Constraction reviews in San Bruno, California

RSL was the third quote we received for our EBB retrofit project. We went with them because they were professional, the price was competitive and we are pleased with the result. Communication with Ricardo was clear and he was helpful throughout the process.

RSL were one of several contractors we got a quote from for a skylight repair we needed done. Ricardo was very professional throughout the process - from scoping the job, providing a detailed quote, scheduling a time, and finally getting the job done to the highest standard. Ricardo is very easy going and a pleasure to work with.

Ricardo was the upmost professional. He was quick to upload all the documents required for the retrofit, responsive to questions and made the entire EBB process easy and manageable. Highly recommend him.

Ricardo was a pleasure to work with. He was professional, timely, thorough, and communicative. The entire earthquake retrofit process was smooth and he went above and beyond when surprises arose. I look forward to hiring him for future projects.

Ricardo from RSL Structural repaired and replaced several damaged posts in my basement and filled cracks in the basement walls. I found him to be highly professional about all his estimates and his work on site. He explains his work well and makes his estimates detailed and clear. He is a friendly and personable guy. As far as I can tell, the work is excellent (I am not an expert on foundation work) He sent lots of photos, before and after, so I could see what was needed and what was done. This kind of work is expensive, but I received other similar estimates, and so I assume it is reasonable. I would definitely go back to him for further construction work. Thanks, Ricardo!

Ricardo was super nice and friendly. He showed up on time, and got the work done very quickly. I was interested in the process of repairing the crack in the foundation and he was kind enough to explain to me the process and steps he was doing. He took pictures and videos of the work. He also cleaned up everything, leaving no mess behind.

We fully recommend Ricardo and RSL Structural Inc. Ricardo is professional, knowledgeable, punctual, communicates well, and keeps his worksite very clean.
He did our retrofitting and of the other contractors we met with, his proposal was the most thorough, flexible, clearly explained and knowledgeable. He comes on time and finishes the work according to schedule. Kept in contact with us the whole time and sent photos of the work done. He scheduled inspections and was onsite waiting for the inspectors to arrive during the window of time they give. I noticed some damage to our drywall from the retrofitting and he offered to fix and paint it free of charge. It’s been a pleasure working with him. Give Ricardo a try and you’ll see what I mean. You won’t regret working with him.

Highly recommended!

In a landscape of specialty contractors who were too busy to call back or found my earthquake brace & bolt project too small to bother with, Ricardo promptly called back and scheduled a walk-through to provide an estimate. He showed up at the time scheduled, ready to measure my home's footprint and crawl beneath it to see what work needed to be done.

He explained the process, which was complicated documentation-wise because work was partially funded by a State Brace & Bolt homeowner's grant, how he would get the necessary approvals and building permit, what the progress payment schedule would be, and possible choke-points and holdups; he then promptly followed up with a quote for the work. After I gave him the green light I could see he was promptly submitting the required photos and drawings to the State (there's a program portal where you can see uploads and submissions); after approval came in he scheduled the work and on the start day he was on site on time, again ready to go. Following work, which included handling the City inspection without me needing to be there, he again promptly submitted documentation to the state which allowed me to file for my grant reimbursement.

Throughout the process Ricardo kept me apprised by texts, emails, and phone calls, leaving me with the feeling that I was dealing with a pro who knew his stuff. As I said, highly recommended!

Ricardo of RSL Structural Inc. installed earthquake braces and bolts to our 1956 ranch home. He communicated clearly from the onset of the quote through the completion of the job; he explained what was needed and how he would install it. I highly recommend him - excellent, clean, knowledgeable, professional work.

Ricardo was amazing! He was friendly, professional and super patient with all our questions. He did a thorough job and was really accommodating when we had a special request... We wanted to first treat the lumber for termites and fungicide before installing it in the crawl space. It all worked out smoothly. He passed all inspections and and he was done within five days. We are seismic ready, thanks Ricardo!

I had Rsl Structural complete my brace and bolt with the EBB program. I got estimates from 3 different contractors. I chose Ricardo because he was the most organized and knowledgeable. During the job he showed up on time and was happy to answer any of my questions. Even questions not related to EBB, including some questions about my foundation. His work quality was great and he cleaned up after. If you are need of an expert in San Bruno or the peninsula I recommend RSL Structural.

Ricardo did a great job fixing our foundation. We had some piers that were out of plumb. Ricardo showed up on time and completed the job within 3 hours. He was very professional, put down tarping and cleaned up after the job was done. He took before and after pictures and walked me thorough everything that was repaired.He is very friendly and professional and is highly competitive on price. I would recommend RLS to anyone needing foundation repair

Ricardo completed our seismic retrofit in the summer of 2019 while employed at his previous company. He was a pleasure to work with: honest, hardworking, courteous, client focused, knowledgeable, detail oriented and a great communicator. When we ran into major challenges with the structural engineer who drew up the plans, Ricardo stayed calm and professional and single-handedly kept the project from falling apart. His integrity and problem solving skills really stand out. We'd hire him for additional work in a heartbeat. Thank you again, Ricardo!

RSL Structural Inc. were extremely professional with our earthquake brace and bolt project at our house. Ricardo was great with explaining the program process and the options available for our house. The project was completed on time, as scheduled and to our satisfaction. RSL Structural Inc. was very prompt with all communications. They also dealt with the city for the permit and final inspection. I would highly recommend their services.

Great working with Ricardo for the earthquake bolting of our home. Very professional - he had all the knowledge and communicated the whole process clearly. He finished the work in a day ahead of time so the permit could be signed off before a holiday, and even put proper blocking behind the water heater. the materials look installed correctly and he cleaned up his work. Glad we chose him and his estimate(which wasn't the lowest, but was reasonable). Peninsula, San Bruno, Foundation expert, Brace and Bolt, EBB

RSL Structural completed the seismic upgrade to our property efficiently and neatly. Ricardo, the owner, was able to make the process as smooth as possible by preparing and submitting many of the required documents (like permits, and scheduling inspections) on our behalf. After the work was complete, Ricardo was also able to assist with insurance paperwork that helped us reduce our earthquake insurance premium! The work was completed on schedule with clear communication through out the entire process. I would recommend RSL Structural to anyone who is in need of a seismic upgrade/retrofit on their property.

I got a few quotes for pier/post repairs for my house. RSL was the most reasonably priced. Ricardo was friendly and professional, finished the work on time, and sent pictures of the work he did under the house. He also helped us look at the flooring under our kitchen since it felt drafty and he identified some holes there. I would highly recommend giving RSL a call for structural work.

Ricardo (RSL Structural) was great to work with for an EBB program foundation retrofit. Seamless and responsive communication from first reach out to project finish. Retrofit was completed efficiently in a day with inspection sign off a couple days later. Highly recommend him!

Ricardo was one of 3 contractors I had contacted for estimates. I reviewed all three proposals and met with Ricardo. I picked through the proposal and looked carefully at the materials he was planning to use. He had offered a sound materials list and good pricing. He described the project in detail along with the time frame. He answered all my questions and concerns. Once the project was accepted and approved by EBB, everything went according to plan, which is a very pleasant surprise. Things tend to happen in construction projects. Richardo's work is very professional. He keeps his worksite clean and safe. The entire project including inspections and sign-off for a final permit was quickly completed. I'm very happy and would highly recommend Ricardo as a contractor. If there is an additional opportunity for other work, I would have no hesitation in hiring him again. Thank You, Ricardo, for making this project painless and seamless!

When we were selected to use the CA Earthquake Brace+Bolt program we searched for a local contractor that we could trust to complete the work with low effort and confidence.

After reading reviews on the EBB site and on Google we found Ricardo & RSL were the right fit for us. We asked Ricardo for references and after contacting all of them we heard nothing but praise and appreciation for the level of care, service and professionalism that was given to the projects.

We ended up hiring RSL and the work was completed as expected and on par, if not above, our expectations. Ricardo handles everything for you, walks you through the process in detail, submits plans, secures the permit, schedules the inspection and most importantly calls and shows up when he says he will. A true professional.

We would recommend him to ANYONE for earthquake retrofits and especially anyone working through the EBB process.

Cannot recommend Ricardo and RSL highly enough. Working with him is such a joy, he is so thoughtful and professional and responsive. Ricardo did our earthquake retrofit, and made the process tremendously easy - he did the submissions, plans, photos, quotes, work, permits, and inspections with such speed and quality. If you're looking for someone who makes your project "easy" for you, and is a pleasure to work with, definitely give Ricardo a call.