - 5-star average from 13 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13190650520460752894&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 5★ from 13 ratings” - Specializes in Masonry _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](http://northshoremasonryrestoration.com) — “North Shore Masonry Restoration is a Groveland, MA masonry company focused on brick repointing and restoration for chimneys, buildings, stai…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURPOU5DUEJ3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb70e9ac2e46277fe!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDO9NCPBw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I hired Jon to restore my badly failing 1840’s chimney, to cap it and another chimney. In my estimation, he is a master craftsman. The jo…” ## License Status: **expired** (#203647, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-07-29, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search ## Sources - [Official Website](http://northshoremasonryrestoration.com): Self-reported profile and service details - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/north-shore-masonry-restoration-llc): Listed on this source - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=North%20Shore%20Masonry%20Restoration&query_place_id=ChIJhaUzg7YD44kR_ndi5MKaDrc): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=North%20Shore%20Masonry%20Restoration&query_place_id=ChIJhaUzg7YD44kR_ndi5MKaDrc): 5.0★ from 13 ratings ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Stephanie Tagg · 2026-06-25**: Jon did a great job repointing our chimney. He was efficient and it looks like new. I would definitely recommend him! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Matthew Sheedy · 2026-03-20**: I recently hired Jon to repoint an 80+‑year‑old interior brick wall, and he did an absolutely fantastic job. The craftsmanship was excellent—not only does the wall look better than it has in decades, but he preserved the character of the original brick beautifully. Jon was also great to work with f… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Margaret Brandt · 2025-12-15**: Jon did an outstanding job on our crumbling fireplace chimney. He was there everyday working hard .He gave a a very good estimate and stuck by it. Clean and neat and timely. What else could you ask for .? We had 3 other masons we contacted with no call backs or sky high estimates. So happy we calle… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Edward Williams · 2025-10-03**: Jon repointed a chimney and an old interior fieldstone foundation at my home. The proposal was reasonable and detailed. The work itself was excellent. I never knew someone could restore a 100 year old foundation and make it look so good. He was communicative and timely. Highly recommended! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Gary Scobert · 2025-06-14**: We highly recommend Jon at North Shore Masonry. Our house is 60 years old with a large center chimney. He did a great job repairing some damage and also repointing the bricks - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ryan K · 2025-06-06**: Jon is very knowledgeable about his craft, and was very easy to work with throughout the entire project. He took the time to explain everything, even over text, and basically did the whole project without me needing to be there at all since I hadn't moved in yet. He kept the site clean and professio… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Andrew Rohman · 2025-03-11**: Jon did an excellent job repointing my ~100 year old chimney in preparation for installing a new wood-burning insert. He was efficient, courteous, and thorough. 10/10 would hire again for my next masonry project. Work with Jon! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · M B · 2022-12-20**: Jon did a very detailed and professional job from his initial communication and his thorough assessment when he came to see the work that was needed. He explained in detail what he needed to do to get my chimney and brick steps repaired. He was timely with his start date and finished in the time h… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Art Paradice · 2022-06-28**: I hired Jon to restore my badly failing 1840’s chimney, to cap it and another chimney. In my estimation, he is a master craftsman. The job he did was outstanding, he is clean, efficient, trustworthy, personable and reasonable in pricing. I would hire him again and have already recommended North Shor… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Bob Roche · 2022-06-20**: Hired Jon for some general maintenance around the house. Mainly foundation work and to fix a deteriorating cinderblock garage wall. Excellent work and craftsmanship at very reasonable prices. Finished both jobs in a very timely fashion and cleaned up any and all debris. I highly recommend Jon and No… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-07-29T19:19:53.223Z. Cite as: North Shore Masonry Restoration — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/north-shore-masonry-restoration-groveland) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/north-shore-masonry-restoration-groveland