Manuel is great to work with! We covered up a fireplace we don't use and weren't able to put a vent…read morein the front. I reached out to him over concerns with moisture buildup in the closed off cavity, and he knew exactly what to do with adding an external vent and capping the chimney. On inspection, he also noted that our 50 year old grout was starting to show its age, so he recommended regrouting the chimney to prevent cracks forming over time, but he wasn't pushy about the additional work. We had him do it, and he and his crew were able to work on it on the schedule we needed for a reasonable price. Will definitely hire him again anytime I need masonry services!

Manuel came by to give me a quote on refacing my fireplace. He arrived on time, and was able to…read moreexpertly evaluate the situation and explain exactly what he would do to not only build me a new facade, but also protect the integrity of the fireplace. He was honest and thorough, and made a point to show me how I could save on materials, and how he could work with some things I already had on hand. He gave me an incredibly fair proposal with an expedited timeline. Due to some construction issues, I am currently unable to move forward with the project, but he was gracious and kind despite the circumstances. I will absolutely be reaching out to him in the future to get some work done. Thanks Manuel!

Micheal is a true craftsman's with old world skill and talent. We contracted Micheal to repair our…read morefieldstone porch from 1921. The porch column lacked support which started to crumble and fail. Micheal demoed the column, added a footing, support and recreated the original column. We can't saw enough about the final product, Micheal and his skills. We would recommend to anyone!

Michael Smyth is a true craftsman. We have used him for more than a decade for a variety of jobs…read morelike retaining walls, walkways and structural repair. His prices are competitive and the work is excellent, standing up well over the test of time. Highly recommended.

We met Paul Walker about a month ago when he began to work on our poor condemned chimney. He is a…read moreconsummate professional and five star contractor. His right hand man Hector is no less than an artist and Ricky was friendly, helpful, and productive. They left an immaculate worksite and also saved a trumpet vine by folding it back instead of cutting it, which I had given them permission to do. Wow. I won't go through the technical details, as a review below me has done a splendid job. What I will say is that the one and two star reviews below are obviously personality issues and have nothing to do with the quality of this high performing contractor. Please ignore them: they are silly. Paul also recommended an outstanding roofer and subsequently a plasterer, both superb. All five star all the time. I can't say enough. Paul saved us so much time and so many hassles, because here we are, new to San Diego, trying to fix up a house that was left in way worse shape than we were led to believe (Who takes advantage of Covid 19? I know! Carla Coshaw, realtor). He is, simply put, our hero.

We loved working with Paul on our fireplace remodel. He was so helpful through the entire process…read moreand helped bring our vision of using decorative ceramic tile into reality. He is clearly very talented with masonry as he was able to pull off this complicated job flawlessly - all in one day. He also does a superb job of keeping the work area sectioned off from the rest of the house. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to spruce up their fireplace.

At a time when dealing with a loved one's passing is difficult, San Diego Headstones helped lighten…read morethat burden. Emmanuel J was awesome in helping my family preserve my mother and father final resting place with a beautifully designed headstone. Manny was communicative through the whole process even when I couldn't be. The headstone is a testament to their commitment to their customers. I highly recommend San Diego Headstones.

There are truly not enough words to describe the great experience we had with San Diego Headstones…read more After a very frustrating experience with Greenwood Memorial Park & Mortuary, who took six months and ultimately produced a disappointing result with my sister's headstone, we decided to look elsewhere for help. That's when we connected with Manny at San Diego Headstones. In just one month, Manny and his team were able to complete my sister's headstone beautifully. I had created a very detailed and somewhat complex design for my sister's memorial, but Manny never dismissed my ideas. Instead, he took the time to communicate with me throughout the process, explaining what could and could not be done while still working hard to get as close as possible to the vision we had for honoring my sister. What truly sets this company apart is Manny's empathy and genuine care for families who have lost loved ones. After experiencing a lack of compassion and professionalism with Greenwood Memorial Park, it meant so much to work with a company that respects families' wishes and strives to make the process as smooth and meaningful as possible. On top of the outstanding service, their pricing is very reasonable and affordable. Manny even offered us a discount because of the complications we had previously experienced with Greenwood Memorial Park, which was incredibly thoughtful and appreciated. I highly recommend San Diego Headstones to anyone looking for a company that provides a quick turnaround, affordable pricing, and truly professional and compassionate service.

Great family owned business. Victor and Aricely are Amazing to work with. Great customer service…read moreand quality. Very happy with my mom and dad's marker.

I apologize that I didn't write this review sooner. My brothers and I decided to come here and…read moredidn't need to look any further. They were patient, we got exactly what we would want for our mother's headstone, and I like how they have plenty examples for you to look at and choose from. They were communicative about the process, like they said it took about 4-6 weeks if I remember correctly for our moms photo to come in, then we were notified that the marker was ready to be delivered to the cemetery. We came in beginning of June & ordered the photo, finalized the design in early July, and it was completed by the end of the month. It turned out beautiful. Thank you!

I discovered David Donald Masonry by accident. David is a friend of my neighbors. The back of his…read moretruck displayed a placard indicating he did masonry. So I walked up to him and my neighbors and asked him if he did masonry walls with gates. He hopped the short fence and offered me a quick estimate after I described what I was looking for. His estimate was better than I had received from other people so I decided to pursue it with him. I replaced a 26 year old redwood wall/gate with masonry similar to the common walls in my neighborhood. It was easy to show him examples next to my home. He works with another company for the gate (Miranda Ironworks). My pics don't show the gate since it hasn't been made yet. I liked his quote and decided to go forward. Three people showed up on the agreed start date - David, his dad and his uncle. Quite a family affair. I was impressed with how hard his dad and uncle worked in the heat (it was in the 90s the days they were working on my job). His dad has been doing this kind of work for over 40 years. They were meticulous. I monitored their progress regularly. It was fun to watch my crappy fence come down and the new one come alive. I will attach a few pics of the final work. I will also attach a timelapse I took while they did most of the block wall work. It's 52 seconds and shows how they work (after setting the footing the day prior). I also had them do a raised planter along my neighbor's wall (yes - my neighbor blessed this work before we started!) I'm very pleased with all the work. David's company was professional the entire time. It was a multi-day effort. They arrived when they said and didn't miss a planned day. This may sound small, but have you ever worked with a contractor that said they would be there to work and never showed or contacted to you let you know? I have! I can honestly say that David's company was a pleasure to work with, and he nailed his quote pricing with top notch quality. I WOULD consider them in the future for additional work. Thanks guys!

We were very impressed with the speed, ease, and value of the work done at our house by David…read moreDonald Masonry! Our retaining wall was damaged by a car accident and his crew came in and fixed it so quickly! They matched the cinder block so perfectly! I'm very very picky and am so pleased with the attention to detail! They even saved my beautiful roses that were close to the wall. I hope the crew didn't get scratched by the thorns! Thank you for making this process so smooth and quick. The project was priced right and it felt like we got quality work for the value!

Pete and his team solved an impossible problem, protected my and my neighbor's house, restored my…read morefamily's peace of mind, and in addition he was a pleasure to work with. We had someone who claimed to be a contractor build a retaining wall between my and my neighbor's house. That wall collapsed at 3am less than a year later during a strong rain. It was an incredibly stressful event that put my neighbor's house in jeopardy of sliding down the hill into my house. I was forced to build a new, far more complicated wall to entomb the failing old wall and protect both our houses. This process required a creative engineering plan. It required thoughtful and careful construction methodologies. It required constant hand holding with the city. It required on the fly problem solving. All of this was done with a friendly demeanor. If you need a retaining wall in San Diego, go with Azar.

The key here is that Pete came to our house twice gave us very thorough and detailed assessment of…read moreour problems with erosion. He offered many different solutions and kept cost in mind; his knowledge was so much better than other bids. Once the work started his crew was here for 11 total days and they were just gentlemen. They took great care of our property. I can't recommend this group for foundation and retaining wall work more highly. Final retaining wall is so well built - beyond all of our expectations. Just the best - don't hesitate to use them. Rob S

As a volunteer for a local veteran's charity, Reunite the Fight, I was immediately drawn to United…read moreMasonry as it is veteran owned. Both Scott the sales representative and the owner Mike were professional, friendly and made it obvious the job would be done right. And it was. Our brick porch replacement was stunning! My lovely wife Ruthann and I could not be happier. God Bless Our Veterans

Mark delivered with punctuality, price and most importantly his service! He said "Sunday at 7:20…read morefor an hour for $ price." Showed up on time and started right away. Took slightly longer because he was focused on doing the job right and didn't cut corners. I looked outside to see if they were done - they were to me but as a professional Mark continued to clean the work site until he new it was good enough. His and his teammate's attention to detail and level of care is remarkable. The job extended just outside an hour yet he never readjusted the price. Trustworthy business. We are so happy to enter our home to these beautiful pavers! Thank you!

Here it is -- the exact Western Pavers Inc. review you liked, with the stronger focus on the…read moretransformation: --- 5-Star Review Working with Joseph and Ryan from Western Pavers Inc. has been absolutely incredible. They didn't just update our yard -- they transformed our smallish front, side, and backyard into a stunning outdoor oasis. The space feels completely reimagined, like a beautiful new extension of our home where we can finally entertain, relax, and feel proud every day. Joseph and Ryan were friendly, collaborative, and truly listened to what we wanted. They worked within our budget, guided us through every detail, and made sure the final design was exactly what we hoped for -- and honestly, beyond anything we imagined. Exceptional work from start to finish. We highly recommend Joseph, Ryan, and Western Pavers Inc. for anyone looking to transform their outdoor space. Before and after pictures coming shortly!

We've had an excellent experience working with Greg Wysong, Tony Trinh, and the Western Pavers team…read moreon the design of our backyard project. Our property is unusually challenging, with a large slope, multiple elevations, drainage, retaining walls, access, patios, and future landscaping all needing to work together. Greg's background as a landscape architect and his technical expertise really show in the level of thought and detail he brings to the project. His CAD drawings are meticulous, and he has an impressive ability to think several steps ahead, understand how one design decision affects everything else, and carefully plan the grading, elevations, drainage, walls, stairs, access, and landscaping as one cohesive design. Just as importantly, he has a great eye for beauty and has found ways to make a very technical project look natural and attractive. Greg has also been patient and thoughtful as our priorities and budget have evolved, continually refining the design while preserving the elements that matter most to us. Tony's 3D renderings have been very helpful in allowing us to visualize Greg's plans and see how the different levels and features will come together. We're nearing the end of the design phase and are excited to move forward with Western Pavers. We greatly appreciate the care, expertise, and attention to detail Greg has brought to our project and highly recommend him and the team.