We were very satisfied with our association with Pablo and his team at Real Vida Remodeling, and delighted with the end product. See for yourself when you look at some of the before & after photos. Following a water backup, our kitchen was gutted and renovated, our bathroom was remodeled, and our entire condo was repainted. For part of the year, we lived outside San Diego, and we felt confident in Pablo and relied on him to handle the day-to-day work, while giving us regular feedback and understanding that we wished to be as "hands on" as possible and to make all final decisions. We had a very pleasant experience dealing with the material suppliers & subcontractors to whom Pablo sent us - all very professional and accommodating. Meanwhile, Pablo helped us navigate through a delay in the supply chain, the challenge of bringing a large, one-piece countertop into the building's elevator and our Unit, and a few other unexpected issues. Pablo's crew worked in a clean & efficient manner, and were respectful of our property & belongings, a tribute to Pablo's work ethic. Based on our experience, we would highly recommend Real Vida Remodeling. read more

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We hired Pablo and his crew to completely remodeled our kitchen and remove a wall to open up our dining room and living room. They put in all new flooring, new windows and sliding door, and built a long buffet and cabinets along one wall. We couldn't be happier with the result. The work was very professional. Everything was expertly executed and the project came in right on schedule. The cost for the work was very competitive. The living area is beautiful. They even helped us move our stuff out and set up a living room in the garage. My one complaint is that I have not been able to get receipts for the new windows and sliding doors or the dishwasher he purchased for us. I may need them for warrantees. read more

Pablo was very professional and easy to work with. He worked with me to redo the bathroom at a rental condo I have. He provided a detailed and accurate estimate of the work, and go the job done on time. I had to go out of town at the last minute for 2 weeks during the renovation and had no qualms leaving. He kept me up to date with the status of the work and was always available for any questions I had. The bathroom renovation looks amazing. I would not hesitate to use him again. read more

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Pablo and his team have done several remodels for me over the last 12 months and his service has been exceptional and I trust him to get the job done on time, on budget, and of the highest professional grade. Pablo's pricing is reasonable and his results are outstanding. I will be coming back to him for future projects and recommend you reach out to him for your next remodel or contracting needs! read more

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Pablo has done a couple of projects for me over the past three years, and I've been pleased with the work both times. The recent kitchen remodeling was excellent, done on schedule and on budget. Moreover, I was traveling for the two weeks the work was being done, allowing me to avoid the disruption of construction. Pablo got the work done quickly, keeping me fully apprised of the progress. I was very happy to have the new kitchen when I returned! read more

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I love my remodeled bathroom! Pablo understood what I wanted, and made it happen. Thank you read more

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We highly recommend Real Vida Remodeling! We needed our two bathrooms renovated and found Pablo (owner) on Yelp. The 5 stars are definitely valid. He was the only one out of the five contractors we looked at who - had a reasonable price - who didn't try to sell us a bunch of other things - who was honest and genuine when asked for advice. Pablo and his crew were amazing! They always showed up on time, they stuck to the plan and contract discussed, I always was informed on what's happening each day and the following and they always cleaned up and tidied up before they left for the day. Very important to us so we could still somewhat live in our home. They did an amazing job and covered all of our floors, including our carpeted stairs, pulled up a plastic wall with door to separate the en-suite bathroom from the master bedroom to limit dust in all the other rooms. They covered all of the steps with clear wrap and there were no stains what so ever. The whole team was very mindful of our home and didn't damage anything. Mind you our house is on 3 levels so they had to cover a lot of ground. Pablo was very flexible! Unfortunately on demolition day we found mold and termites. Also the wall where our recessed mirrors were supposed to go was not set up to easily get this done and we decided last minute to change our textured walls to flat walls. All of this didn't phase Pablo and his crew. They just went with it, fixed our mold issue, treated the termites, rerouted pipes and studs to accommodate our mirrors and created beautiful flat walls for us. The estimate to get both bathrooms done was conservative, 6-8weeks. They did a hell of a job and finished within 5.5 weeks, no shortcuts and everything beautifully finished, as you can see in the pictures. We will definitely use Real Vida Remodeling again for future projects. read more

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We are in love with our brand new kitchen! Pablo and his team did an amazing job remodeling our small and outdated kitchen. We had several contractors come out for quotes but decided to go with Real Vida because Pablo was very knowledgeable and we felt like he knew what he was doing, his down-to-earth personality that made us choose him for the project This was our first major remodel and the process was quite overwhelming, however, Pablo was very helpful in guiding us throughout the project with his recommendations. We had a few changes throughout such as the layout, countertop choices, custom details, etc. and Pablo was willing to accommodate us. He truly wants to make sure we were happy at the end of the day. And yes, we are very happy with the outcome. Our kitchen turned out better than what we expected. I would definitely recommend Real Vida Remodeling and will be using Pablo and his team for future projects. read more

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Pablo and Marcela were both professionals and worked on our project with urgency. We wanted the work done yesterday and they were able to deliver. We received a quote within 24 hours and they were ready to start our project within a week. They finished all our kitchen, living room, bathroom, carpet updates all within just about 3 weeks so that we can get our apartment back on the market. They made some excellent recommendations to decrease the cost of materials or to improve the quality of their work. I would definitely work with them again! read more

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Quick review: Pablo and his team brought our kitchen vision to life! Fair quote and time for the project. Pablo really takes on a lot to ensure that we (as his clients) didn't get burdened with stress that comes with renovations. Highly recommend Real Vida to anyone looking to renovate their home.  Long review: Alright so this was our first journey into renovations. We asked around town, got a couple quotes and Pablo gave us the best quote. He's funny and communicative which made this process a whole lot better since this was our first time renovating. He doesn't have design services but he can recommend some aspects based on his previous work but it will be up to you as the client for final design calls. We ran into bumps along the road which derailed the project a bit. Pablo was able to handle the extra workload and contact the right people to get the job done. Me and my boyfriend didn't have to worry or stress about that since Pablo had our back. He'd call with updates and tell us what was happening along the way. One thing that set Pablo aside from other quotes we got was people charging for an overhead fee for anything that was out of the scope of the project. For us this ended up being some paint and small parts and plywood as there was some mold when he opened the floor. Pablo brought receipts of everything and we paid for anything outside of our quoted project, where most contractors wanted to charge us up front for something we didn't even know we would need. Overall his team cleans up every day after themselves which made a big difference since we were living in the house while this was happening. His team didn't feel intrusive or like they were disrespecting our space at all. We definitely enjoyed working with Pablo and his team for our first renovation project and look forward to working with him for future projects. read more

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I used Real Vida Remodeling for a 1 Bedroom Condo remodel. See below for pros and cons and overall at the end of review. Pros: * Pablo (The Construction Manager) and his crew did an excellent job on the remodel, see pictures. * Most affordable bid out of all contractors. * Was flexible for our design and timeline. * Completed construction in amount of time stated in bid. Cons: * Pablo says he is very busy, and will forget things that he has said to you earlier in the construction process. He acts so busy that it makes you feel like he is not giving you his 100% time and effort. * During walkthrough before construction Pablo will say things like "Yeah no worries we can totally do that" making you believe they are included in the bid price, but Pablo will then ask for reimbursement after the fact. * Some final touch-ups were not completed (paint in certain corners, old nails not removed and patched, etc.) Overall: I would definitely use Real Vida Remodeling again for a future remodel. Pablo and his crew made the process easy on me and completed the job quickly and for a price that was within my budget. read more

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Pablo and his crew do excellent work. Pablo helped improve the bathroom design and sent us to great suppliers for tile and hardware. Then, he went to bat for us when some of the tile wasn't right for the niche. He's really fun to work with and we loved every member of his crew. The project took a month, off and on, as we waited for backordered parts (which we expected). The guys were on time every day, cleaned up every day, and left us with a fabulous new bathroom. I wish I had a picture of the old one, with a standard tub and shower combination, so you could see the transformation. We recommend Real Vida without reservation read more

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Pablo completed the remodel of a bathroom and kitchen in my Mission Hills condo. Both the bathroom and kitchen were dark closed off spaces and involved removal of walls and moving of plumbing/electrical. The bathroom was also converted from a bathtub to a step in shower. Along the way there were unexpected issues that surfaced, but we worked through them and I am happy with the end result. Pablo was always willing to meet to go over the progress and checked in frequently to make sure I was satisfied throughout the duration of the renovation. The bathroom and kitchen are huge improvements from what existed before and I am really enjoying the newly renovated space! read more

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We hired Pablo at Real Vida to do a bathroom remodel in our downtown condo. We removed a tub and replaced it with a step in shower and replaced the tile flooring. Real Vida was the lowest bid out of four contractors. The project went very smooth thanks to Pablo's excellent communications with us and his very skilled subcontractors. His tile, plumbing and glass contractors were perfectly scheduled and they did an amazing job. I highly recommend Real Vida for any remodel project you might have. read more

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Pablo(owner) and his crew were very accommodating with our multiple requests and worked very professional. They were on-time, respectful, and met their deadline. We are very happy with their work. I will highly recommend this company. read more

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Pablo and his crew did an amazing job at enclosing our den with a pocket door, so that we can turn it into the baby's room! They were accommodating, timely, super clean, professional, and very nice. We love the incredible work they did and we highly recommend them for your next project! Thanks RVR! read more

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Pablo and his team did a a fantastic job on our full guest bathroom remodel. Pablo was very responsive, worked with me to create a proposal that fit our budget. The project completed with minimal hiccups, which is so rare in construction projects! He communicated well and his team was respectful of our home and needs. We were able to work together on changes that were needed on either side. We'd highly recommend going w/Real Vida Remodeling for any house projects! read more

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We used Pablo and his team to completely remodel our outdated kitchen and it turned out absolutely stunning. Pablo's visual diagram he presented to us was exactly as we envisioned and more. His estimate was fair and he used good quality cabinets, quartz countertops, and farmer's sink. During the remodel Pablo was respectful to our home while we were at work and we had an open line of communication throughout the entire process answering our phone calls. I would recommend him to family, friends, and to anyone who needed a new kitchen or any contracting work. read more

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Real Vida remodeling is amazing!! I couldn't have asked for a better job. Pablo is very fast and efficient. They finished the project faster than expected. I would recommend him o all my friends and family. I can't wait until the next project! Very blessed I found Real Vida Remodeling! Thank you again. read more

We recently remodeled our kitchen, bath and laundry with Pablo and he exceeded all our expectations! We met with Pablo on several occasions to discuss our ideas and what we wanted and he was very easy to work with. One of the things we like most was his communication, he is upfront and would let us know what they will be working on next. There were times where he went out of his way to pick up fixtures to help since we were so busy with work. It was nice to not stress about the project and because Pablo was so reliable. His team is experienced and extremely skilled in what they do. They were also friendly and really cared about making our new kitchen beautiful. They were detailed oriented and at the end of each day they always kept everything cleaned. We really enjoyed working with Pablo and look forward to our next remodel with him. Thank you Pablo and to your team! We love our new kitchen! read more

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Hired Pablo to removed a half-bath and return the space to a closet. He did a nice job, showed up on time, completed the job. I'd hire him again! read more

I have had two condos remodeled by the owner of this company, complete down to the studs in 2009. Now at my other condo he has just completed my kitchen remodel with his company Real Vida Remodeling. I am extremely happy and satisfied with the professional job completed. I trust them to provide the results desired and they came through again. I would not be returning for service if I had not been secure with the previous remodel. read more

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We first used Pablo and his team to convert our office upstairs into a loft. After loving how it turned up we decided to use him on a complete remodel of our entire house. He worked with us during our product selections and his professional staff got straight to work. We decided to move out during the remodel to speed the process up. Changes on the fly were easy to work in and Pablo helped us brainstorm some great features we would never have thought of. We couldn't be more happier with the results. The renovations created a more spacious floor plan with easier indoor outdoor living and our house looks like a show home. I would love to say we will us Pablo again, but unfortunately he did such a good job we will never be moving!! Thanks to the team at Real Vida we have the best house in the neighborhood!! read more

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I hired Pablo to do my first house purchase and he did an amazing job transforming this house that had never been remodeled since 1970 I really recommend this company for your remodeling needs! Thanks Pablo read more

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We met Pablo while he was working on another remodel in our building. He showed me his work and I was very impressed. We hired Real Vida Remodeling to re-tile our guest bathroom. His crew was quick and they kept our condo spotless. They vacuumed the area as they were working non-stop as they knew we just repainted our place. Very professional team! Thank you :) The tile job is perfect, your team was very respectful, and kept everything clean during this job :) Highly recommend. read more

Pablo and his team did a very nice job remodeling our primary bedroom and bathroom. The project involved moving walls, tile work, electrical, and plumbing work. They showed up every day and stayed on schedule and on budget. The pricing was fair and we will be recommending Real Vida to others. read more

We needed a quick tile job for one room. We had purchased all the materials and room was , but needed skilled labor to put the floor in . I was worried no one would want such a small job. I contacted five contractors only four got back to me . Two gave me an estimate via email by looking at pictures . I felt the estimate were little bit high for such a small job . And the one said he could consider the job but not for a month. Only Pablo Rubio came out to look at the job site. He emailed me a written estimate that evening with the best quote of everyone. I called back and he was there the next day with a very skilled tile craftsman. The entire floor was laid in one day ,then grouted the next day. The work was excellent! Pablo was so warm and friendly and willing to squeeze in a small job between other big jobs! I was so grateful. I will definitely use him for any future construction needs! read more

We were in serious need of a remodel on our kitchen and bathroom. We searched Yelp and found 3 different companies to come take a look at our house. And let me tell you Real Vida Remodeling set the bar so high we didn't need to look any further. Pablo came over and gave us his thoughts and ideas which is exactly what we needed since we didn't know what way we wanted to do it. His communication was amazing and top notch!! Now mind you our house was built in 1941 so we knew there would be some challenges with the remodel but Pablo and his crew conquered every one of them. His crew was on time every day and cleaned up at the end of each work day. They knew exactly what they were doing when it came to this project. Pablo also kept us updated on what would be worked on each day and stayed on top of it all. We are in awe with this transformation and we HIGHLY recommend Real Vida Remodeling for anyone looking to makes changes to their home. We feel like we are living in a brand new house with the remodel. Every detail is spot on!! We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the work your crew put in each and every day they were here. We are looking forward to that BBQ as soon as we can!! Again, THANK YOU Real Vida Remodeling for giving us the kitchen and bathroom we visioned!! Take our word and every other word of the reviews on here that Pablo and his crew are 100% official. The proof is in the picture below!! I will for sure use them again for future projects if needed. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!! read more

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I hired Pablo to help with a total home remodel. I gutted the entire place down to the studs, and Pablo's crew helped bring the place back to life. Remodeling is always a lengthy process, and things are always more expensive than you'd hope. Pablo offered a competitive rate, was flexible in working around the other teams of contractors, and at the end of the day I'm quite pleased with the final product. Pablo is a fun guy and brings his personality to the job. Check out the before and after to get a feel for the overall quality of work. read more

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Work was rushed, baseboard looks like crap. Pablo missed an whole wall with baseboard, I see nails all over the place. Its not even third class work at best. Wost contractor i have ever used, he he did a quick walk trough and seemed rushed i kept having to show him problem areas and he dint even fix some of the issues i did point out. I have to hire someone else to re-do the work. Absolutly horrible horrible! !!job Also his response is to this comment is a lie; I told him several times during the project his finished areas were not acceptable. He did touch up a few but missed so much work. In the end I just wanted him out of my house as it became obvious it bothered him every time I brought up an issue. The more I looked at my baseboard the more I noticed the bad workman ship I have only had good experiences with my other contractors I have hired dozens of them over the last year from painter and kitchen remodelers and never had one problem, I understand little things can be overlooked but I had to constantly bring up issues to be fixed and even those where not addressed. I should stick to recommended contractors rather than yelp reviewed one. !!! By the way tanks for brushing white paint on my newly redone cabinets behind the refrigerator I guess you thought I was not going to notice!!!! read more

Excellent Overall Performance and Workmanship. Professional submission and presentation of bid. Reasonably fair with negotiation process. Consumer tip: Make sure to have completion date in writing, and remember to take in to consideration that clean up, with hauling and removal of materials is not included--must be specified, and will be an extra cost. Also, make sure to include all details of job description stated in contract. "crown molding must be the only item painted, unless specified", "flooring should be installed horizontally throughout." etc. Do not assume that your verbal explanation and agreement was sufficient, get it in writing! Pablo and his crew did a beautiful job on the specified contracted project. We are very happy with his craftsmanship, and hope to refer him to others. read more

We contracted with Pablo and the Real Vida Remodeling team to renovate our condominium in San Diego. From start to finish, the team was excellent in assisting us during the design phase, throughout the renovation, and went above and beyond to ensure the completed project was what we had envisioned. I've done 5 renovations over the last 10 years, and none went as well as this project. Most importantly, I felt that the Real Vida team (including Pablo) treated my home and family as if it and we were a part of his own. Great job to Pablo and the entire team! read more

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Recently, Pablo and his team remodeled my bathtub and tiled my bathroom and they did an outstanding job. From start to finish, I have never worked with a more considerate professional group of tradesmen. The prep, the setup so the rest of my home would not be disturbed by their work was beyond impressive. His workers were always polite and never messy. Pablo was always calling me, letting me know of timelines and what his team was doing. The old idea of remodeling costing double your budget and taking twice as long? Pablo's contract price was exactly what we negotiated and he finished when he said he would! I highly recommend Real Vida and will definitely hire them again when I need something else done. I love my bathroom, thank you Pablo! read more

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I have had a lot of work done over the years by many contractors. Pablo is one of the best. He was very thorough and addressed any issues that came up very quickly. He had a hell of a time with the nearly 400 pound double oven but never gave up and it turned out excellent. He worked very well with me throughout the project and was especially helpful in the design stage. When my electrician quit the job Pablo saved the day with Maho who was also a true pro. The only suggestion for anyone who will read this and goes into business with Pablo, take your time documenting everything that needs to be done so both you and Pablo are on the same page. You can see by the pictures how well the kitchen came out. read more

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Pablo did a fantastic job on remodeling our rental income property. Great price and done in a timely manner. He was honest and straight forward about any issues or problems that developed during the remodel. Great a fantastic contractor with Good Prices. read more

Great follow through and communication. Good experience. Very helpful and professional.

I highly recommend Real Vida Remodeling. They did a fantastic job on our bathroom remodel. I loved the attention to detail, excellent craftsmanship, timeliness and great communication on all aspects of the project. I look forward to working with them on a project in the future. read more

Was referred to Pablo via a friend of a friend... I am so glad that I ended up calling him. We were searching yelp / instagram for local contractors and everyone we have dealt with so far has been more stress than they are worth. That is no where near the case with Pablo and his team. From the first day Pablo came in to quote the job, I knew we were going to move forward with him. Probably the most responsive contractor I have met. He is always quick to explain things that come up, and problem solving any thing we ran into. We had a few small issues and one large issue that Pablo noticed and solved before even talking to me (of course explained it all before proceeding). I was stressed out when the job was starting due to some potential PTSD with previous contractors used on our kitchen remodel. The first day in and I was not needed at all except for some approval sign offs. Pablo truly goes the extra mile in making sure the project gets completed PROPERLY (cannot emphasize this enough) and removed ANY concerns I had. I know I will be using Pablo / team for any future projects, and referring every one I know. My brother is about to kick off a project in a few months and is already planning with Pablo. 10/10. Thank you Pablo and everyone. Please see attached photos of before and after. There are a few final items that I opted to do myself like some touch ups and paint. read more

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Real Vida Remodeling just completed our home remodel project. This was a big job. They opened up the kitchen to the rest of the house by removing a wall. They also opened up and enlarged our master bath by removing another wall. Both bathrooms and the kitchen were a complete gut and remodel. We had ceiling fans installed in 3 rooms, all new baseboards throughout the house and a full interior house painting. They replaced a water heater and some plumbing. Overall, we were really happy with the job. It was a long commute for all of the workers. Pablo was very hands on and we appreciated the constant communication. There were a few hiccups but, I think there are with every remodel. We were given a very good price and the work is really good. Our home is beautiful and very livable now. I would recommend having a clear idea of your design and materials. Pablo had some great ideas but, the overall design and materials are up to the homeowner. Be clear and in writing about what work will be done. Pablo was great about changes and he worked very hard to get the materials that we needed on site. We were not living in the home when the work was being done which was another plus but, it was sometimes hard to get to the site when things needed to be approved. We would recommend Real Vida we really appreciate the beautiful results! read more

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They painted most of my home and finished my laundry room. Overall, I was very satisfied. They were on time, hard working professionals, that did a great job. I will use them again. read more