Masonry Contractor in Ashland, MA

Masterful Masonry in Middlesex County

Whether you’re restoring a historic facade or building a new retaining wall, Academy Masonry in Ashland has the expertise to deliver exceptional masonry services. We combine traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to achieve outstanding results.

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  • We use premium-grade materials, like Type N mortar and high-density concrete blocks, to ensure durability and weather resistance.
  • Our skilled masons possess extensive knowledge of historic restoration techniques and modern construction methods.
  • We offer solutions for your specific needs and budget.
  • We adhere to strict safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized worksite.
  • About Academy Masonry

    Dedicated to Serving Middlesex County

    Academy Masonry is a locally owned and operated masonry company committed to providing exceptional service to residential and commercial clients in Middlesex County. Our team consists of highly skilled masons with a passion for their craft. We believe in building lasting relationships with our clients based on trust, integrity, and meticulous workmanship.

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    Our Masonry Approach in Ashland, MA

    Your MA Masonry Project, Step-by-Step

  • Consultation: We meet with you to discuss your vision, assess the project scope, and provide a detailed estimate.
  • Design & Planning: We create plans and blueprints, incorporating your preferences and promoting structural integrity.
  • Construction: Our skilled masons execute the project with precision, using the finest materials and classic techniques.
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    Understanding the Importance of Quality Masonry

    Academy Masonry; Your Partner for Masonry Excellence in Middlesex County

    Masonry plays a critical role in the structural integrity, aesthetic appeal, and longevity of your property. From foundations and walls to chimneys and patios, proper masonry construction and maintenance are essential. Academy Masonry offers a medley of masonry services, including restoration, new construction, and preventative maintenance. Contact us at 617-388-5207 to schedule a consultation with our experts

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    The area now known as Ashland was settled in the early 18th century and inhabited prior to that by the Megunko Native Americans, to which Megunko Hill owes its name. Previously known as “Unionville”, Ashland was incorporated in 1846, bearing the name of statesman Henry Clay’s Kentucky estate. It is considerably younger than many of the surrounding towns, as Ashland’s territory was taken in near-equal parts from the previously established towns of Hopkinton, Holliston (previously of colonial era Sherborn’s territory), and Framingham.

    The construction of the Boston & Worcester Railroad, later the Boston & Albany, in the 1830s was key to the early development of the town. Decades later, two other rail lines opened stations in Ashland. Along with the Sudbury River, the railroad helped to attract numerous mills to develop a bustling boot and shoe industry. However, by constructing three reservoirs along the river in 1878, the Boston Water Board inadvertently stymied further growth, most notably by halting the construction of the Dwight Printing Company’s granite mills. Although the mills closed, starting in the 1890s the Hopkinton Railroad Company, providing a connection to Milford, and the Natick Street Railway, which operated streetcars between the towns of Sherborn, Framingham, and Natick, offered service in Ashland. These rail lines were gone by the 1920s, rendered obsolete by automobiles.

    Around the same time that the local rail lines were in decline, the inventor Henry E. Warren developed the Warren Synchronizing Timer in 1916, which made synchronous electric clocks possible by keeping alternating current flowing from power plants at a consistent sixty cycles per second. Warren founded Telechron, which, in partnership with General Electric, manufactured electric clocks in Ashland until 1979, thirteen years before Telechron itself became defunct. A Warren Synchronizing Timer is on display at the Smithsonian’s Museum of American History in Washington D.C., and the Ashland High School sports teams are called “The Clockers”.

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