61 masonry contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Amherst: Felgemacher Masonry & Chimney of Buffalo, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 761 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): V V Stucco & Stone Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 61.
Most-reviewed: J.D. Brick Fencing Inc., 197 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 61 ranked after Felgemacher Masonry & Chimney of Buffalo; ranked #13.
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61 Amherst masonry contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 31 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 61 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felgemacher Masonry & Chimney of Buffalo | 61 | 4.8★ (761) | Cheektowaga, 6 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | NiagaraBrick.com Chimney Repair, Masonry Contractor | 59 | 4.9★ (49) | Fort Erie, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | V V Stucco & Stone Inc | 58 | 4.4★ (17) | Fort Erie, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Buffalo Chimney | 56 | 4.4★ (60) | Fort Erie, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | WNY Chimney | 56 | 4.8★ (16) | Fort Erie, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | McMahon & Sons Masonry | 56 | 4.0★ (6) | Fort Erie, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Friendly Chimney & Home Maintenance | 56 | 5.0★ (168) | Fort Erie, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | FA Masonry | 56 | 4.8★ (16) | West Seneca, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Level Masonry Construction | 55 | 4.8★ (17) | Buffalo, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Miller Masonry and Restoration, Inc. - Chimney Repairs | 55 | 5.0★ (12) | Lockport, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 761 Google reviews, the most in Amherst.
Based in Fort Erie, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based in Fort Erie, 7 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based in Fort Erie, 14 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based in Fort Erie, 10 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based in Fort Erie, 1 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based in Fort Erie, 8 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 168 Google reviews.
Based in West Seneca, 11 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based in Buffalo, 5 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based in Lockport, 13 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based in Williamsville, 5 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Floor refinishing service”.
Based in Lockport, 15 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews.
Based in Tonawanda, 4 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 197 Google reviews.
Based in Niagara Falls, 6 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based in Welland, 24 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based in Buffalo, 8 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based in Cheektowaga, 10 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based in Buffalo, 4 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based in Fort Erie, 14 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based in Tonawanda, 4 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based in Grand Island, 5 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based in Cheektowaga, 6 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based in Buffalo, 5 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based in Niagara Falls, 10 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Stucco contractor”.
Based in Buffalo, 4 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
We scored 61 Amherst masonry contractors on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Amherst data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |