Richards Masonry & Chimney Sweeping

Richards Masonry & Chimney Sweeping is a Worcester-area masonry and chimney contractor run by Brett Richards. Angi and HomeAdvisor describe 18 years of experience, free estimates, chimney inspections, cleaning, relining and rebuilding, masonry repair, fireplace restoration, concrete walkways, pavers, and pellet or woodstove cleaning and installation. The written customer history is dated, with reviews from 2018 through 2024. Homeowners repeatedly describe prompt responses, clear estimates, arriving when promised, clean work areas, and careful masonry or chimney work. Specific projects include a patio, chimney work, walkway and steps, chimney caps and liners, and fireplace-related repairs. Platform summaries report 4.8/5 from 34 ratings on both Angi and HomeAdvisor. Before booking, confirm the exact scope and current pricing for the work you need, especially when combining masonry, chimney, concrete, or stove services. One older review describes a chimney-cleaning job that could not proceed until additional access work was considered, although the customer said the contractor handled the situation professionally. This looks best suited to homeowners seeking a local masonry or chimney project and willing to confirm availability, scope, and current credentials directly. BBB lists the business as not accredited and not rated; HomeAdvisor lists Massachusetts trade license 157631 expiring 06/27/2027, while BuildZoom separately reports that number as active, so verify it with the state before work begins.