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Gilrace Masonry Boston · Since 1995
EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm · BBB Accredited Business A+ · Google 5-Star Rated
Licensed · Insured · OSHA-Compliant · 30+ Years in Boston
Trusted by Peabody Properties · Abrams Mgmt · Dorchester Bay EDC · SCJ Properties
Boston Commercial Masonry · Since 1995

Commercial Facade Repair Boston

Spalling brick, parapet repair, lintel replacement, and engineer-report repairs for multifamily and commercial buildings.

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✓ Same-day callback ✓ No-cost site walk ✓ Engineer-report friendly
Common Building Issues We Fix
Falling Brick
Unsafe Parapet
Spalling Brick
Water Intrusion
Failed Lintel
Facade Crack
Unsafe Brick or Active Water Leak? Emergency Stabilization Available
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Symptom Recognition

Seeing These Issues?

Commercial facade damage cross-section A diagrammatic illustration of a deteriorated commercial brick facade with labels pointing to leaning parapet, failed coping joint, falling brick, spalling brick, rusted lintel above a window, water intrusion staining, and a stepped diagonal crack. LEANING PARAPET + FAILED COPING STEPPED CRACK RUSTED LINTEL WATER INTRUSION SPALLING BRICK FALLING BRICK
Common deterioration patterns we repair across Boston commercial portfolios.
Spalling Brick
Cracked Parapets
Water Intrusion
Rusted Lintels
Falling Masonry
Failed Coping Joints
Inspection Violations
Emergency Stabilization
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Who We Help

Built for Commercial Decision Makers

Property Managers
Condo Associations
Facility Managers
Commercial Owners
Engineers / Architects
Multifamily Portfolios
Urgent Building Issues

Facade Problems Become Liability Problems Fast

Call to Discuss the Building Issue
Recent Boston Facade Work

Commercial Facade Repair · Royal Worcester Apartments

Commercial facade repair and parapet restoration on the Royal Worcester Apartments by Gilrace Masonry, Boston
6,000 sqft of commercial facade and water intrusion repair. One of many facade, parapet, and brick facade repair projects across Boston, Cambridge, Brookline, and the South Shore. Clients include Peabody Properties, Abrams Management, Dorchester Bay EDC, and SCJ Properties.
Recent Boston Jobs

Commercial Facade & Parapet Repair Portfolio

Spalling brick repair and commercial facade restoration at Royal Worcester Apartments
Spalling Brick Repair · Royal Worcester
Historic facade restoration and water intrusion repair at the Aurora Building
Historic Facade Restoration · Aurora Building
Commercial facade and water intrusion repair at Peabody Properties, Braintree MA
Water Intrusion Repair · Peabody Braintree
Commercial brick repair and parapet stabilization at Lionhead Apartments, Dorchester MA
Parapet Stabilization · Lionhead Dorchester
Brick facade repair and re-pointing at the Marriott Custom House, Boston
Brick Facade Repair · Marriott Custom House
Emergency masonry stabilization and facade leak repair on Columbus Ave, Boston
Emergency Masonry Stabilization · Columbus Ave
Why Pick Gilrace

Why Boston Owners Pick Gilrace for Commercial Facade Repair

Engineer-Report Friendly
We work directly to engineer's reports and inspection findings. Send us the report (5A/110 facade ordinance, structural engineer assessment, building envelope survey) and we price the exact scope called out. No re-scoping, no upselling.
Every Facade Failure Mode
Parapet wall repair, lintel and sill replacement, coping repair, cornice stabilization, spalling brick repair, falling brick repair, masonry facade repair, and water intrusion repair. We see every failure mode common to Boston building stock.
Tenant-Sensitive, ISD-Compliant
Swing stage and pipe scaffold access, sidewalk shed and pedestrian protection, ISD permit handling, OSHA compliance, after-hours scheduling for active buildings. We don't disrupt egress, parking, or operations without coordinating in writing first.
Facade Capabilities

Full-Scope Commercial Facade & Parapet Repair

Spalling Brick Repair
Spall remediation, brick facade repair, concrete patching
Parapet Wall Repair
Full and partial parapet repair, coping, through-wall flashing
Lintel & Sill Replacement
Steel and stone lintels, sills, head and jamb work
Falling Brick Repair
Emergency stabilization, sidewalk shed, unsafe facade repair
Water Intrusion Repair
Facade leak repair, waterproofing, envelope sealing
5A/110 Compliance Work
Engineer-report scoping, ISD permits, inspection coordination
Historic Facade Restoration
Cornice, brownstone, lime mortar, MHC coordination
Commercial Brick Repair
Repointing, tuckpointing, brick replacement at scale
What Boston Clients Say
30+
Years Serving Boston Portfolios
Hundreds of thousands in work for Peabody Properties · BBB A+ · 5.0 ★
★★★★★
"Gilrace is a real partner in our portfolio asset preservation program. Keeping our buildings watertight and standing long into the future. Great work ethic, careful around tenants, and we've trusted them with hundreds of thousands of dollars in projects."
Scott F. Ployer, CPM®
VP Facilities & Capital Planning
Peabody Properties, Inc.
★★★★★
"Gilrace did significant emergency stabilization on our historic office building. Reasonable, timely, and professional through the entire process."
John Mahony
Dorchester Bay Economic
Development Corporation
★★★★★
"I've worked with Gilrace for years on masonry, historic, and waterproofing projects. They respond quickly to emergencies, no issues with callbacks, and their pricing is competitive. I recommend them without hesitation."
Ivana Leslie, CMM, CFM
The Abrams Management
Company, Inc.
How It Works

From Site Visit to Scheduled Work

1

Call or Submit Scope

Share the building, the failure mode (falling brick, parapet, spalling, water intrusion), and attach any engineer or inspection reports. We respond within one business day. Same-day during business hours.

2

Site Visit & Engineering Coordination

A Gilrace project lead walks the property with your team or engineer, documents the failure modes, and prices the exact scope called out in the report. Written scope with itemized pricing, access plan, and compliance docs (COI, W-9, OSHA) follows within 3-5 business days.

3

Coordinated Facade Work

We coordinate with your facility team, engineer of record, ISD inspectors, tenants, and pedestrian protection requirements. After-hours and phased schedules standard for occupied buildings and active commercial sites.

Scope & Credentials

Sized for Real Facade Work

30+
Years in Boston
100+
Multifamily & Commercial Projects
ISD
Permits Handled In-House
5-Yr
Warranty in Writing

From single-bay lintel replacement to full parapet rebuilds and multi-elevation spalling brick remediation. Engineer-report scoping, sidewalk shed and swing stage access, ISD permit handling, and 5-year workmanship warranty in writing.

Quick Answers

Before You Call

Can you work directly to our engineer's report or 5A/110 inspection findings?

Yes. Send us the report, structural assessment, or facade inspection findings and we'll price the exact scope called out. We commonly work to reports from Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Wiss Janney Elstner, Boston building envelope consultants, and ISD facade inspections (5A/110 ordinance for buildings 70+ feet). No re-scoping, no upselling.

How do you handle access for a multi-story parapet repair or commercial facade repair job?

Swing stage, pipe scaffold, and aerial lift access depending on the building. Sidewalk shed and pedestrian protection where required. We pull the ISD permit, handle the inspection coordination, and post your tenant and pedestrian notices before mobilization. Setup is in your written scope, not a surprise change order later.

What facade and parapet failure modes do you repair?

Spalling brick repair, failing lintels (steel and stone), cracked or shifted sills, parapet wall repair and leaning, coping joint failure, cornice deterioration, through-wall flashing failures, brick veneer pillowing, falling brick repair, water intrusion repair, and full parapet rebuilds. If your engineer's report named it, we have likely repaired it before.

How fast can you respond to a falling-brick or unsafe facade emergency?
Emergency masonry stabilization (sidewalk shed, netting, immediate hazard removal) within 24-48 hours for active safety risks. Full repair scope is priced after stabilization is in place and the engineer's findings are documented.
Do you handle ISD permits and historical district review?
Yes. We pull ISD permits in Boston and equivalent permits in surrounding municipalities. For landmark and historic district buildings (Beacon Hill, Back Bay, South End, Bay Village), we coordinate with the local historical commission and MHC where applicable.
What insurance and references can you provide?
MA CSL #CS-091258. General liability, umbrella, workers' comp, and commercial auto coverage. COI on request with named certificate holder. References from prior facade and parapet clients including Peabody Properties, Abrams Management, Dorchester Bay EDC, and SCJ Properties available with the bid.
What warranty do you provide on commercial facade repair and parapet work?
5-year workmanship warranty in writing on all facade and parapet repairs. Most masonry contractors won't put a warranty on paper at all. We do, and it's included in your contract before you sign.

Unsafe Facade Conditions Don't Get Better With Time

Spalling brick, failed lintels, and parapet movement become exponentially more expensive once water intrusion spreads behind the facade. Get a written scope before the damage spreads.

Request Site Walk (857) 855-2070
✓ Engineer-report scoping ✓ ISD permits handled in-house ✓ Site walk & written scope within 5 days
Service Area

Commercial Facade Repair Across Greater Boston

Commercial facade repair, parapet repair, masonry facade repair, and water intrusion repair across Boston and the surrounding metro: Cambridge, Brookline, Somerville, Newton, Quincy, Dorchester, South Boston, Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, Milton, Medford, Braintree, and beyond. Multifamily, historic, institutional, and portfolio work throughout the Boston DMA.

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