We hired Salvador to build an Accessory Dwelling Unit and picked him because he was by far the cheapest quote we received. If we know now what we knew then, we would have paid more to have the job done correctly. We learned our lesson the hard way; you get what you pay for. You can expect Salvador to be MIA for the entire project. Salvador does not actually do any of the physical work. This would probably not be such a problem if he were a good communicator. Unfortunately he is horrible at getting back to text messages, does not answer your questions and we had to tell him what we wanted multiple times which was either forgotten or ignored. He just doesn't care if an issue arises. The only time we saw him was when he would come by to pick up payments. The work he completed was shoddy. Pipes were left exposed and dangerously protruding from the ground, wiring was mickey mouse and he clearly uses the cheapest materials available. We have already spent over a thousand dollars fixing his mistakes. I anticipate having to spend much more. Save yourself the frustration and headache and go with someone more professional, organized and knows what they are doing. You will save money in the long run. read more

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This contractor built an ADU here at my property in Bell Gardens good and fast work I

I hired Sal to do a complete 1st floor remodel (kitchen, living room, family room, etc.), staircase flooring, and 2nd floor hallway flooring. Sal is great to work with and always tried to do the best for the customer. Took care of everything from A-Z. With construction there is always things that come up, so the issues we did have, Sal took care of it by being upfront about it and was fair with the price regarding any change orders. Overall, Sal is outstanding as the general contractor directing his workers what needs to be done (so I didn't expect Sal to be there 24/7). When needed, he showed up to the job site and got his hands dirty with doing the quartz countertop and backsplash. His workers are the reason for the 4/5 stars. Communication was a little difficult with the workers and required a little more hands-on direction (but remember, this is your home and if you want it to look like what you dreamed of then you need to put a little effort into it as well). So the attention to detail on our part was extremely helpful for the overall outcome because the workers knew how to do it, but they can't read your mind on exactly how YOU want it to be done. So over communicate is my suggestion, so that your project goes as smooth as possible. At the end of the day, RS Construction performed well, completed the job in a timely manner, fair in pricing, and now I have a beautiful home. If I need more work to be done or friends/family needs a referral, I wouldn't hesitate to let them know to go to Sal. Also, Sal took care of us even after the project was done with minor improvements due to some faucet issues. He didn't have to, but wanted us as the customer to be completely satisfied. These small things goes a long way, and I am thankful that we have a contractor that cares about the finished product. read more

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I hired Sal and his team to completely renovate my mom's childhood home. There was a bad leak in the roof that caused mold, and she had renters that wouldn't allow anyone in to do any repair work. She had to wait until the tenants moved on to eradicate the mold, but by that time it had spread so much that most of the walls had to be removed entirely. The home sat vacant for over 10 years. I was really nervous about hiring a contractor for the first time because the extent of the project was huge. After interviewing countless contractors, I was extremely impressed with Sal because he invited me to go and see several projects that he already had in progress in surrounding cities. Each job site was notified. His team walked me around and I got to see the quality of his work first hand and I was extremely impressed. I even went as far as to interview the homeowners, and they had nothing but nice things to say about him. One comment that one homeowner said was that he gave Sal a picture of the kitchen he wanted, and then Sal made that picture a reality for this homeowner. I was immediately sold on using him. It only took Sal shortly over a month to completely renovate the home to brand new condition. He demoed the remaining plaster walls, installed insulation, drywall, texture, paint, 2 bathroom renovations, kitchen remodel, flooring, doors, crown molding, new garage door. The work turned out so amazing that it brought my mom to tears. Everyone in my family and all the neighbors can't stop raving about this remodel! His prices were extremely competitive, and he's proven that he is capable of taking a home that's torn down to its studs and turn it into a master piece. I would absolutely use Sal again, for any home remodel project, in a heartbeat! read more

We were very glad to have had the opportunity to have Sal and his team remodel our living room/kitchen and build an additional bedroom and bathroom. Project was completed within the quoted time frame. Despite the occasional delays one encounters with major construction projects, Sal was very insightful and helpful in supporting us through these challenges and helping us stay within budget and on time. Sal does employee very friendly, respectful and talented team. Sal is almost a "one-stop shop" for your project needs. I highly recommend Sal for your future projects. Feel free to PM me with any questions you might have about Sal and RS Construction. read more

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We had Salvador do a full remodel of our guest bathroom and he did a great job. He and his workers were on time, kept things tidy and clean, and did the work that we asked of them with care and precision. You can tell he has many years of experience with the various solutions he had for our needs. In several cases, he went above and beyond for unforeseen issues that came up during the remodel and was always sure we were happy with the results. His estimate was spot on and he didn't try and milk us for more and more money along the way, as is typical during remodels. We wouldn't hesitate to call on him again for our future remodeling needs! read more

Salvador is one money hungry man. Besides that he has no personality and is very cocky. He is not in it to make his customers happy it's all about him and money! Don't hire him he's a cheapskate Make sure it's all in contract your contract or else he will nickel and dime you for the small things. He has great workers but he's a piece of read more

This company has always been there since the installation of my new solar system and HVAC system last year. A year later I still get great customer service and very responsive. If I have any type of problem, they are on it. It is very much appreciated. read more

Update: 2020: We had RS construction come back & remodel our girl's bathroom. We knew there was a great chance for them to find issues with the plumbing since it's a 1950s home. Sal & his crew were great at explaining all the issues they found & gave us options & estimates right away. Sal stopped by every morning to check the progress from the day before & make sure I knew everything that would be taking place that day. This all took place at the beginning of the COVID-19 shutdown & Sal & his crew cleaned up everyday & made sure not to touch anything they absolutely didn't need to touch for their safety & my family's safety. 2019:We used RS Construction to do a 300 sq ft master suite addition & convert an old bedroom into usable space (laundry room & an office). Sal's quote was very reasonable compared to all the other quotes we got & it included the fees for the architect & plans. His team worked hard & some days they even worked in the rain. If I had questions Sal would get back to me by the end of the day or if I asked his team questions they were always very polite & helpful. The addition turned out beautiful, we love our new space!! read more

sal was great and able to tackle a bathroom/ laundry room reno that was on a tight schedule. he was a bit higher than some other estimates but given our timeline, it was worth. that project was ultimately completed on time and budget, which i appreciated, but Sal was largely mia throughout the process which left me managing it day-to-day. luckily i was on site anyhow working on other aspects of the project, but in hindsight i would have gladly paid a higher price to have someone else manage it. the final piece that left me with a bad impression was calling them back for about a days worth of work finishing our kitchen install. granted it wasn't a full reno job, but i specifically laid out my needs with Sal and he had two guys available to tackle it right away- he could have said no! i ended up being overcharged by hundreds of dollars for installing a p-trap that leaked, an "installed" dishwasher that wasn't attached to anything, and a garbage disposal that wasn't fully connected to the drain- all the while i was fielding questions and telling them what to do, and somehow it still wasn't finished properly. when i complained to sal, his response was that "I don't want a headache for something we don't [have] to do"! He refused to apologize or even acknowledge that it was a waste of time and money, instead behaving as though somehow i had forced them to come and work for me. it would be bad enough to treat any customer that way, but i was particularly frustrated after having spent a significant amount of money just a couple of weeks earlier. a couple of months LATER i used another contractor, my original backup for RS, and had a much better experience and spent less money. happy to recommend THEM any time! read more

Agree w the other reviewer that Sal was largely MIA and I had to manage things. I had to fire him from the job before it was done due shoddy, below professional level work. I regret paying him so much. For my bathroom remodel,the fixtures were not centered in the tub and I had to pay an extra 1000 for a plumber to come fix, including tile repairs in the new tile that had gone in already. The tile was not grouted properly and holes had to be filled in in multiple places. The walls were supposed to be coated over and not properly smoothed down. What a disaster. I may take him to small claims court. read more

We contracted Sal for a 400 sqr ft, master bedroom and bathroom addition to our home. His team executed the entire addition from architecture plans, foundation, framing, all the way to paint. We are very happy with the end result. I chose Sal over the others, and enjoyed working with him because from day one he was fair, honest, direct, and unassuming. I felt like we could trust him to deliver and my instincts were right. I also got to know some of his team during the course of the project and they were great. read more

I had to quickly renovate a 2,100 sf retail space and needed help with framing, drywall, painting, and subfloor modifications. RS Construction was great to work with, and their pricing was fair. It was always easy to communicate with the owner, Salvador, by phone, text, or email, and he got the job done in a timely manner. There were minor issues along the way, but Salvador and his crew were quick to address them. He also put up with some of my last-minute decisions and modifications. Many contractors inflate their prices because they don't know how to make an accurate estimate and/or they need to pay for a fancy office and the latest, greatest tools. Not Salvador. If you're looking for an honest contractor who does quality work, provides consistent communication, and knows when to call in a sub, give RS Construction a call and get a quote! read more

Contacted them for inquiry about remodeling our home. Though we decided to use a different vendor, the owner, Salvador was quick to response all my questions, punctual to the estimate appointment and provided a reasonable quote. We will definitely consider them for future remodel on our home. Thank you! read more

By far the biggest mistake we have ever made. DONT HIRE SAL OR HIS COMPANY. IGNORE THE POSITIVE REVIEWS. Find yourself another contractor. I could give you an entire list of problems we encountered. However, I will just leave here a warning- DO NOT DO IT! I truly wish we could go back. After spending almost 90k on our project- we have had to hire several people to fix their shoddy work (costing us several thousands of repairs within 3 months of him finishing our project). He needs to lose his license. SAL DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS POST. There is nothing you could say to defend what a terrible experience we had working with you. read more

Salvador and his crew remodeled our bathroom, and they not only did a fantastic job, they also were a great value. The crew showed up on time everyday, kept us informed of developments, and made helpful suggestions without being overbearing (as many contractors are). I definitely would recommend RS Construction to anyone looking to update their home. read more

RS Construction did a great job renovating our bathroom. They were thorough and did additional work as well that we requested (removed our popcorn ceiling and painted the walls). My wife and I were very pleased with the workers Sal hired as well. They completed the job slightly ahead of schedule and that included the extra work we added. I read some of the other reviews that mentioned Sal was not around very much. Sal was not around all the time but we did not expect him to be around as he was the primary contractor and he hired several men to do the work. The workers were great and very respectful. We agreed that I would buy the materials and he would provide all of the labor. Sal did end up doing some of the work himself and he was always very responsive to all of our needs. I would not hesitate to use them again. read more

Description Of Work: * Most recent job, painted our home exterior, including extensive prep ($6,000) * [April, 2014] Completely gutted & rebuilt our guest bathroom, including new plumbing, fixtures, tiling, * [Spring, 2008] Installed ceramic tile & built tub enclosure & pony wall in master bathroom & in kitchen & fabricated kitchen counter tops & tiling ------------------------ Details: Salvador is meticulous and absolutely trustworthy. Over the years on several projects, he has worked very tactfully and patiently with my wife, who always has strong ideas about the design and color of everything. He always showed up when he said he would. Didn't keep us dangling with a stretched-out schedule, but completed everything quickly and efficiently. When something wasn't exactly as my wife expected it to be, he adjusted it unitl it met her expectations... at no extra cost. He is a good man who cares about the quality of his work and the satisfaction of his customers. Bonus: He's a nice guy with a ready smile who is calm and steadfast... unflappable! Results: On all the projects named above, the results were structurally strong & well-built, as well as beautiful. Salvador is picky and wouldn't leave until every last detail was up to his standards. On each project he hired assistants who were experts in their particular trades and assured that they met his quality standards. Here's the deal: I'm his first Angie's List recommendation. I predict that as word gets around about the quality of his work and his comparatively low prices, he will be swamped with work! So sign him up while you can! The "Results" page of his website shows some of his finished products. Check it out here: http://www.rsconstruction.org/results read more

Salvador and his crew were excellent. I had a pipe break and there was extensive removal of baseboards and drywall, spreading through the bathroom, hall, living room, dining room kitchen, pantry and into the garage. They replaced everything, painted and made it as if it never happened. They worked with my schedule over three Saturdays so I did not have to take any time off work. I highly recommend them for your projects or construction or re-construction. Thank you Salvador! read more