# Thompson & Crowley Masonry

**Trade:** Waterproofing / Foundation · **Address:** 0 Corwin St, Peabody, MA 01960, USA · **Phone:** (617) 633-1896 · **Website:** https://www.thompsoncrowleymasonry.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.3/5** (medium confidence) — from 28 reviews across 6 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.
96% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 7 reviews, 1 negative.

## The honest read

Thompson & Crowley Masonry says it's been fixing Massachusetts foundations since 1965 and is now run by the third generation of the same family — stone foundation repair, restoration, and basement waterproofing across the North Shore and Metro West.

The reviews keep circling back to one thing: getting old, difficult foundations right rather than taking the easy sell. One first-time homebuyer described the crew walking her through what a 115-year-old house's foundation actually needed, in contrast to other contractors who she felt were trying to scare her into a bigger, pricier job. Another homeowner, working from an independent structural engineer's report on a 1901 triple-decker, wrote that Thompson & Crowley was the only contractor willing to do exactly what the engineer specified — lime mortar and breathable membranes — while other "waterproofing" quotes went a different direction. On turnaround, reviewers describe estimates within minutes of a visit and jobs finished in a single day versus a week quoted elsewhere; the work described ranges from repointing century-old fieldstone to brick stair rebuilds and driveway pavers.

Not every job fits their model: in a 2026 review, a homeowner who wanted a smaller, partial-basement job (about $3,500) said the crew mentioned they're used to doing whole basements or bigger projects and might not send a proposal for something that size — worth asking upfront if your job is on the smaller side.

For an old stone or fieldstone foundation that needs fixing to spec rather than patching, this is squarely their lane. For a small, contained repair, it's worth confirming they're the right fit before waiting on an estimate.

**Strengths:**
- Engineer-matched repairs — followed the exact spec instead of a generic pitch
- Fast turnaround — jobs finished in a day versus a week quoted elsewhere
- Historic foundation care — praised for handling century-old stonework
- Broad masonry range — foundations, stairs, brick, and pavers

**Concerns:**
- Smaller jobs sidelined — one customer felt brushed off on a partial-basement estimate

## Claims & citations

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

- Matched an independent structural engineer's exact spec (lime mortar, breathable membranes) rather than a generic waterproofing pitch _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xabE0xSkVjWFJmZEVOWGJGRjNUblZDZWpKRWFFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf16c1af1b1c6c789!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlZlM1JEcXRfdENXbFF3TnVCejJEaEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Highly recommend this contractor. Scott and team are transparent, on time, and do everything in the work contract.

We bought a 1901 cons…”
- Completed a basement foundation repair in one day versus a week quoted by a competitor _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oWU9FaDBTREIyZG1oU1lUWTVaM3BYU1VkSlZsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf16c1af1b1c6c789!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmhYOEh0SDB2dmhSYTY5Z3pXSUdJVlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I got a comprehensive quote for basement foundation repairs and masonry just a few days after I reached out. After reviewing multiple quo…”
- Repointed an urgent exterior foundation crack the next day, with an estimate given within 10 minutes _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VOaTR6OGZGcnBDWlFnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xf16c1af1b1c6c789!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKENi4z8fFrpCZQg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The team at Thompson & Crowley was one of the best I've ever worked with. I had to have an area of the exterior of my field stone foundat…”
- Handles fieldstone and stone foundations on century-old homes with reviewers noting care and craftsmanship _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2taaU9VUmZSSEJPVFd0bFJXcHlVMmxUZUd0bmJsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf16c1af1b1c6c789!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkZiOURfRHBOTWtlRWpyU2lTeGtnblE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ It was an absolute pleasure to work with Scott and his team on restoring my lime mortar fieldstone foundation. Being first time home buye…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tsRmJYaDJUR1pGWTFGS1oxVklWWFF3WVdaTVMzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf16c1af1b1c6c789!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOklFbXh2TGZFY1FKZ1VIVXQwYWZMS3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I recently had masonry work done in the basement of my 130-year-old Victorian home, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the results!

F…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURCcE5pbFh3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xf16c1af1b1c6c789!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDBpNilXw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Scott and his crew really did a nice job repointing and reconditioning our 100+ yr old crumbling stone foundation in the basement last we…”
- A customer seeking a smaller partial-basement job said the crew signaled they may not propose on anything short of a whole basement _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNMdV91SEZ3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xf16c1af1b1c6c789!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICLu_uHFw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ I found them on FB ad and reached out for an estimate during Memorial day weekend.  Scott arrived on time and gave me a ballpark estimate…”
- Self-reports a third-generation family masonry business operating since 1965 (61 years) _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.thompsoncrowleymasonry.com) — “A third-generation Massachusetts masonry contractor specializing in stone foundation repair, restoration, and basement waterproofing.”
  - [Official Website](https://www.thompsoncrowleymasonry.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Family has continually worked in the masonry industry since 1965.”
  - [Official Website](https://www.thompsoncrowleymasonry.com) — “Self-reported 61 years in business”
- Specializes in stone foundation repair, restoration, and basement waterproofing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.thompsoncrowleymasonry.com) — “A third-generation Massachusetts masonry contractor specializing in stone foundation repair, restoration, and basement waterproofing.”
- Specializes in Waterproofing / Foundation _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.thompsoncrowleymasonry.com) — “A third-generation Massachusetts masonry contractor specializing in stone foundation repair, restoration, and basement waterproofing.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNIaDRlV0d3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xf16c1af1b1c6c789!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICHh4eWGw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Extremely happy with the work of Thompson and Crowley.  Scott and his team were quick, clean and thorough.  We had stone foundation water…”
- Specializes in Masonry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.thompsoncrowleymasonry.com) — “A third-generation Massachusetts masonry contractor specializing in stone foundation repair, restoration, and basement waterproofing.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNnMjZ6Y1NBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xf16c1af1b1c6c789!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCg26zcSA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Fantastic job on my driveway pavers! The team was friendly, punctual, and delivered excellent results.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURSN0lUUFdREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xf16c1af1b1c6c789!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDR7ITPWQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I was very pleased with the initial response, promptness and communication leading up to the work
day, and then most importantly the qual…”

## Ownership

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

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Thompson%20%26%20Crowley%20Masonry&query_place_id=ChIJUTPlEZ4T44kRicfGsfEabPE): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://reviews.birdeye.com/thompson-crowley-masonry-inc-147201795885160): 7 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Official Website](https://www.thompsoncrowleymasonry.com): 61 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/thompson-and-crowley-masonry-peabody): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://northshorefoundations.com/stone-foundation-repair): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Exa](https://historic-foundations.com/salem-stone-foundations): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/stone-pavers-and-concrete/thompson-crowley-masonry-inc-pfvwus-pf~1418848145): Listed on this source
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Thompson%20%26%20Crowley%20Masonry&query_place_id=ChIJUTPlEZ4T44kRicfGsfEabPE): 4.9★ from 32 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mark Reiss · 2026-06-04**: It was an absolute pleasure to work with Scott and his team on restoring my lime mortar fieldstone foundation. Being first time home buyers purchasing a 115 year old house is a difficult thing to manage. The sellers assured us no issues with moisture in the basement but of course we learned the hard…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · mjedmonds · 2026-05-06**: Highly recommend this contractor. Scott and team are transparent, on time, and do everything in the work contract.

We bought a 1901 constructed triple decker. We had a structural engineer come out and assess the foundation. He gave specific recommendations of the type of mortar and work that is app…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · ruairi collins · 2026-05-06**: These guys did great work for me a few years ago now. They were prompt clean and affordable. The reason I’m posting now is that I lost my records of the work done. I enailed and they replied immediately. I should have written this two years ago. Great company.
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Tyna Toek · 2026-03-20**: I found them on FB ad and reached out for an estimate during Memorial day weekend.  Scott arrived on time and gave me a ballpark estimate on work I wanted done in my partially finished basement (about $3500).  He mentioned that they are used to doing the whole basement or bigger jobs so they may not…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kathy Brigham · 2026-03-19**: I recently had masonry work done in the basement of my 130-year-old Victorian home, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the results!

From the start, Scott took the time to thoroughly assess the condition of the foundation inside and out and explained the process in a clear, honest manner. He unde…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kaylinnette Pinet · 2026-02-28**: I got a comprehensive quote for basement foundation repairs and masonry just a few days after I reached out. After reviewing multiple quotes, decided to go with Thompson and Crowley. The work was completed in 1 day with Thomson and Crowley versus the 1 week quoted by another masonry company. Now our…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · SH · 2026-02-27**: Scott and his team did an outstanding job restoring the crumbling brick/fieldstone foundation of my Somerville home.  Excellent, clear communication throughout the job and top-quality work.  I highly recommend Thompson & Crowley!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Erik Johnson · 2025-10-22**: Scott and his team were great to work with; efficient, good-natured, and on-time/budget.

If you’re sick of your basement being gross, give these guys a call.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Robert Klein · 2025-06-18**: I had some work done to freshen up my front stairs and can't say enough about the outstanding experience with Thompson & Crowley Masonry. Their quote was very reasonable, scheduling was easy, the team was friendly and responsive, and their work looks great. Highly recommend for any masonry needs!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Scott M · 2025-05-23**: The team at Thompson & Crowley was one of the best I've ever worked with. I had to have an area of the exterior of my field stone foundation repointed urgently. They were at my house the next day and I had an estimate within 10 minutes, agreed to the work and the work was done within less than a wee…

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