# Shamrock Masonry

**Trade:** Masonry · **Address:** 17 Clearview Ave, Worcester, MA 01605 · **Phone:** (508) 873-5955 · **Website:** https://www.shamrockmasonry.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.6/5** (medium confidence) — from 8 reviews across 4 sources.
75% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Stone walls, foundation repointing, stairs, and wall repairs are the through-line for Shamrock Masonry. The Worcester company says it was founded in 2001 by Pat Delaney and now has Ryan St. John handling Shamrock jobs under All Saints Contracting after Delaney's death in 2024, with work offered in Worcester, Paxton, West Boylston, and elsewhere in Central Massachusetts. Its stated work also includes fireplaces, patios, walkways, retaining walls, chimneys, sidewalks, block walls, excavations, new construction, stone veneers, block foundations, and stucco.

Google shows 4.1 stars from 14 ratings, with eight written reviews spanning 2022 through April 2026. Customers describe fieldstone foundation patching, brick repointing, stone walls, stairs, and wall repairs; several mention prompt communication, fair pricing, and finished work they liked. A 2026 reviewer who had not actually hired this Shamrock still described Ryan as helpful and honest while explaining the similar-name mix-up.

There are two practical questions to settle before booking. In 2023, one homeowner said a front-steps job became harder than expected, took longer, and ended $1,500 above the original $5,000 bid; another homeowner in 2022 said a postponed consultation never got rescheduled. Confirm the written scope, change-order terms, schedule, and who will perform the work under the current All Saints arrangement.

This is a reasonable fit for masonry repair and small-to-mid-size stone or masonry projects where the scope is clear. Ask for a current written estimate and verify the operating company and project lead before work begins.

**Strengths:**
- Stone and masonry repairs — repeated praise for walls, foundations, stairs, and repointing
- Responsive communication — customers cite prompt replies and clear communication
- Finished masonry work — reviewers describe durable, attractive completed projects

**Concerns:**
- Scope changes — one 2023 steps job ended $1,500 above the initial bid
- Missed follow-up — one 2022 consultation was never rescheduled
- Name confusion — a 2026 reviewer described confusion with a similar business

**Where sources disagree:**
- The official site says founded in 2001, while Angi says 53 years of experience; these tenure descriptions do not align.
- The official site says Ryan St. John took over Shamrock jobs under All Saints Contracting after Pat Delaney's 2024 death, so confirm the current contracting entity before booking.

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- The company says it was founded in 2001 by Pat Delaney and now has Ryan St. John handling Shamrock jobs under All Saints Contracting after Delaney's death in 2024. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.shamrockmasonry.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): The site says Ryan St. John took over Shamrock Masonry jobs after Pat Delaney's passing in 2024, under his own co…”
  - [Official Website](https://www.shamrockmasonry.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Founded in 2001; the site says Pat Delaney founded the company and had more than 35 years of masonry experi…”
- The stated service area includes Worcester, Paxton, and West Boylston in Central Massachusetts. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.shamrockmasonry.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Worcester, Paxton, West Boylston”
- Customers describe fieldstone foundation patching, stone walls, repointing, stairs, and wall repairs, with praise for communication, promptness, and finished work. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4b0o3c2V3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x3b4a95cbf9094a9e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDxoJ7sew%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Pat re-pointed and cleaned up the front of my brick house. Pat was knowledgeable and had good communication throughout the job.  Thanks!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURXX3ZlU3ZRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3b4a95cbf9094a9e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDW_veSvQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Pat did my stairs and repaired a wall for me. Super efficient, beautiful work and affordable prices.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURXb2YycEVnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x3b4a95cbf9094a9e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDWof2pEg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Needed my fieldstone foundation patched. Shamrock masonry was prompt, answered phone  and text questions, was professional, and did a gre…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMzMk5PeEJBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x3b4a95cbf9094a9e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC32NOxBA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Pat and his brother did an amazing job at my home last fall building stone walls for a terraced garden next to my driveway and repointing…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKOGEzbnFnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3b4a95cbf9094a9e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICJ8a3nqgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I’m in Maine, nearly impossible to find a mason. “Jacob” from Shamrock was at my house within 24 hours and did an excellent job. Don’t le…”
- Google publishes 4.1 stars from 14 ratings. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shamrock%20Masonry&query_place_id=ChIJ2We7rrAH5IkRnkoJ-cuVSjs) — “Google: 4.1★ from 14 ratings”
- A 2023 homeowner said a front-steps project took longer than expected and ended $1,500 above the original $5,000 bid. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURadnBHS25nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3b4a95cbf9094a9e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDZvpGKngE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “2★ The work these 2 brothers do is beautiful! They know their stuff. BUT...
There were 2 bids for our front steps to be rebuilt. These men t…”
- A 2022 homeowner said a postponed consultation was never rescheduled. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMyb2VqVlVREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x3b4a95cbf9094a9e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC2oejVUQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “2★ Scheduled a consultation, great experience over the phone. Got a call day of that the consultation was postponed, but then no one ever sh…”
- Masonry work includes stone walls, stairs, fireplaces, patios, walkways, retaining walls, chimneys, and restoration. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.shamrockmasonry.com) — “The site says Shamrock Masonry provides commercial and residential masonry and restoration in Central Massachusetts, including stone walls, …”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/worcester/shamrock-masonry-trang-ch-facebook-reviews-36169217.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): masonry, brick, stone or block wall installation, brick or stone fireplace repair service”
- The written review history includes both detailed praise and two low-star complaints about project scope and follow-through. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMzMk5PeEJBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x3b4a95cbf9094a9e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC32NOxBA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Pat and his brother did an amazing job at my home last fall building stone walls for a terraced garden next to my driveway and repointing…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURadnBHS25nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3b4a95cbf9094a9e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDZvpGKngE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “2★ The work these 2 brothers do is beautiful! They know their stuff. BUT...
There were 2 bids for our front steps to be rebuilt. These men t…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMyb2VqVlVREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x3b4a95cbf9094a9e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC2oejVUQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “2★ Scheduled a consultation, great experience over the phone. Got a call day of that the consultation was postponed, but then no one ever sh…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURXb2YycEVnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x3b4a95cbf9094a9e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDWof2pEg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Needed my fieldstone foundation patched. Shamrock masonry was prompt, answered phone  and text questions, was professional, and did a gre…”
- Specializes in Masonry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.shamrockmasonry.com) — “The site says Shamrock Masonry provides commercial and residential masonry and restoration in Central Massachusetts, including stone walls, …”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/worcester/shamrock-masonry-trang-ch-facebook-reviews-36169217.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): masonry, brick, stone or block wall installation, brick or stone fireplace repair service”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://madpl.mylicense.com/Verification/

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shamrock%20Masonry&query_place_id=ChIJ2We7rrAH5IkRnkoJ-cuVSjs): 4.1★ from 14 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shamrock%20Masonry&query_place_id=ChIJ2We7rrAH5IkRnkoJ-cuVSjs): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.shamrockmasonry.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/worcester/shamrock-masonry-trang-ch-facebook-reviews-36169217.htm): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Amanda Schiappa · 2026-04-30**: Shamrock Masonry was not actually the company my aunt had done business with, but I still wanted to share what a great experience we had connecting with Ryan. He was incredibly helpful, honest, and explained that there’s another company with a very similar name that has caused confusion with reviews…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jessie Glockner · 2024-11-02**: Pat and his brother did an amazing job at my home last fall building stone walls for a terraced garden next to my driveway and repointing my stone foundation and front walkway. Pat was very responsive throughout the project and the pricing was very fair. These two are also incredibly hard workers. I…
- **2/5 · Google Reviews · debi mangi · 2023-10-01**: The work these 2 brothers do is beautiful! They know their stuff. BUT...
There were 2 bids for our front steps to be rebuilt. These men took the job and bid $5,000 for it. Evidently it was a bigger job then they anticipated. There were complaints by the 2 men on day 3 that it was going to be harder …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Donnie Towle · 2023-06-29**: I’m in Maine, nearly impossible to find a mason. “Jacob” from Shamrock was at my house within 24 hours and did an excellent job. Don’t let his youthful appearance fool you, he knows what he’s doing.
Highly recommended.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Evan Pasenello · 2023-05-30**: Pat re-pointed and cleaned up the front of my brick house. Pat was knowledgeable and had good communication throughout the job.  Thanks!
- **2/5 · Google Reviews · Emily Harris · 2022-04-22**: Scheduled a consultation, great experience over the phone. Got a call day of that the consultation was postponed, but then no one ever showed. Never got a call to reschedule.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Zachary Kennedy · 2022-03-26**: Needed my fieldstone foundation patched. Shamrock masonry was prompt, answered phone  and text questions, was professional, and did a great job.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Bethania Alvarez · 2022-03-25**: Pat did my stairs and repaired a wall for me. Super efficient, beautiful work and affordable prices.

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