Roberto and his crew did a great job with our fence and gate! Communication was prompt, his crew followed all safety protocol, his quote was very reasonable, and he was flexible when we needed to change our timeline. The build and look of the finished product is beyond our expectations, and we would happily hire him again for any future projects! They even got everything done quicker than expected. I definitely recommend RCO General Construction for your project! read more

Roberto offered to come on Saturday to do an estimate. Never showed up. Called him after 45 minutes after the appointment and he said, "Oh it's raining". Didn't call ahead to reschedule, no apology. We then rescheduled for Tuesday morning 9-10, come Tuesday, didn't show up. No call. No response at 9:45. Call at 10 went to voicemail. No notice ahead of time. Called him because of stellar reviews but unfortunately our experience was that he was not reliable or communicative. read more

Our aging backyard fence was in dire need of replacement. Roberto and his team did a great job replacing it. As other reviewers have mentioned, Roberto and his team were very professional, efficient and absolutely immaculate. They did such a great job that we are already discussing to work with Roberto on our next upcoming project. read more

We needed work done at our house quickly both inside and outside. I submitted a request for a quote through Yelp and within 30 mins Roberto has responded and we'd scheduled time for a quote the next morning. While we were working with him, what we needed done changed - he was more than flexible and incredibly responsive. Pricing was completely reasonable (I had multiple quotes). Because we had a short timeline to complete the work he was able to move his schedule around and fit us in. One of the things he and his team did was build a fence across the back of our property. He and my husband discussed the design/plan, he gave suggestions and recommendations on how to do it because we were using existing posts and building it on top of retaining wall. We couldn't be happier with how it turn out. The backyard look looks amazing now all because of this fence! Their work is so professional and it is clear he and his team take pride in making his customers happy. He is really easy to work with and honest. We will definitely use Roberto again for future projects. Thank you! read more

Roberto helped my neighbor and I realign a staircase, replace a hand railing, add a section of fence, and add two gates. This was a smaller project but complicated because it involved working with multiple parties. I first texted with Roberto and sent photos. He came out to see the project and we discussed full replacement and repair options. We decided on the smaller scope repair and got on the schedule. Roberto's crew showed up on the day he said they would. They did great work. The new steps and hand railing blend well with the old redwood. My gate was challenging because it is 55 inches wide. I would work with Roberto again. read more

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This was by far the best experience we've had with a contractor/builder. We hired Roberto and his team to install red wood beams in our yard, remove dirt and lay crushed granite, build a fence, and stunning IPE deck! Throughout the entire experience Roberto was super responsive with communication, always answered all of our questions, shared his perspective and the considerations for different directions we could go. We had a few days of rain and Roberto's team made up time on the weekends. He was very detailed and methodical and my husband who went to furniture school was impressed with the care and technical quality. He was super responsive to our needs - we asked to switch the way the fence door hung and he swapped it around right away. Roberto and his team are such lovely people we miss having them -- we almost want to find more things!! read more

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I have a rental property which was in need of some repairs. A concrete pathway was lifting up and the cause was unknown. Some wood siding and window trim were showing signs of rot. And I was concerned about the condition and safety of a 30-year-old backyard wooden deck. Roberto addressed all three issues quickly and professionally. The concrete lift was caused by a tree root. The root was removed and the concrete and underlying drainage pipe were restored. The wood siding and window trim were replaced. Roberto and his crew constructed a new deck using the original structure where possible to reduce costs. Roberto accomplished everything in less than three weeks. His prices were reasonable: the project, all told, cost about $14,000. He was cooperative and his suggestions on how to proceed were insightful. I was pleased with the outcome and recommend his services without hesitation. read more

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As a general contractor, I appreciate good quality work, prompt communication and punctuality, reasonable prices, leaving a clean work site, and getting what you contracted for and not getting nickel and dimed for extra small items. RCO Constuction delivered in spades on all those aspects for me on a re-shingle job. Roberto's crew did a fantastic job and even included a little extra. He always responded to my calls immediately. I couldn't have asked for a better job or company to work with. read more

RCO provided a quote on site quickly and was able to begin construction within days. I'm impressed with their work, especially the engineering with the framing; in a temblor the deck is probably more solid than my 100yo house. Roberto was great to work with and his crew did a great job, including the cleanup after construction. read more

No called no show. Agreed to an 11:30am consultation. Never asked for my address or phone number. I reached back out multiple times reminding them I have a hard stop at 12pm. I received a notice they "READ" my message through the yelp app and got no response. It's 2:05pm as I'm writing this and still never received an updated message of any kind. No longer interested in hiring them. read more

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We hired Roberto to replace our backyard fence. He was one of the only contractors who was willing to come see the fence and speak with me about my project prior to finalizing pricing. I appreciated this because it really helped me accurately budget and also gave me a sense of what working with Roberto was going to be like. He was friendly, prices fair, extremely responsive, and attentive to my particular preferences. His crew was very friendly and their carpentry skills excellent. I am so pleased with my fence and plan to hire RCO to do some concrete work as well. read more

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Roberto and his team were fantastic. We hired them to put a patio in our backyard and it's beautiful and very well done. He came over a few times beforehand when we changed our mind about the design, and his crew got the job done in less than a week. Everyone was professional, friendly, and wore masks. Very easy to work with. read more

Roberto and his team built a redwood fence for us around our whole backyard, and removed the old fence. Roberto was professional and friendly from our first meeting, and was very responsive in his communications, kept us updated, and answered all our questions. The work was done in the timeframe he estimated and looks exactly as described. Top quality work. I highly recommend RCO. read more

Roberto was a pleasure to work with. He built us new stairs and a deck at the back of our house to replace a rotted out landing. We would highly recommend him and be more than happy to be a reference for any future clients. read more

Roberto came to see the project the morning after I posted it. He suggested replacing the entire fence with the same style (picture frame) that the first fence was built with. But when we looked at the two other fences in the backyard, he told me that style was less expensive. So I agreed and saved about 1/3 of the price of the picture frame style. He called the day before his start date asking if he could start then - because his crew had finished a job in Berkeley that morning. So they demo'd the fence, installed the 4x4 posts nd disposed of the fence that day, and finished the next day. It had drizzled both days as they worked, and that resulted in mud being tracked down the concrete path to the street when they took the demo'd fence pieces to the truck. But they power washed the path the next day and the fence looks great. read more

We hired Roberto to build a new redwood fence and 4 extra large/long redwood planters. We are very happy with how everything turned out. He and his crew are nice and hardworking and take pride in their work. Would absolutely call Roberto again for our future projects. read more

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I had Roberto put in a small deck outside my inlaw unit in November 2022. The new deck really transformed the space and added extra value to the unit. I am very happy with the result -- and so are my tenants! His team is friendly and hardworking and left everything clean. read more

Roberto and his team did a great job on our rental property, installing new fences and gate, and leveling a shed that was tilted over. He also did a repair on a fence (instead of replacing it) which saved some money. Communication was excellent. He provides emailed quotes that are very comprehensive and clear - no surprises. I requested some changes to the original quote, and he made updates, no problem. Scheduling was quick, cleanup was good. And the fences look great. Good fencing is expensive, but Roberto's quote was similar to other people that were not as responsive and professional as he is. Thumbs up. read more

We hired Roberto to repair/rebuild a fence and small deck with a pergola. He understood just what we wanted, and it turned out exactly how we imagined. He also helped to resolve a drainage issue that we had been putting off forever. He was very transparent with his bid, the price was reasonable, and there were no surprises. Roberto was in constant communication and his crew complied with all Covid requirements. We look forward to working with him again. read more

They made one appt for an initial estimate, which they canceled at the last minute, suggesting a day later that week instead. I said ok, what time? ...and never got any further communication. Revised: They later apologized -- they were very sick. read more

Roberto and his team did a wonderful job replacing two old fences and one gate. Within a day of my reaching out to him, Roberto came out and provided an estimate and within two weeks of agreeing on a plan, we were able to start work. Both fences had a couple of quirks to work out (one had to be attached to neighboring fences that didn't line up well and the other had to be installed in an awkward spot between trees and a cement walkway), but Roberto thought through everything and his crew worked carefully and meticulously, minimizing disturbances to neighboring yards and protecting the roots of nearby trees. Every day the crew left the work site neat and tidy and even finished a day earlier than planned. It was an absolute pleasure working with Roberto and his team. He communicated with me throughout the process, keeping me updated on progress and was always available to talk through any questions I had. His prices are reasonable and his work quality and the materials he uses are excellent. He is honest about trying to provide the best build at a fair price. The new fences and gate not only look beautiful but are solidly constructed. I couldn't be happier with the result and I've already received multiple compliments from the neighbors. I would highly recommend Roberto and hope to work with him again on future projects. read more

Did a wonderful job exactly as described on replacing a fence that was broken by a falling tree. My neighbor also commented on the excellent quality of work and was very happy with the fence. read more

A pleasure to work with Roberto and his team. Excellent communication, attention to detail and quality of work. We initiated with a fence & gate project and expanded in a few different directions. Roberto was great at providing thorough explanations, checking in to align on details before moving ahead where applicable and giving us insight into all the options when there were specific calls to be made. In the future we'll start with Roberto as we consider any new projects. Thanks Roberto ! read more

I engaged Roberto and his team to do a repair on my fence, a leak in my window, and partial finish of my garage. I can say that Roberto and his team took the time to really explain what was being done, the timeline, and the cost. He also made sure that the work was doe correctly so that I do not have to worry about the work lasting. I would absolutely work with Roberto again, and would recommend him for your construction needs. read more

I had a 175sq/ft TimberTech composite deck built by Roberto and he is one of the best contractors I've worked with. He is great at communicating and genuinely cares about getting the project done right. His crew is efficient, on time, and keeps the job site clean. I highly recommend Roberto and will definitely hire him for future projects. read more

Found Roberto through a referral, he and his crew helped us to level the house by building new subfloors. We really liked that he kept us informed every morning about the job which helped us for planning purposes. After he finished our project, we decided to hire him again for another project. His prices are reasonable and the quality of his work is good too. Thanks Roberto! read more

We found Roberto and his company on Yelp based on the stellar reviews, and invited him to come in for a bid to build a new fence for the house we just bought in Mill Valley. My interaction with him was very positive because he was a very sincere person and honest with what he could do and what he couldn't do. His bid was great and met our budget, so we decided to work with him. Due to the positive experience working with Roberto, and a beautiful fence his team built for us, after we decided to expand the project to remodeling work for the main bathroom, we decided to give that project to Roberto as well. Like any project, sometimes the general contractors don't have full control over other contractors, but Roberto always did his best and honestly communicated everything with us. He pays attention to the detail of the work and always keeps the customers' interest front and center. He is extremely responsive to our questions, concerns and requests, even late in the evening. He often goes above and beyond helping us with things in the house since we haven't moved in, such as moving delivery boxes into the house, and receiving furniture deliveries for us etc. Eventually we ended up giving him the painting project for the house too. And he did a great job on that as well. We initially chose a wrong paint color, and after they finished one floor, I changed my mind and wanted a different color. After discussing with Roberto, he offered to repaint the entire floor free of charge. I haven't worked with general contractors in the past, and all my friends cautioned me that it would be a painful experience. However, Roberto defied this perception of a contractor. I do believe that he treats every project and every client very seriously, to the point he even sacrificed his Xmas holiday with his family in order to get work done. I highly recommend Roberto to anyone who is looking for a trustworthy contractor who is into detail, quality, and above all, customer satisfaction. read more

Roberto and his crew are the best. The whole process was very smooth! The communication with Roberto was professional and flawless. The cost for the quality of work is great. They installed a deck on upper unit of my two unit property. Roberto listened to my wishes and provided multiple alternatives with estimates on the spot. Roberto and his crew are professional and gentlemen! Thank you for the great work read more

Working with Roberto is great. He has experience In just about all things involving home improvement/construction projects. We've had the pleasure of working with him on several projects and will continue to seek his expertise on any projects moving forward. He's an honest man, reliable, and trustworthy. We are lucky to have crossed his path and have him as our go to guy for any home projects. read more

Hired Roberto to remove and dispose of old chain link fence and replace with a wooden fence. Very professional, very well done and very timely. read more

Roberto and RCO Construction built us a 60' shared redwood fence and gate. After getting the salesperson treatment from the first few fence companies, Roberto was authentic and honest in his project fees and recommendations; he's been building fences in the East Bay for over 20 years. He was not the cheapest quote, but his teams' high-quality and quick work was worth the investment. read more

Roberto is skilled, honest, reasonably priced, and a good communicator. He was generous with his time helped me trouble-shoot a few odd problems beyond what I hired him to do. He is now my first choice for all kinds of repairs. I trust he will do a good job with a cheerful, positive attitude. read more

I needed some siding and trim work done, so I got four estimates. Roberto, the owner of RCO, seemed to be the most legit and still reasonable, so I chose him. I am so glad I did. Roberto is a good guy, he is honest and he knows how to do a job right. He took the time to explain exactly what they would do, and why it was the best way to do it. They put in extra time and attention to detail. I am so pleased with the finished product. My home is much better protected from the elements, and it looks really nice too! I want to give a shout out to Nelson as well. It is clear he takes pride in his work. It feels good to know someone really is taking care of you and your home. Roberto and his RCO company offer a pretty wide range of construction services, and I will be calling him for future projects. read more

Roberto agreed to paint two bedrooms for us on short notice, and we couldn't be happier with the job he did. He's very professional and reliable, and will absolutely be someone I contact in the future should the need arise. Highly recommend. read more

Roberto and his team are great guys. They work hard and have very fair prices. During Covid, they have come in masks and been respectful of my space. We have had them work on several different type of construction projects at our house and been happy with their work each time. read more

I needed to replace a shared fence as well as my front yard fence. I didn't know where to start so I went online and started reading reviews like you are probably doing now. It's through reading through all these same Yelp reviews and looking at the pictures that I found Roberto and decided to give him a shot. I can honestly say that I am very pleased with the quality of work and level of transparency he showed throughout the entire project. The backyard shared fence looks fantastic! If you're looking for the cheapest and quickest guy to do the job, he's probably not your guy. But if you want someone who does it right and won't cut corners or add in any additional unnecessary upsells to the bill he's your guy. I was so pleased with the fence that I had him repair my deck while he was there. It needed some structural strengthening and some new boards here and there. He also created 2 retaining walls in the front yard and we're just waiting until the time is right for him and his crew to replace our front yard fence. Can't recommend him highly enough and will probably have other projects for him in the future. read more

Roberto and his crew were exceptional. They have done phenomenal work across the board. We have had them remodel bathrooms, fix structural issues, build new decks. They have been incredibly versatile and amazing. Roberto has done great work, but more importantly, he is trustworthy and honest. We feel completely comfortable having him come into our home and do work. We are so happy we found him. read more

It was a pleasure working with Roberto and his crew, we had a retaining wall/Desk rebuild/Rot mitigation project. The initial work of clearing out a large chunk of a hill made purely of rock was a monumental task, the team executed on that quickly. The team then removed to the old deck, while they were doing that they found rot in multiple places. The team quickly fixed all the rot, even on the side of my house where currently cannot tell where they did the work. They are safe with masks and site clean up each day. Their craftsmanship is top-notch. What I most appreciate is Roberto is always willing to explain what is going on, what are options throughout the build and when new issues are found. I would say that I would recommend Roberto to others but I want to keep Robert and his crew free to work on my own projects :), the RCO team is really top-notch and I am very glad he was recommended to me. read more

Roberto is Great. I can not speak highly enough of him, his crew and his work are exceptional. He has a deep understanding of different construction techniques. He is able to balance delivery with cost and quality. He has been a great partner as we have improvements to our home. He has helped us with projects ranging from bathroom remodel to new construction. He can do it all. read more

We are extremely fortunate to having discovered Roberto Orellana and his RCO General Construction firm through an internet search to undertake a complicated repair/painting job in a moderate-size office room in our residence. Among other things, the ceiling needed to be completely removed and replaced and the walls and woodwork repaired and prepped for painting. The project is still under way, on schedule, with priming and painting to begin in a day or two. Roberto's prices are fair and competitive, and although a bit more material and labor has been required than originally quoted, he is sticking to his original estimate. He and his work crews are great craftsmen. They keep floors well protected and are neat and clean up splendidly every day. Most of all, Roberto communicates clearly and various issues/problems that might arise as they go along and recommends various options for proceedings. I will do a final follow-up review after project completion. We will definitely utilize RCO for future home improvement projects. read more