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!

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.

Had to replace the walkway around my house. Mokoi Masonry did a very good job. They were also very…read moreresponsive throughout the process. Highly recommend.

Vili did an excellent job demoing my hollow tile wall 6ft high and 117ft long on one side of the…read moreproperty and installing a 5ft high chainlink fence with limited space to work with and also demoing the cinder blocks fronting the driveway and rebuilding another wall with the original wrought iron gates and fence Vili job well done. aloha

I hired Blessed Construction LLC to build a retaining wall in my front yard, and I'm really happy…read morewith how everything turned out. The area next to the steps and along the front of the house needed a retaining wall to hold the soil and clean up the slope. Their crew came out, walked the space with me, and explained how they would build the wall and shape the curve so it would look natural with the yard and the house. They also talked about the base and drainage so it would hold up long-term. The work itself was done efficiently and the crew was easy to work with. They prepped the base, set the blocks carefully, and made sure the curve of the wall flowed nicely along the front of the yard instead of just building a straight line. They kept the job site pretty clean and checked in along the way to make sure everything looked right. The finished wall looks great and really improves the front of the house. It's solid, level, and the curve gives the landscaping a much cleaner look than what was there before. Overall, a very positive experience. If you need retaining wall or landscaping work done, Blessed Construction LLC is definitely worth considering.

I originally reached out to another contractor to erect a pergola I bought from Costco & lay down a…read moreplatform for it. Blessed Construction was one of several additional companies that Yelp sent my request to & they are also guaranteed by Yelp. I didn't hear back from some & others ghosted me. Of the few companies that I did get a quote from, Blessed Construction was able to do all the work. When stubborn tree roots got in the way of my vision, Efoti came up with an alternative. Needless to say, his plan was pretty epic & I can't be happier!! He kept me updated every step of the way. Efoti & his crew were professional & respectful and were very careful to keep things clean and organized. They deserve 10 stars and I highly recommend this company for creating a beautiful space in your yard.

Absolutely top notch company. Matt Barberi, Justin Getz and their entire team have been assisting…read moreus at one of my properties where damages occurred in which multiple units were affected. We (Management) are not too familiar with the process in regards to remediation, insurance claims and timelines so their guidance has been extremely helpful and reassuring. Ohana has been great with communicating what needs to be done and where we are in terms of who handles what. They even attended a meeting in which they addressed various concerns from management to unit owners. My take prior to dealing with Ohana was that all of these companies all very similar other than who has a GC license and who doesn't but I've been sadly mistaken. Speed, timing, responsibility and reliability is everything and makes the world of difference when it comes to not only operations but for the affected Units. For this I am extremely appreciative to Ohana Construction.

Still no response back or fix for the gutter they damaged. Winder what would happen if my roof ever…read moreneeded repairs. They would probably not respond to me then either at this rate. So I guess whatever warranty and claims they put on the contract is worthless based off if my experience. So disappointing because they started off great. Maybe that's their tactic with getting customers and winning work. Well if they continue to run the business in this manner, I don't think they would have returning customers or referrals. I was going to refer them to my friends and family but not any more..

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!

When Headed Home pro arrived, he was informative, helpful and courteous. I learned a lot. I hope…read moretheir estimate is as thoughtful as their rep.

The business owner Jherard was a godsend after a storm messed up my parents' roof. He came out…read moreimmediately to do an initial inspection and, after seeing the damage and knowing there were more weather issues on the way, arranged to repair the roof as quickly as the weather conditions and dumpster availability (also affected by the weather) would allow. Jherard worked with the insurance adjuster since I had no idea how to handle that aspect, and kept me informed of the progress. Speaking of communication, he was reachable by phone/text at all hours of the day, not just during "business" hours. Absolutely recommend him and his company to others needing roofing and related repairs.

Professional service. A well done job definitely will recommend customer for you if somebody ask…read more Mahalo Franco

I hired a contractor in April 2025 to put a concrete stamp on the walkway leading to my house. The…read morejob also included staining and sealing it. The stamp looks awesome, but unfortunately the person the contractor sub-contracted the staining and sealing portion of the project to became unavailable, so the contractor and I mutually agreed I would get someone else to finish the job. I re-advertised what I needed on Yelp, and that is when I unfortunately hired Nohealani Masonry Contractor in early May. I provided the owner with a picture of what we were looking for, and he worked diligently to get as close to the picture as possible, and although his finished product looked nothing like the picture, we said we liked his work, and we gave him the approval to seal it, and that is when the nightmare began. Just prior to sealing, he started showing up around 6:00 pm (if he showed up at all), so by the time he started applying the sealant on May 16, 2025 it was getting dark, so he applied the sealant in about 5 - 10 minutes (if that) and told me to give it a couple of days to dry. I attempted to pay him the balance with a cashier's check on that day, but he did not want to take it, and he asked for cash instead, so on May 17, 2025 I paid him the balance (in cash at his request). About two days later, I looked at the project (pictures attached) and there were all kinds of white patches and white specs on two thirds of the project, and it looks awful. When I paid him the balance, the contractor promised me he would promptly fix any issues regarding the project as soon as he was notified. After I noticed all the specs and splotches, I began calling and texting the contractor on May 19, 2025, and I am still waiting for him to honor his word more than two months later. Each time he said he was coming to fix the issues to complete the project, he did not show up and did not even bother to contact me to let me know he was not going to show up, and when I was able to get in touch with him, he gave me excuse after excuse as to why he did not show up. The last time I talked to him was July 5, 2025 (because he promised to come, and once again, he did not). I have had it with this "contractor", and I would never hire him again for anything. If you want someone to do a rush job, and then abandon you after he is paid (even when additional work needs to be done to complete the project), someone who never keeps their word, and someone you have to continually chase to finish the job he they were paid to do, this contractor may be right for you. But if you want a contractor that is reliable and treats all their jobs like a priority (big or small), I highly recommend you look elsewhere and do not hire this "contractor".