--- title: "A.J.M. — Specialty Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/specialty-contractors/a-j-m-pfvwus-pf~914634656 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~914634656.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: A.J.M. category: ["Specialty Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7a9393a301204c39_7892-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "P.O. Box 1299, East Otis, Massachusetts 01029, United States" latitude: 42.1909 longitude: -73.0517 phone: "(413) 281-7079" website: http:// rating: 5 review_count: 3 followers: 10 last_updated: 2026-09-24 --- # A.J.M. Original Houzz profile: [A.J.M.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/specialty-contractors/a-j-m-pfvwus-pf~914634656) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Specialty Contractors - **Location:** East Otis, MA - **Serves:** Western Massachusetts (Berkshire County and surrounding area) - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - 10 Ideabook Saves AJM is a full service Masonry company providing customers with unmatched quality installations as well as thoughtful design ideas. AJM takes pride in every aspect of the construction process. With our highly skilled masons, you can rest easy knowing all of your needs will be exceeded. ### Services Provided - AJM excels in all aspects of Masonry! Whether you need your existing masonry repaired or maintained - chimney built - stone walls masterfully created or any of our many other services - you know you made the right choice. AJM has never in its history had a dissatisfied customer and that has become a goal of ours- to make sure every single customer is left feeling great satisfaction and the knowledge that the work will last a lifetime. ### Areas Served - Western Massachusetts (Berkshire County and surrounding area) ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | A.J.M. | | Address | P.O. Box 1299, East Otis, Massachusetts 01029, United States | | Phone | (413) 281-7079 | | Website | http:// | | License Number | csl 105661 hic 174618 | | Followers on Houzz | 10 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [A.J.M.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/specialty-contractors/a-j-m-pfvwus-pf~914634656) - **Website:** http:// - **Phone:** (413) 281-7079 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Andy studied design of Rumford fireplaces, appreciated for their elegance and heating efficiency. Construction Supervisor License and HIC registration. Worked to restore properties with Historical Society. 20+ years experience and passion devoted to each project make AJM worth every penny! ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews** ### All 3 reviews **★★★★★ — concert2013, Feb. 2013** > Hats off to A.J.M., I am a Mason self-employed for 23 years So i was pleased to find A.J.M. When i bid on a large job and got this job,i knew i needed big time help. So i called A.J.M. this job involved 190 tons of field stone &2000 sq.ft. blue stone,brick work,marble,an veneer,with that said my recommendation ,rating were the highest. A.J.M.was employed on ,the job 1 year, in that we managed to complete this job, That left JRServices and the customer very happy at the end of this project. again hats off to A.J.M.Masonry Thanks Andy Yours truly, JRServices **Comment from A.J.M.:** > Thank you JRServices for the opportunity to be part of such an incredible job. I simply loved that job. What a pleasure it was! Lots of hard work for sure, but it turned out the way we all wanted it to and came in far below what other companies would have cost. Great job to you and a big thank you to the owner who couldn't have been more pleasant. **★★★★★ — brooks0928, Feb. 2013** > A.J.M. built our stone patio and planter. He did beautiful work and we were very pleased with the results. **Comment from A.J.M.:** > Thank you for taking time out of your schedule to post a review. Thank you for having me do the work. **★★★★★ — Matthew Frankel, Feb. 2013** > Simply put Andy is amazing. We know these words sound strong, likely way too strong, to be believed...but if you are doing any Mason work, you would be nuts not to hire Andy. He is likely the single best contracting professional we have ever worked with. He works harder than anyone, he is creative, he is honest and he is very reasonably priced. Andy is a great example of a man who does his work because of passion and love, rather than making a buck. We feel very lucky to have found him. For those of you reading, we feel we are doing you more of a service than Andy is writing these words. You now know our secret. **Comment from A.J.M.:** > Thank you so much for such kind words Matthew! Hope all is well with you and your family, and hope you have a great summer this year. ## Selected projects - [Various work AJM has completed](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/various-work-ajm-has-completed-pj-vj~170662) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 [See all 1 project](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/specialty-contractors/a-j-m-pfvwus-pf~914634656) ## Ideabooks - [AJM's dreams photos......](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8984156/list/ajm-s-dreams-photos) — 1 idea [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/andy-johnston3425) ## Community Q&A **Q: What to do with this fireplace** *(in Design Dilemma)* I just bought this house and cannot decide what to do with my fireplace (clean it first obviously). I am thinking of either covering it with stone or tile, or taking the easy route and painting it. Note: I took the tile floors out and will be putting in hardwoods. Let me know what you think! A: Just in case you took my post the wrong way....I would like to take this opportunity to clarify. I was in no way attacking your post or anything, just making sure the guy took the proper steps. You're right about the inspections having to be done by law, however, many years ago, I bought my house and no one said anything about anything and I ended up with a lot of problems that should have been picked up on at the time. And- ughhh, I hate those heatilators!!! I've had to cut so many of those crappy things out of peoples houses over the years, I had nightmares! LOL. Luckily, since they are so old, most have been decommissioned and you don't see them much anymore. Modern day inserts like the ones from Pacific Energy have incredible reburn technology and are self-contained in the sense that they don't have vents popping through the Masonry like those old beasts did. To sum it up, I understand where you're coming from. Not a whole lot of choice with your design, but Bens is an actual fire box. Smoke coming back into the room is most likely caused by obstruction of the damper plate, (or simply a malfunctioning one), blockage within the flue, the smoke shelf filled with crap or the chimney height above the roof line not being high enough. So what I am saying is, I think there is a problem that has not yet been identified and that no matter what you do with the lintel, it needs to be addressed. My 2 cents. **Q: Off Centered Fireplace...Please Help!!** *(in Design Dilemma)* I am a new wife in a new home and have a major design dilemma!! I struggle enough with decorating as it is. Tackling this beast is going to be the hardest. Painting the fireplace is not an option. There is only one nail in the brick - completely centered....no more nails an option. PLEASE help me figure out what to do on the mantle!! This obviously is NOT working. I'm new to Houzz and looking forward to your support! xoxo A: Get rid of everything above the mantle and install a flat-screen TV! That way, you would be watching that instead of the fireplace. Problem solved. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-24.*