Time: How long does it take to find and interview a…read moredependable masonry contractor? After a two-week search, I selected Menora Masonry from four bids for my December 2024 retaining wall and drainage project. Suli, the owner, ran the mini excavator and ensured efficient teamwork during excavator operations Sione was pure strength. He did a lot of the excavating and put up new posts and gates. A lot was accomplished because he had a good work ethic and was trustworthy in every way. Younger Sione, Suli's nephew, executed precise bricklaying while others managed cement mixing. He rebuilt the failing wall sections and also a leaning column with great precision. Task on December 11, 2024: To replace the weak sections of my retaining wall that held the terraced front area of my property. Then run 80 feet of perforated PVC pipe underground along it to relieve the pressure of excess water into an adjoining swale easement. In addition, water in my back garden area, weathered by mauka wind and rain, would pool and seep beneath the slab of my house. Menora jackhammered part of the old walkway and created slope for the water to empty into the same swale easement and away from the foundation. They also built a raised cement barrier along the house. Communication: An area of improvement could have been reviewing our understanding of the planned work in intervals. While communication could improve with mid-project checkpoints (especially during garden water mitigation), post-work cleanup with Suli's son, Suli Jr., revealed excellent attention to detail. The January 2025 storm validated their work - both wall stability and drainage performed flawlessly under heavy wind and rain. I had complete peace of mind for my neighbors below that the wall would hold and not cause damage; and that the garden-side rain would not pool towards the house. I truly appreciate the hard work and effort on the part of Menora Masonry and highly recommend them!

Business contacted me with a polite apology and refund for my first 50% payment on the fence work…read more The merchant fees were $35 less and all, but it was a solid apology and customer service response. Updated some stars for a business that at least stands behind its values for customer service. As for why this happened... and will it happen to smaller jobs like mine is to be determined. To the owners, please never consider who ever you sent twice to my job. All the best!

My Wife and I wanted to completely redo our front and backyard but we weren't completely sure what…read morewe exactly wanted to do. We asked Jeff from JBL to come and give us a quote. He was able to brainstorm with us to help us imagine a completely new yard. He gave us ideas that we would either agree or disagree with. Once we had a general idea, Jeff was able to create a digital rendering of both our front and backyard so we were actually able to see his vision and know what we could expect the finished product to look like. For the early stages of the project Angel was the primary foreman of the job. Angel was very friendly and respectful. He would give us updates on what they would be doing for the next couple of days, or if they wouldn't be coming due to weather conditions. As a client this was great because we never had to wonder whether the contractors were coming or not. Our Project consisted of removing existing cement pavers and vegetation. And installation of new turf, irrigation system, and vinyl fence. JBL took care of hauling away all the old materials and bringing all the new materials/plants for our project. Jeff was more than fair to us and he worked with us to make sure we were satisfied with how it turned out. Our home looks completely transformed now, and our dogs finally have a yard that they can play in. If you need trustworthy, reliable, and friendly landscapers I highly recommend giving Jeff a call.

I highly recommend JBL for landscaping and drainage needs. I initially planned to hire them for a…read morebasic project involving landscaping, turf, and gravel installation for a newly constructed home. However, we had a significant drainage issue with the existing underground pipe. The owner, Jefferson, quickly identified the root cause of the problem. Based on his expertise, we expanded our scope and hired him to complete both the landscaping and the drainage repair.Jefferson provided outstanding customer service. He took the time to meet with my son and me, thoroughly explained the repair process, and even connected us with a past client who had successfully resolved the same issue. Furthermore, his crew was professional, highly skilled, and maintained an immaculately clean job site. The newly installed system has since been tested by heavy, continuous storm rains and has performed well.

Let's start with the people: Suli and Monalisa at HI Grade Masonry are really good humans and they…read morerun a good business. Their quote was precise and they asked the right questions to make sure our project goals were met. The AOAO Board was especially pleased with the value we received. We weren't looking for low bid but we were looking for done properly and affordably. HI Grade Masonry hit the target. It was a small project and they did exactly what we needed and wanted. Suli made sure that his crew went the extra mile to get the project done right and done quickly. Thanks HI Grade! The Royal Queen Emma building appreciates you!

The tile fence at my parents' home was starting to deteriorate so we put out a request for quotes…read moreto repair it. Most companies suggested to put vinyl fencing in the back and repair the front. We obtained several quotes and decided to go with HI Grade Masonry. They were not the lowest but my mom had a good vibe with Suli so we went ahead with them. From start to finish she kept raving about how impressed she was with their work ethic and professionalism. They did an excellent job on the wall(s) and, aside from their warm aloha and "care for kupuna", what she appreciated most was how they were very good about clearing out the bricks and cleaning everything up! She is very particular about people's work ethic and she is a clean freak so that says a lot about their work!

Samson's crew exhibited professionalism and executed completion of 2 cement projects efficiently…read moreover 2 days. First day excavating dirt (hours of careful work) ,prepping area for the cement slab ( more hours of work) and jackhammer work to remove old, damaged driveway Apron and prepping for cement. 2nd day crew arrives an hour before the cement truck arrives to review cement pour and traffic control ( street is narrow). Setting up cones on the road and personally directing traffic, Samson made sure the local traffic was safe during the 1 hour presence of the cement truck. I was impressed with their confidence and experience with managing traffic safety. The cement product is beautiful! Fair price, professionalism, excellent clean up and respect for our property. Expert concrete work and results. Highly recommend!

Fantastic job! Found them here using Yelp projects. 6 responses 4 of which made visits to make…read moreestimates. Samaritan wasn't the cheapest but by far the most comprehensive. They wanted our repair to be done without shortcuts. The job to replace a cracked concrete slab was completed in a single afternoon. The contractors were polite, efficient and tidy. Highly recommend.

My 46 year old retaining moss rockwall needed repair & recapping. I met with 5 different rockwall…read morebusinesses for quotes. I narrowed it down to 2 companies and when I met with Sione's dad William, I was so impressed by his style and level of expertise in inspecting my wall. He started the business over 40 years ago and had prior rockwall experience in Inglewood California before moving to beautiful Hawaii. William was very sincere and patient in explaining to me the condition of my wall and what needed to be done. He reminded me of my dad who also started his business over 40 years ago in residential construction. Later, I met with owner Sione who I originally spoke with over the phone when scheduling the first consultation. Sione is well-spoken, and as busy as he is -- I appreciate him staying in communication via text or answering my call since other rockwall companies fell short. Sione grew up with many years in the rockwall business and learned from his family. Sione was also willing to work with my budget and I understood the high quality of work I'd receive from All Phase. Quality matters and this wall will outlive me for another 40 plus years!!! This is a family run business and they only hire within their family. I met Sione's brothers Q and Jr, along with Kaffa, Masi and so many awesome uncles and masons! I also received the proposal via email from sister Fine. Thanks so much for your work! I could see that they all work with a lot of Heart, Soul and Pride! They arrived on time, some days early! They are very respectful, helpful, and organized throughout the entire job! They also clean up after themselves. I was so impressed at how fast they completed the work and were ahead of schedule! Towards the end, Q, Van and Bugsy did final clean up and haul away of rubbish. I appreciate their level of workmanship and it really shows in the end result. EVERYONE LOVES MY ROCKWALL and it has visibility from the main road. I was able to carve "All Phase Masonry JULY 2026" during the recapping too! Look forward to Future work with All Phase! "If your wall gonna fall - give us a call!" MALO AUPITO ALL PHASE FOR MY NEW AMAKA! lol

I had a great experience working with All Phase Masonry on O'ahu. After the Kona storms in March…read more2026, our front yard wall became unstable and started leaning due to water damage, so we needed a reliable company to assess and fix the issue. Sione, the owner, was very responsive from the start--he replied quickly to our Yelp inquiry and made scheduling a meet-and-greet and wall assessment easy. He was professional, easy to work with, and took the time to explain the condition of the wall. He also recommended a couple of repair options and clearly walked us through each, which made the decision process much easier. We received a quote in a timely manner, and the project actually began ahead of schedule. Even better, the entire job was completed in just three days. The new wall looks beautiful, and several neighbors have already complimented the work. We are extremely happy with the results and glad we chose All Phase Masonry. I would highly recommend them to anyone on O'ahu looking for quality masonry work and excellent service.

I am soooo glad that I hired Mokoi Masonry for several jobs at two homes in the same neighborhood:…read more1) 2-tier retaining rock wall, 2) underground 2-pipe drainage system around 3 sides of a house, 3) vinyl fence and lockable gates, 4) small jobs of patching a hole in a concrete wall and leveling an uneven sidewalk area. Here are my praises about hiring Mokoi at every step of the process: --Estimate and Proposal: Owner Viliami Mokoi came to inspect the work to be done, offered his recommendations from his years of experience, and put the specific descriptions of the work to be done in a written proposal (total of 4 proposals), including details I wanted to add, such as locks on the vinyl gates and installing a mailbox in the wall. I tried to obtain estimates from other contractors, but no one else was willing to do all the work such as removing roots and foliage and running underground pipes on all three sides of the house for the drainage system. --Superb Workmanship: I am still admiring the 2-tiered rock walls that are beautiful and solid (see photo). To install the underground drainage system, the crew had to use heavy equipment to excavate the jungle surrounding the house and haul in gravel to cover the pipes. The area is now clear and spacious with a hidden drainage system ready for heavy rain from hurricane and Kona low storms. Manoa rain and worker shortages caused delays in work, but the crew made up time by working hard and fast when they could. During the whole time, Vili texted to me about the progress of the work and promptly answered my questions. I am very pleased with the final products of the built walls and installed drainage system as well the patched concrete wall and leveled sidewalk. --Five Star Clean-Up: The crew hauled out all the piles of debris from the jobs and even swept up. Very much appreciated! Mahalo nui loa, Vili and your crew, for your great work product, great work ethic and great communication! I highly recommend Mokoi Masonry!

Mokoi Masonary removed a half wall, and demo'd material to create new driveway area. Crew came in…read moreand knocked out removal, prep and finish! If it wasn't for the weather, it would have shortened the project time. They did a great job, great clean up after and easy to work with! Definitely a recommend if you're looking for a contractor to do your Masonary project. I'll be calling them back in the future! Thanks Mokoi Team! Great job!!!!

Billy has become a bit of a joke in our family. He did pour the concrete, but it started to rain…read moreand turned out not looking too great..he reassured us that he would be back to clean it up. That was over a month ago. Now he won't answer my phone calls. He has no showed twice when he was supposed to clean it up. I've used other concrete contractors in the past and it's a very different experience. He did pour the concrete though, so there is that. But if you use them it won't be the best experience you've ever had. I'll update this if he gets back to me and finishes the work.

BJ was extremely responsive. I posted that I needed some cement work done and he responded right…read moreaway. His quote was very reasonable and the job was done quickly. If you need cement work done I recommend using BJ! Thank you!

I needed to get rid of my beautiful tree, just many leaves that I didn't have time for. Place a…read morecall to Sam and he responded within an hr. He was able to come to inspect the tree the next day and meet me the following day for the work. He gave me a great price and took care of the tree within hrs. Sam and his crew are such efficient workers. Basically took my problems away, literally. Great Job Sam!

Excellent contractor with expertise in concrete, masonry and metal work/welding. Sam and his crew…read moreexcavated and replaced a badly cracked driveway, shored up a cracking retaining wall , put in a trench drain in front of the garage and refurbished a badly rusted metal fence with new pickets and posts. Crew was always on time, hard working, and conscientious. Pricing is fair and reasonable. Communication was excellent. They go the extra mile to make sure the job is done right, no cutting corners.

This company is the worst mason ever. Absolutely the most horrible quality work, very late in…read moregetting job done, installed a drain that does not work. Refused to come fix wrong color grout and horrible workmanship. Do not hire this company.

We had our asphalt driveway replaced with concrete, our sidewalk in the backyard replaced, and a…read moredownspout replaced all with Sia and his teams help. Appreciated the fast communication, the friendly workers, and the dedication to detail. They had to pour at 6:30am. Sorry neighbors. But they got everything done by 10am. We would use them again for any other masonry projects. Thank you Sia!

Had a cracked tile wall, Leo did a good repair job at a fair price. Had him back again for a…read moresidewalk and custom steps. Again, great work. Enjoyable to work with...

Needed repair work done on 60 year old concrete stairs. Leo did an amazing job, kept me well…read moreinformed on the scope of the work and finished in a timely manner. I plan to use him again on other masonry projects.