Michael Smyth Masonry

We found a referral to Mike on Next Door and hired him to re-​tile our Craftsman fireplace, rebuild the firebox, install a liner and tuck point the chimney. He was AWESOME. The work was absolutely fantastic and he was super communicative about when he would be working and what he was doing at each stage of work. We can hardly believe how good it looks now. Like others on here, I highly recommend him!

I highly recommend Michael Smyth for any concrete /​masonry /​hardscaping needs.
We engaged Michael for a project at our Mission Hills home to replace a portion of a sidewalk and patio that had been damaged by roots. From design to demo to completion, Michael was pleasant, dependable, hardworking and took great pride in his work. He managed to match the existing style so well that it’s difficult to tell what area was replaced.
His pricing was competitive with others we interviewed and he certainly seemed to offer the best combination of quality and value. We’ll definitely use him again when the need arises.

I highly recommend Michael Smyth for concrete and masonry work!
I was looking for a masonry/​concrete contractor who could expand my concrete front porch and build a pergola that would fit appropriately with my 1920s house in Mission Hills. It’s critical to get the subtleties and texture of the concrete right, so that it doesn’t clash and make my house look like a track home.
I found Michael Smyth through Unilocal,by searching locally (he’s in university heights/​north park). He doesn’t have much of an online presence, which seems to be common amongst the historic restoration contractors I’ve worked with. It made him seem more legit. I’m so glad I found Michael Smyth masonry!
He was extremely knowledgeable and offered many great design ideas that I had not considered. The price was right and he got the job done quickly, in less than 2 weeks. He was a pleasure to work with, and is a clear communicator. All of the details we discussed were executed properly. He takes great pride in his work and does everything right, so that it will last many decades.
I’ve since hired him again to do stone masonry work in my backyard — flagstone patio, firepit, and planter/​retaining wall.

Michael Smyth lowered/​rebuilt the firebox of an existing brick fireplace, something very few masons know how to do correctly. Very good job. Recommend!