# Sterling Masonry

**Trade:** Masonry · **Address:** 48 Redstone Hill Rd, Sterling, MA 01564 · **Phone:** (978) 422-7396 · **Website:** http://sterlingmasonrycompany.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.8/5** (low confidence) — from 5 reviews across 6 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Sterling Masonry is a Sterling, Massachusetts masonry company owned by Joe Day. Its website describes a locally owned, second-generation operation handling chimney repairs and rebuilds, stone and brick veneer, fireplaces, retaining walls, patios, walkways, stairs, and related masonry work for homes, historic buildings, and commercial properties. Recent customers describe chimney rebuilds from the roofline up, flue and cap work, brick replacement, and natural-stone veneer; three Google reviews from 2024–2025 praise communication, code-compliant rebuilding, careful diagnosis, and finished work, while a 2014 Houzz review praises tightly fitted stonework. The review history is small, with five reviews spanning 2014–2025, while Google shows five ratings and Houzz shows one. Before booking, confirm the exact scope and how post-completion concerns will be handled: one BBB review mentions concerns after a sidewalk and chimney project without enough detail to assess the outcome. The Massachusetts license registry shows HIC 202812 and CSL CS-089502 as active; listed holder names are Sterling Masonry Inc. and Joseph R Day respectively. Confirm the applicable license, materials, schedule, warranty, and change-order process.

**Strengths:**
- Chimney rebuilding — recent reviews describe roofline and flue work
- Clear communication — customers praise direct project updates
- Stone craftsmanship — reviewer praises tight veneer fitting
- Code-focused repairs — customer reports rebuilding to code

**Concerns:**
- Post-completion concerns — one review mentions issues without resolution detail
- License-holder naming — registry records list two holder names

**Where sources disagree:**
- The registry lists active licenses under Sterling Masonry Inc. and Joseph R Day; confirm the contracting entity and license applicable to the work.
- BBB reports 23 years in business, while the website describes a second-generation business without stating a matching duration.

## Claims & citations

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

- Chimney repair and rebuilding are central offerings, with recent reviews describing roofline rebuilds, flue discovery, and cap work. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://sterlingmasonrycompany.com) — “Sterling Masonry Company is a locally owned Sterling, Massachusetts masonry business owned by Joe Day. It reports chimney repair and rebuild…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/sterling/profile/mason-contractors/sterling-masonry-inc-0261-250274) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): chimney repair, general stonework, fireplace building, brickwork, stairs, walkways, walls, stone …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJM1czYkxUbHZuRWx3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd159710e4adee200!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEI3W3bLTlvnElwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Thank You Joe, Xavier and all at Sterling Masonry! I had some spalling in the top layers of my chimney and needed a rebuild from the roof…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzbUpEYWRREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd159710e4adee200!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID3mJDadQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Recently had our old chimney of cinder blocks removed due to leaking into my garage and Joe and his crew rebuilt it to code with brick an…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURMbnVuVmxRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd159710e4adee200!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDLnunVlQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Joe and his team did an excellent job rebuilding one of our chimneys from the roof up and then put a stainless steel  cap over other, whi…”
- The company offers stone and brick veneer, fireplaces, walkways, stairs, walls, and related masonry repairs. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://sterlingmasonrycompany.com) — “Sterling Masonry Company is a locally owned Sterling, Massachusetts masonry business owned by Joe Day. It reports chimney repair and rebuild…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/sterling/profile/mason-contractors/sterling-masonry-inc-0261-250274) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): chimney repair, general stonework, fireplace building, brickwork, stairs, walkways, walls, stone …”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/sterling-masonry-ma) — “Services offered (BuildZoom): Brick and Blockwork, Stonework, Other Masonry”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/stone-pavers-and-concrete/sterling-masonry-pfvwus-pf~1922158414) — “Services offered (Houzz): Stonework, Fireplaces and Chimneys, Brickwork, Re-Grind, Stairs, Walkways, Repairs”
- Recent reviewers praise communication, code-compliant chimney rebuilding, and finished masonry workmanship. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJM1czYkxUbHZuRWx3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd159710e4adee200!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEI3W3bLTlvnElwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Thank You Joe, Xavier and all at Sterling Masonry! I had some spalling in the top layers of my chimney and needed a rebuild from the roof…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzbUpEYWRREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd159710e4adee200!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID3mJDadQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Recently had our old chimney of cinder blocks removed due to leaking into my garage and Joe and his crew rebuilt it to code with brick an…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURMbnVuVmxRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd159710e4adee200!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDLnunVlQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Joe and his team did an excellent job rebuilding one of our chimneys from the roof up and then put a stainless steel  cap over other, whi…”
- A Houzz reviewer praised tightly fitted natural-stone veneer and careful trimming. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/stone-pavers-and-concrete/sterling-masonry-pfvwus-pf~1922158414) — “5★ Joe Day from Sterling Masonry is great to work with. He did amazing work on a home in MA. Siding, columns, chimney, and a fireplace used …”
- One BBB review mentions concerns after a sidewalk and chimney project, without enough detail to determine the resolution. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/sterling/profile/mason-contractors/sterling-masonry-inc-0261-250274) — “We recently had our sidewalk redone and our chimney rebuilt. With any project, there were a couple of concerns after the project was complet…”
- The Massachusetts license registry lists HIC 202812 and CSL CS-089502 as active, with holders Sterling Masonry Inc. and Joseph R Day. _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 202812 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: sterling masonry inc”
  - [State License Registry](https://madpl.mylicense.com/Verification/) — “MA csl license CS-089502 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: JOSEPH R DAY”
- The company describes itself as locally owned, family-owned, and second-generation under Joe Day. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://sterlingmasonrycompany.com) — “Sterling Masonry Company is a locally owned Sterling, Massachusetts masonry business owned by Joe Day. It reports chimney repair and rebuild…”
  - [Official Website](http://sterlingmasonrycompany.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Joe Day, owner; locally owned and operated; second-generation mason”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/stone-pavers-and-concrete/sterling-masonry-pfvwus-pf~1922158414) — “Stated ownership (Houzz): Family-owned”
- The review packet includes five reviews from 2014–2025, Google 5 stars from five ratings, and Houzz 5.0 from one rating. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sterling%20Masonry&query_place_id=ChIJ32UK5Xrw44kRAOLeSg5xWdE) — “Google: 5★ from 5 ratings”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJM1czYkxUbHZuRWx3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd159710e4adee200!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEI3W3bLTlvnElwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Thank You Joe, Xavier and all at Sterling Masonry! I had some spalling in the top layers of my chimney and needed a rebuild from the roof…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzbUpEYWRREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd159710e4adee200!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID3mJDadQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Recently had our old chimney of cinder blocks removed due to leaking into my garage and Joe and his crew rebuilt it to code with brick an…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURMbnVuVmxRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd159710e4adee200!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDLnunVlQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Joe and his team did an excellent job rebuilding one of our chimneys from the roof up and then put a stainless steel  cap over other, whi…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/stone-pavers-and-concrete/sterling-masonry-pfvwus-pf~1922158414) — “5★ Joe Day from Sterling Masonry is great to work with. He did amazing work on a home in MA. Siding, columns, chimney, and a fireplace used …”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/stone-pavers-and-concrete/sterling-masonry-pfvwus-pf~1922158414) — “Houzz: 5.0★ from 1 ratings”
- Specializes in Chimney Services _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://sterlingmasonrycompany.com) — “Sterling Masonry Company is a locally owned Sterling, Massachusetts masonry business owned by Joe Day. It reports chimney repair and rebuild…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/sterling/profile/mason-contractors/sterling-masonry-inc-0261-250274) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): chimney repair, general stonework, fireplace building, brickwork, stairs, walkways, walls, stone …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJM1czYkxUbHZuRWx3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd159710e4adee200!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEI3W3bLTlvnElwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Thank You Joe, Xavier and all at Sterling Masonry! I had some spalling in the top layers of my chimney and needed a rebuild from the roof…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzbUpEYWRREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd159710e4adee200!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID3mJDadQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Recently had our old chimney of cinder blocks removed due to leaking into my garage and Joe and his crew rebuilt it to code with brick an…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURMbnVuVmxRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd159710e4adee200!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDLnunVlQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Joe and his team did an excellent job rebuilding one of our chimneys from the roof up and then put a stainless steel  cap over other, whi…”
- Specializes in Specialty Services _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://sterlingmasonrycompany.com) — “Sterling Masonry Company is a locally owned Sterling, Massachusetts masonry business owned by Joe Day. It reports chimney repair and rebuild…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/sterling/profile/mason-contractors/sterling-masonry-inc-0261-250274) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): chimney repair, general stonework, fireplace building, brickwork, stairs, walkways, walls, stone …”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/sterling-masonry-ma) — “Services offered (BuildZoom): Brick and Blockwork, Stonework, Other Masonry”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/stone-pavers-and-concrete/sterling-masonry-pfvwus-pf~1922158414) — “Services offered (Houzz): Stonework, Fireplaces and Chimneys, Brickwork, Re-Grind, Stairs, Walkways, Repairs”

## Ownership

- Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## License

Status: **active** (#CS-089502, csl) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-24, 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=Sterling%20Masonry&query_place_id=ChIJ32UK5Xrw44kRAOLeSg5xWdE): 5.0★ from 5 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sterling%20Masonry&query_place_id=ChIJ32UK5Xrw44kRAOLeSg5xWdE): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/sterling/profile/mason-contractors/sterling-masonry-inc-0261-250274): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://sterlingmasonrycompany.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/stone-pavers-and-concrete/sterling-masonry-pfvwus-pf~1922158414): 5.0★ from 1 ratings
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/sterling-masonry-ma): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Paul Rajpal · 2025-06-13**: Thank You Joe, Xavier and all at Sterling Masonry! I had some spalling in the top layers of my chimney and needed a rebuild from the roofline up.
Joe came out in person and assessed everything with me right then and there.

Upon the start of work they discovered that the flues had never been secured…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Cathy Guadagnoli · 2024-11-11**: Recently had our old chimney of cinder blocks removed due to leaking into my garage and Joe and his crew rebuilt it to code with brick and the guys were fabulous! Great guy to communicate with and terrific work. Totally happy with new chimney!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ryan Zielinski · 2024-06-27**: Joe and his team did an excellent job rebuilding one of our chimneys from the roof up and then put a stainless steel  cap over other, while also rebuilding the cement cap. Highly recommended!
- **5/5 · Houzz · STONEYARD® · 2014-03-12**: Joe Day from Sterling Masonry is great to work with. He did amazing work on a home in MA. Siding, columns, chimney, and a fireplace used natural stone veneer; the workmanship was praised as tightly fitted stones trimmed to perfection.
- **Better Business Bureau · John O**: We recently had our sidewalk redone and our chimney rebuilt. With any project, there were a couple of concerns after the project was completed.

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