Raffaele Construction Corp
Masonry & Chimney in Swampscott, MA · ★ 5.0 Google rating
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- Address
- 233 Burrill St, Swampscott, MA 01907
- Phone
- (781) 598-5989
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About Raffaele Construction Corp
Raffaele Construction Corp is a Masonry & Chimney contractor based in Swampscott, Essex County, Massachusetts, at 233 Burrill St, Swampscott, MA 01907. It has a Google rating of 5.0 out of 5. 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 Swampscott, Raffaele Construction Corp is within a short drive of Lynn (2 mi), Salem (2 mi), Nahant (4 mi), Marblehead (5 mi), Saugus (5 mi) and Peabody (5 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 Swampscott
Massachusetts has no masonry license, so masons work under Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) registration and insurance. A structural chimney rebuild, fireplace repair, or work affecting the building envelope needs a building permit from the Swampscott Building 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. Oceanfront and Olmsted-era neighborhoods can carry added review, and any footing or hardscape work near the shore or a wetland may need Swampscott Conservation Commission sign-off.
Eastern-MA coastal pricing applies in Swampscott, slightly above inland rates because of salt-air wear and tight in-town access. Chimney repointing or tuckpointing typically runs $1,400–$3,400. Rebuilding a chimney above the roofline runs roughly $2,800–$8,000 depending on height and staging. Relining a flue is usually $2,500–$7,000 by height and liner type. A crown or cap repair runs $400–$1,500, frequent here given ocean exposure. Brick step and walkway repair lands around $1,800–$6,000, and a seaside retaining wall can run $4,500–$13,000 or more given salt-resistant materials and slope.
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 Swampscott page.
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