Professional, timely, so professional!!! I highly recommend for any and all masonry work.

My client had an existing 100 year old unreinforced, non-working chimney in Santa Barbara and I wanted to present various options to make it functional again. With prompt texting, Ilya came to the property on time to provide options and rough pricing for each. Through his reputation and communication, it was clear that Ilya is a masonry master and did his best to answer all the client's questions and concerns. Although the client will unfortunately be going in a different direction, I plan on calling upon him again for any masonry issues/inspections/estimates I that are needed by my other clients. Masonry in Santa Barbara is an elegant craft and a niche specialty. It is best to call upon a true professional to have masonry repairs done right. read more

I hired Magid Masonry to rebuild my chimney and I was more than impressed. Great prices and quality work!

Called Magid Masonry either the 7th or 8th of November and got a call back to schedule a site visit for the possible type of repair I would need on my chimney. Appointment was set for Tuesday the 12th at l:00. I waited till 2:00 and called Tyler and asked what happened, as no one showed up. He said he told one of the workers to come and take a look and thought they did, so we set up a time for a bit later and they would let me know when they were on their way. No one showed up. Today, the 13th I received a text from Tyler asking if he could stop by around 945/10. I said ok, then I got another text saying there was an emergency service he has to go to, so it wouldn't be till about 12 or one. Again I replied that's fine. It is now 2:20 and no one showed up again. I'm done. read more

Five Stars From the moment I met Mr Magid. I knew he was the person for the project I had in mind. read more

I'm very grateful for Magid Masonry - Ilya was easy to reach, available immediately, very professional, and trustworthy - he took time out of his day to come to my home, review my situation, and explain that his services were not in fact needed. I have an excellent impression of him and if I ever need a mason, will definitely go to him first. read more

Wanted a quote to fix these exposed bricks, got this- "Remove and rebuild/restore the back wall in the firebox and smoke shelf behind it. Extend the chimney, approx. 4' with a light weight metal chimney System, metal framed and plastered to match the house" for $5775.00. We got a chimney sweep for $150 and our fireplace is just fine, still left with the exposed brick. read more

Magid Masonry - Masonry/Concrete Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Ilya Magid and his crew were fantastic! They helped us to install a meandering flagstone path to our front door and two beautiful pillars that were prepped for electrical service. I appreciate the strong attention to detail and Ilya's dedication to quality craftsmanship. Anyone can lay stone, but the thought that went in to his stone cuts, soil / foundation prep work made this for an excellent experience. read more

My fireplace didn't work for more than 2 years. I almost gave up even thinking about it, especially after the second estimate I got from yet another specialist in the area called for complete replacement and literally ridiculous amount of money - more than $12000!!!! Long story short, as usual I went on yelp for help, and got intrigued by very strange reviews of this particular fireplace company, Magid Masonry, that kept taking about the driving habits of someone with the car sign... I have made the best decision ever - paid attention to the review that was describing the company work, not the driving technics. As a result, my fireplace is fixed!!! Magid masonry people came on time, cleaned up after themselves (!!), gave me warranty and charged for the whole deal $1500!!!! Take that, concerned drivers everywhere:)) Yelp still rules! read more

Very helpful. Did not hire them but the owner went out of his way to research a problem for us and give us info on a local supplier that we could use to solve the issue ourselves (replacing fire bricks in our wood burning stove). He researched it can called us back. It is rare to get that kind of service and knoldge in the same company. read more

The person that tears around town in their red Jeep Wrangler sets a very poor example for this business. This Jeep with the company name on the door nearly hit me - mostly because he was in the middle of the road and far exceeding any rational rate of speed to be traveling through the very narrow streets of Mission Canyon. My right tire was almost off of the road and he still almost hit me. Had I been on my motorcycle I might have been killed, had anyone been walking there, they would have been killed. Then about an hour later I was on the highway and a little red Jeep with Magid on the door cut me off so badly that I had to slam on my brakes. He continued to weave violently through traffic. I later called them to warn them they had a crazy person driving around in their company car and they hung up on me! All he had to say was something like "I was having a bad day, there was a death, Im really sorry etc etc etc" hell, lie to me. I cannot imagine anything more unprofessional. I was actually trying to do them a favor.....Im guessing whoever it was that I got on the phone had been driving the car earlier in the day. This is an amazing way to run a business... ***Nothing is worth putting other peoples life at risk, especially in a car with the name of your company on the side*** I will never use this business - I will always recommended against using this business - they have zero respect for anyone's safety. read more

I got Ilya's name from a Google review. He came out, gave me a fair bid as soon as we signed, him and his crew were there the next day. They didn't an amazing job, we're very reliable and so quick. I am still in awe. I would recommend them to anyone. read more

As a General Contractor in Santa Barbara for nearly 40 years I was pleased to use Magid Masonry for all my masonry needs. Magid was on time and on budget. The craftsmanship was superb. Ilya Magid, the owner, who is also an engineer, is an expert in masonry fireplaces. Ilya is also gifted in the design of fireplaces and other masonry projects. I would definitely recommend Magid Masonry for your masonry projects. B. B. read more

Magid Masonry recently installed a relatively small patio surrounded on three side will a low wall. Instead of installing pavers on a bed of decomposed granite and sand, Magid put them over a reinforced concrete pad so there would be no settlement down the road. The Magid crew did a first rate job throughout and I would highly recommend them. read more

I would 100% recommend Magid Masonry for your fireplace needs. We recently purchased our first home and the very dated, double sided fireplace needed a full makeover. Ilya not only made suggestions but executed my vision perfectly. He is very responsive and does high quality craftsmanship. I could not be happier with the end result of our new fireplace. read more

Super responsive to come help us determine our best option for how to replace the tile and glass doors on an odd sized fireplace. Offered his advice on a job already bid from a tile contractor that had started working, but we didn't realize they didn't know fireplace/door mounting intricacies. Ilya helped us out of a jam but would not accept payment for his effort. An honorable craftsman who has our deep appreciation! read more

I used Magid Masonry for our backyard project and we absolutely loved our new outdoor patio with bar station and jacuzzi area. Ilya drove this project through the end very efficiently and completed it timely. The whole crew was very skilled and professional. We are planning on using this company again for future projects. read more

I contacted this business because they built fireplaces for people I know who were very happy with the results and the professionalism through the process. They also built a very beautiful and unusual fireplace for a neighbor (the chimney twists as it rises). I needed some masonry work done to secure the foundation. Ilya Magid visited, surveyed and discussed the issue, and gave me a very solid recommendation on what should be done. He then said he could do the work, but suggested that for that job I would be better off with a different contractor who would be more cost effective! Who does that these days? He then recommended someone who did a great job for a very good price. Ilya explained in detail to this contractor what should be done, without asking for anything for this , or for the initial consultation. I should also add that it also became clear to me, given the discussion we had, that these people really know their business and trade. I wouldn't hesitate using them. read more

Magid Masonry is perfection in masonry & installation! I recently had Magid build a new stone fireplace. I picked out a style from Magid plans and it was constructed by Ilya Magid with elegance - exactly as shown in the plan for it. The fireplace is absolutely gorgeous, functions perfectly and it was done with no fuss. The crew did such a professional job that there was no cleanup necessary as well! The fireplace has totally transformed the living room and it has become my favorite room in the house! read more

We have an 1887 Victorian with 2 old chimneys. They were falling apart and a hazard but Iilya and his crew did a FANTASTIC job of replacing the chimneys with light, long lasting materials that totally keep the Victorian look of the house! read more