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!

Business contacted me with a polite apology and refund for my first 50% payment on the fence work…read more The merchant fees were $35 less and all, but it was a solid apology and customer service response. Updated some stars for a business that at least stands behind its values for customer service. As for why this happened... and will it happen to smaller jobs like mine is to be determined. To the owners, please never consider who ever you sent twice to my job. All the best!

Samson's crew exhibited professionalism and executed completion of 2 cement projects efficiently…read moreover 2 days. First day excavating dirt (hours of careful work) ,prepping area for the cement slab ( more hours of work) and jackhammer work to remove old, damaged driveway Apron and prepping for cement. 2nd day crew arrives an hour before the cement truck arrives to review cement pour and traffic control ( street is narrow). Setting up cones on the road and personally directing traffic, Samson made sure the local traffic was safe during the 1 hour presence of the cement truck. I was impressed with their confidence and experience with managing traffic safety. The cement product is beautiful! Fair price, professionalism, excellent clean up and respect for our property. Expert concrete work and results. Highly recommend!

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.

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.

I am soooo glad that I hired Mokoi Masonry for several jobs at two homes in the same neighborhood:…read more1) 2-tier retaining rock wall, 2) underground 2-pipe drainage system around 3 sides of a house, 3) vinyl fence and lockable gates, 4) small jobs of patching a hole in a concrete wall and leveling an uneven sidewalk area. Here are my praises about hiring Mokoi at every step of the process: --Estimate and Proposal: Owner Viliami Mokoi came to inspect the work to be done, offered his recommendations from his years of experience, and put the specific descriptions of the work to be done in a written proposal (total of 4 proposals), including details I wanted to add, such as locks on the vinyl gates and installing a mailbox in the wall. I tried to obtain estimates from other contractors, but no one else was willing to do all the work such as removing roots and foliage and running underground pipes on all three sides of the house for the drainage system. --Superb Workmanship: I am still admiring the 2-tiered rock walls that are beautiful and solid (see photo). To install the underground drainage system, the crew had to use heavy equipment to excavate the jungle surrounding the house and haul in gravel to cover the pipes. The area is now clear and spacious with a hidden drainage system ready for heavy rain from hurricane and Kona low storms. Manoa rain and worker shortages caused delays in work, but the crew made up time by working hard and fast when they could. During the whole time, Vili texted to me about the progress of the work and promptly answered my questions. I am very pleased with the final products of the built walls and installed drainage system as well the patched concrete wall and leveled sidewalk. --Five Star Clean-Up: The crew hauled out all the piles of debris from the jobs and even swept up. Very much appreciated! Mahalo nui loa, Vili and your crew, for your great work product, great work ethic and great communication! I highly recommend Mokoi Masonry!

Mokoi Masonary removed a half wall, and demo'd material to create new driveway area. Crew came in…read moreand knocked out removal, prep and finish! If it wasn't for the weather, it would have shortened the project time. They did a great job, great clean up after and easy to work with! Definitely a recommend if you're looking for a contractor to do your Masonary project. I'll be calling them back in the future! Thanks Mokoi Team! Great job!!!!

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!

My 46 year old retaining moss rockwall needed repair & recapping. I met with 5 different rockwall…read morebusinesses for quotes. I narrowed it down to 2 companies and when I met with Sione's dad William, I was so impressed by his style and level of expertise in inspecting my wall. He started the business over 40 years ago and had prior rockwall experience in Inglewood California before moving to beautiful Hawaii. William was very sincere and patient in explaining to me the condition of my wall and what needed to be done. He reminded me of my dad who also started his business over 40 years ago in residential construction. Later, I met with owner Sione who I originally spoke with over the phone when scheduling the first consultation. Sione is well-spoken, and as busy as he is -- I appreciate him staying in communication via text or answering my call since other rockwall companies fell short. Sione grew up with many years in the rockwall business and learned from his family. Sione was also willing to work with my budget and I understood the high quality of work I'd receive from All Phase. Quality matters and this wall will outlive me for another 40 plus years!!! This is a family run business and they only hire within their family. I met Sione's brothers Q and Jr, along with Kaffa, Masi and so many awesome uncles and masons! I also received the proposal via email from sister Fine. Thanks so much for your work! I could see that they all work with a lot of Heart, Soul and Pride! They arrived on time, some days early! They are very respectful, helpful, and organized throughout the entire job! They also clean up after themselves. I was so impressed at how fast they completed the work and were ahead of schedule! Towards the end, Q, Van and Bugsy did final clean up and haul away of rubbish. I appreciate their level of workmanship and it really shows in the end result. EVERYONE LOVES MY ROCKWALL and it has visibility from the main road. I was able to carve "All Phase Masonry JULY 2026" during the recapping too! Look forward to Future work with All Phase! "If your wall gonna fall - give us a call!" MALO AUPITO ALL PHASE FOR MY NEW AMAKA! lol

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.

This company provided me with excellent service. After Tropical Storm Lala, I needed to trim back…read more3 trees on the edge of my property. Siosi (owner) and his men trimmed my trees exactly as I specified and took great care not to damage my old wooden fence and not to litter the neighbor's yard. Siosi is easy to work with and he aims to please. He is a certified arborist and is company is insured. Both my wife and I are very pleased with the work done.

I have nothing but excellent reviews for these two big fellows. Two older gentleman landscapers…read morecompletely shredded my trees, shrubbery & vines I had in my yard! I was amazed because they looked older than me and l'm close to70 years old. They had used a wood-chipper which made the job so easy! Finished on time at the end of the day!! They also cut down a few extra trees for me for a small fee. I would definitely call these two fellas back for another job!!

I had a major issue with my GC for my fence, he abandoned the job. I contacted Parris at Vinyl Tech…read moreto help make gates because I knew he used Catalyst fencing. Parris was extremely helpful in asking what model I had, suggesting to reach out to another vendor who carried that specific model. Ultimately I needed gates and asked Parris if he could help. He was so kind and helpful and they made my custom sized gates super quick. If I could re-do my fence install I would 200% go with Parris at Vinyl tech. Great people, highly recommend.

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.

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!

I needed to get rid of my beautiful tree, just many leaves that I didn't have time for. Place a…read morecall to Sam and he responded within an hr. He was able to come to inspect the tree the next day and meet me the following day for the work. He gave me a great price and took care of the tree within hrs. Sam and his crew are such efficient workers. Basically took my problems away, literally. Great Job Sam!

Excellent contractor with expertise in concrete, masonry and metal work/welding. Sam and his crew…read moreexcavated and replaced a badly cracked driveway, shored up a cracking retaining wall , put in a trench drain in front of the garage and refurbished a badly rusted metal fence with new pickets and posts. Crew was always on time, hard working, and conscientious. Pricing is fair and reasonable. Communication was excellent. They go the extra mile to make sure the job is done right, no cutting corners.