Rafu Construction

Rafu Construction did a great job on our home. My wife is very happy with the jobs they did. We will definitely have them here again as we redo the place.

i worked with kyle and his team last fall to do some renovations in our arts district condo. i think the photos speak for themselves — i appreciated the attention to detail in workmanship and the constant communication throughout the process.
Scope of Work:
— paint interiors
— install wood flooring + replace and paint moldings
— install counter top, sink and fixtures in kitchen
— mount tv
— install light fixtures
i have heard so many of so many contractor nightmares and was apprehensive embarking on a first renovation project, but rafu was a pleasure to with with. i received a proposal upfront for the work and experienced little to no deviation. I’m super happy with the outcome!
kyle is super patient and does his best to meet his clients’ requests/​needs. Deviation mentioned above was attributed to availability of materials, scheduling… normal stuff that comes up when working on a project.

Rafu construction worked on our kitchen and bath rooms. We had the whole house repiped as well as the mainline. When looking for tile for bath room and floor, Kyle went to Home Depot with us. We really appreciated him giving up his time so that we didn’t have to. Kyle came to assess the house and provided his expertise. He was extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. We had numerous questions and he always took the time to speak with us. His team completed the job as promised and were very professional. They kept the area clean and
were attentive to details. Kyle came to the house to follow up and ensured that the work was completed to the highest standards. We really appreciate the quality work tat Rafu Construction did for our home. The house looks great. Kyle and his company stand by their work. He informed us that if their are ever any issues with the plumming or electric systems, that he will come and fix it. We recommend Kyle and his team wholeheartedly. We will definitely use Kyle for our next project.

I was very pleased with the work Rafu did on my loft in Long Beach. On budget and on time! That says a lot. They installed some dry wall partitions and incorporated some sliding glass doors, then installed lighting and fans throughout our home. Rafu really understood our aesthetic and worked well with it.
They were very professional and friendly. They worked really well with my HOA, which really smoothed out the process, and I didn’t get any complaints from any of my neighbors. In fact, my neighbors were actually very inquisitive about the work Rafu was doing, and I was happy to recommend them!

Rafu Construction installed a clay tile roof on my two story home. I interviewed multiple contractors and hired Rafu Construction for my roofing project. While other contractors were comparable in their bids, I chose Rafu Construction because of their expertise, enormous pride in their craft, and their professionalism. I also learned that the company has been around for three generations and that Kyle is a licensed architect and general contractor.
Kyle came to assess the house and provided his expertise. He was extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. Both me and my wife had numerous questions and he always took the time to speak with us. We scheduled a date for the work to commence and Kyle noted that it should take about four days to complete.
Kyle secured the necessary permit required by the city and was in constant communication, which I really appreciate. His team completed the job as promised and were utmost professionals. They kept the area clean and were attentive to details.
Kyle came to the house daily and ensured that the work was completed to the highest standards. Me and my wife really appreciate the quality work that Rafu Construction did for our home. They replaced a wood shingle roof with a beautiful clay tile roof, which will last many decades. The house looks really great. Kyle and his company stands by their work. He informed me that if there are ever any leaks or issues with the roof, that he will come and fix it. I recommend Kyle and his team wholeheartedly. We will definitely use Kyle for our next project.

We used Rafu construction to redo our bathroom. Kyle is an architect that provided 2 designs. The new designed shower is larger and the bathroom is much brighter. During the construction the workers would lay down a tarp over the carpet and remove it before they left. Construction dust and dirt was kept to a minimum. We love the new larger shower. After being very pleased with the bathroom we decided to use Rafu construction to redo our roof. They replaced the roof quickly and kept the mess to a minimum. We are very pleased with the work done. The last contractor we used before Rafu took longer, left a mess, and the workmanship was not as good. We would use Rafu construction again.

Rafu Construction worked on our plumbing. We had the whole house repiped as well as the mainline. They also did tile work in one of our bathrooms and changed out the tub and toilet. When looking for tile, Kyle, the contractor, met me at the store and even allowed me to put my suction cup on the tiles to make sure they would work with our toddler’s bathtub toys! Although I was like a fish out of water, he treated me like an equal and I felt that my questions and opinions were listened to. He also went to Home Depot to take pictures of possible tubs and toilets and hardware for the bathroom so that we wouldn’t have to take time off of work to do so. I REALLY appreciated him giving up his time so that we didn’t have to.
While working on the plumbing we decided to change to a Takagi tankless water heater. Kyle was kind enough to provide us with pamphlets and some pros and cons of going tankless before the final install. He also had the great idea of turning the space that housed the water heater into a storage closet. Who doesn’t need more storage!
The work took a few weeks, but Kyle and his dad kept us updated on the progress. The team of guys, headed by Aurelio, did excellent work. They made sure we could continue to live in our house for the entire duration of the work. We only went one night without hot water! The patch work was amazing and it doesn’t even look like holes were made in our walls. Once the scope of work was complete, Kyle did a walk through with us and has kept in touch to make sure all is well. We will definitely be calling them when we are ready to tackle the next project on our never ending list of home improvements.

This company has been doing a remodel of a neighbors house for months. I stopped by in the morning to get a quote for a small drywall job. The owner, Kyle, came over, took a peak, snapped a photo of the area and said he’d give me a call. It’s a small job so I wasn’t surprised when he didn’t take any measurements. He called later around dinner time. The price was fair (not great) but his timeframe didn’t match mine. When I told him no because I needed it sooner, he became extremely rude to the point of being insulting. I understand you’ve probably had a long day and weren’t that thrilled to be bidding such a small job but that’s no way to do business. I looked on their website and there are no testimonials and sparse photos of past jobs. For a company that’s «4^th generation,» I’d expect more professionalism and bigger portfolio.
If I were you, I wouldn’t hire these guys. They’ll probably end up pissing off your neighbors which is an unwanted risk when dealing with construction deadlines and building inspections.