Can you match my existing brick?

Most of the time, yes. We work with regional brick yards and can custom-tint mortar to match weathered joints. We do test panels before committing to full scope.

Do you do interior work?

Yes. Fireplaces, hearths, indoor accent walls, and basement foundation veneer.

What about additions and renovations?

We coordinate with GCs, architects, and homeowners on additions to ensure new masonry blends seamlessly with existing.

Residential Masonry Contractor in Somerville MA

Name: JL Masonry & Construction — Residential Masonry in Somerville, MA
Address: Woburn, MA 01801, Woburn, MA, US
Telephone: (617) 913-9845
Price range: $$
Rating: 5.0

Residential Masonry in Somerville, MA

A residential masonry contractor that knows Somerville

Somerville is a community with its own character — and the masonry that frames a property here has to respect that. We build residential masonry projects for homes throughout Union Square and Davis Square, with material choices and detailing that fit the local architecture. Triple-decker chimneys are everywhere and almost all need work.

JL Masonry has been serving Somerville homeowners for over 15 years. Our crews understand the triple-decker aesthetic that dominates Union Square, and we stock material samples that match Somerville's historic vocabulary.

Common residential masonry problems in Somerville

Front steps and stoop are crumbling or unsafe
Foundation veneer is failing or needs cosmetic upgrade
Interior fireplace and hearth need rebuild or refresh
Outdoor pillars or columns are deteriorating
Need brick or stone matching for additions or renovations — material matching is especially important given Somerville's triple-decker character.

Materials we use

Brick (matched to existing era)
Natural stone veneer
Cultured stone (manufactured veneer)
Granite stoop treads
Bluestone caps and sills

What we inspect

Match existing brick/stone for era and color
Proper flashing and weep system on veneer walls
Footing depth for structural elements
Mortar mix matched to existing for historic homes
Caulking and sealant compatible with masonry

How we approach a residential masonry project in Somerville

1Free on-site estimate at your Somerville property — we walk the site, listen, and ask the right questions.
2Written quote within 48 hours with materials, scope, schedule, and price — itemized, in plain English.
3Permits and town coordination handled by us (Middlesex County conservation, historic, and wetlands overlays where applicable).
4Hand-built by our crew — daily site cleanup, daily progress photos, foreman on-site every working day.
5Final walk-through with you, punch list addressed, and written workmanship warranty in your hands before we leave.

Residential Masonry questions, answered

Can you match my existing brick?: Most of the time, yes. We work with regional brick yards and can custom-tint mortar to match weathered joints. We do test panels before committing to full scope.
Do you do interior work?: Yes. Fireplaces, hearths, indoor accent walls, and basement foundation veneer.
What about additions and renovations?: We coordinate with GCs, architects, and homeowners on additions to ensure new masonry blends seamlessly with existing.

Ready to start your Somerville residential masonry project?

Somerville homeowners deserve masonry that lasts. Quality masonry is the difference between a house that looks lived-in and a house that looks loved. The right detail work pays back at resale. Call (617) 913-9845 or request your free estimate online — we'll be at your property within 48 hours.

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