Cambridge Masonry & Paving Contractor — Brick, Stone & Driveways Built to Last
Boston Smart Plastering provides expert masonry and paving services throughout Cambridge, MA. Cambridge is a world-renowned urban city directly across the Charles River from Boston — home to Harvard and MIT, a dense mix of historic neighborhoods, and one of the most dynamic renovation markets in New England. Boston Smart Plastering serves Cambridge homeowners, landlords, and property managers across all trades with expertise in the city's unique older housing stock. From brick front steps and granite curbing to full driveway paving and custom stone patios, our experienced crews build work that withstands New England's brutal winters.
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We work with all masonry and paving materials — brick, natural stone, concrete, pavers, and granite — on residential and commercial properties in Cambridge. Cambridge's housing stock is dominated by 19th and early 20th century multi-family properties, brownstones, and historic single-family homes throughout neighborhoods like Cambridgeport, Inman Square, and North Cambridge. These older properties require specialized plastering skills, careful drywall work around historic details, and experienced crews who understand historic renovation. Proper base preparation, correct mortar mix, and good drainage are what separate masonry that lasts 30 years from work that cracks after the first freeze. Cambridge sits directly north of Boston across the Charles River — just 3 miles from Downtown — making it one of our most accessible and frequently served communities.
Frequently asked questions
How much does driveway paving cost in Cambridge MA?
An asphalt driveway in Cambridge typically runs $4,000–$12,000. A concrete driveway runs $8,000–$20,000. Paver driveways range from $15,000–$40,000+. We provide a free detailed estimate after visiting your Cambridge property.
Why does masonry crack in Cambridge MA and how do you prevent it?
Boston's freeze-thaw cycle is the main culprit — water enters poorly-mixed joints, freezes, and forces apart brick and stone. We build every Cambridge masonry project — including homes near Harvard Square, Inman Square, Central Square, Kendall Square, Cambridgeport, North Cambridge, Porter Square, East Cambridge — with proper mortar mix, joint depth, and drainage to prevent this.