Alvarado's Masonry Construction & Remodeling

Masonry, Fireplaces, Chimney Repair,

About us

Family owned and operated Alvarado's Masonry Construction & Remodeling is a full service masonry company offering superior quality craftsmanship in San Antonio & surrounding areas. Specializing in brick, stone, block, glass block, flat stone, stone veneer, indoor & outdoor fireplaces, pizza ovens, chimneys, flower feds, BBQ, grills, mail boxes, retaining walls, walkways, any type of masonry job you can think of I can do for you. I am a Registered Home Improvement Contractor & I can also help you with any home improvement project you might have in mind, indoor & outdoor. I take great pride in performing only high quality work and to help keep costs down for our customers, We do all of our work, and I am always present to work & supervise. Cost is determined by the job & to ensure both parties are protected a Contract will always be provided along with a Warranty. Either myself or my wife will answer your call. We will be happy to work around your busy schedule & will schedule an appointment on your time. Call & ask For Jose Luis BBB member with A rating!!!

Business highlights

26 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Brick, stone, block, chimneys, Outdoor Kitchens and BBQ Grills,flowerbeds, mail boxes, retaining walls, masonry walls, masonry fences, pavers, tile, drywall, siding & wood fencing.

Services we don't offer

Electrical, plumbing, house leveling, metal roofing & tile roofing. Commercial work, chimney sweeps

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8205 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
86%
4
4%
3
3%
2
1%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 101-125 of 205 reviews

Sharon P.
07/2013
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Luis was very professional and prompt. He was always on time and showed up when he said he would, unlike several other contractors I used. The work was started the next day and done by one of his associates. The brick work was excellent and the porch also. The porch had previously been tiled and while we had removed the old tile there was still some grinding and leveling that had to be done. The finished product was exceptional. The driveway had a 1 to 2 inch crooked crack running down the length and Luis tried to match the pebble stone look. We were happy with the results but he was not. He did not charge us for the repair because he thought it could have turned out better. We appreciated his integrity and his high standards. I am planning on hiring him to do some brick work again soon and would definitely recommend him to others.
Description of Work: repaired brick steps, repaired crack in concrete driveway, prepared and tile front porch

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Jo Ann K.
07/2013
1.0
masonry
  + -1 more
please see above. will not use this service again and do not recommend him.
Description of Work: purchased 2 certificates about $300.00 each. 1 for mother to have a few bricks removed and reinstalled on outside portion of fireplace. he had no idea how to match martor i explained how to do it but the minute I left the job site he applied the wrong color onto the fireplace stack which jumps out at you when you walk out mons front door. i purchased 1 certificate for my house. i had removed mantel which left 2 holes. i filled them in myself and left a small area for him to add matching rock. i supplied rock, but he installed wronk and its very obvious. i had other work scheduled butche had no drops for hard wood floors or furniture covers so I told him to stop . what a joke. this guy is bad. do not recommend unless you dont care about quality or price. I felt ripped off. i requested a refund from angies list but have never heard back from them after making original complaint.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$600

Response from Alvarado's Masonry Construction & Remodeling
The member purchased a discounted deal offering $400 worth of Masonry Labor for $99. and asked Mr. Alvarado to fix the work someone else had started and done poorly which he does all the time. Even though the coupons were for labor only Mr. Alvarado purchased the following materials out of his own pocket (mortar, fire mortar, sand, color for mortar & muriatic acid). All work was started and completed within one day (deleted member name) was present during the entire duration of the project and approved all work (with a thumbs up) she also kept on calling her own people asking them how to blend colors and directing Jose how to do the job as it was completed including color of mortar, recylced brick & stones installed (stones were provided by Homeowner and were pre-cut already). This member also asked Mr. Alvarado to do subcontract work for her company that can be found on Angie’s List called “Changing Surface Inc” with very poor reviews. Member was quoted $345.00 for Deal #1 and had no balance as for Deal #2 she was quoted $615.00 and would have to pay $215.00 after her discount of $400.00 which at time of payment she abruptly dismissed Mr. Alvarado completely igoring him by just making phone call after phone call and signaling him to leave, after sensing something was not right Mr. Alvarado left & emailed her an invoice for $215.00 to which she has only replied with threats and saying how her people could have done a much better job (we have never received payment). We decided not to bother with this client anymore since we felt she was not a serious client we feel she never had any good intentions and under no circumstances was she ripped off. We continue to take a great deal of pride in the quality of work we provide and will continue to go above and beyond for our customers. Angie’s List and its members have been a blessing to our business because we believe it separates the good from the not so good. I will leave it at that and let the reader be the judge.

CAROL C.
07/2013
5.0
house painters, fencing, masonry, stucco
  + 2 more
Jose Luis Alvarado and his crew did a good job. They are very punctual and responsible. First they had to do some demolition on an existing wrought iron fence. Then they had to dig the footing for an approximately 100 ft. stucco wall to meet up with my existing stucco fence. There were a few bumps in the road with the irrigation system, but Jose Luis moved and/or repaired the sprinkler heads. The job took a little longer then the estimate but I would say that the whole team worked very hard to get the job done.
Description of Work: Demolition of existing wrought iron fence. Built stucco wall to replace it and painted it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000

JOHNNA S.
07/2013
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
We had purchased one of the "deals" offered by Mr. Alvarado on Angie's List and scheduled an appointment. Mr Alvarado was prompt in getting here to review what we needed. We had a number of cracks in the stone on the exterior of our home, and I was not sure how much of them the "deal" would cover, but Mr Alvarado was able to take care of all of them. He came back a week later and finished the work in less than a day. He was able to match the existing mortar pretty well and we were very pleased. He even came inside and quoted us on some interior work before he left. We would recommend Mr. Alvarado.
Description of Work: Repaired cracks in the stone walls of our home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Deborah D.
06/2013
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
It went very well, they worked fast, it last longer that they thought, but they cleaned up very well. Used my groupon I purchased and had some additional cracks repaired in the mortar. He said I need some other things to help support the rock wall, but did not try to push me. It was my decision. I was very please with the work they did. I am very picky. It was a very pleasant experience. I would most certainly use them again.
Description of Work: masonery work on rock home

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

Mark H.
06/2013
5.0
concrete repair, fencing, masonry
  + 1 more
It went very well. Mr. Alvarado was responsive and scheduled an evaluation and estimate the first time I called him. He came to my house on a Sunday afternoon exactly on time and dressed nicely. The estimate was emailed and looked very professional. I signed the estimate, emailed it back, and our work was scheduled for about a week later. Mr. Alvarado and his crew arrived early on the first day (and other days). The work was well done and showed attention to detail. His crew busted up the old concrete w/ sledge hammers! That was tough work. I asked them to touch up one area at the end and they did so without a question or argument. The clean up was also good. We are so confident in Mr. Alvarado's work we are already having Mr. Alvarado estimate more projects around our house.
Description of Work: Tore down and rebuild two broken brick fence columns, installed two electric boxes in brick walls, tore out about 120sq ft of driveway and re-installed, and tore out about 5 feet of sidewalk and re-installed. All concrete was mixed onsite.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,800

Teresa F.
06/2013
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
I am totally satisfied with the work performed. Our home has been leveled and the repairs Mr. Alvarado provided makes it good as new again. Mr. Alvarado's office manager and I kept in contact via e-mail and she was very accomodating and flexible. Mr. Alvarado was easy to work with and did an excellent job.
Description of Work: Our brick home had shifted quite a bit in the past which had caused numerous small cracks in the brick and the bricks around two windows had shifted quite a bit. Mr Alvarado filled in all the cracks and realigned the bricks around the windows. I had purchased a deal offering $400 worth of work for $99. The total of the repairs was $595 of which I paid $195.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$294

Kay P.
05/2013
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
The weather delayed them about 2 weeks but Mr. Alvarado kept in contact and updating me. They showed up when they said they would and did an excellent job. I was also impressed at how well they cleaned up the site after the work had been completed. The employees were friendly and worked hard.
Description of Work: Removed cracked masonry around bottom of house and replaced it with reinforced beams so that this does not occur again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Bruce L.
05/2013
1.0
masonry
  + -1 more
did not receive any type of response
Description of Work: did not receive any type of response

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Alvarado's Masonry Construction & Remodeling
While we do return all of our calls some messages have a bad reception, or in our worst case scenario we might have accidentally erased a message which has happened making it impossible for us to call back. We do get alot of calls and emails through out the day . We do check our email messages & text messages on a daily basis which is another way alot of our clients prefer to contact us by (text). It is hard to say why your call was not answered and we do understand why you might be upset. Mr. Alvarado is very serious about his business and would like to extend an honest and sincere apology because under no circumstances was your call ignored on purpose. It is our customers who keep us in business and deserve our utmost respect. Should you decide to give us another chance to provide you with a free estimate please call, text or email or message us through Angi'es List. Considering the circumstances Mr. Alvarado will gladly prioritize your call and go out to see you as soon as possible.

Hector L.
04/2013
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Alvarado's came out an did a great job on my house. after seeing the quality of wirk, i asked them to give me an estimate on some planters i had been wanting to build. The job came out geat, they even re routed my sprinkler under the brick so my trees could get the water they need.
Description of Work: Alvarado's came to my house on an Angie's list deal . They fixed the cracks in the brick running in the front of my house. They also built me two planters around some Live Oak tress i had just planted.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$550

John P.
04/2013
5.0
mailbox repair, masonry
  + 0 more
My friend is hard to please and was more than satisfied with the timeliness, quality, and price of the work.
Description of Work: I have an elderly friend that needed a mailbox enclosure built. I looked for contractors and was impressed by the reviews for this company. The mailbox enclosure was built and also a brick garden edge.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Ruben G.
04/2013
4.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Priced over pictures sent through e-mail than took a few days to come out to match the brick. Once he committed to doing the job everything from that point on was very timely. Completed the work in basically in one day as committed and came out following day for any touch up work needed. Very pleased with the whole experience.
Description of Work: Total rebuild of mailbox structure to match original design including brick used.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

Craig W.
04/2013
5.0
masonry, patios
  + 0 more
Expansion joint was made and repairs to the rear step t o patio done. Looks good.
Description of Work: Work was done in a expeditious manner, and items were completed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Vince C.
04/2013
5.0
house painters, masonry
  + 0 more
He was excellent, prompt courteous and professional I give him an a plus!!
Description of Work: He had to repair ten cracks in the front of my house, he had to mold and paint so that it matched the home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Barbara B.
04/2013
5.0
chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 0 more
Everything was fine with them. They did a good job. They were prompt. We were happy with their work. The pricing was fair and in line with other quotes.
Description of Work: I used Alvarado's Masonry Construction & Remodeling to reconstruct a fireplace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jessica D.
04/2013
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
I called him, and he said he would come out and give an estimate right away. When he looked at it, he saw that it was a quick fix, so he gave me the price and was able to do it then and there. He did a great job and cleaned up after himself. We did get a second estimate to have him do some masonry work in our backyard. He was again very punctual but the price was more than what we wanted to spend so we ended up doing it ourselves.
Description of Work: We used Alvarado's Masonry Construction & Remodeling to repair the monitor on our bricks mantel.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$40

Patricia C.
04/2013
5.0
decks, masonry
  + 0 more
The steps on the front porch were pulling away from the porch. The men sealed the area and cleaned up the looks so that the entry looks really good now.
Description of Work: I do not remember exactly how much we spent on this repair as there were a couple of items addressed. However, the people were very nice and quite competent and we would use them again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

Terrie A.
04/2013
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
When I initially called I received his voice mail but he returned my call in a timely manner. He was right on time for the appointment we set up and went right to work. He did a great job and you cannot tell where the major repair was made and left no mess when he was finished. It was a small job but well done.
Description of Work: Mr. Alvarado made repairs to my brick flower bed which had major structural damage due to a large oak tree root lifting one side of the brick bed. He dug out and cut the root causing the damage and then repaired back to it's original state the brick surrounding the bed. Our brick flower beds were built approximately 19 years ago and were in need of new mortar in some areas which he also filled.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Chris M.
03/2013
4.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
They redid a fireplace that had fallen down on the end side of the house. Everything went really well. The price was very good. The only negative is some of the floors got a lot of dust that was hard to get off. I would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used them about a month ago and I spent 1000.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Patricia V.
03/2013
4.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Service provided as requested.
Description of Work: Brickwork good did extra patch up of garden wall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

elizabeth ann D.
03/2013
5.0
chimney repair, masonry
  + 0 more
Mr. Alvarado came out right on time to give an estimate. His price was very good. He did the work when it was scheduled, without me even being there. He fixed the crown of the chimney and re-mortared some of the bricks that were about to fall off. He was very polite, pleasant and professional and did a top notch job. I would definitely use him again and would recommend him without reservation!
Description of Work: I have recently purchased a 35 year old home and the chimney needed repairing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Beatrice L.
03/2013
5.0
masonry, stucco
  + 0 more
After 2 failed attempts at trying to get someone to repair my parents roof. I called Alvarado Masonry. Jose Luis, the owner, was prompt in returning calls and was punctual. The same day we called, he went to take a look at the house. He provided an estimate prior to starting the work. It was in writing, which we liked. And after accepting the estimate, he made an appointment to start the repairs and kept to the times. It took 3 days to complete because part of the roof was damaged, he had to replace a wooden beam that had been damaged by the water and was rotted, and he had to replace some sheetrock and stucco. Throughout the project, he would explain to my parents what he was doing and even show them where the repairs had to be made. The owner and his assistant performed the work. Because part of the work included the inside of the home, they covered the furniture with plastic to avoid getting things dirty. Though the repairs were to my parents home, Mr. Alvarado made sure to call me and keep me updated. I sincerely appreciate this. I would highly recommend Alvarado Masonry. Mr. Alvarado is a professional that takes pride in his work and will answer any questions you may have about the process.
Description of Work: Repaired a roof leak that was damaging the inside wall of the house including the wooden beams inside the wall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

dennis S.
03/2013
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Located company thru Angie's list. Received a competing bid from another group which was 2K higher for less work. Was concerned that perhaps bid was too low. After the initial excavation was begun, Jose proposed a change which greatly enhanced the appearance of the final product. Work was started on time and was completed as planned. Area was cleaned up as agreed. Have received numerous compliments regarding the appearance of the wall. We would recommend this firm to anyone seeking masonry work! They are prompt, work hard and perform as agreed.
Description of Work: Constructed a stone retaining wall to redirect water flow away from the back of our home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

LINDSEY K.
03/2013
5.0
fireplaces, masonry
  + 0 more
Company was very professional from start to finish. Crew came on time and were very polite. They got the job done same day and cleaned the entire work area before they left. I would certainly recommend their services and look forward to working with them on upcoming projects.
Description of Work: 20" stone fireplace installed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600

Maureen M.
03/2013
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
I was not there to experience the job, just heard from my friend that the experience was good.
Description of Work: I recommended this company to a friend who needed a wall rebuilt. She was delighted with the work, said the company was very professional, arrived when they said they would and completed the work quickly. Neighbors were also impressed with the work and said they would use this company for themselves. My friend asked me to give this company a great review on Angie's list. I have sen the rebuilt wall and was impressed with the quality.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Contact information

Chihuahua St., San Antonio, TX 78207

http://alvaradosmasonry.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Insured

No License Required for Trade
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Service Categories

Masonry,
Fireplaces,
Chimney Repair,
Patios,
Stone and Gravel,
Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Mailbox Repair,
Stucco,
Fencing,
Handyman Services,
Exterior Painting,
Chimney Caps

FAQ

Alvarado's Masonry Construction & Remodeling is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Alvarado's Masonry Construction & Remodeling accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Alvarado's Masonry Construction & Remodeling offers free project estimates.
No, Alvarado's Masonry Construction & Remodeling does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Alvarado's Masonry Construction & Remodeling does not offer a senior discount.
No, Alvarado's Masonry Construction & Remodeling does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Alvarado's Masonry Construction & Remodeling offers warranties.
Alvarado's Masonry Construction & Remodeling offers the following services: Brick, stone, block, chimneys, Outdoor Kitchens and BBQ Grills,flowerbeds, mail boxes, retaining walls, masonry walls, masonry fences, pavers, tile, drywall, siding & wood fencing.
Electrical, plumbing, house leveling, metal roofing & tile roofing. Commercial work, chimney sweeps

Contact information

Chihuahua St., San Antonio, TX 78207

http://alvaradosmasonry.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed