Albatross Masonry & Construction

Chris and his crew did a great job and were easy to work with. We were pleased with the quality of their work and would hire them again.

The job came out fantastic! As with other jobs Albatross has done at this location, the quality is high, communication was good, they reliably showed up when they said they would, and the price was reasonable.

Chris responded quickly to my request, give me a quote, and was able to do the work within the next week. Because of the extend of the rot, he had to basically tear down and rebuild the foundation, and replace the bricks with granite treads, and repoint loos bricks surrounding the front wall. Everything was done professionally, including repainting part of the house where necessary and cleaning up thoroughly.

All went great! We have hired two others in the past, but they both did a poor patch job. Chris was meticulous at diagnosing and determining the best repair option. He completed work in two mornings then returned a week later to wash and check the curing. Wonderful mason!

Great! Very professional. Highly recommend.

Job completed on April 9, 2021. Cost: $1600 Our experience with Albatross Masonry was excellent. I called them because the granite steps at my front entry were coming loose and one large step had already fallen. Chris came out with another mason who works for him and looked at the job. Chris proposed to remove the 7 steps that were loose, clean away the old mortar, apply liquid bonding agent, then reset the stones and the steps with fresh mortar, repoint, make repairs to surrounding brickwork, reset the loose railing and then clean the masonry afterwards. Also, while at my house for the estimate, the two men picked up the granite step that had already fallen, creating a safety hazard, and moved it into the yard out of the way until they could return. I had previously had two other masons look at the work, but was not able to reach an agreement with them about what would be done. Chris's estimate was also the lowest, although that was not my first concern. Chris did exactly what he said he would do, with fine results. He even fixed a couple of other stones that were not part of the original estimate and did not charge more to do that. When he cleaned the steps, he also paid special attention to the older, stained bricks, with beautiful results. Chris is very responsive and easy to communicate with, from the estimate to the completion of the job. He answered any questions I had and even sent me an email at 6:00 am the morning of the job to let me know he would be at my house at 8:00. Chris is a fine mason, cares about the customer, and is reasonably priced . I was lucky to find him.

Chris and his team was fantastic. Quick and professional estimate received via email. Committed to a start date and time... even called when he was running 10 minutes late the first morning. The team did a great job with the work, communicated clearly, explained and educated about the brick work along the way, and cleaned up when done. Would highly recommend and use again.

Chris was just fantastic. We didn't have a big job; repair brick siding after we replaced a window with a smaller one. Really tough to get masons to even provide a quote much less take the job. Chris responded quickly to my quote request and was the most competitive. Super communicative throughout. He did an absolutely brilliant job of matching the existing brick and the mortar lines are very clean. The granite sill is a superb final touch. Cannot speak highly enough. A+

Chris and his team from the start were excellent. They really know their trade inside out. The brick face on the front of our house is completely restored and we have now get that extra room in our basement that we as always wanted. Highly rated Masonry Contractors.

From initial estimate to final payment, Chris was awesome. My wife and I had put an offer in on a house in Somerville and the inspectors suggested we have a mason come out and look at the basement before we follow-through. Chris was able to fit us in pretty quickly and had a quick turn around time for the estimate. The sellers and I were able to quickly negotiate and decided to move forward. We closed on July 31st and Chris and his crew started work August 1st. Chris came in on budget and over-delivered on the quality. The basement has been transformed! I have already given his info to a couple of friends who need masonry work done. I'm hoping to have him back later in the fall to do a few smaller projects.

Rain came pouring through our foundation after a heavy rainfall. Called Chris and he offered to come after hours to repoint our foundation before it was going to rain the next day. Reasonable rates and great service!

The step was beautiful, but unfortunately it rained the same day and the rain damaged the step while it was drying. Chris returned the next day and completely remade the step. He did a great job.

Chris did a beautiful job replacing the lopsided and cracked concrete front steps and walkway of our Somerville house with a new set of stairs and walkway. He is a a skilled mason and a genuinely nice person who was a pleasure to work with. Chris communicated regularly and promptly with us and was happy to answer any questions that came up during the course of the work. He cleaned up the worksite with care and thoroughness. We would highly recommend him.

Chris did a great job on the repairs at a very reasonable cost? I'm very happy with the outcome!

Chris was fantastic! He responded immediately to my request for a quote and completed the work in a high quality timely manner, cleaning up as he went along.

Chris was very professional - he's responsive, has a great work ethic, and very good at what he does! When one of the capstones on our stairs started falling off, he was the first of several contractors to come and give us a quote. Beyond just giving us a price, he gave us a detailed plan/mock-up of his work and walked us through why it would be in our best interest to rebuild our steps instead of just repairing one step (but gave us quotes for both.) We ended up rebuilding thanks to his recommendation, and are glad we did. Not only was he able to start the demolition process within a week of getting us the quote, he went out of his way to make sure we were pleased with the the job and made adjustments as necessary - things like providing a box where our mail could be delivered (because there was no front porch access for the mailman), adjusting the width of a pathway that ran next to the stairway, etc.) Best of all he guarantees his work for at least 12 years. Highly recommended.

Chris did a fantastic job with the work on our stoop. We originally called him because of a broken tread, but he helped us understand there were structural integrity issues with the stoop that required him to replace all the treads and re-point much of the brick. During the project, he encountered some unexpected conditions that led to additional scope. He communicated that clearly, took the time to explain it, and completed all the work on the agreed-to schedule, even with the additional scope. The end result is a major upgrade to our home! I would absolutely recommend Chris and will call him for any future masonry needs.

Chris came by to do an estimate. I was really impressed by his trustworthiness and professionalism. He not only fixed the masonry problem but even stuffed insulation under the pipes and filled a hole in the basement floor with leftover cement. The only reason I gave him a B for Punctuality was that we had an early meeting one day and he arrived late due to traffic and other issues, but we got the project moving and I was completely satisfied. The other companies I contacted about this job did not even bother to call back. Chris was polite and efficient. Excellent job. I would definitely hire him again and plan to do so in fact.

Chris and Kelvin surely are the master of their craft. We have a deteriorated fence wall that was about to collapse anytime, not to many the poor condition behind the bulging wall that had all kinds of trash and debris in it. They took the wall apart, cleanly and quickly. After that, they took the time to match the pattern of our existing exterior wall of the building, blending the new one perfectly with the old. Layer by layer they completely rebuilt the wall with a gorgeous granite top to show for. Final touch up with a coat of waterproof sealant to complete the project. We couldn't be happier with their work and intended to hire them again next year.

Excellent job, everything as expected, despite having to work around bad weather. Thank you Chris!

Chris was wonderful to work with! He was very responsive over email and phone and was very pleasant to work with. He did a great job repairing a few spots in our foundation, and we would definitely hire him again.

Albatross is outstanding. Chris, the owner, did high-quality work that repeatedly causes my wife and I to say to ourselves how great it looks. He was also super-responsive, conscientious, and communicative -- all around and particularly with respect to handling a difficult preexisting relationship with our neighbors. The price was very fair, I always knew what to expect, and feel good that the job was done the right way. Albatross are total pros, I'm very much looking forward to working with them again.

Chris was absolutely wonderful to work with. He was responsive, accommodating and extremely helpful throughout the entire process. Our job required a lot of cooperation from the next door neighbor and Chris was extremely professional in all interactions. I would hire Chris again for any masonry work our condo association needed.

Chris' work is nothing short of spectacular. I had a gaping hole in my wall from a thru-wall air conditioner I was removing, and now I have a perfectly crafted interior wall, with a identically matched brick exterior. I would (and hopefully will) hire Chris again, and highly recommend his work. He's professional, courteous, prompt, and responsive.

Excellent. Chris was professional and the work was done with high quality.