R&M replaced wood flooring throughout my house that had water damage caused by a broken sprinkler. R&M was responsive to my requests and did an excellent job. I would hire them again--although hopefully not because of water damage. read more

This review reflects my personal experience as a customer of R&M Construction for a major construction project. I was first presented with a very short, two‑page contract on the job site and was asked to sign then and there. The contract I signed did not include a completion date or a clear total cost, which later became a major source of disagreement. I was told permits would take about 2-3 months and that construction would take another 90-120 days. In my case, the project went at least six months beyond those time estimates. The work might not have even been completed if I had not gotten personally involved. I spent significant time communicating directly with city utility personnel and insurance, even though the contractor had represented his services to me as "full service" and "end‑to‑end," including permits and utility coordination. After substantial payments, we still had disagreements about the final amount owed, especially related to change orders that I had never seen much less signed off on. While we were still in disagreement about the amount of the final bill, R&M recorded a mechanic's lien against my property. That lien led to ongoing litigation.  I have been in business for over 30 years and I had never been sued prior to my relationship with R&M Construction.  After the lien was recorded against my property, I looked up public records using the contractor's license information. Between 2023 and 2025, I found 23 mechanic's liens recorded by R&M against their own customers.  Read that again...23 in just 2 years!  These records are publicly available through the county recorder and can be verified by anyone who wants to review them. 23 mechanics liens over 2 years - effectively one a month -- is a  shocking amount to see. Based on my experience, if you still desire to hire R&M after reading the above, I strongly recommend:   - Have the contract reviewed by an attorney before signing; - Make sure the agreement clearly states the scope of work, total estimated price, and schedule; - Put in writing how change orders will be documented and approved; and most importantly, - Consider checking public lien and licensing records before moving forward. In my opinion as a former client of R&M, this was a very stressful and expensive experience caused by the way R&M chooses to conduct its business. I personally would not hire this contractor again, and if I had known R&M filed almost two dozen liens on its clients in the past two years I would not have hired them for my project.  I would urge everyone to do careful due diligence before deciding whether this company is right for them.  No one wants to be sued or have a lien put on their property as a matter of normal business with any construction company they hire. read more

R&M Construction was sent to repair the damage at my unit due to a slab leak. I had no idea how to deal with it. R&M Construction works with our HOA and I didn't know what to expect. However they very quickly exceeded my expectations. Their whole team is very knowledgeable and extremely skilled. Their project manager Andrew always provided very clear explanations what work was planned, needed to be done and they were always on time, delivering every single day exactly what they had planned. I am so grateful for their exceptional work, very detailed service they provided, clear communication and always being on time. I will definitely work with them again for any renovation work. Thank you whole team for all your hard work and exceptional service. You guys all went above and beyond and I am grateful for that. read more

When our kitchen sprang a leak, we chose R & M Construction to oversee the demolition and reconstruction of our project. From the first consultation with Randy to Colleen's coordination of the work schedule to the final day of painting, we couldn't be happier with their professionalism and pride in their work, including the work performed by their subcontractors. We plan to use R & M for future renovations! read more

They redid my house when I had my fire 4 years ago. He said he would treat me like.hia daughter..whatever.. They were picky about everything..almost put the wrong sink in. Found out that my fireplace is not to code as they did not out tiles in front. They also put a short base on the fireplace and we had to fight to get it fixed. The floor guy they said was the best floor guy..whatever..it was only 2 years and the floor was coming up and they didn't put the right floor in bathroom. The flooring was done so badly. It shouldn't being breaking and coming up and the carpet is coming up too. They just wanted the money from insurance. read more

We've used R&M Construction for three projects at two different properties, and their team is just consistently exceptional. From communication to scheduling to finishing on time and on budget, R&M has just been incredible to work with. Construction and house projects can be a hassle, but their team provides great peace of mind in knowing that things will be done right, and they'll also take great care to make sure that your property is kept as clean as possible, even during some intensive work. Other contractors we've used have overpromised and underdelivered, but R&M has overdelivered, and they've also made sure to explain things every step of the way so that we were never in the dark. The quality of the work is great, as are Rob, Andrew and the entire team at R&M. We'd highly recommend using them for your project, and we'll continue using them for each of ours. read more

Absolutely not recommended for water restoration. This company put up a fan and a dehumidifier in a containment that was not sealed without an air scrubber to filter out the mold. They also removed a mirror that had mastic on it which tested positive for 4% asbestos. They are not qualified to disturb asbestos materials as such they put themselves and the occupants of any home they work in at risk. The other issue on the opposite side of where they had their containment in a whole bathroom was a bedroom where they removed drywall off of the wall and exposed shear panel plywood underneath with visible mold on it this was not done in containment no air scrubbers no nothing they also did not remove enough of the drywall material at the time that was testing wet so they do not have access to get to all of The moldy areas. After pointing out these issues the project manager became unresponsive the vice president Rob ended up out at the project and was rude and belligerent and evasive and unaccountable. They are happy to take your money but don't hold them accountable for the quality of their work. Highly unprofessional the links on their website do not even work good luck getting in touch with anybody. read more

We had R&M Construction and a few other contractors come out to bid for a remodel of our master bathroom, and while R&M was not the least expensive, we did ultimately select them based on the thoroughness of their estimate and confidence in the estimator's knowledge of what needed to be done. The work came out exceptionally well and was done in the timeline they'd quoted, which can be a challenge in construction. What was really impressive, however, was that I'd recently called them about a grout issue nearly two years after the work was done and they were very responsive. Overall, Ryan at R&M was very communicative with scheduling, and Ramzi was great when he came out to look at the shower and see what was going on. The issue was quickly resolved, which we're of course happy about. It's always nice to see a company stand behind their work product, and I'd very highly recommend R&M to anyone looking at this type of work. read more

There is a huge Otay water tank on the hill behind my home. It started releasing water in the middle of the night, and it wasn't discovered until the next morning. My unit and 5 others had our downstairs wiped out with muddy, contaminated water. The drywall had to be take out several feet up, through the entire downstairs and out through the garage. R&M did a fantastic job restoring the downstairs. Particularly the texture on the walls -- from my experience, not everyone can do a good (or even passable) job matching/blending texture. R&M's work was impeccable. You cannot look anywhere, and see that a repair was ever done. They really do make it like the disaster never happened. Even in the garage behind where the washer/dryer go, or in the back of a closet that wraps under the stairs, their work is great. They did a great job even where it wouldn't be visible. My next door neighbor used them, and they did a great job with her place as well. Two of my other neighbors used other contractors, but after they compared the work in their places, vs. mine and my neighbors, they were wishing they had used R&M! Besides great work, their guys are nice, polite, professional and demonstrated a very thorough knowledge of all aspects of their work. read more

R&M Construction renovated our home last year. The work included adding/replacing lights/ceiling fans, replacing kitchen cabinets, adding a bar sink in the kitchen, enlarging the laundry room, remodeling all bathrooms (including reconfiguring master shower), and repainting the whole interior of my home. They did a good job and worked quickly. Our Project Manager, Derrick, was really nice and very good about communicating with us. He was also good about scheduling so that there was daily progress on the remodel. The people they had working on our house were pleasant and professional. We've been living in the home for about half a year now, and so far, everything is working fine. We have noticed that there are areas where the painting could have been better, but given the overall scope of the project, we are happy with the work. read more

R&M Construction - Multiple projects completed beautifully! They are my go-to guys! R&M repaired a leak coming from my upstairs deck in 2015. The entire deck (about 750 SF) and deck railing had to be replaced, four room interiors completely refurbished, and exterior stuccoing redone. They handled the demolition, the mold remediation, and the reconstruction. Randy, Pete, Rod, Chuey, Larry, John, actually all the employees and subcontractors, were honest, polite and efficient. In 2016, I contracted R&M to remove and replace my driveway, including a trench drain. I love my new driveway! When I had leak in my subfloor area in 2016, I called R&M immediately. They fixed all the structural damage to the subfloor area (about 1,000 SF), replaned and repainted the doors, repaired the drywall, repainted all the rooms affected and repaired the exterior stucco damage. In 2018, I redid my daughter's bathroom. I finalized the design elements, including a curbless shower with a channel drain, a new universal design toilet with fold down grab bars, a wall-mounted sink, multiple wall-mounted grab bars and towel racks, and all new pebble floor tiles and wall tiling. R&M provided valuable advice and guidance. They installed backing for all the grab bars and reinforcement so the sink wouldn't edge away from the wall. The entire crew worked tirelessly to complete the bathroom in time for my daughter's return from college for winter break. She was delighted! Throughout all the work done by R&M, I was confident that the quality of the work would be superior and that the workmen would be professional and honest. The work was meticulously done, in a timely fashion and at a fair price. The crew always left the work site clean and safe. They were responsive to my concerns and my timing issues, flexible about change orders and a joy to work with. The office staff (Colleen and Kathy) were always pleasant, and I don't recall any negatives in my interactions with either one or with any of the workmen on site. read more

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We've heard horror stories about contractors and projects being left or taking forever. We are so ecstatic that we went with R&M Construction for an immediate need to do a restoration of a portion of our home that was damaged by natural causes. I found them on Angie's List with great reviews as well as the Better Business Bureau high rating. We interviewed them for a bid, along with other General Contractors. We were impressed with our initial R&M meeting (3 came, including the head of the company, Randy) and after talking to a few of their customers for references, we were convinced to use them. They aren't the cheapest OR the most expensive from our findings, but you also often get what you pay for. The great quality showed and was worth the price for peace of mind. Randy (President) and his staff, including Project Mgr. Derrick, were very professional, prompt, polite, accommodating, thorough, reachable, communicative, and patient. They answered all of our questions, were on track with communication, scheduling, and Derrick always checked on the crew daily...in person as well as by phone. The crew were great too...very polite, respectful, covered everything with plastic very well, created barriers to not affect the rest of the home, careful with moving our belongings, cleaned up every time, protected surfaces/property, and professional. These guys know what they are doing and do it well. Randy (owner/Pres.) was also very available, even by his cell phone, whenever we needed him for any question, or additional meetings for more quotes, etc. Any request was met and they went above and beyond for us. Even when it came to Randy speaking to our insurance company to help us out. We are very happy with the way it all turned out and looks like nothing ever happened. Actually, it all looks better with fresh coats of paint they put, also in adjacent rooms and ceiling to blend in perfectly along the same wall. Nothing is left looking like a patch job. They also used better materials. These guys are meticulous and pros. I was lucky to have Jody as one of the crew the entire time since he's very experienced, polite, friendly, and takes pride in his work. Les and Guerra were great guys too...all very good and hard workers. Additionally, we are pleased with the time it took to complete the project. We highly recommend R&M and would definitely use them again! read more

Thank you Andrew, for being professional & reliable. I appreciate you taking the time to listen respond to concerns and being pretty straightforward. read more

R & M Construction just finished remodeling our kitchen. Several years ago they restored rooms in our home that had been damaged by a water leak. We were extremely happy with their work at that time; therefore, when it came to updating our kitchen we called R & M Construction again. We are delighted with the result. Our new kitchen is beautiful! All the workers, Todd who put in the new floor, Shannon who did the cabinets, and Jody who painted the impossible colors I chose, were super professionals. New countertops were perfectly installed and everyone finished on time. There were no delays. The workmanship, the finished project, is superior. We love the new kitchen! We have to give a lot of credit to Derrick, the supervisor. He was very organized, hands on, and kept the project running smoothly. Thank you, Derrick! Thanks to your entire crew! read more

R&M Construction took care of my parents house when it flooded in La Mesa a few months back! Everyone involved made the whole process seamless and the end product was amazing. The whole R&M team made my parents feel comfortable from start to finish and I would recommend them to anyone who needs flood work done. Big kudos to Rob and his field team who got the job done in such a timely matter, they are all hard working and diligent workers. Overall 10/10 experience! read more

First contractor I've work with that showed up on time,and did what they said they would do.thank you and your crew

I used R&M Construction last year for a repair of water leak damage. Randy the owner was great and really sold me on the service and care. He indicated they would be willing to fight with the insurance company to make sure the repairs were done with the same care as he would expect his house to be repaired. Well once the sales part of this transaction were over I don't feel that I got the service and professionalism I expected. In the hopes of not turning this into a long rant, the overall quality of the work was good to excellent and I am mostly happy with end result. Issues: 1. Workmen (subcontractors) broke marble inserts in my bar top. I was not told about this and while I reported it right after discovery, it took many calls and much patience before R&M actually replaced the insert. The subcontractor never admitted to breaking the piece. 2. Instructions - We agreed on work to be done and work to be skipped yet one day I came home to find one of the subcontractors doing work I had expressly told them to skip. 3. Supervision - I expect the foremen of a job will review the work of the subcontractors they bring in to use for a job. Yet the project foreman was only at my house to start the job and when I had to resort to emailing the owner to try and get outstanding issues resolved. 4. Promises - I was promised the job was a 3 to 5 day job, meaning 40 hours not to be completed within a week, yet this small job took over three months to complete and in the end I still have issues with some of the work. Also Randy promised we would get a schedule of repairs and we would always have 24 hours notice of anyone being in our home, these did not happen. 5. Lock box - They requested to put a lock box on the house so the subcontractors could come and go as needed. Yet while doing yard work one weekend my wife found the lock box open with our house key inside. 6. Listening - I don't honestly know what the communication problem was, but I would call with a very specific issue with the repairs and it never failed that the workmen would have to return several times to complete the request. In most cases the repairs were not adequate or work was done that was not requested. All in all, I wouldn't recommend using R&M Construction. read more

Help When I Needed It It was during the rain and a structure outside of my house was ready to collapse. It was also hooked up to electricity and I did not want to wait another day. I contacted R and M Construction. The people in the office were friendly, courteous and helpful. They said they would see what could be arranged. In less than two hours I received a call back. They coordinated with an electrician who came to deal with the wiring and made the property safe. Then the tear-down took place. Everyone involved in the project worked efficiently and quickly. Everything and everyone was coordinated to make a smooth completion of the job. I will not hesitate to contact them to complete future projects. I give them 5 stars plus! read more

My business had a kitchen fire last October and I hired R&M Construction to perform the necessary renovations to get back in business. Although it took a long time to get the proper permits and all the insurance companies on board, Pete, the superintendent, was there everyday reassuring me that all was going to be okay. Every employee including the subcontractors were very friendly, knowledgeable, and most importantly helpful. We were finally able to open this last Monday and the place is looking amazing!!! Thank you R&M Construction!!! read more

R&M construction did a great job with restoration of dry wall for my place. I had decided to do a full re-pipe for my house and they did the dry wall. It looks like brand new. Fair pricing and great customer service. Rod Riley is the man and I'll use R&M again for future construction needs. read more

R&M needs to seriously consider replacing their receptionist (or whomever they have in charge of answering the main phone). If you happen to speak to a woman named Kathy you will very quickly learn that she couldn't care less about what you need. She is rude, totaling unwilling to help, and the smallest request clearly annoys her. I honestly don't know how people with that kind of work ethic and personality keep a job. Really disappointed. read more

I have worked with R&m construction on a project and they have done a great job. Derrick the construction supervisor is polite and extremely helpful. He knows what he is going. The owner Randy truly cares and on top of what he is doing. read more

I had another large project foisted upon me at a property I own this past weekend. The deck on the side of the house appeared to be in the process of collapsing...Since I had worked with R&M before and been really happy I called Randy and he was gracious enough to come and look at it on a Sunday since my insurance adjuster was not going to be out for 4 days... He had people out to shore it up within an hour of seeing it on a freaking Sunday... And this was not some crew from the side of the road I have had the displeasure of having to watch learn to frame on my property. The crew was quick and professional and really made me feel a ton better about the safety of the deck until my insurance company could come out. Randy was able to walk through the damages with the adjuster and come up with a game plan to fix it. He even took the time to speak with the other adjuster back east to make sure I was being taken care of. I really appreciate the kind of service these guys did for me. My deck is currently being built back by them an all the steps they are taking to make sure it is done right and water proofed this time makes me realize how important it is to have someone with experience handle these things. Thank you all very much and I can't wait to see and post photos of the final product! read more