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 1-25 of 205 reviews

Anthony R.
04/2024
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
I hired Alvarado Masonry Construction to replace several cracked bricks over my garage. They did an outstanding job and even replaced 3 additional bricks at no extra charge. It was refreshing to see the workers show up on time and clean up when they were done. I will definitely contact them in the future when I have work to be done.
Description of Work: Replacing damaged bricks above my garage.

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
$600

Richard W.
03/2022
1.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
They never responded to quote request
Description of Work: Retaining wall installation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$0.01

Response from Alvarado's Masonry Construction & Remodeling
While we appreciate all our clients. We received this request on Monday March 28 and already had a negative review by Tuesday March 29 without giving us time to respond. Please see our other reviews for our work that has been done from satisfied clients.

Don C.
03/2022
5.0
ceramic tile, masonry
  + 0 more
Very well. Good communication throughout process. Excellent job performed. He offered to pick up the materials and stones that were needed so I would not have to pay shipping cost to the worksite ! I would recommend this mason.
Description of Work: Build a new Stone Mailbox

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

Thomas C.
10/2020
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Very professional - started on time - finished early Very pleased with the results.
Description of Work: Demolition of rotted railroad ties and replaced retaining wall with solid stone 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
$7,300

Jeanelly C.
10/2020
5.0
flooring contractor, patios
  + 0 more
They did an excellent job. They worked very quickly and the patio slab floors look fantastic. They were very communicative and wherever we could save money without sacrificing quality he made great recommendations. Would definitely work with them again!
Description of Work: Outdoor Flooring

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
$5,000

Lee R.
07/2020
5.0
concrete repair, masonry, woodworking
  + 1 more
I was so thoroughly impressed by Jose's responsiveness and his honesty and integrity. He was ahead of his schedule and completed the work in less time than I expected. He and his crewman's work was impeccable and actually made the wall look better than the original wall that was there. I had complete confidence in his workmanship and what a joy it was to work with him. This business is truly a trustworthy business to deal with. I will be contacting him in near future to deal with another project I have in mind. You will not be disappointed in contacting him for your masonry needs although he also does other type of work also.
Description of Work: I had a portion of my front yard retaining wall fall and needed rebuilding and reinforcement

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
$3,900

stanford L.
04/2020
5.0
concrete repair, masonry
  + 0 more
Excellent! Bob was super responsive, on time, communicated everything clearly, stuck to the estimate and gave us a very fair price. The mason who did the work, Xavier, is an artist! He matched the mortar to the brick perfectly and you can't even tell there were any cracks. They were prompt, on time, very professional, cleaned up after they were done, and had the job done in no time flat!
Description of Work: I had an outdoor water feature surrounded by a limestone wall which needed to be repointed and two, large, brick planters which had some cracks in the mortar and brick which needed repair in order to prepare the house to put on the market.

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
$285

Gale M.
11/2019
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
It went fine. He noted there were buttons to reset the fireplace and it was resolved in no time.
Description of Work: He checked my gas fireplace to see why the logs didn't light.

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
$79

Andrew W.
10/2019
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
He was punctual for both consultation and project work. Crew was great, work was done quickly, and done well.
Description of Work: We had a crack in our exterior brick on the front face of our house.

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
$2,275

Mark S.
10/2019
5.0
masonry, fireplaces
  + 0 more
Awesome! Jose Alvarado did an outstanding job. He took a very plain & basic fireplace and built a beautiful heath bench and built it up with ledgestone all the way up to the ceiling. It is now a legit grand masterpiece of our living area. Our neighbors who have come to see it are equally impressed. He was able to lower the mantle and therefore lower the height of our TV, which was attached pretty high on the previous fireplace which was a bit uncomfortable to watch. But just the skill and craft he has with the job he did is worth mentioning. We are extremely pleased. He is very nice, professional and helped us understand the details of the project as it was being completed. He answered our questions from beginning to end. Just a hard-working guy whom I am glad we hired. I will be calling him again for future needs no doubt. And you should, too!
Description of Work: We had a complete remodel of our living room fireplace.

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

SANDRA K.
09/2019
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
An excellent job! We had 4 or 5 areas that needed work. Other contractors suggested "putting a band aid" on the brick and "redoing" it every couple of years. Mr. Alvarado understood we wanted it done right, once and for all. He even made the bricks for replacement so they are a VERY close match. Very happy with the result. Would definitely recommend Alvarado Masonry.
Description of Work: Brick repair/replacement on house

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
$3,200

Bob A.
08/2019
5.0
handyman service, masonry, pavers, gravel, metal restoration
  + 2 more
Excellent work. His team removed the damage and put back my 250 pound stone that fell from the wall They are my heroes in every way. They put in additional stones with mortar and shored up the wall. Great work. Worth every penny!
Description of Work: Repaired storm damaged rock 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
$500

Mark M.
07/2019
5.0
masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 2 more
It went excellent! On time, he and his crew are professional, stayed on task were informative. And since I did not climb up there (even though there was scaffolding) pictures of the completed work were provided. Before Jose Louis left I inquired as to the cost of another job. Definitely recommend
Description of Work: Re-pointed a large second story chimney, a wall and several other areas on/around the house. Also repaired the chimney cap at no extra cost since he was on roof.

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

Anthony C.
02/2019
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Jose Luis is a true professional tradesman. He came to the home to discuss the job and materials that would be used to perform the work. He provided a detailed, written estimate in 2 days. We agreed on the timing and he executed the job in the specified time period. He cleaned the job site and power washed the stone when it was complete. The end result exceeded our expectations. I would definitely recommend his services and would certainly use him on any masonry needs in the future.
Description of Work: Install ledger stone on block columns

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

Manny F.
10/2018
1.0
chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 0 more
Tried to reschedule and phone call was never returned. Extremely unprofessional.
Description of Work: Fireplace maintenance

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


O A.
10/2018
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
The owner, Jose Luis Alvarado and crew arrived on time and despite rain, had a tent and were able to deconstruct the old masonry mailbox, use many of the same bricks to construct a new, smaller mailbox in a matter of hours. We're pleased with the work, though it was a bit pricey for the simple, no frills mailbox design.
Description of Work: Replace old brick mailbox with new one

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
$700

Patricia A.
09/2018
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Mr Alvarado and his crew were the best team I could have ever hoped for. They were on time, worked non stop, and kept the job site very clean before leaving each day. From just a picture I gave Mr Alvarado he offered his own ideas for me to consider on how I might improve my new courtyard look. He had great, artistic and structurally sound advice. Boy am I glad I had him to help me make a dream come true. It turned out beautiful. Compliments from neighbors and friends immediately came in. He is a true artist! I highly recommend Alvarado Masonry Construction.
Description of Work: Demolish an existing 40 year old brick courtyard wall and remove the wall footers. Replace the structure with four limestone columns with wrought iron decorative panels. One panel included a secure gate with a handle and dead bolt lock. New substantial footers were built for the columns to prevent any chance for movement in San Antonio’s clay soil. 15 bricks were salvaged from the wall demolition to repair broken bricks on the sides of our home. Additional cement remedies were needed to help with appearance of the foundation following a recent foundation repair.

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
$11,700

Steve S.
04/2018
5.0
masonry, fireplaces
  + 0 more
I lost my job just before getting started so I didn't go through with the project. He was prompt to the appointment and delivered a quote within the time he promised. Sadly I've found it unusual to find a small contractor that is prompt on anything. It's nice to know they aren't totally extinct.
Description of Work: Building a brick fireplace

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Doug K.
03/2018
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Luis and his crew rebuilt the lamp post in front of our house which had been damaged by a passing driver. They had to completely demolish the existing structure and rebuild it using the old stones but with all new mortar, and now the lamp post looks brand new. This was the second time I have used Luis for stonework (he repaired my flagstone steps in the back yard), and both times I have been pleased with the quality of work. I would definitely hire them again!
Description of Work: Rebuilt stone lamp post

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
$1,000

Doris R.
01/2018
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
He came promptly to give a quote, started the project when projected, worked long hours and finished the project quickly. Excellent quality work, no surprises, and cleaned up nicely after finishing the job. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: Brick retaining wall, hit by car, needed rebuilding

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

Nathanial M.
10/2017
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Review: Mr. Alvarado and his team are true professionals. The communication and responsiveness was the best I've experienced with any contractor I have hired. Mr. Alvarado is truly skilled at his craft and created a tremendous end-product. Would hire again for any masonry work.
Description of Work: Job: Demolish and replace 3-4' cinderblock retaining 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
$6,500

Kent P.
09/2017
5.0
masonry, pavers, gravel
  + 0 more
We could not be more pleased and recommend Alvarado's Masonry Construction and Remodeling. We had "corner pops" on all four corners of our foundation and 6 cracked bricks in one location another cracked brick in another - Jose Louis Alvardo noticed the latter. All of the repair work was very well done with rebar installed where needed. The repairs look great and we hope they will last this time. (It was clear that there were earlier repairs at some of the corners.) Alvarado's also built approximately 20 feet for dry stacked limestone flowerbed wall. It looks great and we can't wait to get the bed planted. Alvarado's is punctual and responsive to phone calls. They take extra-care to protect your lawn. For example, with the rain we had this week (last week of Sept, 2017), they brought plywood and runner boards to protect the yard while the built the wall. They were careful with our new downspout that had to be removed for one of the corner pop repairs. I think there pricing is very fair (we did not get other quotes). They completed all the work in a timely manner despite the rain. I enjoyed have Reynaldo and Gustavo to visit with while they worked at our house - they are tireless workers. :-)
Description of Work: We needed corners repaired on our foundation, cracked bricks replaced, and a new dry stacked limestone flower bed 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
$2,030

Charles S.
09/2017
3.0
masonry
  + -1 more
No show to make estimate on masonry work to front of house did not call to let us know they would not make the appointment time
Description of Work: Was a no show for appointment and no call back to reschedule

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Kaye R.
07/2017
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
very excellent work; he had to find a match for discontinued brick.
Description of Work: replacing lentil and brick over the garage door
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

sherry M.
06/2017
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Mr Alvarado showed up on time and assessed the damage. He provided a quote quickly and returned to complete the work promptly. He was always courteous and even provided before and after photos of the completed work. I would highly recommend him!
Description of Work: Our rock chimney was allowing water in the house and it needed to be repaired. We also had a leak in our stucco that was allowing water in the house.

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

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