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!

Flooring, painting, plumbing. They tried very hard. They even did extra. I know it wasn't easy.read more

Hi, so I just did my laundry since the work was completed last week. After I did my wash, I…read morenoticed that my clothes were hot - I never do hot washes. I opened up the washer dryer plate to look at the lines. Luckily, I wear mostly the same colors so no clothes appear to have been noticably ruined at this time. Sure enough, the cold and hot water lines were reversed, despite being clearly marked on both the lines and the machine. Im uploading a video of this now. I didn't think to check this at the time that they came over to fix the other things mentioned in my first post. I don't have technical skills in these areas - that's why I hired someone. If you decide to get work done from this company, I highly suggest double checking their work where possible. I'm not going to remove a star from my original post because the main job was the flooring - and my original rating was 3/5 because of my anxiety that things may not have been done right and rushed ... this update further supports that the job appears to have been rushed... Or at least not double checked at the end before they were done.

I strongly advise anyone considering hiring Nohealani Masonry to think twice before doing business…read morewith them. My experience with the owner, Kepu, has been nothing short of a nightmare. I contracted with Kepu in May 2025 to pour and finish a stained, stamped, and sealed concrete driveway, along with the installation of two aluminum gates and fencing. On the last day of the pour, he pressured me to pay the entire final balance upfront--including the gates and fencing--so he could "pay his workers." Against my better judgment, I trusted him. That was a huge mistake. Here's what happened: Substandard Workmanship: Most driveways are poured at 4" thick. Mine was poured at only 2". Reinforcing wire pushed up through the concrete in several places (I have photos). Kepu made several failed attempts to repair it. When I demanded the bad sections be repoured, he began ghosting me and dodging calls. Flaky, Unreliable, and Dishonest: Weeks went by with endless excuses for not showing up. His own vendors even contacted me directly, complaining he wasn't returning equipment he had rented for my job. Only after I threatened to file a RICO complaint with the State of Hawaii did he return--half-heartedly--to reseal the concrete. Poor Final Results: The seal job looks terrible. The color is uneven, large white sandy patches are visible from too much non-slip additive, and there are permanent bucket marks left behind where he rested containers on the wet surface. Unfinished Work & Missing Money: Three months later, Kepu has not installed the gates and fencing. He does not answer phone calls, texts, or emails. After I demanded proof of my gate/fence order, he admitted he canceled it. I told him to refund the money. But never followed through. At this point, he has my money and I have nothing to show for it. I have filed a formal RICO complaint with the State of Hawaii, and I am now preparing to seek legal help to recover damages and the funds I paid him in good faith. If you value your time, money, and sanity, avoid Nohealani Masonry at all costs. I wish I had seen a review like this before I made the mistake of hiring them.

I contacted this company and spoke to the owner Kepu Tupou directly. From the beginning of this…read moreproject to the very end, I was extremely impressed with Kepu's sincerity, honesty, his professionalism and his work. The job was completed within the time frame he gave me and every detail accomplished, including clean-up after completion. The actual work consisted of tearing down a major retaining wall in the front of my house, the same in the back of the house, as well as painting of the steps to the house. I would absolutely and will definitely recommend Kepu and Nohealani Construction!

I am giving a review for the owner of this company Josh Adkins he has helped me with many projects,…read moreand I must say he's first of all a very honest and fair person. He gives great advice. From my experience, I don't think you can find a better person to help you with construction or any other things that you need done at your house. I would give him a five star recommendation. Aloha, Mary Wallace

We've used Quality Construction more than once over the years and have always been impressed with…read morethe results. The projects were completed on time, the job sites were kept organized, and the finished work looks great. Joshua is straightforward, easy to work with, and clearly cares about doing things the right way. It's been a reliable experience each time, which is why we continue to call them back when we need work done. I'd definitely recommend!

We had a damaged wall in our parking lot. After getting overpriced quotes from other businesses I…read morereached out to Derel at Unko Unlimited to see if he was available and could fix our concrete wall at a reasonable price. And I couldn't be happier! He responded right away and we got the ball rolling. By the next week our wall was repaired, quick, easy, and done right, not to mention he quoted us $600 lower than many other local contractors! We will definitely contact Derel again should we need any repair/construction type needs! So if ever you need any repairs contact Derel for friendly local, reasonably priced great service!

I had a side of my house that needed concrete. Derel and his guys took on the project right away…read more They graded the area within a couple of days, hauling away the debris. On the day of the pour, the crew poured the slab and finished it before lunch! A good group of guys and very professional. They cleaned up after themselves when they were done and didn't leave a mess. They finished the concrete with a hand finished, swirl pattern that looks great! It rains pretty hard where I live and they were able to slope the slave so that the rain runoff is directed to drainage grates. I would definitely use these guys again and would highly recommend!

Jeremy came to look over my home and give me an estimate on stabilizing my foundation. He was here…read morefor over 2 hours initially and was very detailed. The other places wanted me to hire an engineer (over $6k) to diagnose the problem. But Jeremy did that at the beginning. I don't know anything about this process, but I trust these guys did a great job. The workers came in a timely manner, stayed working under my house for about 3 days. I could hear them laughing and enjoying their work. Great guys, good attitudes and worked hard. Took pictures, I forgot to save. But they drilled and put push piers in and used something to shoot into the cracks like a steel cement. They had affordable pricing and as far as I know did a great job to stabilize. I'm glad I went with them.

After heavy rains & flooding we experienced over 20+ years ago, the foundation shifted under our…read morehouse that threw off doors not closing well & flooring splitting. Our insurance did not cover the damages or cost to fix. We finally were able to get some financial help last year to address some major issues for our 1990 home. Foundation Support Of Hawaii, was a God sent! They literally came to our rescue! Jeremy did the initial walk through of our home, and worked out a plan & affordable cost. Renee was the next person to contact me & she had been a pleasure keeping me updated & informed of the cost & payment plan. Then came the hard workers/crew from Foreman, Raymond "Augie" Augustin, to the crew made up of Gabriel, Russell & "D" Duane! The crew was always on time and kept in touch with me. I most appreciated that "communication" was always there! They were very friendly to me and my whole family & very respectful, hard-working and fun! We appreciated all the work, skills, and expertise of their craftsmanship! They always explained what they were doing and asked if we had any questions or concerns. We have so much Aloha & Gratitude for them. Great work, guys! "Mahalo Plenty", from the Richards-Fung Ohana of Waimanalo.

I'm so glad McLaren Masonry did the concrete foundation for our home. It was an unusual design that…read moreinvolved digging trenches and pouring concrete grade beams that tied into micropiles. Despite the difficulties related to our site, Ari and his crew were cheerful, hardworking and easy to get along with. Phase 2 of our project involved a long curving driveway and and even longer winding walkways up to and around the home. Ari worked hard to make the curves perfect. They are beautiful and 5 years later, there is virtually no cracking. Call Ari McLaren when you want the best for your concrete construction job!

My wife and I used Yelp (of course) to find a masonry service, and came across VERY high reviews…read morefor McLaren Masonry. It was on Sunday and didn't expect they'd be open, so I visited their website to see what services they offer and, as per their website, clicked on the "contact" portion and sent an email requesting an estimate. I immediately received a template email saying someone would call me the next business day; which would have been Monday. Monday came and went, so I responded to the email in the afternoon. No response. I called in the late afternoon and left a message. No response. I called again today (Tuesday) and left another message. No response. Wow, for such great reviews I would have thought I'd at the very least get a response, an email reply, a return phone call; something. Very disappointed and it would make one wonder how their work would turn out if they can't even accomplish this very simple task of getting back to people.

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 reached out on Yelp and they were very responsive and easy to work with…read more Exceeded ALL of my expectations. Very TIMELY, responsible, professional, reasonable, reliable, independent, and trustworthy. -Drafted an estimate immediately following site visit -Broke ground within few days -Job completed less than a week Of all the work put into our house, working with Rock Steady Masonry was the easiest. Despite the challenges presented with the job, Seti and his crew assured us he and his crew can get it done. They even masked off the siding of our house while pouring, keeping the job very neat. Seti also followed up months later to assure there were no issues. Everything cured nicely and all water slopes away from house as planned. Will gladly work with Rock Steady Masonry in the future and I 100% recommend them for the best results