Don Regan Masonry

Massachusetts has no masonry license, so masons in Marshfield work under Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) registration plus insurance. A structural chimney rebuild, fireplace repair, or any work affecting the building envelope needs a building permit from the Marshfield building department, and chimney lining must meet the state fire code (527 CMR). CSIA chimney-sweep certification is voluntary but worth asking for. Near the shore, masonry and hardscape work can fall under conservation commission and floodplain or coastal rules, so a beach-area project may need extra review before it starts.

Marshfield sits in the South Shore labor band, with a coastal premium for exposure and access. Chimney repointing or tuckpointing typically runs $1,200–$3,600, more with salt-eroded brick. Rebuilding a chimney above the roofline runs roughly $2,700–$7,800. Relining a flue is usually $2,500–$7,000 depending on height and liner type. Crown or cap repair runs $400–$1,500, and coastal homes need these more often. Brick step and walkway repair lands around $1,800–$6,500, with seawall and shore retaining work pricing well above standard.

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 Marshfield page.