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Old Colony Masons

Local business · 137 Madison Ave, Quincy, MA 02169, USA

4.0(32)
Waterproofing / Foundationmasonryretaining wall constructionpatio construction

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Highlights

  • Verified active licenseMassachusetts HIC license 111985 confirmed with the state
  • BBB accredited, A+plus a Quincy Chamber of Commerce membership
  • High Google rating4.9 stars across 58 ratings
  • Hands-on ownerreviewers describe Jay Casey personally overseeing planning and work
  • Established track recordreviewed across six sources since 2021
  • Railing safety flaggeda recent review cites stair railings installed too low
  • Ratings divergeTrustpilot scores run well below Google's 4.9
  • Thin recent volumeonly one review in the last six months

Old Colony Masons works out of Quincy, building patios, retaining walls, walkways, and stonework for homes and businesses around the South Shore. The company says it dates to 1946, when the owner's grandfather, Chester Struzik, got it started, and that it refocused specifically on masonry in 2005; it's still family-run today, four generations of tradesmen deep, with Jay Casey as the recognized owner. Its Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor license is verified active with the state, and it carries an A+ rating as a BBB-accredited business plus a membership in the Quincy Chamber of Commerce. Google puts it at 4.9 stars across 58 ratings, and its written reviews stretch across six sources and several years, back to 2021 — a wide, multi-platform footprint for a masonry shop this size. The pattern across that history leans heavily toward praise for one thing in particular: an owner who stays hands-on through planning, digging, and finishing, not just at the estimate. The most recent review is worth pausing on. Dated this June, it describes a wall that came out fine, but stair railings installed alongside it as a bundled freebie ended up too short — closer to knee height than a proper guard — installed for an elderly parent, which the reviewer flags as an actual fall risk rather than a cosmetic complaint. It's the only review from the last six months, so it's a thin sample, but it's specific and safety-related, which makes it worth raising directly with Jay before work starts. Independent platforms don't fully agree with each other, either: Trustpilot puts the company in the mid-3s, well below the 4.9 Google shows, so the top-line star count is one input rather than the full picture. For a retaining wall, patio, or masonry repair, Old Colony Masons brings a license-verified, long-running operation to the table — just get any bundled extras, like railings, spelled out in the estimate rather than treated as a favor thrown in at the end.

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  • 2.0Jun 5, 2026

    Jay did a good job with the wall installed on the property ( although it took a lot of back and forth to make it happen). However the issue was with the “free” railings he installed at the stairs which sounds like a favor but after they were installed served more of an eye sore and hazard. These railings are obviously left overs or rejected part from another job, The railings are too low at the landing and almost at knee height which can go unnoticed and cause someone to fall over them, in this case, my aging mother for whom my brother and I had this project done for. They don’t look good either , definitely not code to code . Would be better if they weren’t installed at all. Furthermore, no landing was put to attach the new brick stairs to the existing path . Leaving a 2’ lath of dirt between the concrete pad and the new stairs , again, causing a hazard as in the rain , mud can develope there and cause a trip. Old colony masons are talented , but unless you have clear stamped architectural drawings to give them tomorrow they’re going to do things their way leading to potential arguments, disappointment, and general upset. The landing was mentioned in conversation and in the contract . Their exuse for not completing the landing , connecting it to the existing wall was was “we ran out of bricks” - this is literally 20 bricks or less to complete , we even said it can be made from concrete to make it easier for them. No reification was reached We plan on doing the railings correctly , and landing and going to small claims for the difference because it is not safe the way the left it. Again- no railings would be safer than the ones they put. If Jay would like to resolve this when can call anytime.

  • 5.0Dec 17, 2025

    We are pleased with the finished product. There were obstacles that got in the way but Jay Casey was able to get the job done. The workers were professional and respectful of the property and our vision. We would recommend Old Colony Masons for your masonry needs.

    Denise DohertyView on Google Reviews
  • 5.0Sep 24, 2025

    Jay and his team were fantastic to work with on a recent back patio project that additionally included creating a retaining wall and water remediation via digging dry wells for the downspouts off my home and exterior foundation repair. Their consultation in planning the project from the beginning was invaluable - it’s immediately clear they have a wealth of experience you can rely on and trust. Their team was very professional, communicative, and transparent throughout the process and importantly, it was obvious they took pride in the quality of their work. The final product turned out even better than I had expected ultimately and I cannot recommend them enough.

  • 5.0Sep 17, 2025

    They do great work. I am very happy with the results. A good quality company.

  • 5.0May 20, 2025

    Jay and his team are amazing. Jay did our retaining wall in Milton a couple of years back and it continues to look great. The team are clearly expert craftsmen, highly professional, and worked quickly and efficiently...all at a fair price. They were also super helpful in picking high quality blocks/materials that look fantastic. I also had an issue recently where someone hit my wall and Jay and team responded super quickly to get it fixed! Couldn't recommend enough...10/10.

    Patrick O'HaraView on Google Reviews

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Waterproofing / Foundationmasonryretaining wall constructionpatio constructionfoundation repair

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Bathroom RemodelGeneral Contractor / Remodelingstone masonrybricklayingconcrete flatworktile installationstamped concretestone veneer

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English

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  1. Added 32 new comments, added 62 new photos, verified active license, established rating 4.0

    • confirmed against the state license registry
    • behind the score: Railing safety flagged — a recent review cites stair railings installed too low

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