Best masonry contractors in Hartford for homeowners
This list ranks masonry contractors in Hartford by how well they serve homeowners on patios, walkways, retaining walls, chimneys, and brick facades, using our methodology to score each business on real customer feedback.
For the full contractor field ranked by overall composite score across all project types, see the complete masonry contractor ranking. The order here reflects the same scoring but is read through a residential homeowner lens.
Every business on this list has review evidence for residential homeowners. The full field is ranked in the overall ranking.
Picks are ranked by score and relevance to masonry contractor, so a lower overall score can rank higher here.
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AVEX Masonry | 90 | 5 (83) | — | Patios, walkways & retaining walls |
| 2 | Elezi's Masonry LLC | 85 | 5 (170) | — | Fast turnarounds on walks & patios |
| 3 | 860 Masonry llc | 79 | 5 (9) | — | Chimney repair & historic stone restoration |
| 4 | CT Brick Staining, LLC | 68 | 5 (6) | — | Brick color matching & staining |
| 5 | L&M Paving Co | 61 | 3.8 (29) | — | Larger driveway paving jobs |
1. AVEX Masonry
5 (83 reviews)score 90/100
AVEX posts the strongest composite score on this list, built on a perfect 5.0 rating across 83 reviews and consistently positive sentiment. Homeowners describe a father-and-son team that communicates clearly from estimate through completion, keeps job sites clean, and delivers durable, well-finished stonework. Several reviewers mention returning for repeat projects and feeling involved in design decisions along the way.
- Family-run team with strong design and craftsmanship reputation
- Transparent, upfront pricing with no hidden costs reported
- Clean, organized job sites during the project
- Responsive communication, including in urgent situations
Watch out: Most homeowner feedback centers on patios, walkways, and retaining walls rather than chimney or fireplace work.
Google-verified83 Google reviewsover 10 years
Services: commercial masonry, stone masonry, concrete flatwork, brick masonry
2. Elezi's Masonry LLC
5 (170 reviews)score 85/100
With 170 reviews at a near-perfect rating, Elezi's has the largest track record of any contractor here and homeowners consistently praise quick starts, efficient crews, and fair pricing on walkways, stairs, and patios. One detailed complaint about shallow base depth and drainage on a patio job stands out against an otherwise strong pattern, so it's worth flagging even as the overall sentiment stays positive.
- Same-day or next-day project starts reported by multiple homeowners
- Competitive, fair pricing versus other quotes
- Owner and crew communicate directly via text and photos
- Willing to adjust plans mid-project based on homeowner input
Watch out: Get base material depth and drainage specs written into the contract; one homeowner reported the crew fell short of agreed specs on a patio job.
Google-verified170 Google reviews
Services: brick masonry, commercial masonry, stone masonry, concrete flatwork
3. 860 Masonry llc
5 (9 reviews)score 79/100
Gary at 860 Masonry earns five-star marks for chimney repairs and stonework that blends old and new material well enough that homeowners can't spot the seams. Reviewers point to fair pricing and calm problem-solving when a job uncovers surprises, rather than piling on extra costs. The review count is smaller than the top two picks, so treat this as a strong but less-tested option.
- Gary personally leads each project
- Fair, honest pricing homeowners call out repeatedly
Watch out: Based on only 9 reviews, so the track record is thinner than the top-rated picks on this list.
Google-verified9 Google reviews
Services: commercial masonry, stone masonry, concrete flatwork, brick masonry
4. CT Brick Staining, LLC
5 (6 reviews)score 68/100
CT Brick Staining fills a specific niche for homeowners dealing with mismatched brick from additions or patch repairs, using the Masonry Cosmetics stain system to even out color across a facade. All six reviews are five-star and mention Gino's patience and clear communication through the process. This is a smaller sample than most picks here, so it's best weighed alongside the specialty nature of the work.
- Certified Masonry Cosmetics color-matching system
- Gino communicates clearly from start to finish
Watch out: Only 6 reviews on record, and this is a cosmetic staining specialty rather than structural masonry work.
Google-verified6 Google reviews
Services: brick masonry, masonry restoration
5. L&M Paving Co
3.8 (29 reviews)score 61/100
L&M has real strengths on scheduled and commercial work, with homeowners praising material quality, fair pricing, and hands-on ownership. But residential driveway feedback splits by era: older jobs came in on time and well-built, while recent reviews describe months-long delays, weak communication, and standing water after completion. Homeowners considering L&M should weigh this mixed, more recent pattern against the lower overall rating.
- Fair pricing on driveway and paving work
- Owner involved directly in quality control
- Solid concrete and reinforcement expertise
- Responsive when first requesting a quote
Watch out: Recent residential reviews report long delays and drainage problems after the job wraps, a shift from the pattern on older projects.
Google-verified29 Google reviewsOver 40 Years
Services: hardscaping patios, concrete flatwork, stone masonry
How these rankings are worked out
| Signal | Weight |
|---|---|
| Review sentiment | 28% |
| Google rating | 26% |
| Review volume | 20% |
| Profile completeness | 16% |
| Review recency | 10% |
Ranking data checked 2026-09-07 · Full methodology ›