Florentine Renaissance Masonry
Masonry & Chimney in Salem, MA
- Address
- 416 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
- Phone
- (978) 825-9922
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About Florentine Renaissance Masonry
Florentine Renaissance Masonry is a Masonry & Chimney contractor based in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, at 416 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970. Its website is linked above. A listing here is not a license or insurance check, so verify both directly before hiring.
Service area
Based in Salem, Florentine Renaissance Masonry is within a short drive of Swampscott (2 mi), Marblehead (3 mi), Lynn (4 mi), Beverly (4 mi), Peabody (5 mi) and Danvers (6 mi). Most Massachusetts masonry & chimney contractors work a 25-mile radius, so homeowners in those towns can reasonably ask for a quote.
Hiring a Masonry & Chimney contractor in Salem
Massachusetts has no masonry license, so Salem masons work under a state Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) registration with insurance. Chimney rebuilds, structural masonry, and fireplace work need a building permit from the Salem building department, and relining must meet the state fire code (527 CMR). CSIA sweep certification is voluntary. Salem's strong historic preservation rules matter here: properties in the city's local historic districts require Historical Commission review for visible exterior masonry changes, including chimney rebuilds, so factor that approval into your timeline.
Salem sits in the higher eastern-Massachusetts coastal pricing band, with historic-grade work commanding a premium. Chimney repointing or tuckpointing typically runs $1,000 to $3,500, more on tall antique stacks; rebuilding above the roofline is usually $2,500 to $8,000 or more; relining runs about $2,500 to $7,000. Cap and crown repair generally runs $300 to $1,500. The big cost drivers are the skill needed to match centuries-old lime mortar, salvaging antique brick, roof access on steep older roofs, and any historic-district review.
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 Salem page.
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