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Masonry Contractor in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA
Porter 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 Porter Square
Chimney Repair & Rebuilds in Porter Square
Crown repairs, flashing, partial and full rebuilds above the roofline.
$650 – $6,500Brick & Stone Repointing in Porter Square
Tuckpointing and joint restoration that stops water before it spreads.
$12 – $28 per square footRetaining Walls in Porter Square
Engineered stone and block walls with drainage that actually works.
$55 – $145 per face footPatios & Walkways in Porter Square
Bluestone, granite, and paver installations built on a frost-ready base.
$28 – $65 per square footStone Steps & Stoops in Porter Square
Granite treads, rebuilt front stoops, and safe, level entries.
$2,400 – $12,000Foundation & Basement Masonry in Porter Square
Fieldstone repointing, crack repair, and parging that keeps water out.
$1,500 – $18,000Stone Veneer & Facades in Porter Square
Natural and thin stone veneer on chimneys, foundations, and exteriors.
$38 – $90 per square footOutdoor Fireplaces & Fire Pits in Porter Square
Built-in fire features, grill stations, and pizza ovens in brick or stone.
$3,200 – $24,000Brick Repair & Replacement in Porter Square
Spalled, cracked, and loose brick replaced and matched to your wall.
$450 – $5,500Historic Masonry Restoration in Porter Square
Lime mortar, brownstone, and granite restoration for older homes.
$2,500 – $45,000Stucco & Foundation Parging in Porter Square
Crack repair and fresh parge coats for foundations and stucco walls.
$600 – $4,500Masonry Waterproofing & Sealing in Porter Square
Breathable water repellents and leak repairs for brick, block, and stone.
$500 – $4,000Brick Walls, Pillars & Columns in Porter Square
Garden walls, driveway pillars, mailbox columns, and piers.
$1,200 – $15,000Indoor Fireplace & Firebox Repair in Porter Square
Firebox rebuilds, hearths, surrounds, and smoke chamber parging.
$500 – $6,000Paver & Cobblestone Driveways in Porter Square
Interlocking paver, cobblestone, and Belgian block driveways and aprons.
$4,500 – $40,000Emergency Masonry Repair in Porter Square
Fast response for storm, vehicle, and collapse damage.
$400 – $8,000FAQ
Porter Square masonry questions
Do you do masonry work in Porter Square, Cambridge?
Yes. Ultimate Boston Masonry works throughout Porter 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 Porter Square?
Estimates within 24 hours for Porter Square and the rest of Cambridge. Estimates are free.
What masonry problems are most common in Porter 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 Porter Square.
Can you match the brick and stone on Porter 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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