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!

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!

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.

Samson and his crew were able to execute exactly what I had requested. They poured a large concrete…read moreslab patio that is strong enough to be utilized as a basketball court. They also excavated the yard to ensure proper drainage and rebuilt a fence. Their company does it all: rock walls, concrete, fencing, artificial turf. They efficiently scheduled promptly and completed the work in a week. They are also licensed and insured.

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.

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!

Leo and his crew did a SOLID job in replacing my cracking concrete post in my garage, especially…read moresince the roof it supports has all of the solar panels. His price was very reasonable and at least $200-$300 less than other masonry contractors!! They were on time and within my budget. Please consider Eastside Masonry for your next project -- Aloha

I needed to demolish the bathroom in a home i am currently remodeling. The toilet, basin, tiled…read moreshower, medicine cabinet and flooring had to be taken out. From the beginning, Leo always showed up when he said he would. First, to check the site and provide an estimate. Then second, to perform the demolition. They worked efficiently and finished the job earlier than expected. When I went in to inspect the demolition, I was pleased to see how neatly they did the job. They were careful not to damage the abutting walls and cleanly disconnected the plumbing. This will make it easier when the remodeling takes place. Overall, for the amount of work they did, manpower used and time it took, the price was right. Leo also gave me some suggestions on repairs around the house that were very helpful.

JBL was the only one that contacted me back. He had great reviews so I scheduled an estimate for…read moreflagstone work on our patio. Jeff arrived on the day promptly. Very personable and friendly. Gave me the estimate and waited a couple days for others to respond. Another did but didn't repond to a second attempt. So whatever. Gave Jeff the green light to do the job. Him and his boys came and did a great job from making sure it was installed correctly. After install I walked and checked their work. I had some concerns but he assured he was coming back next day to finish up and fix. Which he did. His quality of work is very good. They respected our home and surrounding area. Cleaned up after too. Sure I would rehire him again. In fact we did. He's coming back. Mahalo Jeff

Wanted to improve drainage in the backyard to prevent heavy rain ponding along back patio. The…read moreplan was to replace our existing drainage with a french drain system. Work was done in less than 2 weeks. It was muddy/dirty as they dug the trench for the drain while trying to avoid the existing sprinkler system in the yard. They connected existing backyard drains and some gutter downspouts where that made sense to the new drainage system. To complete the job, they repaired a few sprinkler heads and connections that were damaged and power washed sidewalks and driveway. They also saved the grass that was removed digging the trench and replaced them over the completed drain system.

Aki just finished a 4 foot high CMU wall that runs between my property and my neighbor's…read more Originally, an 80+ wall which was built by my father and brothers had broken at the base and fell into my neighbor's property. I needed a quick repair and cleanup. Aki was right there when called for a quote. He came the next day. His quote was most reasonable and was for a super strong build. When we accepted his proposal, he and his crew went to work right away. The wall came out beautiful, straight and was built with lots of rebar and filled with concrete in every cell. Aki even fixed a broken portion of the foundation, by building a beautiful rock wall foundation and layering the top with CMU. They cleaned everything up before leaving. I want to recommend Vea's Masonry to anyone that wants a beautiful and strong result. Also their quote is very reasonable. It's also been a joy to work with them. Friendly and honest people. From Aki's wife, April to all the workers in his crew. Trustworthy and very good workers. Real craftsmen!

We have used Vea Masonry for 2 projects over the past few years. They have created beautiful stairs…read moredown one side of our property that was previously useless slope. They were able to tie in to old existing concrete work and make it look seamless. The larger project they did for us was a large retaining wall in our backyard that made our yard larger and more secure. Aki is one of the most reliable contractors we have ever worked with. He answers phone calls and always calls if weather or something hinders work.

Parris is the most professional and knowledgeable person in his field. This company is the only one…read moreI would ever consider using for fencing needs or concrete. His crew is outstanding and when they work on your house it's like they are working on their own. Their workmanship is second to none and once they are finished with the job they are not finished. They do follow ups and if there is any problem don't worry all you have to do is call them. To be honest I have never been so satisfied with a company as I am with Vinyl tech and masonry.

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.