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Masonry Contractor in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA
Harvard Square is one of the Cambridge neighborhoods we serve every week. 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. Whether it's a leaking chimney, a crumbling stoop, or a new patio, our licensed and insured crew handles it start to finish.
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Services
Masonry services in Harvard Square
Chimney Repair & Rebuilds in Harvard Square
Crown repairs, flashing, partial and full rebuilds above the roofline.
$650 – $6,500Brick & Stone Repointing in Harvard Square
Tuckpointing and joint restoration that stops water before it spreads.
$12 – $28 per square footRetaining Walls in Harvard Square
Engineered stone and block walls with drainage that actually works.
$55 – $145 per face footPatios & Walkways in Harvard Square
Bluestone, granite, and paver installations built on a frost-ready base.
$28 – $65 per square footStone Steps & Stoops in Harvard Square
Granite treads, rebuilt front stoops, and safe, level entries.
$2,400 – $12,000Foundation & Basement Masonry in Harvard Square
Fieldstone repointing, crack repair, and parging that keeps water out.
$1,500 – $18,000Stone Veneer & Facades in Harvard Square
Natural and thin stone veneer on chimneys, foundations, and exteriors.
$38 – $90 per square footOutdoor Fireplaces & Fire Pits in Harvard Square
Built-in fire features, grill stations, and pizza ovens in brick or stone.
$3,200 – $24,000Brick Repair & Replacement in Harvard Square
Spalled, cracked, and loose brick replaced and matched to your wall.
$450 – $5,500Historic Masonry Restoration in Harvard Square
Lime mortar, brownstone, and granite restoration for older homes.
$2,500 – $45,000Stucco & Foundation Parging in Harvard Square
Crack repair and fresh parge coats for foundations and stucco walls.
$600 – $4,500Masonry Waterproofing & Sealing in Harvard Square
Breathable water repellents and leak repairs for brick, block, and stone.
$500 – $4,000Brick Walls, Pillars & Columns in Harvard Square
Garden walls, driveway pillars, mailbox columns, and piers.
$1,200 – $15,000Indoor Fireplace & Firebox Repair in Harvard Square
Firebox rebuilds, hearths, surrounds, and smoke chamber parging.
$500 – $6,000Paver & Cobblestone Driveways in Harvard Square
Interlocking paver, cobblestone, and Belgian block driveways and aprons.
$4,500 – $40,000Emergency Masonry Repair in Harvard Square
Fast response for storm, vehicle, and collapse damage.
$400 – $8,000FAQ
Harvard Square masonry questions
Do you do masonry work in Harvard Square, Cambridge?
Yes. Ultimate Boston Masonry works throughout Harvard Square and all of Cambridge in Middlesex County, from chimney and brick repair to patios, steps, and retaining walls.
How fast can a mason come out to Harvard Square?
Estimates within 24 hours for Harvard Square and the rest of Cambridge. Estimates are free.
What masonry problems are most common in Harvard Square?
Chimney crowns and flashing, open mortar joints on older brick, heaved walkways, and crumbling front steps from salt and freeze-thaw are the calls we get most in Harvard Square.
Can you match the brick and stone on Harvard Square homes?
Yes. We source reclaimed and new brick and tint lime or Type N/O mortar so repairs blend with the original masonry.
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Guides
Helpful reading for homeowners
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How Much Does Chimney Repair Cost in Massachusetts?
Typical Massachusetts prices for chimney crowns, flashing, repointing and rebuilds, plus what makes a Boston chimney quote go up or down.
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What Is the Difference Between Tuckpointing and Repointing?
Plain-English explanation of repointing, tuckpointing, and pointing for brick homes in Boston, with when each is used and what each costs.
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Why Is My Chimney Leaking When It Rains?
The five most common causes of chimney leaks in New England homes, how to tell which one you have, and how each is fixed.
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