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RL Remodeling

General contractor · National City, CA · reviewed since 2024

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%84+49.3Reliability 26%74+19.3Value 15%87+13.2Momentum penalty67−3.3Experts Score= 79Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.79SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#37 of 48 pergola contractorsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 23%
4.9 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · 6 photos
96%five-star reviews
4.50★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
5%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
92%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

RL Remodeling at a glance

Google reviewers rate RL Remodeling 4.9 out of 5 based on 25 reviews, with the owner responding to 92% of comments. Clients frequently cite punctuality, clear communication, and reasonable pricing for services including kitchen, bathroom, garage, and outdoor remodels. The crew is noted for maintaining a clean site and adhering to schedules. Two two-star reviews mention dissatisfaction with ADU projects, while the remaining feedback highlights positive experiences with detailed craftsmanship and professional management.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 25 reviews (96% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 25 Google reviews (25 with written comments, 4 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 92% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 17, 2026.
  • Service: Pergola Contractor serving National City, California.

Data from Google, last updated October 27, 2026.

Score profile vs other pergola contractors

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and satisfaction; weakest: momentum.

Satisfaction84Reliability74Craft & service–Value87Momentum67Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 84 (median 93)Reliability: 74 (median 93)Value: 87 (median 100)Momentum: 67 (median 100)
RL RemodelingPergola Contractors median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.RL Remodeling: 84/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
84
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.RL Remodeling: 74/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.B
74
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 97.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.RL Remodeling: 87/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
87
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.RL Remodeling: 67/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
67
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 51.–
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Star ratings

25 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars2496%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars14%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 25 written reviews

  • Praise54100%
  • Complaints00%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price250%
  • Reasonable250%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Would recommend1120%
  • Quality & results1019%
  • Staff & attitude1019%
  • Communication815%
  • Speed & response611%
  • Price & value611%
  • Honesty & trust36%

What customers talk about

We read 25 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “We highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and caring remodelers.”
  • “Outstanding work ethic and they had tons of patience for my dogs and all of us living through the remodel.”
  • “The crew was polite, clean, and respectful of our home throughout the process.”
  • “…istina for her outstanding support throughout the entire project—she kept us updated, answered all our questions and truly went above and beyond.…”
  • “His guys arrived every day on time and made sure each day they were cleaned up before they left.”
  • “Call Amir @RL remodeling and he will be sure to take care of you for a reasonable price.”
  • “Honestly I hired the company back in February to work on my property in Oceanside after having numerous contractors quit on it because the permits wer…”

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired RL Remodeling for 4 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Leslie7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

Amir and his team were wonderful to work with. His guys arrived every day on time and made sure each day they were cleaned up before they left. Outstanding work ethic and they had tons of patience for my dogs and all of us living through the remodel. They did solid work and left my place looking beautiful. Call Amir…

Customer photo from Leslie's reviewCustomer photo from Leslie's review
Home renovations
Ronald10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

We used RL Remodeling for a backyard pergola. Amir and his crew did an excellent job of building and matching our existing tile roof with a drain gutter system while using the same stucco of our house on the underside. Amir made three independent trips to discuss the progress, style and paint color making sure…

Reasonable priceGeneral constructionTile work installation
leah4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

We had an amazing experience with this team for our San Diego home remodel! The process was incredibly smooth, stress-free, & the results exceeded our expectations. A special shout-out to Christina for her outstanding support throughout the entire project—she kept us updated, answered all our questions and truly…

Great priceHome renovations
BrandonLocal Guide · 38 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 8 months ago★★★★★

Ziv and his team are incredible! They go above and beyond to communicate and make sure we are clear on all next steps. The work has been stellar, timely, & exactly what we envisioned. Highly recommend R&L remodeling!

Customer photo from Brandon's reviewCustomer photo from Brandon's review
Home renovations
Erin2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Dolev and his crew at RL Remodeling did such a wonderful job creating my dream bathroom! Their fine attention to detail is something I was really looking for in a design team. All while very accommodating to life with a two year old in the house. Thank you RL Remodeling!

Reasonable priceTile work installationBathroom remodelingPainting
nick3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Honestly I hired the company back in February to work on my property in Oceanside after having numerous contractors quit on it because the permits were to hard to get but the head boss Joe was able to hook me up and fight the city and get my house done and gave me a great deal and helped me out a a lot overall great experience

Great priceGeneral constructionHome renovationsNew home construction

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 25 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
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Leslie Albrecht7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Leslie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Amir and his team were wonderful to work with. His guys arrived every day on time and made sure each day they were cleaned up before they left. Outstanding work ethic and they had tons of patience for my dogs and all of us living through the remodel. They did solid work and left my place looking beautiful. Call Amir @RL remodeling and he will be sure to take care of you for a reasonable price. You will love the work they do!

  • Services: Home renovations
MEPLocal Guide · 34 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews MEP has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Not great ADU.

Ronald Maikovich10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ronald has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We used RL Remodeling for a backyard pergola. Amir and his crew did an excellent job of building and matching our existing tile roof with a drain gutter system while using the same stucco of our house on the underside. Amir made three independent trips to discuss the progress, style and paint color making sure that we were completely satisfied with all details. We plan to use Amir again for a bathroom remodel in the future.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: General construction, Tile work installation
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you Ronald for taking the time to review our work on your backyard pergola remodel project! Was a pleasure working with you

leah kolesser4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews leah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We had an amazing experience with this team for our San Diego home remodel! The process was incredibly smooth, stress-free, & the results exceeded our expectations. A special shout-out to Christina for her outstanding support throughout the entire project—she kept us updated, answered all our questions and truly went above and beyond. We highly recommend them!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Home renovations
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you

Brandon HarrisonLocal Guide · 38 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brandon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Ziv and his team are incredible! They go above and beyond to communicate and make sure we are clear on all next steps. The work has been stellar, timely, & exactly what we envisioned. Highly recommend R&L remodeling!

  • Services: Home renovations
Response from the owner · 8 months ago

Thank you Brandon.

Erin Cagney2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Erin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Dolev and his crew at RL Remodeling did such a wonderful job creating my dream bathroom! Their fine attention to detail is something I was really looking for in a design team. All while very accommodating to life with a two year old in the house. Thank you RL Remodeling!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Tile work installation, Bathroom remodeling, Painting
Response from the owner · 9 months ago

Thank you for taking the time to review our work on your bathroom design and remodel project. Best, Dolev and the RL Remodeling team

nick johnson3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews nick has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Honestly I hired the company back in February to work on my property in Oceanside after having numerous contractors quit on it because the permits were to hard to get but the head boss Joe was able to hook me up and fight the city and get my house done and gave me a great deal and helped me out a a lot overall great experience

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: General construction, Home renovations, New home construction, Bathroom remodeling, Paint indoors, General building construction, Home building, Kitchen remodeling
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you for trusting us in your remodel process. We are so glad permits came fast and project was completed fast!

Jesse Alvinez1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Jesse has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Amir helped us convert our garage into a modern and functional home office. His team handled everything efficiently, and the result is beyond what we imagined. The space is stylish, well-designed, and adds great value to our home.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you Jesse for posting your review working with Amir on your garage conversion project. Enjoy your new office at home!

Kamau1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Kamau has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The project manager was fantastic- always keeping us informed and ensuring everything stayed on schedule. The crew was polite, clean, and respectful of our home throughout the process. The pricing was reasonable, and the quality of the work was worth every penny.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you Kamau for posting your review of working with us on your home remodel project.

Debbie GuevaraLocal Guide · 30 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Debbie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I recently hired RL Remodeling for an outdoor project, and the results were awesome! They put in a new deck and landscaped garden area. From beginning to the very end they were very professional, attentive to detail, and worked with me to make sure everything was exactly how I envisioned it. The process was smooth, and they completed the project on time, even with some ugly weather there were able to turn my yard in to my dream yard. I really appreciated the respect and the getting the job done attitude. pricing, and the final cost was exactly what they quoted. These r the guys to work with there great RL Remodeling, and I’ll definitely reach out for any future projects.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you Debbie for writing a review about working with us on tryout deck area project. Enjoy your newly remodeled backyard! Pleasure working with you.

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