# Old Colony Masons **Trade:** Waterproofing / Foundation · **Address:** 137 Madison Ave, Quincy, MA 02169, USA · **Phone:** (857) 249-5837 · **Website:** http://www.oldcolonymasons.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.1/5** (medium confidence) — from 32 reviews across 5 sources. 97% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 1 negative. ## The honest read Old Colony Masons is a Quincy operation with an unusual pedigree for the trade — a family business that traces back to 1946, now run by fourth-generation mason Jay Casey, who shows up by name in nearly every review on file. The specialty is broad hands-on masonry: patios, retaining walls, walkways, chimneys, foundation repair and pool decks, most of it built or rebuilt from the ground up rather than resurfaced. The written record is unusually specific for the work described. Reviewers describe a full patio rebuild that removed a 10-inch concrete base and regraded for drainage, a 130-foot retaining wall replacement after other companies wouldn't even show up to quote it, and a leaking deck over a garage that was rebuilt to eliminate the leak entirely. One customer describes a wall Jay built in Milton years earlier that still holds up — and says when a car hit it recently, the crew came back and fixed it quickly. Several reviewers specifically say they chose Old Colony over cheaper competitors because of the thoroughness of the consultation and a sense the company wouldn't cut corners. The most recent review breaks that pattern. In a 2026 review, a customer describes stair railings installed as a "free" favor after a separate wall job — railings the customer says are reused or rejected material from another project, sit at knee height at the landing, and pose a fall risk to an aging family member the project was built for. It's a specific, safety-relevant complaint worth asking about directly, even against an otherwise deep and consistent record. Its Better Business Bureau profile carries an A+ grade with accreditation and lists seven years in business under that name (the company says it refocused specifically on masonry work in 2005, after operating more broadly since the 1940s). For a substantial masonry project — a retaining wall, a full patio rebuild, foundation or chimney work — Old Colony Masons has a deep, name-consistent track record to point to. Just get specifics on any "extra" or complimentary work included with a job, given the one account of hardware that wasn't up to the same standard as the paid work. **Strengths:** - Full rebuilds — removed old concrete bases and regraded for drainage, not resurfaced - Takes on hard jobs — a 130-foot retaining wall others wouldn't quote - Stands behind old work — repaired a years-old wall after it was hit by a car - Fixed chronic leaks — rebuilt a deck that was leaking into the garage below **Concerns:** - Unsafe freebie — a 2026 review cites low, reused stair railings as a fall risk ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Family-owned masonry business tracing back to 1946, fourth generation of tradesmen _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](http://www.oldcolonymasons.com) — “Company history (self-reported): States it has provided masonry services since 1946, originally started by the owner's grandfather Chester S…” - [Official Website](http://www.oldcolonymasons.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Family-owned business spanning four generations of tradesmen, originally started by the owner's grandfather Chest…” - Full patio rebuild removed a 10-inch concrete base and regraded for drainage _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQybktUX2hBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4f4076fcfaa23506!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID2nKT_hAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ From start of our patio project with Michael to the crew's work led by Elias, this company outdid itself with their talent, vision, profe…” - Took on a 130-foot retaining wall after other companies wouldn't quote it _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNhcXZIUk9nEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x4f4076fcfaa23506!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICaqvHROg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I would recommend Old Colony Masons over and over! I had a huge project to do (replacing a 130 ft retaining wall) and wanted to make sur…” - Returned to repair a years-old retaining wall after it was hit by a car _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJWFIzT3l2dTYtQUFREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x4f4076fcfaa23506!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEIXR3Oyvu6-AAQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ 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 cl…” - Rebuilt a leaking deck over a garage and eliminated the leak entirely _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNMeG9yOUFnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x4f4076fcfaa23506!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICLxor9Ag%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jay and his team did an incredible job. We had a deck that was crumbling and leaking into the garage below, they came out and created a b…” - A 2026 review describes free stair railings installed too low, posing a fall risk _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tNMk1tUkVTa1pPYmtOaVoxWndhVU4zTXpCcGNGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4f4076fcfaa23506!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkM2MmRESkZObkNiZ1ZwaUN3MzBpcFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “2★ 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 is…” - Better Business Bureau A+ grade, accredited, 7 years in business under this name _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/quincy/profile/mason-contractors/old-colony-masons-0021-494989) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/quincy/profile/mason-contractors/old-colony-masons-0021-494989) — “Listed certification: BBB Accredited Business” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/quincy/profile/mason-contractors/old-colony-masons-0021-494989) — “BBB shows Old Colony Masons as a BBB Accredited business with an A+ letter grade, 7 years in business, sole proprietorship owned by Jay M. C…” - Google shows 4.9★ from 58 ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5710695156414559494&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 4.9★ from 58 ratings” - Patios, retaining walls, walkways, chimneys and foundation repair in stone and concrete _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](http://www.oldcolonymasons.com) — “A family-owned masonry contractor in Quincy, MA specializing in stone, brick, tile, and concrete work, including patios, walkways, retaining…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tJMmRWSTVVV1JsWTBsdmRFRjJWbTVCWlVaUVZHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4f4076fcfaa23506!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkI2dVI5UWRlY0lvdEF2Vm5BZUZQVGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jay and his team were fantastic to work with on a recent back patio project that additionally included creating a retaining wall and wate…” - Specializes in Masonry _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](http://www.oldcolonymasons.com) — “A family-owned masonry contractor in Quincy, MA specializing in stone, brick, tile, and concrete work, including patios, walkways, retaining…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQybktUX2hBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4f4076fcfaa23506!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID2nKT_hAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ From start of our patio project with Michael to the crew's work led by Elias, this company outdid itself with their talent, vision, profe…” - Also offers Waterproofing / Foundation _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tJMmRWSTVVV1JsWTBsdmRFRjJWbTVCWlVaUVZHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4f4076fcfaa23506!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkI2dVI5UWRlY0lvdEF2Vm5BZUZQVGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jay and his team were fantastic to work with on a recent back patio project that additionally included creating a retaining wall and wate…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMtM3QtVXNRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4f4076fcfaa23506!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC-3t-UsQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jay is an amazing communicator and a high quality Mason. We are THRILLED with the incredibly thorough work his team did digging and filli…” ## Ownership - Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified. ## License No license record has been checked yet for this contractor. ## Sources - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Old%20Colony%20Masons&query_place_id=ChIJMTm4Gbhj44kRBjWi-vx2QE8): 4.9★ from 58 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Old%20Colony%20Masons&query_place_id=ChIJMTm4Gbhj44kRBjWi-vx2QE8): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/quincy/profile/mason-contractors/old-colony-masons-0021-494989): Listed on this source - [Official Website](http://www.oldcolonymasons.com): Self-reported profile and service details - [Exa](https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.oldcolonymasons.com): 7 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source) ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “did an excellent job on my front walkway” — u/zeydey in r/QuincyMa (2025-06-16) — https://www.reddit.com/r/QuincyMa/comments/1lcvioa/recommendations_for_masons_or_walkway_companies/my4ef53/ ## Recent reviews - **2/5 · Google Reviews · Ali Ozdemir · 2026-06-05**: 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 ra… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Denise Doherty · 2025-12-17**: 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. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Erik Baier · 2025-09-24**: 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 wa… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mike Ross · 2025-09-17**: They do great work. I am very happy with the results. A good quality company. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Patrick O'Hara · 2025-05-20**: 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/… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joseph Chepetsky · 2025-05-05**: I had them do a retaining wall. The work done was excellent and they went far beyond expectations. The workers were great and cleaned up after themselves everyday. Would highly recommend Old colony Masons for your project. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Miranda Collura · 2025-04-27**: Jay and his team were phenomenal - kind, responsive, and efficient. They restored our chimney and it looks amazing - we’ve had neighbors coming to give us compliments! I can’t say enough about how easy and great it was to work with them. Highly, highly recommend if you ever have masonry needs! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · carlos cornish · 2024-11-15**: A great company with an amazing track record with Professional and experienced staffing affordable prices and great attitude there can only be one OldColony Mason's only the best - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Phil Scheffler · 2024-07-04**: I used OCM for a small stair project, built from scratch. The experience was amazing. I chose OCM due to the thoroughness of Michael discussing, planning, and documenting the project with me. My choice of OCM was validated by the quality and skill of OCM’s masons. We couldn’t be happier with the… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brian Leadbetter · 2024-06-18**: Jay and his team did an incredible job. We had a deck that was crumbling and leaking into the garage below, they came out and created a beautiful deck for us and completely eliminated any leaking problems. The whole team was very easy to work with and they got the job done quickly. Couldn't be happi… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-07-03T04:37:15.296Z. Cite as: Old Colony Masons — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/old-colony-masons-quincy) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/old-colony-masons-quincy