John Cortese Mason Contractors
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John Cortese Mason Contractors
Building on four generations of experience, John Cortese Masons has dedicated themselves to their customers and the quality of their craft. In the early 20th century, John Cortese Sr. traveled from Italy to America and brought his love for the art of stonework to Morristown, New Jersey.

His passion overflowed to the generations that followed him, making John Cortese Masons a family-owned business whose work continues to remain unparalleled in excellence.At Cortese Masons, our clients always come first. We will work closely with you to capture your vision in a timeless piece of functional art.See what our clients have to say!.
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Building on four generations of experience, John Cortese Masons has dedicated themselves to their customers and the quality of their craft. They have been serving their community for over 40 years and continue to distinguish themselves through their expertise and devotion to every project. Their work has been featured in publications such as New Jersey Life, Garden Design, and Architectural Digest.
Stone has been utilized in construction for centuries, and many original structures built during antiquity still stand due to the timelessness that this art form offers. With stones as unique as the hands that lay them, each masonry project offers one-of-a-kind aesthetic qualities.
Reviews (10)
Jim McArdle
Jim McArdle
Dec 03, 2020
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I've had 2 jobs done by Cortese masons and both have been outstanding. The 1st project was a new front porch and bluestone sidewalk done 15 yrs ago and it still looks fantastic today. Last year they built a stone retaining wall around a pool patio, replacing a RR-tie wall. It included drainage remediation as well. We couldn't be more happy with the upgrade, it's created such a beautiful setting for us.They are very easy to deal with and their masons are topnotch. I highly recommend them.
Francesca
Francesca
Oct 08, 2019
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JCM just did the stone work on our house. I watched as they chiseled each individual stone to make this beautiful work of art. I’m a little bias, but I do feel our house stands out because of the fine details in the natural stone. Can’t thank them enough for their professionalism and getting the job done rather quickly (once it started).
Vickie Walsh
Vickie Walsh
Aug 19, 2019
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Excellent work! They replaced a set of stairs on my property and two sets at my mother's house. I would highly recommend this company! Professional, courteous and very easy to work with. I will upload the photos at a later date!
William Smith
William Smith
Aug 30, 2017
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A pleasure to deal with from getting the estimate to completion of our job, which was the replacement of a broken concrete walk with paving stones and replacement of brick steps with a slab finish. The work crew was professional and did incredible work. Price was very reasonable. Couldn't ask for a better mason firm to work with!
Lillian Aldaia
Lillian Aldaia
Feb 02, 2017
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Cortese put in retaining walls and a beautiful stone patio for us, using natural bluestone. They were professional, easy to get in touch with, helped with the design process (including guiding us on how to remain in budget), and finished the project early and on budget. They worked well with the contractors who were also doing work. They were a real pleasure to work with and I would recommend them without hesitation to anyone contemplating a large or small stonework project.
Abby Jochnowitz
Abby Jochnowitz
Dec 23, 2016
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I have been working with John Cortese Masons for many years. This is a family business that is all about customer service. The work they do is timeless. They take the time and focus attention on each and every project no matter how small or large. I highly recommend John Cortese Masons to anyone looking for a fantastic job well done!
Edward Carll
Edward Carll
Dec 10, 2016
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The Cortese mason's work was a treat to watch unfold here at the Church... Their craftsmanship is excellent and the improvements they made to our front entryway is both beautiful and welcoming.
They recently transformed the back yard of our parsonage with a beautiful stone/bluestone sidewalk, which has changed the whole feel of the property!
Thanks, Cortese Masons... Pastor Ed Carll, Denville Community Church
Melody Johansson
Melody Johansson
Nov 27, 2016
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St. Peter’s Orphanage, Inc.
Our gratitude to John Cortese Masons for creating such a beautiful, safe and green space for our boys.
Our stairways, patio and benches have been creatively crafted from stone which blends perfectly into our
existing stone and landscape. Great job !
Michael Brown
Michael Brown
Sep 27, 2016
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Can't write enough about their excellent work. I've had them build a wall, steps, irrigation system. To illustrate their quality, my neighbors have come over to ask "who did that work".
And, they stand behind what they do, if there is an issue (I am describing something that occurs 5 years after the work was completed), they will re-mediate that issue quickly, well, and without cost.
Lauren Maffei
Lauren Maffei
Dec 14, 2012
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I hired John Cortese Masons to replace my front steps and walkway with bluestone. The completed job looks fantastic, exactly what we wanted. The staff was always very personable, on time, and very involved in the job. I am extremely happy with the finsihed product and would definitely reccomend them to anyone who is interested in stone work.