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Absolute Masonry & Foundation LLC

Masonry contractor · Kearney, MO · reviewed since 2017

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%78+49.6Reliability 28%84+23.7Replies to reviews 8%100+8.2Experts Score= 82Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.82SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#17 of 22 retaining wall contractorsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 24%
4.7 ★★★★★ 92 Google reviews · 23 photos
90%five-star reviews
4.93★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
95%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Absolute Masonry & Foundation LLC at a glance

Customers frequently praise the company for prompt scheduling, clear communication, and fair pricing on masonry and foundation repairs, including chimney fixes, sump pump installations, and wall stabilization. Recurring themes highlight professional workmanship and the team's ability to address complex water intrusion issues efficiently. However, several low-star reviews describe a pattern of incomplete projects, where customers reported that the work failed to resolve leaks or required third-party corrections after initial payments were made.

  • Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 92 reviews (90% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 92 Google reviews (88 with written comments, 8 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 95% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 4, 2026.
  • Service: Retaining Wall Contractor serving Kearney, Missouri.

Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.

Score profile vs other retaining wall contractors

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and replies to reviews; weakest: satisfaction.

Satisfaction78Reliability84Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 78 (median 96)Reliability: 84 (median 94)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 87)
This companyRetaining Wall Contractors median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Absolute Masonry & Foundation LLC: 78/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.B
78
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Absolute Masonry & Foundation LLC: 84/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
84
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 98.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 99.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Absolute Masonry & Foundation LLC: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Absolute Masonry & Foundation LLC: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.A
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Star ratings

92 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars8390%
  • 4 stars33%
  • 3 stars11%
  • 2 stars11%
  • 1 star44%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 88 written reviews

  • Praise18297%
  • Complaints53%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results4222%
  • Speed & response4222%
  • Staff & attitude3418%
  • Price & value2815%
  • Would recommend2614%
  • Communication105%
  • Honesty & trust53%

What customers talk about

We read 88 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Outstanding job on my 1930s front brick area it’s beautiful.”
    “Horrible company takes your money and doesn’t complete the project.”
  • “He was prompt and showed up to give us a bid exactly when he said he would be there.”
  • “Kind of a reverse drainage system along the side of my building and then an 80 foot retaining wall.”
  • “They were fast, reliable, reasonably priced and did great work.”
  • “I would recommend Absolute Foundation who will get the job done.”
  • “He always had great communication throughout the process.”
  • “This company really cares about you, they are honest, quick, do what they say they will do to fix your issues, and they clean up any mess they make.”

People customers mention

  • Jim 10 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

lynda4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 weeks ago★★★★★

Outstanding job on my 1930s front brick area it’s beautiful. Also tuck pointed foundation and redirected water from gutter. Team was very professional as well. Thank you.

mpayne277 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 5 months ago★★★★★

Good work good price. They had to work in very tight quarters. I appreciate their hard work!

Mary8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Jim was able to come the first day contacting me to give me an estimate. The men were there the next morning, digging the foundation to start the repair. They did an absolutely wonderful job and worked very hard all day to waterproof my foundation. I would definitely hire them again. They are a wonderful company to work with.

Customer photo from Mary's reviewCustomer photo from Mary's reviewCustomer photo from Mary's review
James6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

I had a foundation leak because the side of my building was below grade. Jim helped me find a solution without going inside. Kind of a reverse drainage system along the side of my building and then an 80 foot retaining wall. Jim showed up in a week because of my need and got this solved before the April rains! I…

Mike10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Absolute Masonry & Foundation did an exceptional job addressing our leaky basement. They installed a sump pump with a system for moving water into the pump. They were professional and fast. Don’t do what we did. Wait this long to solve our wet basement. Contact Absolute!

PatrickLocal Guide · 20 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★

These guys did a great job. They fixed my chimney (you could see daylight between some bricks) and touched up several areas on the surface of the house. I didn't realize how badly my house needed the tuck pointing done! These guys worked hard and were very professional.

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Customer reviews

4.7 ★★★★★ 92 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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lynda maloney4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews lynda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Outstanding job on my 1930s front brick area it’s beautiful. Also tuck pointed foundation and redirected water from gutter. Team was very professional as well. Thank you.

mpayne277 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews mpayne27 has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Good work good price. They had to work in very tight quarters. I appreciate their hard work!

Response from the owner · 6 months ago

Mary you are so kind. I understand you are selling your house and you needed this job done fast. Glad we could help. Thank you.

Mary Landis8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mary has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Jim was able to come the first day contacting me to give me an estimate. The men were there the next morning, digging the foundation to start the repair. They did an absolutely wonderful job and worked very hard all day to waterproof my foundation. I would definitely hire them again. They are a wonderful company to work with.

James Comstock6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews James has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I had a foundation leak because the side of my building was below grade. Jim helped me find a solution without going inside. Kind of a reverse drainage system along the side of my building and then an 80 foot retaining wall. Jim showed up in a week because of my need and got this solved before the April rains! I would recommend Absolute Foundation who will get the job done.

Response from the owner · 6 months ago

James, thank you for the great review. You will not have anymore water intrusion issues inside your commercial building

Mike Ogden10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mike has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Absolute Masonry & Foundation did an exceptional job addressing our leaky basement. They installed a sump pump with a system for moving water into the pump. They were professional and fast. Don’t do what we did. Wait this long to solve our wet basement. Contact Absolute!

Response from the owner · 6 months ago

Hi Mike, thank you so much for the fantastic review! We are delighted to hear that our team did an exceptional job addressing your leaky basement with the sump pump installation. We appreciate your kind words about our professionalism and speed. We're glad we could help solve the issue and we appreciate you recommending Absolute Masonry & Foundation LLC to others!

Patrick LoweLocal Guide · 20 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Patrick has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

These guys did a great job. They fixed my chimney (you could see daylight between some bricks) and touched up several areas on the surface of the house. I didn't realize how badly my house needed the tuck pointing done! These guys worked hard and were very professional.

Response from the owner · 6 months ago

Patrick, we sincerely appreciate your generous 5-star review! It's fantastic to hear that our team exceeded your expectations with the chimney repair and tuck pointing work. We pride ourselves on working hard and being professional, so your comments mean a lot to us. Thank you for choosing Absolute Masonry & Foundation LLC!

Kelsey Colbert9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kelsey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

James and his crew did an amazing job with my leaning chimney! They also had an affordable price. The project took a little longer than I expected- but I would 100% recommend them.

Gregory BairLocal Guide · 20 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Gregory has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Jim and his team did a high-quality job with a very difficult project. I would definitely recommend and I would definitely hire again.

Kent Richardson2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kent has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great job Jim and crew.

Response from the owner · 8 months ago

Kent thank you for the kind words. Doing work on your house installing life time piers to stabilize your settling issue was a success. 5 yards of soil was used to increase the slope against your foundation. Keep a soaker hose around your foundation during dry seasons to help prevent the soil to shrink. Causing gray water to channel down under your footing wall. Which is what you want to avoid.

Matt BrownLocal Guide · 17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Matt has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We had a car drive through our building. We reached out to Jim and Absolute. He was prompt and showed up to give us a bid exactly when he said he would be there. He said he could start right away. He always had great communication throughout the process. He laid out expectations of how long the project should take. Issues he was worried about that were out of his control and how he would try and handle them. Everyone on his staff was great. They were quick, tidy and professional. You’d never be able to tell a car drove through our building a month ago. Highly recommend.

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