This family was wonderful to work with! We had a backyard reno that seemed daunting to start and…read moreRachel was our first point of contact for quotes. She was great with communicating and was a big reason we ended up going with Menora over other contractors. The project included excavation, building a CMU wall, extending a driveway, and building a patio. I really appreciate your efforts and dedication to finishing my family yard. Suli's team were able to complete this large project all before we had family visit during the holidays. It's truly a blessing to know and work with this small family business, especially Maka and his team, they did such an amazing job! You can tell he takes pride in his work. I look forward to working with him in the near future and can't wait to show his talents to friends and family. Thank you so much!

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!

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!!!!

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!

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.

All of the Concrete Coatings people I dealt with were great. The work crew was efficient and neat…read more My back patio looks really good.

I wasn't home through the whole process, but when I arrived home and saw the finished patio, I was…read morevery pleased. I plan to continue with having the garage done and probably the sidewalk as well.

george and his crew did a excellent job on my property which i recently purchase..they removed all…read morethe trees..installed rockwall..poured concrete and installed new vinyl fence..i myself as a business owner am very particulate..agape went above and beyond my expections..thank you

I found Agape Outdoor Work on Yelp after seeing mostly five-star reviews there and on other social…read moremedia platforms. Based on those reviews, I decided to contact the company to ask about masonry work. On Saturday, August 1, I called and spoke with the owner, Siaosi, who also goes by George. He told me his company mainly does masonry. We scheduled an appointment for Wednesday, and he asked me to text him with my address. I did so and asked him to acknowledge that he received it, but I never received a response. On Monday, August 3, I called to confirm the appointment. He told me again to text him with the address. I explained that I had already sent it. He then said, "I'm going to hang up now. I will check it." The next day, August 4, he called me, but I missed the call. When I called back, he said his name is George. I asked whether he had called me, and he said he was not sure and that it may have been a pocket call. When I asked what company he was calling from, he hung up on me. On Wednesday, August 5, he called again asking for my address and said he was already in my area. Since I had spoken with him several times, I recognized his voice and mentioned that someone named George had hung up on me the day before. He said George is his English name. He then yelled that he does not check text messages on Saturday and screamed, "Do you still want the service or not?" I found the tone and behavior unprofessional, so I ended the call. He called back again afterward. Overall, my experience was very disappointing. The communication was inconsistent, the appointment was not properly confirmed, and the phone interactions made me uncomfortable. Based on this experience, I would not hire this company. I also question how reliable the five-star ratings are, because my experience did not match the positive reviews I saw online.

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.

I had a major issue with my GC for my fence, he abandoned the job. I contacted Parris at Vinyl Tech…read moreto help make gates because I knew he used Catalyst fencing. Parris was extremely helpful in asking what model I had, suggesting to reach out to another vendor who carried that specific model. Ultimately I needed gates and asked Parris if he could help. He was so kind and helpful and they made my custom sized gates super quick. If I could re-do my fence install I would 200% go with Parris at Vinyl tech. Great people, highly recommend.

Vinyl Tech & Masonry installed a fence for us about a year and a half ago and we continue to be…read moreblown away by their service, professionalism, and the quality of their work. Speaking with Parris and getting the initial quote was a quick and easy process. Parris and his guys completed the paperwork we needed for HOA approval without issue, and installation happened quickly after our HOA gave us the go ahead. The installation itself was also completed quickly (2-3 days of work if I recall) and the best part other than the quality of the fence was that the way they install the fence posts leaves your yard looking exactly as it was before--no giant holes or dirt piles left behind. A few months ago, we needed a repair due to our landscapers accidentally shooting a rock through a fence panel. Parris was quick to respond and had his guys out there the next day to complete the repair at a reasonable price. They even noticed our gate wasn't shutting properly and made some adjustments on the spot at no additional cost without us asking. Most recently, we installed some pavers that went under our gate and needed some adjustments to be made to the height of the gate so the gate could close over the pavers. Again, Parris and his team were out quickly to make the changes we needed to our gate, and we couldn't be happier! Yes, you can find other companies to install vinyl fencing for less money. That being said, my husband and I would make the same decision over and over again to go with Vinyl Tech & Masonry because of their professionalism and the quality of their work. They clearly stand by their work and want to make sure their customers are happy. In my opinion when you're spending thousands of dollars on a fence install, it's well worth it to invest in a company that clearly cares about their customer's satisfaction.

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.

Vince and the family crew are the best. They were very…read morerespectful to our home and family. We had a huge rock pond that needed to be demolished. They did everything from the demolition to the concrete slab. During the whole process we were updated of what was going on. Before the work our backyard was an eye sore and we didn't really go out there. But after the transformation the family and I enjoy it everyday. I would 100% recommend them for any masonry work you need.

I requested a quote a couple weeks ago. They came to my place, told me they would give me a quote,…read moresend me photos of what it would look like, but they never did! I waited, a day passed, I asked, they said it was coming, and got nothing. A few days passed, still nothing. Then a week and a half passed and still nothing. I even made it easy for them and told them they could just give me an estimate on the message board, still nothing. I finally called after 2 weeks, and asked if they were still interested in doing the job. I was perfectly fine if they turned me down, but they said they would send it that evening. I even re-messaged them my email, and still nothing! If they didn't want the job, they could have just told me and thay would have been the end of it! Totally bad business practice. If they gave you a quote, consider yourself lucky! Update: I added a star because they did eventually give me a quote, but it was too late, I had already found someone to do the job. I wish I could have seen what they could have done.