Description
Building Block Masonry is family-owned and operated masonry business that has served the Phoenix, AZ, area for over 20 years. We proudly provide Building Block, brick, stone and stucco construction services on both residential and commercial projects. We provide excellent craftsmanship for our new projects and also are acclaimed for delivering the best in masonry additions, and new block walls. We have built our reputation by providing beautiful work for commercial and residential projects. Some of our services include: retaining walls, block wall masonry projects, new and re Stucco services, stone projects, New construction masonry projects, custom outdoor fireplace, BBQ islands and concrete pavers. Building Block Masonry provides each client with personal attention. We work closely with large communities, HOA boards, project managers, engineers and construction firms to ensure each step of the masonry project meets expectations and remains on schedule.
HISTORY
Established in 1990.
Our family has been in the masonry business for generations. We have worked on a wide variety of commercial and residential projects. We have been a leading contributor to the new home growth of Arizona for over a century. Our family are true Arizona natives. We have seen Phoenix grow into the great city that it is today. We are so proud to call Phoenix our home and we work hard to make every project we work on something that the state and each of our customers can be proud of.
ABOUT BUSINESS OWNER
Our family has been in Arizona and in the construction Industry for over 100 years. With 3 generations of masons who have been installing block, brick, stone and stucco for over a century. We have built many commercial and community projects that still look as great today as the day they were constructed. Our Company and all of it's employees take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship of the work we do. Just like the ancient pyramids of Egypt and the Great Wall of China that were built thousands of years ago. People still look at these magnificent masonry jobs today and are inspired. When you want something to stand the test of time, masonry is the preferred choice. Building Block Masonry believes that quality is the most important aspect of the job leaving the customer with something to be proud of.
SERVICES
Masonry Repair, Restucco, Concrete Masonry Construction, Planter Wall Construction, Stone Masonry Construction, Block Wall Construction, Bricklaying, Stucco Installation, Retaining Wall Construction, , ,
Reviews
TLDR: is it the cheapest place in town? No. But you get what you pay for, their customer service was great, and they did a great job. Definitely worth it, and I would use them again in a heartbeat.
The old cast iron pipe in our house rusted and burst so we had a plumber come out to fix and repair the pipe. In doing so he had the break up a lot of the block wall bricks. I looked online and found a few companies to repair the wall. Building Block was one of the first to contact me with a quote, all they needed was a picture of the holes in the wall. Well then I slacked off because of the holidays and generally being lazy. I contacted them again, saying I understood if it needed to be rebid since it had been a couple of months. To my pleasant surprise, they honored the original quote. They were able to squeeze me in pretty shortly after that. The guys in the crew were very nice and they did a great job repairing the wall. Bob called and came by to check on the job. The crew also came out the next day to paint the wall and they did a great job matching the existing paint. So overall I was very pleased with the experience, price, and quality of the repair. Would definitely use them again.
Kara S.
08/06/2022 12:00:00 SA
Two panels (25 feet) of the six foot block wall protecting my backyard were blown over during a very intense monsoon storm last weekend. I contacted numerous masons and Bob Bivin was the only one who personally came out to examine the damage prior to giving me an estimate. Bob was very prompt, responsive, and respectful; he understood my safety concerns and managed to fit my job into his busy schedule immediately. His crew and Alejandro were incredibly professional and efficient - they also trimmed and cleaned up landscaping/bushes that were damaged by the storm/wall debris. Some estimates for my wall repair came in lower, one was higher. Bob was so responsive, told me exactly how long the job would take (which turned out to be 100% correct), showed me what they would be doing during the repair and explained the details why.
It rained hard again the night after they rebuilt the wall, but I was relieved to see it standing strong the next morning! BBM waited an extra day for the wall to dry, then promptly painted the entire length of the wall (not just the two panels, the whole wall) for a perfect match. You would never even know there was ever any damage there. His crew was quiet, professional, and cleaned up the job site beautifully. I didn't watch the entire process, but Bob was here on-scene observing his crew much of the time; whenever I stepped outside to check, he updated me on the progress. He was on time, and no additional charges were added to their estimate. Bob and his crew were perfect gentlemen throughout the entire process, and I highly recommend BBM. I feel safe again!
Don't just look at one review... read them all and make your own common sense assessment. I'm so relieved that I did that. Bob is one of the best contractors I have ever dealt with, I applaud his workmanship.
Bob and his crew are not just contractors, they are craftsmen. From the time we met and received an estimate until the time the final speck of dust was swept up, BBM was nothing but professional and their work was impeccable. Being close enough is not something that you will ever hear Bob say. He wants things done right to his high standards and to his customers' satisfaction. And, indeed, they were! Thank you Bob for the great work and we look forward to using you on our next project.
Phoenix Mom M.
12/02/2021 12:00:00 SA
If you're too busy to take a job that's less than $5-10K, just say so up front when prospective customers contact you. Our time is valuable too.
Update: Its sad that contractors can't take responsibility for their work and their actions. This man lies, if I owed him money there are better ways to get it than attacking me online. I am a consumer who has paid her contracts. I think its bizarre that Bob B from Building Block Masonry would come to a meeting UNINVITED and allow pics of him with police to prove it. He did poor work, he acted like an unstable person and he attacks customers with lies. So weird, just can't believe how ridicilous it all is. Stay away if you don't want this nightmare.
Bob and his crew were simply awesome. Timely, efficient, and best of all - really good at what they do. This was a more complicated repair and they clearly knew the right way to do it. Highly recommend.
Brandon B.
08/04/2018 12:00:00 SA
Bob and his team cut out and replaced about 30 deteriorated bricks from the side of our house. From start to finish, communication with Bob was fantastic. My wife and I both travel for work quite frequently, so nailing down time for a project like this can be difficult, but Bob made it all seamless. When the day came to do the work, Bob's team showed up right on time, were pleasant to work with, and by the time I got home from a half day of work they were already completed.
On top of replacing the bricks, Bob himself ran to Home Depot and matched the paint color of the house and even painted the replacement bricks so well you'd never know they weren't the original!
We had a great experience with Building Block Masonry and will likely be going back to them when we want to redo the entire outside of our home.
We had a terrific experience with Bob and Building Block Masonry and would highly recommend them to anyone. They nailed the promised timing, Bob came to the house multiple times to assess the project, monitor the work and an final walk through with me. The project also came in at the quoted price. They helped us by repairing 3 of our stucco/masonry retaining walls that had water damage. They waterproofed the walls and also improved upon the existing drainage system for the walls so we would not have this problem again. Bottom line we would definitely recommend and use Building Block Masonry again.
elby m.
12/07/2017 12:00:00 SA
Fast Service from the estimate to the final completion of the job.
Someone drove their car through a large section of my parent's exterior block wall and right into the swimming pool.
I'm glad the first few companies I contacted decided to never return my calls because it led me to Building Block Masonry.
The block used in my parents wall is not a commonly found style but Building Block was able to source it and they completed their repairs in a very quick manner. I was impressed all the way around... with the work and the owner and his crew.
This was exactly the kind of service I was hoping for... especially the part where I was putting my trust into someone I didn't know or have referred to me. Now I have someone I would happily and confidently refer to others.
Kevin J.
08/04/2017 12:00:00 SA
I needed a door removed, and building block masonry really came through. The crew was a couple minutes early, did a great job, and except for the filled in door, I couldn't tell they had been there.
Bob Bivin and Building Block Masonry have done great work for me for 10+ years. Bob has always been fair and stands behind his work. Many of his superintendents have been with BBM for years which is a sign of someone who runs a great company.
Raymond S.
10/12/2017 12:00:00 SA
Hiring Building Block Masonry was a great decision. Their team arrived on time, completed the work efficiently and were courteous throughout our wall and stucco project. I definitely recommend. Thank you Bob!
Reached out via Yelp hoping to get a quote. Got a response the next day asking me to email my design plans, which I did. After that, never heard back. Reached out 2 week later via the direct email that was provided to me asking for a follow up. Got a response a few days later saying I'd get a call that never happened.
Bob and his team were fast and through in their quote and very knowledgeable on the process. But at $62 per sq ft doing a small stack stone veneer project on a few portions of my stucco front of house was a fast $9000 job! I think not. Had these guys just told me what the cost was going to be upfront (phone conversation was sufficient) we'd have saved each other a ton of time. If you have the cash these guys are probably very good.
Had a great experience with Building Block Masonry. Had a number of foundation areas where the concrete was crumbling due to age and water penetration as well as some loose blocks in the rear block wall. Had a devil of a time finding a company willing to take this job on, but Bob's team did a fantastic and professional job down to matching the paint on both walls. Would definitely recommend them and would hire them.again.
David S.
09/09/2018 12:00:00 SA
Building Block Masonry repaired part of my fence that was damaged by a tree root. Bob came out to estimate, knew his stuff, was up front, was friendly and explained what the repair would look like as far as the scope of work and what to expect. Once my association mgmt company approved things everything happened as described. They did a really great job and now everything is fixed and maybe even more solid than it was before. Definitely recommend this company if you have masonry work and would use them again.
Cheers!
We had Bob and his team do some stucco work on our house. They were fast and efficient. They made sure to do a complete job and filled in any spots that we pointed out. Bob walked the property with me and gave us some good ideas on what we can do with the exterior paint and bird problem. Their stucco job was neatly done and seamless.
Still have not gotten a phone call back. Called several times as well as emailed. Bob has not had the courtesy to reach out to me.
Bob helped me out rebuild my home's brick fence that a car had hit and destroyed. The quote is clear and fast. He is good at email and phone communication, quite professional. This was done in a matter of 2 days which I thought it was ridiculously fast.
Luis N.
01/08/2018 12:00:00 SA
On Halloween morning a motorist was making a u turn in the street in front of my house. She was hit while turning, panicked, and drove into my house. And left a big hole. For two months I looked for competent and great Masonry contractors and no luck. Then I came across Bob and his company Building Block Masonry and let me tell you, they were amazing, courteous, and most importantly to me, fast. They came last Thursday for prep which was about two hours. Friday morning they fixed up the damage in just an hour. They let the cement dry the weekend and today they finished the paint in about an hour as well. I am beyond happy with the work they did. Building Block Masonry is amazing. Highly recommended.
Karen M.
04/10/2015 12:00:00 SA
Building Block Masonry transformed our backyard from a gravel pit to an entertaining oasis! Bob, the owner, had some great, creative ideas that we would have never thought to do, like fire bowls! They also do the work right and ensure what they are installing is there for the long haul...very good quality and service.
Every night we dine outdoors or sit by our new fire pit I am glad we had them do the work!
Today, Building Block Masonry came out to complete the section of my fence that was broken. This is THE best company and I will never go to anyone else. The owner originally quoted the work and was very professional knew his craft well. When his crew came out to do the work they were fast, courteous and left my yard clean. The owner, Bob, came out as well not to supervise as his guys know what they are doing but to ask if we had questions regarding any aspect of the work. All I can say is if you need new work done or repairs to your fence or house call Bob. Excellent work, friendly workers.
John B.
05/04/2019 12:00:00 SA
Bob and his crew are the best. Did a major rebuild of our firebox and what was great is that they even came out on the day it was scheduled which was during the biggest winter storm in Arizona history. Reliable and good. Cleaned up well after and wen the extra distance of making sure that everything was done to our satisfaction. Would hire them again for my next big masonry job and recommend them to anyone looking for a great mason for their big projects
Jim A.
11/05/2018 12:00:00 SA
Tried to get a quote but they were too busy for my job and they are limited on what they will do
If you are more interested in good work instead of just cheap work, talk to Bob @ BBM!
BBM did an excellent job for me on a block wall job. They were timely, efficient, reasonable, and very quality conscious. They do the kind of work you would want for your Mom!
D. Roberts
Brittany H.
05/09/2018 12:00:00 SA
Too busy for new business. He said he's been building shopping centers so my home project wasn't a good fit. If you're not looking to build a shopping center don't waste your time reaching out.
Ryan B.
06/05/2018 12:00:00 SA
Bob was great! I called, needed a wall fixed and he came to the rescue. He called me right back, went to the site and sent me a quote all within 24 hours. I called him to schedule and they called back same day and they were out the next day to fix the wall. I will definitely be using Bob and his team again on my next project!!!! Give these guys a shot!
Building block masonry repaired cracks in a block wall in my back yard and restuccoed sections that needed it. Plus they painted all of the surfaces after the repairs. Not just those getting the repairs, but all of the wall surfaces in the back yard, including low wall benches, an accent wall, a large fire place and a BBQ. All of that work was done ahead of schedule. But that's not all. On the first day of the job, I made an extra painting request to paint the garage door. They did that and surprised me by painting a front yard wall and did repairs on a spot that needed it. The price was fair and they were a pleasure to work with. Thanks to Bob and his crew for a job well done!
Nikki F.
05/06/2014 12:00:00 SA
I called in earlier this afternoon for a quote to repair some loose pilaster caps on my fence. Bob the owner took my call and said that he could come out in a few hours to take a look. Not only did he do that, he completed the repair work today as well in about an hour! Super reasonable pricing and very nice work. I'd highly recommend this company for your masonry needs.
Due to a vehicle damaging my block fence, I needed expedited repairs. This company did what they said they would. Bob, the owner, provided a timely estimate and Took time to explain how the work would be done. We we're trying to match a block color popular in the 90s and Bob searched and found a block that was close. I was impressed that he spent time attempting to search and he was able to get a c
close match. His crew showed up when he said and did a very nice job with the repair. I would use BBM again.
I wanted to have stone installed on my walls inside our home. Bob came over and gave a very fair price and did outstanding work!!! This has got to be the most outstanding company I have used in the valley! I will be using him again in the coming months for more stone and brick work for my house! I highly recommend Building Block Masonry for any masonry or concrete work!!
Lisamarie R.
12/06/2014 12:00:00 SA
Building Block Masonry put my confidence back into hiring a contractor that provides a genuine, honest, and knowledgeable service. They were worth every dollar spent because I know that the job was done right.
I used building block masonry to re-stucco my block wall. Bob and his crew were amazing. They showed up on time and were very attentive to make sure I was completely satisfied with the finished job. I had some real damaged spots on my wall that needed some extra attention and they were more than accommodating making several trips to make sure everything was perfect! I would use them again and highly recommend them for any masonry needs you might have!
Gail N.
07/03/2014 12:00:00 SA
I wanted to have an attractive and sturdy slump-block mailbox built. I checked out various contractors who have built them around town. Building Block Masonry was the only contractor who knew exactly what was required to build a solid, stable and very attractive mailbox. The others wanted to skip important details (like using rebar to make a very sturdy mailbox). Not to mention that the owner came personally to my home and listened to exactly what I wanted. I expected just a simple mailbox, but he actually had some very creative ideas. I am very happy with my new mailbox and it has added to the value of my home (my neighbors love how it looks too). Also, I was impressed that the owner was prompt and if I called, he got right back to me. The workers were great and (although I am a very particular person in what I want), they were patient with me until things were exactly the way I wanted.
Gail N.
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