We had our driveway paved, as it had a binder layer laid but never the actual asphalt. Sean provided an accurate estimate, and the team was on time, attentive to detail, careful to not disturb the plantings as they did the work. They made sure to leave everything in order and cleaned up upon their departure. The brothers have clearly been at this for a long time, and are attentive to the precision and care this work requires. read more

The guys were personable and professional however what I asked for just wasn't done. I had a small step and landing put over existing steps and we agreed they would replace "kick board" or base that was rotted, they just put new steps over it so I'll have to have someone else remove their work to replace the rotting board. I asked the day they finished as I wasn't home the day they installed and they said it wasn't necessary and would have to remove whole thing to do it, I'm not an A hole so I just agreed to pay the 3k because they were good people and I didn't want to inconvenience them but now knowing I'll have to remove everything just to replace that piece of wood is not sitting well with me. Overall it doesn't look great to me and I expected more for that price. I gave 2 stars instead of 0 because the 2 brothers were very professional and seemed like good guys. They were the most expensive quote and I decided to use based off reviews , photos and how great the owner was in person. I hate giving good people 2 stars but I have to be honest . read more

Commonwealth Masonry & Paving - Masonry/Concrete Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

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They did small patio for me, and I'm very happy with the results. Sean we generally very responsive over text and the work was done quickly and well. read more

Couldn't have asked for a better crew. Completely reasonable quote to do driveway, fix nd repoint walls, as well as redo our front walkway. Knowledgeable, helpful with making design decisions, completed the job within days at top quality. We are thrilled and look forward to phase 2 next spring! read more

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Needed a quote and Sean came by to provide it. He was very knowledgeable, respectful, and he inspired trust in Commonwealth's work. Would definitely reach out to them again. read more

This is not a review on the quality of their work. From what i read it is very good. This is a review on how this business operates. Luke gave us a quote to do our driveway and retaining walls of $15.4k. This was in July 2023. But they delayed starting the job and said when they were ready they would sign and ask for a deposit. I called mid Aug to check in and they said they were targeting around beg of sept. Sept comes and we see them on our street doing another house. I call them and Sean tells me the price they gave me was way off. They must have been looking at an old pricing sheet. Now it will cost at least $27k. I was honestly shocked that a business would operate this way but I suppose if you can get away with it. We couldn't be more disappointed with Commonwealth Masonry. They wasted our time and now we have to go back to pavers we turned down and see if they can take the job. Terrible business practices. Update: while I appreciate the business not starting the work and then upping the price, the right thing to do would have been to tell me asap something was wrong with the quote - not drag it out as if you were going to do the work - or work with me on a new proposal that meets in the middle. That is how I would handle a mistake as a business owner. read more

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Overall, Commonwealth does high quality work at a decent price. We asked Commonwealth to do pretty extensive work to our side yard: Increase our retaining wall by 2 feet, add granite steps, a paver walkway and improve the grade of the yard. They did all of the work in a week, and it turned out great. We were so happy with the quality that we did a second project. They re-did our paver walkway and added stairs up to our house. Again, it turned out beautiful. Giving 4 stairs because communication is really key with Commonwealth (you need to tell them exactly what you want them to do), and both projects went slightly over estimate. read more

We hired Sean, Luke, Dan and their crew to replace a retaining wall and repave our asphalt driveway. They were great and I recommend them. The quality of the masonry on our retaining wall and the steps is excellent and the stone work is beautiful. The grading and asphalt for our driveway was done meticulously. They were prompt and responsive, listened to our concerns and we are pleased with the result. When we have more work done, we'll ask them back. read more

I want to thank all three of the brothers that work at Commonwealth Masonary... them along with their crew are basically artist ... My driveway went from a 2 car driveway to a 6 car driveway.. It's unbelievable.. I definitely recommend these guys to do any project that you may have ... they are the "Truth" Thanks again CM&P James C read more

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Sean, Luke & team did a fantastic job on our old basement floor. Our house was built in 1895, and the front basement floor kept wearing away. That floor has never looked so good! They finally solved the problem and the floor should last for another 100 years or so! They are quality contractors and do what they say they will do. Thank you! We couldn't be more satisfied with your work! Judy & Paul B. Wakefield, MA read more

I hired Commonwealth Masonry & Paving to replace the stucco on my concrete steps and put in a wrought iron railing. The stucco looks terrific and the crew kept the area clean, including putting up Caution tapes to prevent any from walking on the steps until they had dried. After the railing was placed (making sure it was far enough away from a walkway berm which could have been a hazard - they figured that out, I didn't), they scraped and repainted both the house's wrought iron porch support and the new rail to match the house's trim. Their work is terrific! They are perfectionists, making sure everything is done well and neatly for a very reasonable price. I could not be happier with the whole experience - thank you, Sean, Luke, Dan, and your crew! I highly recommend Commonwealth Masonry & Paving. read more

Commonwealth Masonry did my driveway and retaining wall. Not only did the work come out great but they were FAST. I was shocked they were able to do the work so quickly and well. Easy to work with - nice family business. Would recommend. read more

Hey Sean, Luke and crew, I just want to thank you guys and make sure you get the great credit you deserve for a great job you all did. sometimes you don't notice when people have work done and nothing is said, but my front and side yard walkway came out so beautiful every person that enters my yard notices and always compliments your work. Most of all your crew worked fast, kept my yard clean and completed the job quickly. You people don't mess around!! Value was fair and well worth it...Thank you all P. S. I need business cards if you're ever in this area againpeople ask!! read more

Commonwealth Masonry & Paving are professional, courteous, and very capable. Martin arrived on time and well-dressed and gave us a lot of helpful information during the estimate. The workers (family members raised in this business) were always on time, and gave incredible effort and quality in discarding our old driveway and laying the new asphalt. Sean was especially hardworking in breaking up a concrete curtain that had outlived its usefulness. Martin was always at the site to oversee, alongside his father and uncles. Care was taken to ensure the lines were clean, our belongings were not soiled, and extra attention was even given to our gardens and landscaping abutting the driveway! I have worked with a lot of contractors, and I am very pleased with the work Commonwealth have done with my property. read more

The guys at Commonwealth Masonry went above and beyond to keep me and my neighbor happy. I'd highly recommend them to anyone looking for a fresh driveway. read more

Commonwealth Masonry & Paving - Before - Masonry/Concrete Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

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I requested a quote from Commonwealth Masonry for a retaining wall removal/replacement and installation of a driveway. They replied promptly and came in at exactly what I expected to pay. Luke was friendly and honest with the quote and amount of work to be done. They were in and out with all work done with their crew in about a week. Their crew were friendly, and Luke was there throughout the job to help with some questions and to deal with some unexpected situations. He handled them all great. I'd recommend this company, they are thorough, professional, and confident. Photos are before and after. read more

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Sean was great to work with. He came over right away and gave an honest opinion of what he thought we would need. Ended up utilizing his services and are happy with the outcome. Repave a driveway, added a spot in driveway and added a drain. read more

We hired Luke and Commonwealth Masonry to build a beautiful stone deck, as well as put down pavers in our driveway....and we had a fantastic experience! I remember at the time, his wife had just given birth to a baby. Luke was always on site to start the day, and always had a great attitude regardless of how tired he must have been. In addition, when one element needed a minor adjustment, Luke responded immediately to make the necessary repair. Overall; I would highly recommend his services!! Thank you Commonwealth Masonry! Jared Mancini read more

48 hours after a problem reported they got a new stone slab installed! Unbelievable! They mean business ! If you need stone work do yourself a favor call them now! read more

Top notch crew, great communication, really diligent workers. They did an extraordinary job addressing an issue I was experiencing in my basement. Luke gave me a fair quote, clearly understand the problem and scoped out the solution, and the work was done at the highest level of quality. Let me know if you have any questions, happy to address directly. Very happy to endorse this business. read more

Luke and his team did a great job on my driveway expansion and retaining wall. On the spot pricing was competitive and he worked with us during some on site changes and challenges. He was very busy this summer, which caused our start date to be pushed back almost 6 weeks. Once project started communication was very good. He also has the necessary insurance, licenses & workers comp to pull permits in Brookline which I found most contractors do not. His team are hard workers and put in long days to get the project done. read more

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Sean and Luke's team did a fantastic job converting our old concrete parking lot into a new parking and patio area, and also improved our garden with granite and cobblestone borders. The team worked quickly and the workmanship was excellent. We are very happy with the results. read more

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I called these guys two days ago to come take a look at repairing my stone front staircase, and they were really responsive. I had a quote within 24 hours and the work was done by the end of the week. Everyone took care, Martin explained everything well, and the work seems to have been done with care. read more

Slow in responding, unprofessional and rude. I would not waste a minute with this company. That was the treatment I received a few years ago. I hope they have improved by now read more

They are terrible. Do not pay them 100% of the money unless they finish everything. We paid them in full, but they didn't finish the job. Some of the job they did was terrible. Luke signed the paper wrote the things he promised he will fix, but they never came back. He said he got injured and he can't work so he'll fix everything when he gets better. It's over a year now and he never came or he never paid for the job needs to be fixed. Our garage is terrible now they didn't use enough cement we can't event paint over it doesn't hold the paint. Stay away from them. read more

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The guys are artists with their mason work! I don't think I could have imagined a better look for my driveway, and from the time I got a quote until the time the work was done was less than a week total. I fully intend to use them again. They're worth every penny, and it was just an overall great experience. read more

Luke and his crew were absolutely spectacular in every way! I needed some driveway work done and called a litany of companies, and received nothing but poor service in response. I was hesitant to call Commonwealth Masonry because their online portfolio was so amazing and I never thought they would want to do my piddly little house. Surprise! Their service was exceptional, and so was their price and their execution. I work in the architecture industry, and people in construction are notorious for poor service. Luke and his guys were the total opposite from what I deal with on a daily basis. So pleased! He approaches his clients as humans and is very kind, and he delivered a great project. If I ever need more work done, or have a client that does, I am absolutely recommending Commonwealth Masonry. Thank you! read more

We were having flooding issues and recommended that we: -Jackhammer and remove the concrete from about a 300 SQ. ft area -Remove 2 feet of dirt and replace the dirt with 1.5 inch stones. -There was compacting, mesh, waterproofing and gravel involved as well. This was a lot of work as it all had to done by hand. Today we had a tremendous amount of rain and there was no flooding. This was 5 times more expensive then putting up a wall but I feel was totally worth it. Sean was a pleasure to work with and treated me well. read more

From estimate to completion was less than 1 week. Efficient, professional, high quality work in every respect.

Luke and his associates did a terrific job repointing a large interior wall where the plaster had been removed. They removed the old mortar by hand and sanded the face of the bricks to avoid using acids. The wall looks fantastic and ivamvso happy to have found them. They are courteous and polite and I will turn to them definitely for our next job. The price was very fair as well One of the best contractors that I have worked in Cambridge. read more

I called Commonwealth Masonry and Paving to craft a brick walkway for the front of the house after sewer line was placed. It was an emergency situation. They came when they said they would come and they crafted a front walkway I am really happy with. I can not tell you what it meant to have the job done right and it looks beautiful. Dan, John, Gerrard, and Tom did a professional job. It was a trench and they left it ready for grass seed! I would recommend these men and this business. read more

Don't hire these people. I was concerned when they were supposed to start work and wouldn't return phone calls...but after two days, they called and told me that they would arrive in a few hours. I had previously asked if we needed to plan to close the business during paving; Sean assured me multiple times that this wasn't needed. They ripped up the lot, leaving me no parking spaces for clients. Luke (the other brother) told me that I would need to close on his first day on site. He wanted me to close THAT DAY. With no notice. Twice, they tried to pave across the front door (after assuring me that they would finish the job on Saturday). They put the two dumpsters that the business has on top of asphalt that wasn't set, leaving holes where the wheels were. When they finished, they didn't put any tape across the parking lot. We are on a main street, so people turned around on the asphalt before it was set, leaving wheel marks. Work was done two months ago. The gravel is coming up over the majority of the lot. There are still dumpster holes. Other people that pave said binder should have been put down first; this wasn't done. The top coat is not the thickness that they claimed they were laying down. In trying to investigate them, it turns out that there is no business registered with this name, either in Newton or in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. I definitely recommend finding someone else to do the job. They were unpleasant people, and I'm trying to deal with getting the lot fixed. read more

Sean & team did an excellent job paving our driveway. The team was professional, efficient, and quick. Pricing was fair and the work was high quality. I would definitely work with the Commonwealth crew again. read more

Sean and his entire team were amazing. First, I found them on yelp and they got to me within 24 hrs. They came for an assessment the next days and we had references to check and a quote within 5 days. The best.... the scheduled the work, came, conquered, cleaned up and were done in less than 3 days. Truly can't say enough good things about them. read more

I called commonwealth masonry for a last minute job that was critical due to the cold upcoming weather January 2020. Their crew rushed to the scene and began removing the old 450' delapitated driveway that was an eyesore . They brought out all the heavy equipment and stayed on scene until the old driveway was totally removed. The next few days was amazing to see how professional and detail oriented the crew was. Now I have a sturdy concrete driveway I can be proud of. These professionals are an honor to the trade . Wesley, Boston, ma 02126 read more

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They were prompt, efficient, informative and reasonable. Did our driveway quickly and tidied up afterwards perfectly. Great company and I'd use them again . I've redone several driveways in various homes and this company beats them all. read more

I am extremely pleased with Luke Wall, his brothers Sean and Dan, and their crew at Commonwealth Masonry. They have done a number of projects around my house and have been consistently competent, pleasant, and easy to work with. Luke always describes in detail the work he is proposing to do; then he and his team do it. My best and most obvious recommendation is that I am about to engage Commonwealth Masonry again--this time to point the stonework around the foundation of my house. The work they have already done for me includes installing heating cables on my eighty-foot, steeply inclined driveway. Starting in the winter of 2018-2019 I no longer have to deal with plowing and shoveling that huge expanse. It's hard to describe the feeling the first time I looked out the window and saw everything covered in white snow except the black asphalt surface of my driveway. Saying I'm pleased is an understatement. Luke and his team also repaired and sealed the interior walls of my cellar. Before they did this, much of the cellar floor flooded with a quarter inch or more of water during heavy rainstorms. Now, even during the torrential rainstorms of March and April 2019 around Boston, not one drop has come in through those walls. Other work they have done here includes repairing a large retaining wall that was hit by a truck, rebuilding three other retaining walls, replacing the cement garage floor, pointing the red brick chimney, installing a new granite deck on my back porch and four granite stairs to that deck, and installing a full flight of granite stairs to my front porch. Luke has demonstrated his expertise in designing masonry that is strong and aesthetically pleasing. And his crew members have shown themselves to be skilled craftsmen. The proof for me is the work they have done here. read more

Luke and his crew did a fantastic job on some cement installation at our home. We recently had our garage removed, and Commonwealth Masonry poured cement to provide a level area for basketball. They also installed an adjacent retaining wall to divide the grass yard and the cement court. They were in an out in a single day, and we are very pleased with the results. Also very diligent about cleanup afterwards, and even powerwashed the driveway. Very professional, hardworking team!!! read more

Commonwealth Masonry & Paving - Basketball playing area and retaining wall following garage removal. - Masonry/Concrete Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

I had the pleasure of meeting Sean, Luke and his wonderful family during a pretty involved exterior project. What a wealth of experience 3 generations of experience lends itself to! Not to mention the HARDEST working group of men they employ. I am so happy to have met them personally and professionally. First, I should say that I've not hired for Masonry or Paving service before and this was my first experience. Second, I found them on Yelp, this was not a friend of a friend. I took a leap of faith and it worked out incredibly well. To say this business exceeded my expectations is an understatement. I am floored at the level of skill and honest way they dealt with me throughout this project. When we ran into Ledge stone and hidden utilities during excavation they were quick to make reasonable modifications to plans and to present reasonable options to me. Even Dad/grandpa, a lifelong mason, was on hand from Ireland to lend a hand and provide suggestions. Cost was a factor for me and they gave me seriously more work and even additional materials to make the project not just complete, but amazing! This is a testament to the pride they take in their work. I would hire Commonwealth Masonry again without reservation, and you really should as well. I will post more pics soon. Work performed: 1. Repairing (Repointing), modifying (Widening driveway) and tear down of a large section and build back up of a 4' tallx 100' Retaining wall. Finished with Granite Capping. 2. Restoring a large set of brick stairs and capping with Granite and restoring iron railings. 3. Set a 450' sq.ft hiqh quality paver patio with a double border. 4. Rip out and repaved a good sized driveway (Uphill and in between retaining walls!) read more

We had a retaining wall at the front edge of our property, next to the sidewalk, that was a crumbling disaster. We called Commonwealth Masonry, they answered the phone, provided a written estimate the next day, and started work a few days later. The work was done within a week - a regrade of the front lawn so that part of the yard did NOT need a retaining wall, and a gorgeous stone retaining wall ring around a giant oak tree (that was close the sidewalk). The crew was numerous, hardworking, very polite, very neat. Highly recommend! read more