They did an awesome job replacing the old mortar around perimeter of the fireplace where it meets drywall. I will definitely use them for any future projects I have. They were very clean. They put down tarps and came prepared to put down plastic if needed. The used a huge vacuum to clean up any debris and kept any dust to an absolute minimum. Very friendly!!!! read more

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Manuel came by to give me a quote on refacing my fireplace. He arrived on time, and was able to expertly 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! read more

We had an appointment for an estimate. He didn't call to cancel or show up to the scheduled appt

If I could give Manuel and Cortes Masonry Construction 6 stars, I would!! We had a structural repair project for a support column at the front of our house, and after dealing with contractors who were either quoting us wildly inflated prices or ghosting us entirely, finding Manuel felt like a miracle. He gave us the most reasonable and rational quote (no upselling, no BS -- just clear, fair pricing), and not only that -- he scheduled us quickly and showed up exactly when he said he would. The crew got the job done in under two hours, and the craftsmanship, attention to detail, and overall care they brought to the project was beyond impressive. Manuel is honest, kind, communicative, and clearly takes pride in his work. He even followed up to make sure everything was solid and reinforced a small area of concern without blinking. We honestly want to find more things he can work on just to keep working with him! Highly highly recommend Cortes Masonry Construction :) :) read more

If you have a vision for your backyard, Manuel can make it happen! I used Cortes Masonry Construction to redo my entire backyard and Manuel and his team were great to work with--friendly, punctual, trustworthy, clean and just very skilled at what they do. I had a pattern in mind that was a little difficult in some corners, but his team executed it flawlessly and better than I imagined. Here's a couple before/after pictures so you can view for yourself. Manuel was also very fair on price. I especially appreciated how detailed his proposal was so I could clearly see how much everything cost. It was night and day compared to a bid I got from one of those bigger backyard paver companies. I would absolutely recommend Cortes Masonry Construction to anyone! read more

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Needed to build a 100 foot retaining wall above a drainage ditch. Contacted four contractors for bids - Manuel Cortes was the quickest to respond and set an appointment to take a look. He put the numbers together and I had a professional estimate/bid within two hours. No sales pitch, no upselling. We accepted the bid and he started work the next day. He took the time to answer all of our questions, even after hours. Job finished within five days. Crews were on time, cleaned up after the job was finished. Highly recommend! read more

First job was approximately 168 linear feet of double width clay brick retaining wall of 19" to 32" height above footing along sloping ramps. driveway, and sidewalk. Second job about a fourth of that. Very professional, with constant checking of level and line, daily cleanup where possible, and excellent final cleanup. Excellent drainage installation. Lots of compliments on results by neighbors and people just walking by. Would definitely consider using them again. read more

We've had numerous contractors work on our home over the years, but I've never encountered the level of competency and professionalism we experienced with Cortes Masonry. From the first call, Manuel was friendly and punctual. He even helped us get some minor concrete work done after another contractor flaked on us - and we hadn't even officially hired him for the patio project yet. Manuel was even digitally savvy. He used a software program to manage estimating, contract signing, and change orders - documents each of us had access to online. Unlike a lot of contractor companies who send out an estimator and project manager at the beginning but then disappear when the actual work begins leaving workers on their own without onsite guidance, Manuel was present on the job almost every day. He even did quite a bit of the work alongside his team. Our project was semi-complicated and they handled every challenge with great skill and competency. They worked off of my designs and paid attention to all the little details that mattered to me. Most importantly, when problems occurred (they always do) they were more than willing to change or re-do something to meet my expectations. No eye rolling. They just did what needed to be done and with a friendly attitude all along the way. Rarely do you find a unicorn like this. Hire them. You won't regret it. read more

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Just had my second job done by Cortes Masonry. Manuel, the owner is so wonderful to work with. He really knows his trade. A rather difficult job was done with the usage of brick by Jose - and it came out perfect and visually very appealing. The brick work done by this company is absolutely outstanding and cost-wise a good value. If your looking for perfection, you will find it with Manuel and Jose. read more

Love these guys, they do beautiful work! They came in and finished an abandoned pool job by shistey contractor who stole our money. read more

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My elderly parents asked if I could help them find a contractor who could repair their fireplace. I searched on Yelp and found a few that I referred to them. They reached out to a couple of the companies for quotes. Cortes turned out to be the contractor they selected. This business was not only very fair in their estimate, but they were very fast in scheduling and completing the work. Lastly, unlike many other contractors out there, they made sure to leave the work area very clean when the work was completed. I would highly recommend this business for any masonry and concrete work you may need. read more

Manuel was awesome. Fast response and quote. High quality work and left the area spotless when completed. Highly recommend Cortes Masonry Construction for your stonework needs! read more

I was looking for a contractor on Yelp to replace a 150+ foot long wooden retaining wall with something more durable. I called Cortes Masonry, and Manuel (the owner) responded very quickly and provided a reasonable quote, so we agreed to move forward. I'm so grateful that we found Cortes Masonry. The entire crew worked so hard and did a fabulous job of removing the old wall - a herculean task - and building a beautiful and functional retaining wall to protect our property for years to come. (There were a bunch of unexpected old pilings that complicated the excavation, but the crew powered through them.) Their attention to detail and quality of work was excellent. I feel very confident that this retaining wall will last a very, very long time. It couldn't have come out better. I would not hesitate to recommend Cortes Masonry for any masonry project. The entire experience was easy (for us) to deal with and Manuel made sure any questions or concerns were addressed immediately. He is 1000% professional and so was the crew. Cortes Masonry exceeded our expectations in every way. Thanks guys! read more

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I highly recommend Cortes Masonry, the owner Manuel came by and I explained to him what I would like done and he gave me a price. I interviewed one other company and he told me what I wanted couldn't be done but Cortes was able to do it and it turned out so nice. You won't go wrong by hiring him. read more

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I wanted a creative, organic looking, exposed-aggregate driveway and curved flagstone path that would fit the unique southwest design of my home. My concept would involve casting exposed aggregate rock-like shapes supported by bond beams, with careful control of the gravel and even more careful placement of artificial grass and specialized gravel in the narrow spaces between the shapes; similar to what nature might do to a large rock surface. Beyond this, the design involved plumbing and electrical sleeves, a percolation pit and blending it all in with an existing hand -built stone apron. In short, this "art project" needed a highly capable mason if it was going to come out right. I'm happy to say , it came out great. Manuel Cortes (Cortes Masonry) is intelligent and he worked well with my designer. His suggestions made my project better and he was always ready to make another trip to the stone yard. After the work began, Manuel's deep understanding of my design and the various processes involved (as well as the right suppliers) all helped to make things better. Perhaps most important, Manuel's crew was fantastic at every stage of the job. Whether it was ten people or Just one, there were always the right number for that particular phase and everyone knew what they were doing and were ready to work. I was kept in the loop throughout the job and made every decision I needed to make and none that I didn't. The project finished on budget and on schedule and I am very happy. Cortes Masonry is the real deal. read more

Manuel put in a 40 ft block retaining wall for me. He work was quick and completely professional. Not only will I recommend Cortes Masonry Construction, I have already requested a quote for a second job. I plan on working with them again. I don't need to receive quotes from other contractors. Manuel is the best. He delivers results, is extremely professional, and offers good advice to make the project better than you would have. read more

Manuel is professional masonry and a great problem solver. We had uneven flagstones that were causing water puddles at the entrance. Manuel was able to save most of the flagstones and get the water to run away from the house. He followed up after completing the job to water test it. The job was pretty complicated with the uneven flagstones. He figured out a solution and did not leave the job until the issue was resolved. Thumbs up to his craftsmanship. read more

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I called Cortes Masonry Construction and received a quick call back. I wanted to have brick laid in a 5 x 25 foot space. Manuel booked be for a next day estimate. He answered all of my questions and sent me a bid quickly. He brought samples and helped me find brick that would work well with our existing brick. Manuel communicated with my every step of the way and explained things to me when I had questions. He took his time and his work was impeccable and he clean everything up. read more

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I called Cortes Masonry Construction and a dozen other concrete contractors with an emergency. Only two people responded, and one 4 days later. I was in a bind because I had a flooring contractor onsite replacing carpet in four bedrooms with hardwood. When they pulled up the carpet in one of the bedrooms the slab was cracked and a complete nightmare. Amul Cortes took my call that day, came to my house late in the afternoon, gave me a reasonable cost to complete the work, and was at my house the next morning at 8am sharp. He did what he said he would do, was on time every day, got the job done right, and saved me from a disaster. After building trust, I also had another job to remove patio pads off of two bedrooms, pour new slabs, and then lay stone on top. Again, reasonable price and he did everything he said he would do on time and on budget. Imagine that, a contractor who does what he says he will do, shows up on time, cleans up, stays on budget, does quality work, and is honest as the day is long. I have another large project for after the first of the year, and Cortes Masonry Construction will get that job. read more

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Excellent service and fantastic work! I highly recommend them. Manuel the owner of the business is very reasonable and reliable. He is very particular about the details and completed the job when he said he would. I couldn't be happier with the job him and his helper did. read more

Found this company on Yelp. Needed brick steps repaired on my entryway to house. Manuel was very responsive - on a Sunday too. He assessed the situation with photos and quickly gave me an estimate. The estimate seemed reasonable and I booked him. He showed up a few minutes early and was ready to go! Finished the job in about 45 minutes. He found some bricks that were chipped. I gave him the materials and he cut to fit and didn't charge extra. Would highly recommend. read more

I needed some concrete demolition and replacement, I put out a request for quote, several companies replied, Cortes Masonary had the lowest cost bid. Manuel the owner came to my house and did the estimate. The quality of work is excellent, I highly recommend them for any concrete and masonry job. read more

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We had an absolutely stellar experience with Manuel and the folks at Cortes Masonry Construction. We moved into our new home in April and, upon doing, inherited a number of projects that had been neglected for some time. Among them, rebuild and replace parts of an outdoor bbq and "fire feature" area that had been custom-made by the previous owner. Included here was custom-treated concrete and detailed stonework. These elements alone made it difficult to source tradespeople who could capably handle the job. After talking with many vendors over the past few months, I found Cortes Masonry Construction here on Yelp and sent an inquiry. Manuel responded quickly - he's always available - and we setup an appointment to review the job in a couple of days. He arrived on time, we walked the job site and he prepared a detailed proposal. Work started just a couple of days later. The work - and their process - was meticulous. Clean, communicative, friendly, respectful....and beautifully done! I can't say enough good things about Manuel and how he runs his business. The cost was reasonable, the work is truly spectacular - the goal for us was to make the repair look like nothing had happened...and it does! As part of the process, Manuel and Jose moved a gas line and are helping us setup a new pizza oven. They work quickly, thoroughly, and skillfully. Taking on the remodel of a 5000 sq ft home like we did has exposed us to lots of contractors and tradespeople over the last six months. Manuel has been the best we've worked with by far. I can't say enough good things about his talents or their way of working. I wish we had more masonry projects I could steer their way! read more

They just completed a 3 part job. Their work was excellent from beginning to the end! Their price was very competitive and the overall value even better. I can't say enough about the fact they did everything they said they would when they said they would, which is sometimes rare with many construction companies. I won't hesitate using them again and highly recommend them! read more

Although we did not choose Cortes Masonry for our job, Manuel was the FIRST to respond to my Yelp request and the FIRST to schedule an appointment. He was on time and courteous and gave us a quote within a day. He also followed up after a few days to see if we needed any further information. read more

My experience with Cortes Masonry was excellent. Manuel was efficient, knowledgeable, and transparent through the entire process of the project. He went above and beyond to make sure that my goals were met on time and on budget. I was very pleased with the quality of his workmanship and fair prices. I highly recommend Cortes Masonry for your next project. read more

I used Manuel to mount a new fireplace mantel and redo the stacked stone facing around it. He was fast to reply, courteous, and did great work for a very reasonable price. Even though he had to take off the old stacked stone to mount it, he found identical stone and cut it around the new mantel so that you can't even tell it wasn't the original. I've saved his contact info for another similar job in the next month or two. read more

Manuel was quick to respond to my request to have a portion of my walkway fixed that had been lifted by tree roots. He offered options for the fix and was able to start work in a couple days. His prices were good and I am very satisfied with his work. I will be contacting Cortes Masonry for my future cement needs. read more