Getting work done from another state could be a nightmare but Dan from Easton Memorials knows how…read moreto do it right. We buried my Mother in January and I met Dan "electronically" soon after I left the state. We discussed many options and the fact it was winter Dan was honest about the fact that this wouldn't be finished until April-May timeframe depending on the weather. Well my sister and I upped the difficulty by going back and forth over exactly what to engrave. Dan was patient and always gracious as we made our final decisions but also kept to his timeline and we were done by the second week in May. Dan was always in communication with us by text and I always felt cared for as a customer. The engraving looks fabulous and I would recommend Easton Memorials to anyone looking for this type of work to be done.

My expectations were high when I entered this establishment - the owner had just lost her sister of…read morethe same disease which had claimed my mother and I thought to myself "these people understand loss and how hard this process is." WRONG. When ordering the stone, I made it very clear I wanted to installed prior to the birth of my daughter. They assured me that it would be installed "well before my due date". As the date came closer, I kept checking in with the establishment. It turns out there was some sort of miscommunication between Easton Memorials and the cemetery and the foundation for the stone was never poured. As such, the cemetery was waiting until there were a few more installations so they could pour several stones at once. My due date was September 4th and the stone was finally installed on October 9th. Easton blamed the cemetery, the cemetery blamed Easton Memorials but the reality is that I paid Easton directly for the entire job (including the foundation) and interfacing with the cemetery was *their responsibility*. The stone is lovely, I will say that, but the customer service was horrible. This is unacceptable for an establishment that deals primarily with grieving people.

In this day and age, it is so rare to find a master craftsman who can provide stunning work that…read moretruly exceeds your expectations. Such is the case with Nick O'Hara of O'Hara and Co. Nick and his crew have designed and installed beautiful stone walls and brick patios for us. We couldn't be more pleased. Their vision and craftsmanship is unparalleled. The staff of O'Hara and Co. are polite, hardworking and extremely skilled. Recently, O'hara and Company came to my home to enlarge our brick patio. While on the job they examined other areas of my property and repaired bricks on my front walk where I had damaged while removing snow. And replaced bricks they felt would cause problems in the future. I have never experienced a group so committed to the quality of their work. When the job was completed, the area was spotless as if no one had been there. Truly a great experience. I would highly recommend O'Hara and Company without question.

From the owner: Offering design and construction services including architectural hardscaping, stone veneers, stone…read morewalls, pools, ponds, fireplaces, old world wine cellars, and stone work that defies categorization.

There is no better investment than your home. Stein Masonry and Construction will not only meet…read moreyour expectations but surprise you in the end with magnificent results!

Stop searching, you found the team that you want to work with. Gil and Juliana Stein and the entire…read morecrew are absolutely incredible. They are creative, efficient, thorough, kind, and responsive to any questions. I had an idiosyncratic project that required building permits and approvals; I was building a ramp that had to be to code because I use a wheelchair. The project also involved a patio, landscape lighting, and new plants and flowers in the landscaping. Stein Construction handled all of it brilliantly. Gil even talked me out of a design idea that I had because the other (cheaper) way was going to look and function better. He was 1000% right. We are thrilled with the results of the entire project. Other reviews mention Stein Construction's very reasonable pricing. That's true too.

AVOID MASS MASONRY & STONE AT ALL COSTS!!!!…read more These guys lie and cheat to get business. DO NOT TRUST THEM. Beware!!! John Ford is the manager of this operation and he will tell you whatever you want to hear in order to secure your business. That includes misinformation (lies!!). My elderly parents were manipulated and signed a contract based on an agreement with John. They trusted him and were let down. Mass Masonry & Stone (MMS) uses a MA Contractor's License that DOES NOT belong to them. According to public record and MMS marketing materials (flyer, website), MA license #192910 belongs to Miguel Reascos, who is NOT affiliated with this business. Miguel, the owner of MMS, is a FRAUD and has stolen someone else's information. The work done by Miguel (owner) and John's crew is incomplete. The work quality is poor as puddles can now be seen in a freshly paved driveway. Corners were cut and the results are glaring. In addition, it is worth noting that both Miguel and John Ford have very bad tempers. I experienced this directly, as did my parents, and my uncle. Their lack of professionalism is appalling, and an embarrassment to anyone in the Boston business community. Both are disrespectful, aggressive, uncouth, and vile. Aside from the behavioral issues, Mass Masonry & Stone did not properly complete the project. The work was faulty (see pictures) and needs to be redone. The primary issues with Mass Masonry & Stone: 1. Poor work quality 2. Incomplete work. Mass Masonry & Stone did not compete the agreed to work in the contract. Asphalt was laid and all other steps were not completed (includes 6" of modified stone, 2" binder blacktop, overlay driveway, fill major cracks, compression of all edges at 45%, etc.) 3. Defective work. After less than 2 weeks of the work being done there are puddles in the driveway. AFTER ONLY 2 WEEKS!!! (see pictures) 4. Payment. My parents wanted to use a check and MMS would ONLY ACCEPT CASH PAYMENT. It was expected that THOUSANDS of dollars would be paid in cash. Not check. Not money order. Not credit card. CASH. Additional Issues: 1. CHILD ENDANGERMENT. On the day the primary work was done, Mass Masonry & Stone had a 9 year old child on site near hazardous materials. This is unsafe and there are child protection and labor laws that have been violated. 2. Continuous LIES. It's become too hard to keep track of the lies, but I have text messages that show much of the misinformation that was shared. 3. TAX FRAUD. When a business demands cash payment you have to wonder about issues like TAX EVASION. 4. THREATS for bad reviews. Threats that insinuate harm by Miguel Reascos (owner), and the families of Miguel Reascos and John Ford. The threats were made by Miguel Reascos via text messages. These messages have been shared with the police. John Ford has also threatened me. Those have also been shared with the police. 5. Ongoing INTIMIDATION. John Ford has shown up at my parent's home after being told not to go anywhere near them or their property. My elderly father has asked John directly to leave them alone. 6. ILLEGAL BUSINESS OPERATIONS. The address for this business is in the projects of South Boston according to the Boston Police Department. This causes additional concern as government housing (BHA) is not to be used for business operations. I do not want anyone else to be treated poorly or tricked into doing business with John Ford, Miguel Reascos (owner), and Mass Masonry & Stone. NOTE: I originally wrote this review in June 2019. I was contacted by Mass Masonry & Stone and asked to take the review down, and they asked to be given an opportunity to fix the issues. Mass Masonry & Stone also offered financial compensation to my parents (my parents nor I asked for this). I agreed and then they started playing games. After weeks of dealing with their nonsense, and after giving them many chances to correct their wrongdoing, I have no choice other than to expose them. I have voicemail messages and hundreds (HUNDREDS!!) of text messages from both John and Miguel which I will not share here due to the graphic nature of some of the content. What I will share is that Miguel Reascos of South Boston, MA and John Ford of Dorchester, MA have THREATENED ME. I have taken the appropriate steps to protect myself, my family, and our properties (surveillance, etc.). I will continue to address this matter through formal and proper channels. To anyone who is considering Mass Masonry & Stone, please protect yourselves. The work quality is terrible, the business practices are fraudulent. If you complain, they will threaten you and show up at your home to enforce their intimidation tactics. If any harm is caused to me, my family, or our properties, then Miguel (owner) and John Ford (manager) of Mass Stone Masonry should be considered persons of interest and the likely culprits.

I reached out to these guys with yelp, in order to get a quote for my condo building. They were the…read morefirst out to get us a quote and were also quick to get it to us, which is very rare! The price was very fair, too. They were able to start work almost immediately, which again is very rare. They finished the hard concrete work in repairing the facade and the stairs in less than 2 days, which is a big deal because you need to use stairs. We also ran into an issue where the color didn't match the neighbor's stoop, which had me worried because I've had negative experiences in the past. With MASS masonry, this was no issue and they came back and knocked it out of the park! If you have any masonry repairs, and need an honest contractor (honest is rare in Boston!) call these guys!