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Brick Repair & Replacement in Cambridge, MA

Name: Ultimate Boston Masonry — Cambridge
Address: Cambridge, MA, US
Telephone: 781-818-1668
Price range: $$

Looking for brick repair & replacement in Cambridge, MA? Ultimate Boston Masonry is a licensed, insured, family-owned masonry contractor serving Cambridge and the rest of Middlesex County from our Boston base. Cambridge is dense with 19th-century brick that was built with lime mortar. We match historic joints instead of forcing hard modern mixes onto old walls.

Housing in Cambridge includes older brick multi-families and colonials built before 1940, and New England's 60–100 freeze-thaw cycles a winter is what wears this masonry down. That is why our brick repair & replacement work starts with understanding what your building is made of — brick type, stone, mortar hardness, and drainage — before we price anything. Freeze-thaw cycles, road salt, and hard Portland mortar break the face off old Boston brick. We cut out damaged units, source matching reclaimed or new brick, and relay them in mortar that is softer than the brick so the wall can breathe again.

Response time in Cambridge: Estimates within 24 hours · Typical range $450 – $5,500

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Brick Repair & Replacement project near Cambridge, MA

Free brick repair & replacement quote in Cambridge

Tell us about the project and we'll come out to price it — no charge, no pressure.

Scope

What our brick repair & replacement in Cambridge includes

Removal of spalled, cracked, and loose bricks
Reclaimed or new brick matched by size, color, and texture
Lime or Type N/O mortar sized to your wall's age
Crack stitching with stainless helical ties where needed
Lintel and sill inspection around openings
Masonry cleaning of the repair zone

Process

How brick repair & replacement works in Cambridge

1. Free on-site assessment
We map every damaged brick and check the mortar hardness and wall moisture.
2. Written fixed-price scope
You receive a brick-by-brick count, material source, and fixed price.
3. Skilled masonry work
Damaged units are cut out and replaced so the repair disappears into the wall.
4. Cleanup and final walkthrough
Joints are tooled to match, the area is washed, and you get before/after photos.

Local FAQ

Brick Repair & Replacement in Cambridge: questions answered

How much does brick repair & replacement cost in Cambridge, MA?

Most brick repair & replacement projects in Cambridge fall between $450 – $5,500. Small patches of 10–20 bricks sit at the low end; large wall sections, high access, or custom-matched historic brick push the price up. We give a free written, fixed-price estimate after an on-site look.

How quickly can you start brick repair & replacement in Cambridge?

Estimates within 24 hours in Cambridge. Most projects are scheduled within one to three weeks, and safety hazards are prioritized.

Do I need a permit for brick repair & replacement in Cambridge?

Minor repairs usually don't need a permit, but rebuilds, new structures, and tall retaining walls often do under the Massachusetts building code. We check with the Cambridge building department and pull permits when required.

Which areas near Cambridge do you also serve?

Besides Harvard Square, Porter Square, Cambridgeport, we regularly work in nearby Boston, Somerville, Brookline, and every community within 45 miles of Boston.

Are you licensed and insured to work in Cambridge?

Yes. Ultimate Boston Masonry is licensed, fully insured, and family-owned with 5 years of experience on Greater Boston brick and stone.

Why is the face of my brick flaking off?

That is spalling. Water gets into the brick, freezes, and pops the face off. It is often caused by hard cement mortar that traps moisture or by missing gutters and flashing above the wall.

Can you find brick that matches my 100-year-old house?

Usually, yes. We work with reclaimed brick yards around Massachusetts and can match most Boston-area water-struck and wire-cut brick closely.