# Steve Kady Masonry **Trade:** Masonry · **Address:** 200 Ashumet Rd, East Falmouth, MA 02536 · **Phone:** (508) 563-2515 · **Website:** https://stevekadymasonry.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.8/5** (medium confidence) — from 14 reviews across 5 sources. A 0–5 star rating built from what customers and the public say (every review and mention weighted by where it was posted, how old, how detailed and how credible it is, shrunk toward a 3.5★ baseline when evidence is thin) plus what the record shows (Reddit recommendations or warnings, a registry-verified licence, how recently they were reviewed, customer work photos, BBB grade, negative news, a revoked licence). Positive record counts only as far as the reviews have earned it; penalties count in full. Confidence describes how much weighted evidence stands behind the number, never the number itself: low when fewer than about five normal reviews' worth of weight (or mentions only) support it, medium up to about twenty, high beyond that across at least two sources. An operator flag for a suspicious review pattern caps a rating at 3.5★ and marks it low. 93% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 5 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Steve Kady Masonry works out of 200 Ashumet Road in East Falmouth and builds and rebuilds chimneys and fireplaces, plus seawalls, stonework and walkways, across Cape Cod. The company says it has served the Cape for more than 40 years under Steve Kady, whom it describes as a fifth-generation Falmouth resident and second-generation mason; BBB records the business as started in 1979 and a 2025 Falmouth opinion piece described him as 46 years in the masonry business. The credentials check out. Massachusetts registry records verify both an active Construction Supervisor licence, CSSL-059847, and an active Home Improvement Contractor registration, 126014, held in Steve Kady's own name — the same two numbers the company prints in its own site header. The business is also BBB accredited, with an A+ rating, and has been accredited since 2013. Chimney work is what customers actually hire them for, and the recent record is unusually deep: five reviews in the last six months alone, all describing chimney rebuilds. A March 2026 reviewer describes Steve responding quickly to a chimney leak, documenting the problem with detailed photos, explaining why a previous repair had missed the underlying issue and why a full rebuild was needed, then delivering on schedule. An April 2026 reviewer had one chimney demolished and another rebuilt on a house in a historic district, and credits him with working the conservation committee's approval through and keeping to the schedule anyway. Repeat business and site conduct come up repeatedly. A May 2026 reviewer had a centre chimney done in 2019 and came back for a larger one, and mentions a bluestone landing designed into their breezeway as well. Several reviewers say the crew arrived on time each morning, worked as a team and left the site as they found it. The one negative on the record is a March 2024 one-star review reading in full "They make places rock ugly and frankly unsafe" — it names no job, date or address and gives nothing to check, so weigh it accordingly, but it is there. Beyond that, the base is small: Google shows 4.6 stars from 11 ratings, and BBB publishes no star average at all. **Strengths:** - Chimney rebuilds — five reviews in six months describe full rebuilds - Historic-district permitting — conservation approval handled, schedule still met - Site conduct — punctual crews leaving job sites as they found them **Concerns:** - Unexplained one-star — a 2024 reviewer called the work ugly and unsafe - Small review base — eleven Google ratings and no BBB star average - Staff count — BBB records two employees against the crews reviewers describe **Where sources disagree:** - Tenure is given three slightly different ways: the company's site says over 40 years, BBB records 47 years from a 1979 start, and a May 2025 Falmouth opinion piece said 46 years in the masonry business. - BBB records a sole proprietorship with 2 employees while reviews consistently describe a multi-person crew working through the day; the BBB employee count should not be read as the working headcount. - One BBB 'Latest Reviews' teaser opens with exactly the same sentences as a July 2026 Google review, so the two are very likely the same customer's review appearing on two platforms rather than independent corroboration. - The BBB category list for this business also includes 'Packaging Design and Development' and 'Industrial Design', which are directory noise rather than trades this mason practises. - BBB lists three addresses for the same business (200 Ashumet Rd East Falmouth, PO Box 493 Falmouth, and 24 Nauset Ave E North Falmouth) under the alternate names 'Kady & Son Masonry' and 'Steve Kady & Son Masonary Construction'. - The one-star review gives no job, date or location, and stands against thirteen five-star accounts that do; it is recorded rather than resolved. ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Massachusetts registry records verify an active Construction Supervisor licence CSSL-059847 held by STEVEN L KADY and an active Home Improvement Contractor registration 126014 held by Steve Kady; both numbers match those the company publishes on its own website. _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](https://stevekadymasonry.com) — “Self-reported license/registration number (NOT verified against any registry): Construction Supervisors License: #059847” - [Official Website](https://stevekadymasonry.com) — “Self-reported license/registration number (NOT verified against any registry): Home Improvement Contractors License: #126014” - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 126014 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: Steve Kady” - [State License Registry](https://madpl.mylicense.com/Verification/) — “MA csl license CSSL-059847 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: STEVEN L KADY” - The business is BBB accredited with an A+ rating and has been accredited since July 2013; BBB records it as started in 1979 with 47 years in business, a sole proprietorship whose owner of record is Steve L Kady. _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/ea-falmouth/profile/general-contractor/steve-kady-masonry-construction-0021-76917) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/ea-falmouth/profile/general-contractor/steve-kady-masonry-construction-0021-76917) — “Better Business Bureau: accredited / certified / member” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/ea-falmouth/profile/general-contractor/steve-kady-masonry-construction-0021-76917) — “BBB profile for Steve Kady Masonry Construction, 200 Ashumet Rd, East Falmouth MA — identity matches on address and phone (508) 563-2515. Th…” - The company says on its own site that it has served Cape Cod for over 40 years under Steve Kady, a fifth-generation Falmouth resident and second-generation mason, and a May 2025 Falmouth opinion piece described him as 46 years in the masonry business. _(confidence: medium)_ - [capenews.net](https://www.capenews.net/falmouth/opinion/falmouth-in-perspective-why-the-poor-house-renovation-work-will-not-be-done-for-free/article_d2c569f8-8265-48bb-b762-0aa1dd0aed9a.html) — “capenews.net — Steve Kady has been in the masonry business for 46 years” - [Official Website](https://stevekadymasonry.com) — “Company history (self-reported): The site says the business has served Cape Cod for over 40 years, led by Steve Kady, described as a 5th-gen…” - [Official Website](https://stevekadymasonry.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Led by Steve Kady, described on the site as a 5th generation Falmouth resident and 2nd generation mason.” - Google publishes a 4.6-star average from 11 ratings; fourteen review bodies are on file dated 2024 to 2026, thirteen of them five-star and one one-star, with five arriving in the last six months. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Steve%20Kady%20Masonry&query_place_id=ChIJM618jpzR5IkRvj5AqY6Zj-w) — “Google: 4.6★ from 11 ratings” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21OclNGcDVWSEoxTW5wbU5HVkxURWRIYVZoM1ZHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xec8f998ea9403ebe!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmNrSFp5VHJ1MnpmNGVLTEdHaVh3VGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Steve Kady Masonry’s crew is a reflection of Steve himself, personable, professional and skilled. Steve is easy to communicate with and r…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNEdUl6WE1REAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xec8f998ea9403ebe!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICDuIzXMQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ They make places rock ugly and frankly unsafe” - Chimney rebuilding is the documented core: in a March 2026 review a homeowner described a leak assessed quickly, documented with detailed photos, traced to a previous repair that had not addressed the underlying issue, and resolved with a full rebuild delivered as promised. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pNMmFGOVhNRlJQZEcxWlpHVndjVmRDU1RJM1oyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xec8f998ea9403ebe!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjM2aF9XMFRPdG1ZZGVwcVdCSTI3Z2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Steve and his crew were absolutely outstanding. He responded quickly to assess a leak in my chimney and took the time to thoroughly expla…” - An April 2026 reviewer had one chimney demolished and another rebuilt on a house in a historic district and credited the company with obtaining conservation committee approval, keeping them updated through the process, and completing on schedule. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2w5aU0xQjVVRkJFYm1rMFJYRjBibVY2T1hJNVVIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xec8f998ea9403ebe!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOl9iM1B5UFBEbmk0RXF0bmV6OXI5UHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I hired Steve to demolishe1 chimney and re-build the other in my house at the historic district. Steve worked with the conservation commi…” - Customers return: a May 2026 reviewer who had a centre chimney built in 2019 called the company back for a larger chimney teardown and rebuild, and also had a bluestone landing designed into their breezeway. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pZMmRsTm5WRmN3Y0dST1pGSm5aM1k0TkZWMmRtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xec8f998ea9403ebe!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjY2dlNnVFcwcGROZFJnZ3Y4NFV2dmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We were very happy with the center chimney that Steve Kady did for us in 2019 so we called on him again when we needed our other larger c…” - Crew conduct and site cleanliness recur across reviews — punctual morning starts, steady work through the day, and job sites left as they were found. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21OclNGcDVWSEoxTW5wbU5HVkxURWRIYVZoM1ZHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xec8f998ea9403ebe!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmNrSFp5VHJ1MnpmNGVLTEdHaVh3VGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Steve Kady Masonry’s crew is a reflection of Steve himself, personable, professional and skilled. Steve is easy to communicate with and r…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT214WGQycEJVSG8wVlhWdk5ERkhXbkpSYmtkT2RXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xec8f998ea9403ebe!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmxXd2pBUHo0VXVvNDFHWnJRbkdOdWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Steve's crew did an excellent job from the moment they stepped onto the property until they finished the job. They worked well together …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25Kb2NYaHdOV0ZLYzFOaGN6Wm5NRlZMTW1odlpWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xec8f998ea9403ebe!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnJocXhwNWFKc1NhczZnMFVLMmhvZVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ My husband and I highly recommend Steve Kady for the work he did replacing our chimneys. He was professional, honest, and always willing …” - On Reddit in 2023 a Cape Cod resident answering a request for chimney recommendations named Steve Kady of Falmouth and called him a very good mason. _(confidence: medium)_ - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/CapeCod/comments/166jxew/recommendation_for_asphalt_driveway_and_chimney/jykijc4/) — “r/CapeCod — For the chimney work, Steve Kady out of Falmouth.” - A March 2024 one-star reviewer wrote only that the company makes places 'rock ugly and frankly unsafe', giving no job, date or detail that can be checked against the rest of the record. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNEdUl6WE1REAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xec8f998ea9403ebe!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICDuIzXMQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ They make places rock ugly and frankly unsafe” - Beyond chimneys and fireplaces the company's listed trades are seawall construction and repair, stonework and brick work, walkways, interior brick and stone design, and fireplace and chimney inspections. _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](https://stevekadymasonry.com) — “Steve Kady Masonry is a Falmouth-based masonry contractor specialising in fireplaces, chimney construction, repair and inspection, seawalls,…” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/ea-falmouth/profile/general-contractor/steve-kady-masonry-construction-0021-76917) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Brick Work, Chimney Inspections, Chimneys, Fireplaces, Interior Design, Masonry Contracting, Seaw…” - Specializes in Masonry _(confidence: high)_ - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/CapeCod/comments/166jxew/recommendation_for_asphalt_driveway_and_chimney/jykijc4/) — “r/CapeCod — For the chimney work, Steve Kady out of Falmouth.” - [capenews.net](https://www.capenews.net/falmouth/opinion/falmouth-in-perspective-why-the-poor-house-renovation-work-will-not-be-done-for-free/article_d2c569f8-8265-48bb-b762-0aa1dd0aed9a.html) — “capenews.net — Steve Kady has been in the masonry business for 46 years” - [Official Website](https://stevekadymasonry.com) — “Steve Kady Masonry is a Falmouth-based masonry contractor specialising in fireplaces, chimney construction, repair and inspection, seawalls,…” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/ea-falmouth/profile/general-contractor/steve-kady-masonry-construction-0021-76917) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Brick Work, Chimney Inspections, Chimneys, Fireplaces, Interior Design, Masonry Contracting, Seaw…” - Specializes in Chimney Services _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/ea-falmouth/profile/general-contractor/steve-kady-masonry-construction-0021-76917) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Brick Work, Chimney Inspections, Chimneys, Fireplaces, Interior Design, Masonry Contracting, Seaw…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pZMmRsTm5WRmN3Y0dST1pGSm5aM1k0TkZWMmRtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xec8f998ea9403ebe!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjY2dlNnVFcwcGROZFJnZ3Y4NFV2dmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We were very happy with the center chimney that Steve Kady did for us in 2019 so we called on him again when we needed our other larger c…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2w5aU0xQjVVRkJFYm1rMFJYRjBibVY2T1hJNVVIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xec8f998ea9403ebe!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOl9iM1B5UFBEbmk0RXF0bmV6OXI5UHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I hired Steve to demolishe1 chimney and re-build the other in my house at the historic district. Steve worked with the conservation commi…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pNMmFGOVhNRlJQZEcxWlpHVndjVmRDU1RJM1oyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xec8f998ea9403ebe!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjM2aF9XMFRPdG1ZZGVwcVdCSTI3Z2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Steve and his crew were absolutely outstanding. He responded quickly to assess a leak in my chimney and took the time to thoroughly expla…” ## License Status: **active** (#CSSL-059847, csl) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-20, 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=Steve%20Kady%20Masonry&query_place_id=ChIJM618jpzR5IkRvj5AqY6Zj-w): 4.6★ from 11 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Steve%20Kady%20Masonry&query_place_id=ChIJM618jpzR5IkRvj5AqY6Zj-w): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/ea-falmouth/profile/general-contractor/steve-kady-masonry-construction-0021-76917): Listed on this source - [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/steve-kady-masonry-falmouth-2): Listed on this source - [Official Website](https://stevekadymasonry.com): Self-reported profile and service details - [Exa](https://stevekadymasonry.com/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source) - [Exa](https://www.capenews.net/falmouth/opinion/falmouth-in-perspective-why-the-poor-house-renovation-work-will-not-be-done-for-free/article_d2c569f8-8265-48bb-b762-0aa1dd0aed9a.html): 1 web mention 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. - “Steve Kady has been in the masonry business for 46 years” — capenews.net (2025-05-02) — https://www.capenews.net/falmouth/opinion/falmouth-in-perspective-why-the-poor-house-renovation-work-will-not-be-done-for-free/article_d2c569f8-8265-48bb-b762-0aa1dd0aed9a.html - “For the chimney work, Steve Kady out of Falmouth.” — a Reddit commenter in r/CapeCod (2023-08-31) — https://www.reddit.com/r/CapeCod/comments/166jxew/recommendation_for_asphalt_driveway_and_chimney/jykijc4/ ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Robert Leary · 2026-07-18**: Steve Kady Masonry’s crew is a reflection of Steve himself, personable, professional and skilled. Steve is easy to communicate with and responds quickly to emails and phone calls. His crew is punctual, efficient, and works like a well oiled machine. They exhibit a high grade of professionalism and s… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · K S · 2026-05-22**: We were very happy with the center chimney that Steve Kady did for us in 2019 so we called on him again when we needed our other larger chimney taken down and rebuilt. Once again his crew was professional, friendly, polite ... and very hard working. They do beautiful work and leave no detail undo… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Laurie Canning · 2026-04-27**: Steve Kady and his workers did a wonderful job on my chimney work. They were professional and did a great job, on time and on budget. I would happily recommend them. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · David · 2026-04-22**: I hired Steve to demolishe1 chimney and re-build the other in my house at the historic district. Steve worked with the conservation committee to get the project approved, kept me regularly updated of the approval process and completed the job on schedule. Steve and his crew are pleasure to work wi… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Elaine B · 2026-03-25**: Steve and his crew were absolutely outstanding. He responded quickly to assess a leak in my chimney and took the time to thoroughly explain what was going on, including detailed photos and clear, professional guidance. It turned out the previous repair hadn’t addressed the underlying issues, and Ste… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Peter Connell · 2025-11-13**: Steve's crew did an excellent job from the moment they stepped onto the property until they finished the job. They worked well together as a team and demonstrated great attention to detail. I couldn't be happier with our new chimney. Well done all around - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Margaret Housman · 2025-09-06**: My husband and I highly recommend Steve Kady for the work he did replacing our chimneys. He was professional, honest, and always willing to answer our questions. His team arrived promptly each morning and diligently worked through the day. We were very pleased with the quality of work they did. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Chris Griswold · 2025-07-30**: Did amazing work on my chimney. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ashley Barksdale · 2024-11-17**: Highly recommend Steve Kady and his team. Very professional and timely. We loved the work he did on our chimney. The attention to detail and the quality of work where top notch. We enjoyed getting to know his team as well. We appreciate all you did! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Moe Barry · 2024-10-02**: Steve and his team did an amazing job. Efficient, professional, and excellent craftsmanship. Highly recommend! --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-08-20T05:37:58.179Z. 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