Paramount Chimney & Gutter Corp. is your trusted chimney expert with over 25 years experience. From routine sweeps of your oil, gas or fireplace flues to masonry repair, rebuilds and new construction, we're professional and expertly skilled. Certified by the exclusive Chimney Safety Institute (CSIA), you can be rest assured that your chimney will be functioning safely and efficiently when we're done. Call us today and schedule a free, no obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you!
"Great work fast response time!"
Michael G on April 2025
Paramount Chimney & Gutter Corp. is your trusted chimney expert with over 25 years experience. From routine sweeps of your oil, gas or fireplace flues to masonry repair, rebuilds and new construction, we're professional and expertly skilled. Certified by the exclusive Chimney Safety Institute (CSIA), you can be rest assured that your chimney will be functioning safely and efficiently when we're done. Call us today and schedule a free, no obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you!
"Great work fast response time!"
Michael G on April 2025
MA Design & Construction, part of the MA Group Companies is an honest, reliable, and family-owned business with over 20 years of experience in design, real estate development, and renovation. We service the greater Boston area in Massachusetts and the Myrtle Beach and surrounding areas in South Carolina. We take pride in our work and look forward to serving you in ALL your residential and commercial design, build, and remodeling needs: additions, new construction buildings, plumbing and electrical, kitchen and bathroom renovation, decks and porches, basement finishing, flooring installation, painting, wallpaper installation, mold and LEAD remediation, and much more! All your needs in one stop! Please contact us today for a free estimate!
" With baby #2 on her way, we decided to renovate our kitchen and bathrooms so it worked with our growing family. Marc and his team did a great job working with us in the short amount of time given. He was attentive to our ideas, and offered his own ideas which we found very helpful. Him and his team were professional, walked me through the process, keeping me in loop every step of the way and really did his best to fulfill our needs and more! He was tentative in answering our questions and acted quickly when we had concerns. His team showed up when promised, worked hard and completed projects in a timely and professional manner. Ma design and construction company was a pleasure to work with and I’m happy with the outcome. I highly recommend Ma Design and would definitely work with them again in the future."
Sheryl P on June 2023
MA Design & Construction, part of the MA Group Companies is an honest, reliable, and family-owned business with over 20 years of experience in design, real estate development, and renovation. We service the greater Boston area in Massachusetts and the Myrtle Beach and surrounding areas in South Carolina. We take pride in our work and look forward to serving you in ALL your residential and commercial design, build, and remodeling needs: additions, new construction buildings, plumbing and electrical, kitchen and bathroom renovation, decks and porches, basement finishing, flooring installation, painting, wallpaper installation, mold and LEAD remediation, and much more! All your needs in one stop! Please contact us today for a free estimate!
" With baby #2 on her way, we decided to renovate our kitchen and bathrooms so it worked with our growing family. Marc and his team did a great job working with us in the short amount of time given. He was attentive to our ideas, and offered his own ideas which we found very helpful. Him and his team were professional, walked me through the process, keeping me in loop every step of the way and really did his best to fulfill our needs and more! He was tentative in answering our questions and acted quickly when we had concerns. His team showed up when promised, worked hard and completed projects in a timely and professional manner. Ma design and construction company was a pleasure to work with and I’m happy with the outcome. I highly recommend Ma Design and would definitely work with them again in the future."
Sheryl P on June 2023
UFirst stems from an old saying:” the costumer always comes first “. The client satisfaction is our main goal and we’ll strive to fulfill it. stone wall ,patio brick, wall walkway, fireplace stair , small repairs
"Will absolutely hire Carlos again. The new retraining wall is beautiful. Carlos offered a fair price, was responsive with all communication, punctual and professional. Highly recommend!!"
Jackie M on September 2024
UFirst stems from an old saying:” the costumer always comes first “. The client satisfaction is our main goal and we’ll strive to fulfill it. stone wall ,patio brick, wall walkway, fireplace stair , small repairs
"Will absolutely hire Carlos again. The new retraining wall is beautiful. Carlos offered a fair price, was responsive with all communication, punctual and professional. Highly recommend!!"
Jackie M on September 2024
The Narrow Lane Company is a full service landscape company dedicated to creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces you'll absolutely love! All work is done in a timely, professional manner and 100% guaranteed.
"Worst experience working with a contractor we have ever had. Lack of communication was astounding. Reached out to start the project on our tiny front lawn in June/July. Didn't start planting until mid October. Was told there were 5 jobs in front of ours. Ignored photos of exactly what we wanted. Finish product is passable at best. Would not recommend."
Julie C on October 2023
The Narrow Lane Company is a full service landscape company dedicated to creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces you'll absolutely love! All work is done in a timely, professional manner and 100% guaranteed.
"Worst experience working with a contractor we have ever had. Lack of communication was astounding. Reached out to start the project on our tiny front lawn in June/July. Didn't start planting until mid October. Was told there were 5 jobs in front of ours. Ignored photos of exactly what we wanted. Finish product is passable at best. Would not recommend."
Julie C on October 2023
A Pineo Construction is a Family Owned and Operated business. We provide home building, site development services and all aspects of construction for residential customers, builders, and commercial developers. We specialize in Home Construction and Additions as well as Roads, Subdivisions, House Lots, Underground Utilities, and Septic Systems. We also provide landscaping services such as retaining walls, drainage and yard renovations. We have been in business for over 30 years. We work successfully with Homeowners, Architects, General Contractors and Commercial Developers. We have the skills, experience and talent and we get things done on time. If you want a professional, experienced, and knowledgeable site contractor or builder please give us a call.
"They built two great projects for me so far. In 2019 they built a 14x12 chicken run onto my existing Reeds Ferry Shed 14x20 coop. In 2022 they built a 34x30 garage addition with apartment above."
Joanne Q on March 2024
A Pineo Construction is a Family Owned and Operated business. We provide home building, site development services and all aspects of construction for residential customers, builders, and commercial developers. We specialize in Home Construction and Additions as well as Roads, Subdivisions, House Lots, Underground Utilities, and Septic Systems. We also provide landscaping services such as retaining walls, drainage and yard renovations. We have been in business for over 30 years. We work successfully with Homeowners, Architects, General Contractors and Commercial Developers. We have the skills, experience and talent and we get things done on time. If you want a professional, experienced, and knowledgeable site contractor or builder please give us a call.
"They built two great projects for me so far. In 2019 they built a 14x12 chicken run onto my existing Reeds Ferry Shed 14x20 coop. In 2022 they built a 34x30 garage addition with apartment above."
Joanne Q on March 2024
30 years experience in the construction industry, with many satisfied customers. I guarantee you will be pleased with my work. We return our calls as soon as possible. We accept cash and checks. Feel free to call for a free estimate, we will be glad to help you! Award winning.
"Fast, detail oriented, great communication, reasonable. Would recommend to anyone and will hire again for my next project."
Anne R on April 2025
30 years experience in the construction industry, with many satisfied customers. I guarantee you will be pleased with my work. We return our calls as soon as possible. We accept cash and checks. Feel free to call for a free estimate, we will be glad to help you! Award winning.
"Fast, detail oriented, great communication, reasonable. Would recommend to anyone and will hire again for my next project."
Anne R on April 2025
For 30 years, John’s Landscape Service Inc. has been a landscape contractor providing highly recommended, reliable and reasonable landscape services to the Greater Boston, Metro North and Metro West areas including areas such as Boston, Arlington, Newton, and Cambridge. We are proud of our reputation and we would love to work with you this season. No project is too big or too small. We know that we can provide you with the highest level of satisfaction in our work and help to make your outdoor dreams a reality. Additional email - johnslandscape@hotmail.com.
"didn't hire - just chose another contractor from list. can't review someone I didn't hire. should be a 3rd choice wherever necessary here - "N/A" or "didn't hire"."
MsA L on July 2020
For 30 years, John’s Landscape Service Inc. has been a landscape contractor providing highly recommended, reliable and reasonable landscape services to the Greater Boston, Metro North and Metro West areas including areas such as Boston, Arlington, Newton, and Cambridge. We are proud of our reputation and we would love to work with you this season. No project is too big or too small. We know that we can provide you with the highest level of satisfaction in our work and help to make your outdoor dreams a reality. Additional email - johnslandscape@hotmail.com.
"didn't hire - just chose another contractor from list. can't review someone I didn't hire. should be a 3rd choice wherever necessary here - "N/A" or "didn't hire"."
MsA L on July 2020
Dimitri's Painting & Masonry offers the highest level of professionalism and workmanship. We pride ourselves on being customer focused and are extremely detail orientated. Look through our image gallery, and see the diverse projects we have done. We understand that anytime someone is in your home doing any type of work, it is inconvenient. We will protect the areas that we are working in. We will perform an organized and well thought out project of the area that work is being performed in. We will remove any construction debris from the job site. We will clean up at the end of each working day. I Dimitri take pride in my workmanship, and look forward to your call. Thank you, Dimitri
"Very responsive, arrived day after phone call to review the job and discuss scope of work. We had to repair a large area in our cobblestone off-street parking space after a tree had been removed and the stump ground. Did a beautiful job re-laying cobblestones, and cleaning up perimeter areas and boundaries with flower beds. Crew of 3 worked hard for a day and a half. Very flexible as our ideas about certain details of the job developed as the work went on."
Robin A on November 2024
Dimitri's Painting & Masonry offers the highest level of professionalism and workmanship. We pride ourselves on being customer focused and are extremely detail orientated. Look through our image gallery, and see the diverse projects we have done. We understand that anytime someone is in your home doing any type of work, it is inconvenient. We will protect the areas that we are working in. We will perform an organized and well thought out project of the area that work is being performed in. We will remove any construction debris from the job site. We will clean up at the end of each working day. I Dimitri take pride in my workmanship, and look forward to your call. Thank you, Dimitri
"Very responsive, arrived day after phone call to review the job and discuss scope of work. We had to repair a large area in our cobblestone off-street parking space after a tree had been removed and the stump ground. Did a beautiful job re-laying cobblestones, and cleaning up perimeter areas and boundaries with flower beds. Crew of 3 worked hard for a day and a half. Very flexible as our ideas about certain details of the job developed as the work went on."
Robin A on November 2024
Roberto Affordable Landscaping proudly serves Waltham, MA. Are you tired of spending time and money trying to keep your grass green to no avail? Let us give it a try! We specialize in providing quality, beautiful landscapes for your home or business. In every job, we strive for 100% customer satisfaction. Our staff will take the time to listen to you and then create a landscape that is designed to meet your individual needs and desires. Meeting and exceeding customer expectations is how “Roberto Affordable Landscaping” has grown to one of the region’s most respected landscaping service firms. Our focus on customer service gives you confidence that your property will be designed, installed, and maintained to industry standards and beyond. With 12 years of experience we know how to get it done right. Please Email or Text us today to schedule an appointment!
"The crew did a wonderful job! Everything that Roberto and I discussed that needed to be done was accomplished with expertise. I thought the crew were also very nice."
Deborah C on April 2025
Roberto Affordable Landscaping proudly serves Waltham, MA. Are you tired of spending time and money trying to keep your grass green to no avail? Let us give it a try! We specialize in providing quality, beautiful landscapes for your home or business. In every job, we strive for 100% customer satisfaction. Our staff will take the time to listen to you and then create a landscape that is designed to meet your individual needs and desires. Meeting and exceeding customer expectations is how “Roberto Affordable Landscaping” has grown to one of the region’s most respected landscaping service firms. Our focus on customer service gives you confidence that your property will be designed, installed, and maintained to industry standards and beyond. With 12 years of experience we know how to get it done right. Please Email or Text us today to schedule an appointment!
"The crew did a wonderful job! Everything that Roberto and I discussed that needed to be done was accomplished with expertise. I thought the crew were also very nice."
Deborah C on April 2025
Remodel or Renew Home Improvement Inc. is a family owned team of contracting professionals helping homeowners throughout Massachusetts. Brothers Mike and Tom teamed to form RORHI in 2017 combining their years of experience as general contractors. We provide services in all aspects of home improvement but tend to specialize in decks, siding, paver, patio, and basement remodeling and installation. RORHI has been awarded the #1 Trex deck installers for the last 4 yrs.
"I was with the contractor that made me think that because my good credit I was getting a good financing interest around 7% and he did not tell me that my granite steps had to be removed, he told me after the loan went through at a rate of almost 14% at this moment I would like to cancel the project, I am under a lot of stress and having back issues I am afraid that because I take time off from work I am not going to be able to pay for this high interest loan."
Mary H on February 2025
Remodel or Renew Home Improvement Inc. is a family owned team of contracting professionals helping homeowners throughout Massachusetts. Brothers Mike and Tom teamed to form RORHI in 2017 combining their years of experience as general contractors. We provide services in all aspects of home improvement but tend to specialize in decks, siding, paver, patio, and basement remodeling and installation. RORHI has been awarded the #1 Trex deck installers for the last 4 yrs.
"I was with the contractor that made me think that because my good credit I was getting a good financing interest around 7% and he did not tell me that my granite steps had to be removed, he told me after the loan went through at a rate of almost 14% at this moment I would like to cancel the project, I am under a lot of stress and having back issues I am afraid that because I take time off from work I am not going to be able to pay for this high interest loan."
Mary H on February 2025
Minor hairline cracks in mortar are normal as bricks settle over time. However, deep vertical cracks that widen, stair-step cracks, L-shaped cracks, or extensive horizontal fissures may indicate potential foundation issues. Since mortar doesn't last as long as brick—which can endure for over a century with proper maintenance—it's important to have any concerning cracks inspected by a mason to ensure your home's structural integrity.
Cleaning mortar off bricks removes old stains and debris, ensuring that new mortar adheres properly and lasts longer. Eliminating dust, moss, and lichen helps achieve a strong bond during repointing or mortar application. Professionals typically use a wire brush or pressure washer to clean the surfaces, depending on the level of contamination. If bricks are being completely replaced, cleaning the old material isn't necessary.
With proper care, brick walls can last over 100 years. Regular maintenance, such as repointing mortar every 30 to 50 years, helps preserve the wall's durability and appearance. Consistent upkeep and routine inspections ensure your brick wall remains a strong and valuable part of your home for generations.
If you want to avoid the high expenses of full brick wall restoration, installing fiber cement siding is a viable alternative. Fiber cement siding offers lasting durability and low maintenance while enhancing energy efficiency. This option costs $2 to $6 per square foot and, when installed by a professional, protects against water damage and improves your home’s exterior appearance.