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5 Best Masonry Contractors in Buffalo (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Updated · 6 min read

We compared 18 masonry contractors in Buffalo on Google Maps · 4 listed · How we rank

A leaning chimney or a crumbling front step is the kind of repair that gets worse the longer it waits. The masonry contractors in Buffalo on this page carry more than 1,000 Google reviews between them, all rated 4.8 or higher, though the work behind those reviews leans heavily toward chimneys, so read each profile for what the firm actually builds and repairs.

Short answer: Felgemacher Masonry & Chimney of Buffalo is the most-reviewed masonry contractor here, at 4.8 stars from more than 850 Google reviews, mostly for chimney rebuilds and repairs. Friendly Chimney & Home Maintenance (5.0) is chimney-focused too, while Select Construction Company (5.0) and Level Masonry Construction (4.8) show more brick, block and stone work around steps, porches and pillars. No prices are published here.
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Buffalo Masonry Pros Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Felgemacher Masonry & Chimney of Buffalo 4.8 ★ 859 Chimney rebuilds and tuckpointing View ›
2 Friendly Chimney & Home Maintenance 5.0 ★ 187 Chimney repair and removal View ›
3 Select Construction Company 5.0 ★ 25 Brick steps, porches and veneer View ›
4 Level Masonry Construction 4.8 ★ 20 Brick, block and stone repairs View ›
5 Best Masonry Contractors in Buffalo (2026)

The masonry contractors, one by one

Felgemacher Masonry & Chimney of Buffalo logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Felgemacher Masonry & Chimney of Buffalo

4.8859 Google reviews

Felgemacher Masonry & Chimney of Buffalo works from 2727 Broadway in Cheektowaga, and Google lists it as a masonry contractor, chimney service and chimney sweep. Its website covers chimney cleaning, inspections, liners, caps and flashing, plus masonry repair such as chimney rebuilds, chimney removal, tuckpointing and chimney crowns. It also lists brick step, window and garage lintel repair, and says it has offered masonry service since 1953. Treat it as a chimney-first firm that also does some home brickwork.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe full chimney tear-downs and rebuilds finished with steady communication
  • One reviewer says the crew cut bricks to match the original chimney's color and pattern
  • A reviewer calls the quote fair and says the job was scheduled earlier than expected
  • One reviewer singles out a friendly, helpful office manager

Worth knowing

  • Reviews range from five stars down to one, so read the lower-rated ones as well
Reputation scorecardrank in Buffalo
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume859 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The deepest review history on this page, built mostly on chimney work. If a chimney is the reason you're calling, it's an obvious first quote; for other brickwork, confirm the scope first.

Website+1716-907-4914 Directions

2727 Broadway Suite 5, Cheektowaga, NY 14227

Friendly Chimney & Home Maintenance logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Friendly Chimney & Home Maintenance

5.0187 Google reviews

Friendly Chimney & Home Maintenance is a masonry contractor and chimney sweep that also lists handyman work. Google shows no street address, so treat it as a service-area business and call to confirm it covers your street. Its reviews describe chimney repairs, a chimney removed below the roofline with the roof patched, a new liner and replaced flue tile, and a chimney rebuilt in block instead of brick.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe chimney work finished in a couple of days with the yard cleaned up
  • Several reviewers call the pricing fair and mention a range of repair options
  • Reviewers say the contractor explains the repair and is easy to reach
  • A reviewer recommends it for chimney or other home repair services

Worth knowing

  • No website is listed on Google, so phone is the way to ask about scope
Reputation scorecardrank in Buffalo
Rating5 / 5
Review volume187 · 92nd
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 5.0 average on a solid review count, with the reviews centered on chimney repair. It suits chimney problems; ask directly before assuming it will take on larger masonry projects.

+1716-597-2777 Directions
Select Construction Company logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Select Construction Company

5.025 Google reviews

Select Construction Company is a masonry contractor based at 9315 Greiner Rd in Clarence. Its website lists residential and commercial masonry, including chimney repair, brick porch repair, tuckpointing, steel lintel and I-beam replacement, and building caulking. Reviews describe work on front steps and porches, reusing existing brick around new windows, and replacing brick veneer and foundation block after a vehicle hit a house.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise the match to existing brick on stairs and columns
  • A reviewer says the crew saved and relaid original bricks around two new windows
  • Reviewers describe punctual, respectful crews and work finished on time
  • A reviewer says the contractor returned after the job to check on the result

Worth knowing

  • Far fewer reviews than the two chimney-focused firms
Reputation scorecardrank in Buffalo
Rating5 / 5
Review volume25 · 86th
Confidenceearly
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Every one of its reviews is five stars, and they point to steps, porches and veneer rather than chimneys. A good one to quote for brick and block repair around the house.

Website+1716-406-8881 Directions

9315 Greiner Rd, Clarence, NY 14031

Level Masonry Construction logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Level Masonry Construction

4.820 Google reviews

Level Masonry Construction is a masonry contractor at 30 Lansing St in Buffalo that Google also files under bricklayer and concrete contractor. Its website lists concrete, brick, block, stone and foundation services. Reviews describe mortar crack repair with replaced bricks, a chimney top repaired with a new concrete cap, a front door step, and stone pillars built with matched color.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say brick and mortar were matched so repairs are hard to spot
  • A reviewer describes help sourcing decorative block and matching stone for pillars
  • Reviewers call the work punctual, professional and well communicated
  • A reviewer mentions fair pricing on a chimney repair

Worth knowing

  • The smallest review base on this page, so there is less history to go on
Reputation scorecardrank in Buffalo
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume20 · 75th
Confidenceearly
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A Buffalo-based firm with a broad menu of brick, block and stone work and strong comments on color matching. The review count is small, so ask for references or photos of finished jobs.

Website+1716-875-2881 Directions

30 Lansing St, Buffalo, NY 14207

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How the scorecard works

Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated it, set against the other masonry contractors on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from hundreds of people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a couple of dozen. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews.

What masonry work costs in Buffalo

No prices are published here. Masonry quotes depend on the size and height of the job, how hard it is to reach, how much old brick or mortar has to come out, and whether bricks must be custom matched. A chimney rebuild and a single front step are very different jobs, so ask each contractor for a written, itemized quote.

Masonry help around Buffalo

These masonry contractors work from Cheektowaga, Clarence and Buffalo itself, and one has no listed address. Searching for a masonry contractor near me? Each listing shows a phone number so you can confirm that a crew covers your address before you book an estimate.

Questions to ask a masonry contractor

  • Do you handle chimneys only, or brick, block and stone around the house too?
  • Will you match the existing brick and mortar color, and can I see photos of past matches?
  • Is the estimate written and itemized, and can the price change once work starts?
  • How do you protect gutters, lawns and siding, and who handles cleanup?
  • Do you coordinate with a roofer when flashing is part of the job?

Frequently asked questions

Which of these Buffalo masonry contractors work on chimneys?

Felgemacher Masonry & Chimney of Buffalo and Friendly Chimney & Home Maintenance both lean heavily on chimney rebuilds and repairs in their reviews. Level Masonry Construction has a review about a chimney top and new concrete cap, and Select Construction Company lists chimney repair on its site.

Who does brick steps, porches and stone pillars?

Select Construction Company has reviews for front steps, porches and brick veneer, and Level Masonry Construction has reviews for a door step and stone pillars. Felgemacher’s site also lists brick step repair.

Where are these masonry contractors based?

Felgemacher is at 2727 Broadway in Cheektowaga, Select Construction Company is on Greiner Rd in Clarence, and Level Masonry Construction is on Lansing St in Buffalo. Friendly Chimney & Home Maintenance has no address on Google, so call to confirm coverage.

Do reviewers mention pricing for masonry work in Buffalo?

Several reviewers call the price fair or reasonable, but none of the figures are published here. Because a chimney rebuild and a step repair differ so much, get a written estimate and ask whether it can change once the crew opens up the old work.

Picking your mason

For a chimney, start with Felgemacher or Friendly Chimney & Home Maintenance. For steps, porches, block or stone, get quotes from Select Construction Company and Level Masonry Construction too. Whoever you call, get the scope and price in writing.

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