Chavez Masonry

Massachusetts has no masonry license, masons work under Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) registration and insurance. A structural chimney rebuild, fireplace repair, or work touching the building envelope needs a building permit from the Lynn Inspectional Services Department, and chimney lining must meet the state fire code (527 CMR) for clearances and listed liners. CSIA chimney-sweep certification is voluntary but worth asking for. Lynn's Diamond District and other older neighborhoods carry historic character, so visible exterior masonry on those homes may draw review, while coastal-zone work near the harbor can involve conservation considerations.

Lynn masonry pricing runs in the North Shore mid-range, a notch below Boston metro but lifted by coastal access. Chimney repointing or tuckpointing typically runs $1,200-$3,200, more with a lime-mortar match. Rebuilding a chimney above the roofline runs roughly $2,500-$7,500 by height and access. Relining a flue is usually $2,500-$7,000 by height and liner type. A crown or cap repair runs $350-$1,500. Brick step, porch, and walkway repair lands around $1,800-$6,000, with historic-brick matching on a Diamond District home pushing the upper end.

Massachusetts requires a written contract and a Home Improvement Contractor registration for most residential masonry & chimney work; ask for the registration number and check it before paying a deposit.

More on permits, costs, rebates and common questions, plus every other masonry & chimney contractor serving the town, on the Masonry & Chimney in Lynn page.