Hand-Built residential masonry projects in Somerville

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.

How we approach a residential masonry project in Somerville

1. 1Site visit at your Somerville home — typically within 48 hours of your call.
2. 2Plan and price in writing — materials, scope, schedule, and a firm number you can budget against.
3. 3Hand-laid build — same crew from estimate to final clean-up, never sub-contracted out.
4. 4Backed by a written warranty plus the local reputation of a Woburn-based shop that's been around since 2010.

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.