Good experience. James communicated well. Provided details when needed. Workers were very efficient. Kept to work every very clean. Job well done. Would definitely recommend. read more

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James and his team did an amazing job on our driveway! The quality of work exceeded our expectations, and the attention to detail really shows. They were professional, efficient, and easy to work with from start to finish. On top of that, the pricing was very fair for the level of craftsmanship we received. Highly recommend if you want great work done right the first time! read more

Set up a time to meet to discuss the project but they did not show for the agreed upon time. I called but they did not answer and their mailbox is full (never a good sign for a contractor). Only response I received was late in the evening to reschedule the meeting for the next day without explanation for the no show. read more

I needed to have about 25 +/- ft of brick wall done for my fence. I contacted James who came by to check out the scope of work at a mutually convenient time. He was sincere and fair in his pricing. He was honest in his suggestions and did not try to over sell. His work crew was efficient and did an excellent job in a timely manner. The quality of work done was good, stirdy strong wall with matching concrete lines with respect to the existing wall ... They cleaned up well everyday at the end of the day. The entire job took a week which was the expected time frame. James and his crew were prefessional and I would highly recommend them. read more

James and crew were excellent to work with. We trusted them to redo and widen our driveway apron and we are happy with the results. James and his team were responsive/communicative, on time and transparent with pricing and scope of work. They finished our project expeditiously. They were also respectful of our property and kept the job site clean. We would 100% enlist James' help again for any future projects read more

James was easy to communicate with, straightforward and showed up on time. His crew was professional and they got the job done on time. Concrete driveway was finished nicely. Highly recommended! read more

Master Masonry Concrete Construction - Masonry/Concrete Near Me - Santa Monica, California

James and his crew did a fantastic job on widening our narrow concrete driveway from 6 feet to 11 feet, and replaced an existing damaged concrete section and brick accents. James and team also installed pre-cast concrete pavers across our lawn to create a walkway between the driveway and front entryway. It was clear that the team was meticulous in their workmanship, and cared about the outcome of the final product. I was afraid that the mismatch between the old and new concrete would stand out like a sore thumb but just as James had assured us, the concrete has lightened up in just a few days and will continue to overtime. Additionally, the extension of the three existing brick ribbons really tied everything together aesthetically. Both the expanded driveway and new paver walkway turned out beautifully. I appreciated Jame's practical approach when asking for his opinion on our options in terms of functionality and aesthetics. Since our existing driveway was still in decent shape, James agreed that it was not worth our money to replace the entire driveway. His quote was competitive, and we are so glad we decided to go with James. read more

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James Donovan and his crew did an excellent job on the construction of a new wooden fence separating my house from the adjoining alley. Easy to work with and delivered an outstanding product. James is very responsive to calls and texts. His pricing for the work was competitive. He offices in Santa Monica which is helpful for those on the Westside. read more

James and his team did a fantastic job. We needed a cinderblock wall to replace an old wooden fence that happened to be in a somewhat tricky position with potential obstructions. Upon coming to see the site, he provided a thorough explanation of how we can get around the tight spaces and gave me confidence that it could be done. He also provided examples of how to achieve the height and look we were looking for in a privacy gate. We're very satisfied with the outcome and glad we were able to work with James. Don't be deterred by the negative comments here. James is very responsive, courteous, and actually very competitive in pricing. Will definitely be reaching out to James again for consultation in other projects. read more

We bought fully renovated house, thinking whetting was done prefect, after moving in we found out that the concrete work at the front porch was done poorly, noticing big cracks and even sinking parts of it, my wife was looking for a reliable and honest contractor to tell us what's the issue before even opening the concrete, Jame you were on point ! He knew exactly what was the issue, we got several quotes and chose James. Few days later a crew came and start demoing the the front porch that the previous contractor did, throughout the entire progress James explained us the way it should be installed and pointed out for us the poor job that was done by the previous contractor unfortunately. We appreciate the hard work, the crew was very clean, polite and efficient. We are glad it's behind us and I want to recommend James to whomever needs reliable, honest and professional concrete contractor. read more

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James and his crew did a fantastic job building and painting our wall. Their price was lower than some other estimates and the wall is beautiful. read more

We recently repaired a wall, and we couldn't be happier with the results. From the moment we reached out, their responsiveness was impressive. personable and took the time to understand our needs. On the day of the project, their team arrived promptly and got to work efficiently. Their craftsmanship was outstanding, and they completed the job with precision. Not only did they deliver exceptional work, but they also left the site cleaner than they found it. Overall, we highly recommend their services. Their professionalism, quality of work, and dedication to customer service make them a top choice and we will be working with them again for future projects. read more

They were low bidder on walkway repair project. We awarded them the job. They sent over a a contract which appeared to be professionally written, and referred to "Exhibit A" which was the scope of work. BUT...there was no exhibit A included with the contract. We sent back an email requesting the missing attachment and no response. Called and emailed them for about a week with no response. They are unreliable and unresponsive. We recommend steering clear of them. read more

I'm so grateful to have found Master Masonry! They did an outstanding job demolishing and replacing a concrete block wall fence in my backyard. Their work was incredibly thorough and sturdy and the fence looks excellent! We passed all our inspections and can finally enjoy our backyard. They raised it high enough so even my very determined, giant dog can't get over it. Would definitely hire them again! read more

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James and his crew were great to work with and I would not hesitate to call upon him again when needed. We had a car crash though our planter and wall. We live in a pretty busy area and we're afraid that people could just walk in our back yard. We contacted several companies many would not be able to accommodate us in the time we wanted it fixed, those that did we're charging significant sums almost 15k. James of MMC was quick and even came on the weekend Sunday to look at damage and gave us quote and what would be done. The next Thursday they arrived cleared all and did a great job on the wall. Not only did they restore the wall and planter they even cleaned up all the debris. Workers were very efficient and the whole job was done in 4 days! Thanks James for good price and great work. read more

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Unfortunately I did not have a great interaction with James and his team. The work they did was fine (not exactly level as there are areas where water pools in the concrete slab) but my interactions with James were unpleasant. Things started out fine, I reached out for a quote and he asked for pictures and then sent me a quote. I decided to give him the job because it was reasonable and they were able to come out quickly. When they showed up he complained multiple times he should have come out because the job I needed done wasn't what he thought it was (not sure how much clearer I could have been with the exact description I gave and photos I sent). I ended up having to pay several hundred dollars more and didn't find out until they were nearly done with the job. On top of that, the workers were drinking beers on the job and left their empty Modelos and lunch trash in my yard (they tried to hide it but I found it a couple days later when I was cleaning the mess they left behind). So overall, not a great experience. If you choose to work with this company, I'd recommend having James come out and look at exactly what you want so you don't get screwed like I did. read more

Master Masonry Concrete did a first class job of replacing our old driveway, with a brand new Concrete driveway and building us a new Block Wall. They were very timely, efficient, communicative and we were very happy with their pricing and the high quality workmanship of the crew. Highly recommend them! read more

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We had a 49 ft long wood fence that separated our backyard from the alley. The fence was old, and was completely covered in vines that we had to trim twice a year. Recently the fence started to sag on one side, and was clearly getting worse day by day. With the upcoming rainy season we knew we had to replace it before the entire wall fell over into the alley. We were deciding between a new wood fence or a cinder block wall, after getting a few quotes we ultimately chose Master Masonry. For the initial quote, James came over to assess the situation. We let him know we wanted to replace the entire wall. The vines were also pulling on a separate side fence, and a section of the lattice had already fallen off that we wanted repaired. We also had sprinkler pipes and outdoor electrical wiring that ran under the base of the fence that we wanted preserved. Finally we had 4-5 rain gutters pipes that flowed out to the alley. James was very easy to talk to, and listened to all of our concerns. He described the entire process to us in detail, and emailed us an initial quote the next day based on the material we chose at the time, a cinder block wall with stucco finish. After further thought we decided we wanted to go with a slump block wall with a red brick top to match other brick work we already had in the front yard. James brought by a few samples for us to chose from, and gave us a revised quote to reflect the change in materials. The entire process was quoted to last about a week and a half. The first few days James' crew tore down the old fence and cinder block base. They excavated and poured a new concrete foundation. At the end of each day they put up a temporary fence to protect us from the alley during the night. The next few days, they built up the slump block wall, and cut the red bricks for the cap to our desired overhang. The last 2 days they repaired the lattice and side wood fence, they reconnected the sprinkler pipes, and reconnected our outdoor electrical lights. All dirt and debris was cleaned up and hauled away. The job site was very clean when they were done. As new homeowners, and we were very curious about the process at almost every step. We had questions and sometimes concerns for James and his crew along the way. They were always very friendly when answering all of our questions, and helped us through any concerns we thought we had. We are very happy the result, and we highly recommend James. read more

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I ran into James a few days ago. I was happy to tell him that his work - laying 6 pallets worth of bouquet canyon stone in our back yard around 2003 - still holds up today!! We get compliments on it still today, more than twenty years later. Just as nice seeing him the other day as it was working with him a few decades ago! Glad you're still in the game, James!! read more

Just a brilliant job performed by James and his team at Master Masonry! From start to finish, our entranceway and sidewalk was transformed from beast to beauty. James was quick to respond to all of our questions and concerns promptly and efficiently. His team worked so, so hard hacking away, removing roots, cleaning up and pouring concrete. Pricing was very fair. All and all, an outstanding job! Thank you to James and his crew. Nice people, nice job, nice experience. read more

James and his crew are awesome! I needed a block wall extended down the side of my house. It was a nice and quick turn around and the work was performed to a very high standard. They followed COVID guidelines and were very respectful of our home. They also cleaned up at the end of each day and then thoroughly on completion. I have more projects coming up and will happily use James again. Thanks mate! read more

James was referred to me by another business on yelp after they informed me they couldn't do the job (about 4 other businesses told me the same thing). I messaged James, and within two days James and his crew were out here and had my job completed on the 3rd day (sidewalk construction). Price was fair and James was easy to work with. His crew did a good job. read more

Don't waste your time, if you're not a sizable job (meaning 20k or more) James won't return your calls. In the month of June 2022 called the number here on yelp and left a message, few days later James (Euro accent) called me back and rushed a conversation asking me what I needed done. Explained I needed a 6' x 100' block wall constructed. He told me to text him photos and my info so he could see the job and schedule a quote. I do what he asked promptly. 1 day passes, nothing. 2 day passes nothing. a week passes and nothing. Along this time I've called and texted James to get an update on that quote, yet James just ghost me. I never heard back from him and it's been over a month. Don't get me wrong I called other contractors and got quotes, I didn't wait for James to call me back. I just want others who see this yelp review and to understand this company is not all 5 stars. Maybe it would be if James ever actually came out and tried to get my business but unfortunately all he'll get from me is this review. read more

I got in touch with James based on a recommendation from a neighbor in nearby Rustic Canyon. LA City approved our sidewalk application in for Pacific Palisades to replace our aging and very cracked front sidewalk. James was timely in responding, provided a clear bid, worked with the inspector to confirm the scope of work (we had to remove part fo the asphalt to) and completed the work on time and to great satisfaction. Highly recommended. Thank you, James and team! read more

Master Masonry Concrete Construction - Masonry/Concrete Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Great company. Had storm damage ( thanks, Hillary ! ). Rebuilt 20 feet of my 73 year old, 5 course, brick capped, cinder block wall in about half a day. Matched the old blocks. Not afraid to think outside the box. You can tell the guy knows his craft. read more

James and his team were fantastic to work with. I needed some repairs and touch-ups done on a hundred-year-old brick house and James gave me the best estimate (watch out for some real price gouging out there) and got to work quickly. He and his team finished the job quicker than I could have imagined and we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. We've already reached out to him for more repair work we've found along the way and will continue to do so for all our masonry needs! read more

James' crew ripped out and replaced a cracked segment of a concrete block wall in my back yard. Two day job, fair price, transparent communication. Can't ask for much more. I hope other concrete things in my life begin to go awry. I would be happy to give James more of my money to make them better again. read more

There was no request for documentation. The owner's reply to my review isn't truthful. He repeatedly told me he'd go take a look next week to give me a quote and never did. He should have just said they were too busy. Any claim that I was rude is a lie. I was just done with his flakiness. read more

Jamie and his crew are reliable and did an amazing job looking at our hillside, calculating where to put retaining walls to help hold the shape to our steep hillside terraced backyard. The retaining walls have stood the test of time and still look amazing after a decade. Definitely using him again and have been referring him to other people in the canyon. read more

Master Masonry did a great job on my driveway! Concrete was 60+ years old and all cracked up. Plus there was a tile perimeter that I wanted to preserve. And by the way I had a limited slope but requires drainage. Not an easy task. Plus he worked with my electrician to allow trenching for an EV chargeThe crew are professionals and James was there on a regular basis to check on the details (different from a lot of other contractors who only show up on day one or to pitch their services). Final product looks great ! read more

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PRO: James did a great job on our concrete wall repair. We have a 95 foot long by 4 foot tall wall that separates my property from my neighbors. It was cracked in several places and leaned on one end. Other contractors told us the lean couldn't be fixed without a major rebuild but James came up with a great cost effective solution. He said the whole repair would take 4 days and cost X dollars. When it was done it took 4 days and cost X dollars - exactly what he said it would. Con (minor): At the beginning of the process, before the project got started, he didn't get back to me for a few days and I thought he flaked. But he did get back to me and was very responsive from that point on. Over all I am very happy with his work and he kept his word! Thank you. read more

I was very pleased with the brick repair that James did on my steps. The grout matched beautifully. Thanks, Patrick read more

James is great and the workmanship of his work is amazing. He is really good to work with, super patient and we were soo happy with the end result. His price is also very reasonable. We look forward to working with him again in the future and have recommended him to lots of neighbors who came to tell us how good the work looked. read more

I had a wall in my backyard that was very old and was leaning towards my property/was very close to falling. I called James and he came over within 2 hours, assessed the problem and knowing that I would need a few days to coordinate construction logistics with my neighbor, offered to and did put up some support beams to keep my wall from falling over. He did this without even being hired yet. His estimate came in under the others I got, and the work was done promptly and the team did a great job! Great experience all the way around. Don't hesitate to go with James. read more

Hired James and his crew to fix my sidewalk as a part of the Sidewalk Rebate program. James kept in contact throughout the project and his crew did a great job. I would definitely recommend James for another job and have referred him to my neighbors. read more

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Having obtained partial funding to replace the crumbling sidewalk in front of my home under the City of L.A. Sidewalk Rebate Program, I searched for a contractor that could construct a new sidewalk to the city's stringent guidelines. The city has a list, though you don't have to use those contractors. I got a bunch of bids and they were sky-high, really to the point of "why bother" because the rebate wasn't even half of the bids. Except James' at Master Masonry. He definitely had the best price and once his crew started, they knocked the job out of the park. I know -- it's just a sidewalk, but hey, it's in front of my house and it looks great. The persnickety city inspectors were happy, too. His guys were professional, thoughtful and quick. I'm not going to need another sidewalk for about 80 years, but if I did, I'd call James again. read more

Hired James and the Master Masonry team to fix my sidewalk as part of the sidewalk rebate program. James ended up doing a lot more work than was anticipated. The second city inspector ended up deciding much more sidewalk needed to be replaced than the first, and James handled the entire process for the resubmission. Then the city decided that my driveway needed some additional grading to be compliant with whatever code governs such things - James handled the multiple consultations with the city and adjustments without me having to deal with any of the headache. The fact he extended himself so far on such a minor job speaks to his professionalism. The work is beautiful and the entire process was as hassle-free as one could want - I would recommend Master Masonry to anyone. read more

I had my backyard renovated by these guys including a pool, a fire pit and a bbq. Good price, prompt communication and the job was completed on time. All in all a positive experience in a construction world that seems so murky! read more

James and his team put a new sidewalk in front of my house. He's a no nonsense, honest guy whose crew does great work. Highly recommend!

Came quickly after I called re: needing a portion of my driveway shaved down. Did a great job for a very reasonable price. Will def be using them again read more