Our project was upgrading the cantilever balconies on 4 townhouses. We interviewed 4 different contractors and landed with Gilbert Rocha Construction. Let me add that we previously had the other 3 balconies done in 2022. These other 3 we took the lead on organizing the different contractors for the different work (i.e., demo, structure, electrical, plumbing, railings, flooring, stucco etc). The goal this time was not to be involved and have Rocha take point. Initially, it felt like we had made a good choice, but then we had a pause in having work done. Upon checking in we learned Gilbert was in the hospital. His wife Marie assisted with getting work moving forward. Gilbert was not seen for about 6 weeks. And during this time we had many days when no work was done. Once Gilbert was back he was not the same. We had to spend many hours tracking work and what needed to be done to keep the project moving, along with the bookkeeping, when he asked for a large amount over what was owed. The project took longer than initially projected, which we were ok with to get a good end product. Once the balconies were finished, final payment made, we asked for warranty information, Gilbert Rocha said he would forward. Warranty information was never received after multiple emails requesting. Not even 6 months later our railings are rusting at the welding joints. Gilbert Rocha's emails bounce back and the numbers are not in service. He may be out of business, but we still deserve to have a warranty to have the safety of railings corrected. read more

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Our company has done work with Rocha Construction for quite a few years. The last project we did for them we have not been paid. The invoice is almost a year old. We were promised payment, then promised setting up payments. In the end we have not been paid. It's sad when you build a relationship with a company only to be ghosted and no attempt to pay a bill read more

We love Gilbert Rocha and his company so much we have never used anyone else in our almost 10 years in the South Bay. They can do everything and anything. They are delightful to work with and do an amazing job every time. They've done our kitchen, primary bath, exterior cement work, electrical, structural footings--- honestly you name it they do it and beautifully. They are the rare company that is HONEST , super hard-working and invested in making their clients happy. We are moving out of the area and are so sad we can't hire them anymore. But you can! read more

Breaking up the review into 3 parts because Rocha Construction was great and their work needs to be acknowledged properly. Bid and Planning We just finished our kitchen and bedroom remodel, and we highly recommend Gilbert and his team at Rocha Construction. We got 3 bids for our kitchen remodel, and after meeting with Gilbert, we felt confident in our decision to go with him and his team. Gustavo did our estimate and quote, and Gilbert spent time going through the bid line by line to fully explain the ins and outs of our project. We got to learn his life story, how he got into construction, and meeting him solidified our decision that we will be in good hands. We did a few pre-planning things (design and permits) on our own, but realized after that we should have had Rocha Construction do our entire project from A to Z. Demo/Construction Throughout the entire process, communication was prompt with regular check-ins. Gilbert is honest, very knowledgeable and transparent, which speaks to his character and integrity. The entire demo/construction took 12 weeks and the team worked hard to finish on time. They did a great job prepping the house for demo, which made the dust manageable and not as horrible as everyone warned us. Every step of the way, we were happy with the quality and craftsmanship of their work, as there were no short cuts taken. When things did come up, Gilbert and Maria were quick to resolve it to ensure our satisfaction. Final thoughts We understand that mistakes, hiccups, and delays are normal during any renovation, but what really mattered was how Gilbert and his team handled it. Their attitude, accountability, and willingness to explore and execute solutions for us was what impressed us most. All of Gilbert's team (Maria, Marvin, Geraldo, Jose Guerra, Gustavo) and his subs (Diego - electrical, Yoni - tile, Luis - countertop fabrication, Mario - paint, Eduardo - plumbing) were great - they treated our home like their own and cleaned up their work areas after each day. They weren't just there to complete a job, they took pride in their work, went the extra mile to ensure our satisfaction down to the little detail. Everyone was respectful, kind, and skilled. All of the reviews about Rocha Construction are accurate, and we are so happy with our new kitchen and bedroom. We highly recommend Rocha Construction! read more

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Anyone who has had construction work done at their home by multiple contractors knows that it's a mixed bag out there. But I'm grateful for the reviews on Yelp for leading me to Gilbert and his conscientious team of talented craftsmen. I had 4 companies bid on our outdoor balcony reconstruction and while all the companies seemed competent out of the three we were considering, only Gilbert took the time to put together a very detailed scope driven bid. He was very transparent which made it easy to ascertain the cost increases when we made some changes to the scope. In addition to the bid/estimate, I was impressed by Gilbert's knowledge, professionalism and alignment to my vision. Even though he has over 30 yrs of experience, he was never arrogant or closed off to listening to my ideas and giving me his perspective in a respectful manner. I am a very detailed person and I prefer to pay for work done right so we spent a decent amount of time on the "how" and what materials, etc. So now I need to talk about Victor and Geraldo ( aka "H") the builders. These two are a mighty duo and what I loved was the proactive planning by Victor ( the elder of the two) in laying out the steps that would take into consideration the following: - protection ( 3 coats of high quality primer to protect but also conceal the PT "cuts" in the wood, joist tape to protect the structural beams, reinforcing joists) - quality build ( they were so methodical about measurements going over it 2-3 times just to be as accurate as possible and i could see Victor laying out the build order to ensure balance) - meet my expectations ( instead of just making a decision and executing on a step that could have a downside or look off, Victor would always make it a point to check in with me - this prevented any errors from happening altogether) Victor and H did a magnificent job on our beautiful balcony. at one point they corrected something that wasn't a mistake but a design improvement just because it was the right thing to do. I was floored. I could go on and on about this company and our experience. here's the proof - we love our balcony and Im confident it will last 25-30 yrs or more because of how it was constructed. I really enjoyed having Victor and H here each day because they are solid humans with high integrity and they are very hard workers. i had to nudge them to take their lunch breaks because they would get so focused and wouldn't want to stop. And every day other than seeing the materials which were nicely organized, you wouldn't know there was construction bc i would hear the shop vac turn on at 4-4:30 each day. the job was a 2-3 week project that was completed in exactly 2 with ZERO drama. ( yep. hard to believe Lastly, I wanted to comment on their accountability. the guys accidentally damaged a few trex boards and immediately told me and when i mentioned it to Gilbert he immediately said he would pay for the replacement. No questions asked which means Victor told Gilbert. Anyways, Im in the process of talking to Gilbert about more work bc now that i found a good, trustworthy contractor i want more things worked on. read more

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We chose Rocha Construction to do an extensive remodel on our home. Gilbert, the owner is exceptional with communication, great on observing that all work is done to perfection and the price fit into our budget. It was so important to us to find someone we felt was honest and so willing to be of service. His wife Maria, has been such a delight to work with as well. Between the two of them we could not be any more happy with our decision to go with them. All of the workers are so courteous and seem to really care about the quality of their work. We highly recommend Rocha Construction! read more

Hired Gilbert and his team for a remodeling project after interviewing many contractors and getting bids. Eventually selected him and the job started well. Things went sour when he started lying and trying to cover his behind. Not going into details, but he'll try to take advantage of you, or worst, leave you in a predicament that will cost you more time, headache, and money to resolve. No homeowner needs this. I think he'll do OK on most jobs and many of his reviews show that, but there's a good chance he'll turn bad if he can take advantage of you. No one needs that. Knowing what I now know, I made a mistake in hiring him. read more

I am writing this apology for the second time as I don't see my first apology in the reviews. I have taken down my inaccurate, hateful review of Rocha Construction. I live 5000 miles from Harbor City, but received a Yelp pop up asking me for a review. The popup indicated that this was Rocha, (a thief and con), from my city, and I had a visceral reaction and immediately posted the inaccurate review. I have apologized to Mr. Rocha of the apparently EXCELLENT ROCHA CONSTRUCTION, and wanted to set the record straight with Yelp. Again, mea culpa for my egregious mistake! By, the way, Mr Rocha of ROCHA CONSTRUCTION, sent me a cordial message, when he saw my initial review, indicating he is more level-headed than I. read more

Gilbert is a true professional and did an amazing job installing our outdoor BBQ. It came out much better than we expected and we are very happy. All of Gilbert's sub contractors were excellent, and a special shout out to Luis (his counter top guy) who was great and a pleasure to get to know. Lastly, and most importantly, this is a family run business and they care about their clients. Even Maria, Gilbert's wife, was involved and clearly cared that things were getting done to our satisfaction. Can't wait for the next home improvement project which will definitely go to Rocha Construction! Note: The BBQ picture attached is nearly complete as we await a drawer that is on back order with our supplier, which of course Gilbert said to call when I receive so he can complete the job. read more

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After talking to three contractors, we chose Rocha construction to do our bathroom remodel and we couldn't be happier with our choice. From start (estimate) to finish (completed project) everything was handled professionally. Everyone involved - Gilbert, Gustavo, Victor, Geraldo, Manuel, Chris, Diego and others - did excellent work. They understood what we wanted, made suggestions and finished the job on schedule. If you are looking for a contractor, we highly recommend Rocha Construction. read more

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Rocha Construction has done two different projects for me. Most recently they carried out a bathroom remodel, which was a fairly complex job. After a full tear down, the floor joists had to be repaired due to water damage. A bathtub was turned into a beautiful, curbless walk in shower with linear drain alongside new built in cabinets. A new bathtub was added where there was no plumbing along with a heated floor. We had the typical nerve rattling renovation hurdles, but each were met by Gilbert Rocha's calm demeanor and rational optimism, and solved in short order. Gilbert has a wonderful team comprised of friends and family members, and has a knack for hiring excellent sub-contractors who carry forward his own team's professional and courteous attitude. Several years back Rocha Construction replaced a damage ceiling along with a wall tear down in my guest bedroom, rebuilding the original lathe & plaster walls with insulation and double drywall. The end result lacked visible wow factor, but went very smoothly with no hiccups. But I had been impressed by Gilbert's professionalism, organization and regular communication keeping me informed of next steps as the project progressed. I selected Gilbert for my bathroom remodel w/o entertaining other bids based on this positive and experience and their excellent workmanship. read more

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I have been wanting to write this review for weeks but have been so busy as we moved states and are looking for our long term home. The person that I interacted with the most was Maria Rocha.. She was warm, thorough, proactive and very involved. We moved to Oregon and left our house in her teams hands to paint inside and outside, refinish our wood floors, fix our kitchen, new linoleum in our bathroom, and give our house a face lift inside and outside. The price that was quoted felt right (I researched 5 companies and quotes and this was the most fair - Not too high and not the lowest). The work was completed on the date that was given to us, the quality of work that Mario (one of the Rocha groups top supervisors) and his team completed on our house made it shine! He is amazing! Once our house was up on the market and ready to be sold it only took 6 days to sell. My family and i felt taken care of and Maria would reply to our multiple texts and phone calls.. Thank you Rocha team for your high quality work!! read more

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Great company. Their bid was very detailed which helped not only while we were bidding the job out, but also during construction as a reference. They estimated 3 months for the project, and they finished ahead of schedule by 2 weeks. Their subs/crew never said "no" to anything, even though we were kind of designing on the fly. Super fair with change orders. Couldn't be happier. 5 stars read more

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I have never hired a general contractor before but I needed help to completely renovate a 3 bedroom house in Harbor City. I selected Rocha Construction based on an internet search (reviews, contractor license, BBB status), meeting with them to get a quote, and review of the detailed estimate they provided. I chose Rocha Construction out of the 3 quotes that I received. Rocha Construction was the clear choice. Their price was the best and the 14-page estimate provided concise detail of all the work to be provided and the breakdown of costs. The estimate also included estimated costs for material I needed to provide (tile, vanities, appliances, etc.). This was very helpful in estimating the total cost of the job, not just the contractor's cost. Finally, they provided a payment schedule with an initial payment to start, followed by progress payments as work was completed and approved by me. Rocha Construction completed the job on schedule and to budget. The renovation included 3 bathrooms, kitchen, windows, sliding patio door, water heater, furnace, flooring, and interior paint. Gilbert Rocha was regularly on-site overseeing the work being performed. The work and the materials used were high quality. The whole Rocha Construction team was professional, experienced, hard-working, and courteous. They took responsibility for their work and addressed every item to my satisfaction. The overall job, performance, and quality exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend this company. read more

They did a great job painting my home. They are clean, careful, and did great work. Everyone that saw our home before the paint job keeps complementing our home. Mario, Dixon, and the rest of the team along with Mrs Rocha are easy to work with. Gracias por hacer nuestro hogar más bonito. Thank you! read more

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Gilbert came out and assessed what he needed. He never finished the job of providing an estimate.

It was a great experience working with Rocha Construction on remodeling my garage from an unfinished space to a finished garage with laundry. From meeting with Gilbert, discussing what I wanted to do and coming up with the detailed scope, all the way to the end having Mario and his crew taking care of the job. Gilbert himself was great to communicate and always available in case I had any questions. Mario was THE go guy that worked with his team to make all happen, and they did a great job! Mario and the team had a lot attention to detail and I could see they were aiming to deliver a job not only that we were happy with but also a result that they were proud of. They sticked to the schedule and they stayed on budget for the scope agreed. The team was not only respectful, they were always in good spirit, they always answered the questions when i had them and I felt they always accept my comments whenever I asked something. Also, they were conscious we were living at the house and everyday tried their best to leave the surroundings organized and somewhat clean (for construction standards). By the end was able to go over the job with Mario and with Gilbert and they made sure they were leaving when we were happy with the final result. Overall great experience and I'll look for them again when I have another job! read more

If I could give Rocha Construction 100 Stars, I surely would. From the very beginning to the final finishing touches, Gilbert and his amazing team did a beautiful job on our recent kitchen renovation. They are super-responsive to phone calls, texts and emails - beyond knowledgeable -extremely honest and talented and reasonably priced. I couldn't be more pleased. Thanks, Gilbert, Maria and your whole team for making my dream for my new kitchen into a true reality! read more

You guys did it again! Thank you for the incredible master bath remodel. Fist picture is before and the rest are after! The Rocha team rebuilt our cabinetry, put an (almost) full slab shower in, redid the plumbing to move the tub, removed the step in the shower, added an infinity edge drain and so much more. read more

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All I can say is it was some way to make me feel how unimportant I was when this company just disappeared after seeing my place and the job that I wanted done. I guess it wasn't a big enough payday for them. The decent thing to do was to, at least, call or email me to let me know. In all fairness, he did finally reach out to me like a month or two later only to say that it took so long to get back to me, because he had a birthday or something to celebrate. What, seriously? read more

I contacted this biz for a small project and got a response but never went past that.. I few more times I contacted them and they promised to get back to me but never did? read more

Over the last 10 years, my family has used Rocha construction for both major remodels and smaller projects. For all the projects I was extremely impressed with the quality and timeliness of the teams work. Gilbert provides a detailed budget down to the penny and all the projects came in right on budget. The whole team is professional, courteous and very responsive. I highly recommend them for any size project. read more

I hired Gilbert for a remodel job. He seemed fine and had stellar reviews. I did my due diligence and he seemed like the perfect fit. Into the job, I caught him lying, gave excuses, and wanting more money. Just drive around the South Bay area and look at ongoing construction. Call the contractors on the fences and talk to the workers. For anyone considering Gilbert for their project, I would recommend a hard pass. Good luck on your project. read more

Gilbert and his team remodeled our house when we moved here around 4 years ago. It was a tough and big project, but they completed it as promised. There were a number of problems that came up during the 6 months or so that the rebuild took, but Gilbert handled them with courtesy and honesty. I think that's probably the biggest plus with Gilbert - it's not that easy to find an honest contractor, and I believe he is one. We will use him in the future. read more

Gilbert has successfully completed two major remodels for us over the past 8 years. He and his team are honest, reliable and responsive. We recommend Rocha Construction without reservation. read more

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After interviewing 10+ general contractors, we selected Rocha Construction due to his locality and references. We saw a kitchen remodel of his in Manhattan Beach and was blown away by the quality of work. We had a major kitchen remodel project that required the removal and support of two load bearing walls. We had some hiccups (city, structural engineer, etc) but Gilbert and his crew was always there to resolves issues. The end result is we ended up with my wife's dream kitchen. She absolutely loves it. The most important factor in dealing with Gilbert is that he let me do what I felt comfortable doing. He broke down the scope of work by labor and materiel, so I could choose what I felt comfortable doing. He allowed me to get my own material, subcontract ( material and labor) with my selective vendors and install things based on my ability. The other general contractors would not allow this. I enjoyed working with Gilbert. read more

Gilbert and his team did an amazing job on replacing our window with a door with much needed access to our bathroom from the pool. What we thought would be a couple day project was handled by his team in 1 day. We could not be happier with there work. His team knocked it out of the park. We will definitely be calling him back for future projects. read more

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We recently had both bathrooms in our home remodeled by Rocha Construction and are very pleased with the final product. Gilbert oversaw the project and stepped in to keep the job moving forward as needed. Gilbert was available from the time the estimate was given through completion day, through text and/or phone calls, any time there were questions or concerns about the job. Our bathrooms both look amazing! Victor, one of Rocha's crew members who was with the project from start to finish, did a fantastic job! He went above and beyond to make sure things were done correctly. Thank you Victor, Gilbert, and all of the Rocha Construction family! read more

We hired Rocha construction to update the electrical system (new panel, grounding, and rewiring throughout the house) in our home. We also had them patch all the holes in the dry wall, patch stucco that was made by the electrical updates in addition to replacing an old and broken fire wall, and rearranging a kitchen cabinet for a dishwasher. We also had a little plumbing work done clearing drains and replacing fixtures in addition to installing a new water line to the refrigerator. Over all this was a big project. Diego and the electrical team were fantastic arriving on time and working late. We had a few bumps in the road with an inexperienced project manager and Gilbert and Maria came to our house looked at the state of the job and made it right. These people worked extremely hard to ensure that all the work was done to our satisfaction. They also worked with an difficult city inspector to get all of the work done on our house properly inspected and signed off. Although we did experience some problems the owners of the company went to great lengths to make it right and to get the job done right. read more

Rocha Construction has just finished a whole house remodel for us in Rancho Palos Verdes. Gilbert, Maria, Gustavo, and many others including their wonderful electrician ,Diego were instrumental in turning " a headed for demolition " ranch home into a beautiful, modern contemporary home. This involved renovating all systems including electrical, plumbing, subfloor wood and wood foundation piers , drywall work, exterior stucco and wood refurbishment, new windows, gorgeous new front doors, new floors for the entire home, fabulous new kitchen with euro slab white rift oak cabinets and gorgeous 3cm Cambria quartz counters, complete remodel of two bathrooms, and fabulous contemporary interior and exterior lighting. Gilbert worked with us on the design work as well as every aspect of the construction. His knowledge of construction is way beyond that of almost any contractor I have ever met and his aesthetic sense of design is impeccable as well. He was on board with the open concept design of our home and really made this a reality for us, understanding the structural aspects of our home. Of course, he consulted an engineer for final approval but he did have an initial vision. On top of all this, Gilbert is so congenial, hardworking and nice. He was responsive to every question and detail of the work process and answered even on weekends . His estimate was right on target within 2% and this is after adding new work orders due to unforeseen aspects of an old, deferred maintenance home. If you can get Gilbert Rocha, you will be fortunate. He and his team are wonderful , bar none. read more

Rocha just finished a project our HOA hired them for in 3 days. Not only were they ahead of schedule but when they left it looked as if they were never here. My patio was spotless! They had to dig a large trench in a planter that was leaking into my home and waterproof the wall plus install a drain. He had to do this a few days after we got a large amount of rain. He had to dig up the sidewalk and everything and they were literally done in 3 days. Every other contractor told us it would take at least a week. I'm SO IMPRESSED. It's not just about the time however. From the beginning this family owned and operated company has made the experience personal and comfortable. They show up looking and acting professional and get the quotes out in a timely fashion. They explain what they are doing in detail and even send pictures when you are having trouble visualizing the concept. Dealing with an HOA can be a bit cumbersome for most GC's but Victor was so understanding about how we needed to proceed. I honesty can't say enough about how pleased I am. Thank You Rocha Construction for being an HONEST company. In the world of general contracting I'm discovering honestly and integrity are worth it's weight in gold and this company has both. read more

I needed my mid-century bathroom remodeled and Rocha Construction came in and did the remodel in a timely and efficient fashion and it looked great. After several months I found that some of the tiles on the wall were cracking. The Rocha team came and repaired the time at no additional cost. They just wanted to be sure I was happy with their work and it's all turned out great. read more

Rocha Construction is a top notch phenomenal operation. Gilberto is extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and carefully listens to all your needs. His office staff is amazing, professional and responsive. The team is outstanding. The workmanship is thorough and safely executed. They are reliable, courteous, and neat in everything they do. We needed a a deck repair with new floors installed. They did beautifully, it was meticulously done. We will hire them again for all of our needs, as they do all jobs, no job is too small or too big for them! Their prices are reasonable and their estimation of time to complete the job is accurate. You'll be glad you hired them! read more

Been working with Rocha Construction for years. Gilberto is great guy. Would recommend to a friend or use on my next project. Keep up the good work. read more

We hired Rocha Construction to remodel our 4th floor townhome condominium and are so glad that we did! We looked for over a year to find the right contractor to help us through our first remodel, and you can tell from the minute you meet Gilbert that he can get the job done. Gilbert and his team brought excellent knowledge and skill to the project and had great attention to detail from the bidding stage through the final walk through. As clients with two teenagers and a dog, we asked Rocha Construction to maintain a clean and orderly work environment and the team did an excellent job on our home from start to finish.  Gilbert and Maria were always available, and the entire team were very professional - by the end of the project we felt part of the Rocha Construction family. We are very satisfied with the results of our remodel and would highly recommend Rocha Construction for any home project, big or small. read more

Needed some major construction on my garage because some fool fell asleep and drove through the side wall. Spoke to several neighbors and friends and more than a few mentioned Rocha Construction. Called and someone came out to give an estimate really fast. Their workmanship was fantastic. Would highly recommend them in a heartbeat. Five Stars read more

I have had the pleasure of working with Rocha Construction on several projects in my house. They are always prompt, professional, and thorough. Can't recommend them enough! read more

This crew, along with the plasterers, have left trash and tools all around our house for weeks. There is a big trash pile, uncovered, with empty paint cans, broken up concrete, and boards outside my front door. No one has been there for a week. Be very careful if you hire this company. read more

How often do you find a contractor who does what he says he's going to do, when he says he's going to do it, and makes sure that no matter what you end up delighted with his work? Gilbert and his whole crew ran a massive renovation of our house and they did a beautiful job, we really couldn't be happier with the result. They bent over backwards to make sure we were taken care of every step of the way, and worked around the fact that we needed to live in the house during most of the reno. Highly recommended. read more

The Rocha family has been extremely awesome in helping our family with all the construction work done at our home. They are very professional as Gilbert personally came onsite and gave us all the details, cost and time frame that we wanted to know. He recommended other activities we can do to save money and gave us an honest opinion without pressure. At the end, using Rocha Construction at our Torrance home was the best decision we ever made. They finished the job under budget and a couple of days ahead of schedule in time for our big birthday celebration for my daughter. Thanks again Gilbert and the rest of the Rocha construction team!!!! read more