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!

High March winds blew 3 sections of my fence down. STS Masonry responded to my quote request…read morequickly and insurance accepted it. Hanisi and his crew did a great job. The repair only took a few days. Thanks Hanisi!!! I did opt to paint the fence myself.

Due to the recent high winds, my old fence with CMU block columms and Redwood planks in between…read morebroke apart and fell. I emailed Hanisi Posoa of STS Masonry for a price estimate and he immediately responded. He came out the next day to see what was needed and gave me a reasonable quote. He was courteous, soft-spoken and an all-around nice guy. During the project he was on-time, kept me updated and was hard-working. He did quality work and used quality materials. At the end of each day he cleaned up the work area and took away any rubbish. I'm extremely satisfied with his work and would absolutely recommend his services to anyone! And his wife is such a nice person too!

Eli rebuilt a retaining wall adjacent to a stairwell on our property. He responded to our inquiry…read morequickly, came by that same day to give us an estimate, and started working on the wall right away. He was able to finish it in two days--way faster than we had expected! As far as we can tell, the workmanship is good and Eli has assured us he will come fix it for free if there are any issues down the road, so I'll update this review if anything like that happens. The only downside was that communication wasn't great. Eli gave us an initial quote after he came by to look at the wall, which included a provision that we wouldn't pay until the project was completed and we were satisfied. He said he needed us to accept or reject right away. Since the price was slightly less than other quotes we'd gotten and he seemed confident, we accepted. A few hours later, he started taking the original wall down. (We were thrilled he'd started same day!) At that point, he said that he forgot to quote us for materials, so we needed to pay an extra $900. We felt like we had no choice but agree since the wall was partially taken down and if we said no, we'd have a landslide that prevented us from entering our house the next time it rained. So we agreed, figuring that at least we had a guarantee the wall would be fixed before we paid. The next morning, he told us we needed to pay several thousand upfront because he needed it to buy the materials. Again, we didn't have a choice but to agree because the original wall was partially down. Ultimately, the project was completed quickly, and for the revised price. There weren't any other "surprises." Eli was friendly and very diligent. The wall looks great. However, we didn't appreciate the bait-and-switch. I'm not sure if the issue was due to the language barrier, or if he just told us what we wanted to hear initially and then realized it wasn't feasible. Overall, we're happy with the quality of the work, but would recommend getting quotes in writing in the future.

5/18/23 hited them for added cement work around my house…read more They again did a good job for price quoted. Recommend. Collin

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".

I had a great experience working with All Phase Masonry on O'ahu. After the Kona storms in March…read more2026, our front yard wall became unstable and started leaning due to water damage, so we needed a reliable company to assess and fix the issue. Sione, the owner, was very responsive from the start--he replied quickly to our Yelp inquiry and made scheduling a meet-and-greet and wall assessment easy. He was professional, easy to work with, and took the time to explain the condition of the wall. He also recommended a couple of repair options and clearly walked us through each, which made the decision process much easier. We received a quote in a timely manner, and the project actually began ahead of schedule. Even better, the entire job was completed in just three days. The new wall looks beautiful, and several neighbors have already complimented the work. We are extremely happy with the results and glad we chose All Phase Masonry. I would highly recommend them to anyone on O'ahu looking for quality masonry work and excellent service.

Sione and his team are incredible masons and people. It was an absolute pleasure and a honor for me…read moreto meet them. They didn't pressure me, just provided me with wisdom and expertise at incredible value. They completely rebuilt my failing rockwall, built my backyard patio, and built me a new front sidewalk. The results are amazing. Im honestly sad that the project has come to an end. When my girlfriend and I come home now we are just so happy to see the amazing quality work. Thanks All Phase!

My CMU wall is being constructed and is going to plan. The owner is very professional and his crew…read moreis very polite and cordial.

This family owned company is AWESOME! If you want concrete work done right then look no further. E…read moreMasonry is the only one to call. My wife called for an estimate and they came out the same day. Quoted us a price and told us how long it would take. They showed up and went right to work. Clearing out the old garden and preparing the area for new concrete. In one day the old garden was gone. The next morning they came and cleaned up all the debris, trash and dirt. They didn't leave anything behind. They stayed true to price, and time of work. Professional, friendly and great workmanship. Thank you E Masonry! You will be hearing from us again.

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

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.