Hire Rafael if you want perfection and to work with a great guy. Rafael and his team did an incredible job on my brick stairs in the front of my house. Several steps had buckled due to tree roots and fixing it was an involved job. Not only did my steps need to be demo'd, but the original bricks needed to be preserved since they're no longer made in that size. The next step required large tree roots to be dug up and cut out. Finally the bricks had to be cleaned of the old mortar before being used to rebuild the steps. A lot of masons couldn't handle this because they either didn't have the skill for the demo or didn't want to bother with the detail required to preserve the bricks. Rafael was not only willing, but he also had the skill and attention to detail needed to do this job and at a competitive price. During the project he worked with me and was extremely accommodating with my feedback and requests. Not once did he ever give me an attitude or show any signs of being annoyed with my requests. I would have understood if he had though because I was being very particular about how the steps were done. He told me he understood because I'd be going up and down these steps every day and anything that felt off or wasn't done to my satisfaction would be a constant reminder and a daily source of frustration. When they were done, the steps are amazing and perfect. It would be difficult to tell that they weren't originally done with the house. I'm very happy with how they turned out every time I walk on them. Rafael and his team also did an amazing job cleaning up which included a power wash of the steps; an unexpected but welcome surprise. I'd hire Rafael and his team again without hesitation. He holds himself to a high standard so the job is done right and he genuinely isn't happy unless you are too. How great is that! Thanks Rafael! read more

Rafael Torres Masonry - Before and After - Masonry/Concrete Near Me - Redwood City, California

Repaired my entry pavers. Great work. Can't tell that any work was done. Was on time and very courteous. I would definitely recommend!

Rafael fixed my flagstone patio when the grout cracked and started falling out. He did a great job color matching and I would highly recommend him! He also made time for this very small job, which I appreciate. read more

Rafael Torres Masonry - Before photo - Cracking and missing grout (?) pieces - Masonry/Concrete Near Me - Redwood City, California

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Rafael and team did an amazing job on redoing our beloved brick walkway. The scope of the work included; - Added concrete footing reinforced with rebar to about 14' of border. - Cut roots in main area as discussed - Re-leveled Pavers Highly recommend read more

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We had a crack in the brick fence around our house and reached out for help. Rafael returned our call promptly, came out to take a look, and explained possible causes of the crack. He suggested the issue was likely caused by roots from a nearby tree - which made a lot more sense than our original theory about a leak. He left a great impression--professional, knowledgeable, and practical. He also gave us a reasonable estimate for the repair. read more

I had very good experience with Rafael Torres for a driveway paving repair. I had a damaged paving area that needed to be relaid and also a concrete joint that needed to be resealed. Rafael immediately understood the issues and had good suggestions about the best way to address them. When it came time to actually do the work, Rafael and his team were punctual and did a great job on both issues. I was very pleased. Highly recommended. read more

Magnificent, fantastic, perfect, elegant, and beautiful. If you are looking for a very experienced crew for masonry work, I cannot recommend Rafael Torres highly enough. They were great to work with their work is superb. An excellent experience and a great value for the quality of their work. read more

Rafael Torres Masonry - A superb and elegant driveway. The concrete is still drying so it has the two tone color. - Masonry/Concrete Near Me - Redwood City, California

Initial review. 5 stars. Will update after quotes and work. 5 stars for punctual, polite, and got a positive vibe.

Father son local business. We've used them on two different backyard projects over the last 5 years. The first time was for a brick patio and the second time was for flagstone. The crew arrived on time everyday, worked efficiently, cleaned up at the end of each day and most importantly did great work. Even my wife commented on how diligent they were compared to other contractors we've used for other projects. Rafael was super responsive and worked with us on pricing and changes to make the project possible. I highly recommend them. read more

I'm going to add to all the rave reviews! Rafael and his crew did a wonderful job of repointing the brick detailing on my Tudor home in August. The price was very reasonable, and he didn't tell me my job was too small for him to even consider (other masons came out to look and then didn't even bother to provide a quote or gave me an outrageous price). He was easy to reach if I had any questions, and most importantly understood what I wanted. This month he completed a much more involved repair of an existing brick wall that had multiple cracks (I could see right through the wall on the largest crack!). After a day's work...the wall looks beautiful. The brick wall is original to my circa 1935 home. The impressive thing is Rafael matched the brick to the rest of the wall for a seamless repair. One of the other companies suggested I replace my whole wall with brand new, bright red brick, and another mason quoted me a price that was 3 times as much. Rafael understood that I wanted to restore and maintain the style of the wall. Highly recommend this masonry company!! read more

This company we hired was very friendly and courteous. He always kept in communication with us. It was a father and son team. We have nothing but positive feedback from neighbors and foot traffic walking by. And my mother and father are very pleased with the work. read more

Rafael was fantastic! He had great communication, fit my job in quickly, and did an excellent job fixing my brick wall and front walkway and driveway pavers. I am very pleased with the work and would definitely hire him again. read more

I have hired Rafael Torres masonry twice in the past few years. They have done two walkways and a large brick patio. These guys know what they are doing. They are one of the few contractors I have hired that I have said "do what you think is best" and I was not disappointed with the result. read more

I highly recommend Rafael Torres Masonry. Rafael and his crew did an absolutely fantastic job repairing and re-setting various pieces of stone and also moved back into place an entire wall that had moved several inches. Not only was the workmanship great, but the price was reasonable and fair, and every aspect of the experience was a pleasure and very professional. One of the best companies I have ever worked with, and would not hesitate to work with them again. read more

I have a beautiful new concrete driveway, walkway with pavers, and a flagstone patio thanks to Rafael and his crew. Rafael Jr worked with me every step of the project, always providing terrific suggestions. The perfectionism is what really stood out. Part of my paver walkway includes the city's water/sewer access. Rafael and his crew cut the pavers into the precise curved shapes needed to encircle the access. I can't imagine anyone else going to such lengths! I recommend Rafael Torres Masonry without hesitation! read more

I'm going to add to all the rave reviews! Rafael and his crew did a wonderful job of repointing the brick detailing on my Tudor home this morning. The price was very reasonable, and he didn't tell me my job was too small for him to even consider (other masons came out to look and then didn't even bother to provide a quote or gave me an outrageous price). He was easy to reach if I had any questions and understood what I wanted. I will be back when I need my brick wall repaired. Highly recommend this masonry company!! read more

I am a bit late writing this review. Rafael and his son Rafael Jr. are great to work with. I had a patio re-poured by the contractor that did my pool (Hernandez Pools) !!!Do not USE!!! and the job Hernandez Pools did was a total mess. I had very few options to repair the patio. Rafael and Jr. came to the house suggested a fix with a brick over lay, making sure the drainage was correct and squared up the patio area. The patio came out great. The crew showed up on time every day and completed the job as promised. I cannot say enough about this company. I would highly, I mean highly recommend Rafeal and Jr. read more

Rafael Torres Masonry is the BEST team to work with if you are looking for excellent work! This crew is hardworking, knowledgable, skilled, creative, perfectionists who are very talented in what they do! The stonework they did around my pool was immaculate! They pay close attention to the details, and listen to your wants/needs all while providing outstanding customer service. We couldn't be more thrilled with our project and highly recommend this company as you won't be disappointed! read more

Rafael Jr and his father worked on the brick repair on my front deck and did a truly amazing job. They are professional, efficient, were highly responsive, and offered me options to go with the repair. I highly recommend them without hesitation, and they will be the first ones I call if I have another masonry job. read more

Excellent work, quickly returned phone calls, showed up on time, finished on time. What a refreshing experience! This was a small job, brickwork on stairs and a small patio, all done for a very fair price. Highly recommend Rafael Torres Masonry! read more

Mr. Torres and his son did a fantastic job rebuilding a brick fence that was damaged by tree roots. It looks like new. Nice and straight. They took great pride in their work, showed up when they said they would, and finished on time. Overall, they were easy to work with and are highly recommended. read more

This is a family of masons, the father and two son. Mr. Torres Sr. has been a mason since 1978. They work well together and did an excellent job of replacing old and broken tiles which make up patio(s) on all four sides of our home. They also grouted some tiles which had cracked (thru the middle, etc.)over the years and this made the cracks almost disappears! They are very skilled - some of the tile replacement/repair was not easy. We also have a brick planter which was damaged in 3 places and Rafael Jr suggested that rather than concrete-over the damage, it would be better, and improve the look, to cover the bricks with stucco to match the wall to which the planter is attached. It's a 2 or 3 step process. They did a careful, clean job of this and what a difference! I am so grateful that Rafael suggested this to us. They are three very nice and skilled masons, it was a pleasure to have them taking care of these jobs for us. I Highly recommend them. read more

Torres and son are true professionals who did a fantastic job installing brick siding on the front of our house. Very skilled, excellent work. They are responsive, prompt, and have very competitive prices. We are very impressed with the workmanship and attention to detail, and very pleased with the aesthetic results. Both Rafaels are friendly and a real pleasure to do business with. Next time, I won't bother with bids. I highly recommend Rafael Torres Masonry! read more

RJ Masonry did a great job repairing and replacing part of our brick on concrete patio and their workmanship is excellent. We highly recommend them read more

We were so impressed by this company ! Mr. Torres and his son--and all their skilled workers--are excellent at their craft. This company is honest, will give you a fair price, very hardworking, and they stick to their schedule. We found everyone who worked on our project to be friendly, easy to speak with, and polite. Mr. Torres (who is highly experienced) and his son are very knowledgable in the field of masonry. Both are very willing to listen to your ideas, and make wonderfully, reasonable suggestions ! And the clean-up, at the end of the project, was one of the best we've experienced ! They truly take pride in all aspects of their work ! We now have the most beautiful, well-built brick walkway and side patio for our studio--and plan to contact them again when masonry work is needed at our home. We highly recommend this company ! read more

We had work done by Rafael Torres Masonry, they did excellent work. Rafael worked on two sections of brick work that were not originally securely attached, the bricks were moving/settling with the house and falling off. Rafael Torres Masonry was through in the repair, prompt, showed up when they said they would, competitive pricing, cleaned up,and were very accommodating !! 5 stars read more

Would highly recommend both Rafael Sr. and Rafeal Jr. They pulled up and re-installed our back patio flagstone, created a small retaining wall around another part and did some minor drainage fixes. There price was fair and they completed the work faster than the 2-1/2 weeks quoted. Very clean workmanship and will use them again when we get to doing the dront yard. read more

This is a wonderful company for masonry work. They are so prompt and professional--and very much perfectionists in what they do. I had them cut around our pool to release the stone and mortar that had been place over the plates that hide the pool cover. The original masonry guys had made it impossible to access the pool cover by mortaring over the plates with stone. Rafael and his son did an amazing and precise job of cutting very carefully and then fixing any mortar joints that were cracked or broken. I couldn't be more pleased! read more