TESTIMONIALS

"We are writing to share a very enthusiastic recommendation for Rick Rodrigues, who has been a superb general contractor managing multiple projects for us between 2016 and 2022. Architecture/construction is a complex process: plans can require adjustments, onsite conditions might be unexpected, or thinking can change mid-project. When that happens, it makes all the difference to have someone productively working through options to arrive at the best decision. We had a number of critical moments like this in our project, and are very grateful that Rick was patiently by our side to help produce a terrific outcome. No matter how well planned, any project will have unknowns or curveballs that arise (scope, detail, budget, onsite condition, sub schedule), and the most important thing is to have someone you trust and who has your interests in mind. Beyond his other talents, this is the single area that Rick has stood out the most."

"It is with great pleasure that we write this letter of recommendation for Rick Rodrigues. We embarked on a full remodel of our Los Gatos residence back in 2014: the goal was to turn our 1961 ranch-style home into a modern masterpiece.​ During this two-year long project, Rick showed great expertise, Apple-like attention to details, deep passion for his work, and a relentless focus on customer satisfaction. This last sentence is coming from someone who works in the Apple design team. 🙂 We had many unique and/or challenging elements in this project (e.g., huge sliding glass pocket doors, challenging metal roof, European wall siding, micro-topping floors, a very difficult-to-work-with town building department, etc.) and Rick addressed them all. The end result: a great experience for us and a stunning home."

"We hired Rick Rodrigues and his company, Rodrigues Builders Inc., in 2017 to remodel our kitchen. The kitchen was completely gutted, and the remodel required some significant structural work as part of the outer wall of the kitchen was relocated. At the same time, we had the adjoining laundry room and bathroom remodeled, and the floor tile from the kitchen to the front door was replaced as well. We also remodeled an upper-story deck off the master bedroom. Rick is easygoing and patient. He kept us informed and answered our questions. We enjoyed having him in our house and doing the work for us. If we have any future projects, we would hire Rick. We recommend him without hesitation."

"I would like to offer the highest recommendation possible for Rick Rodrigues of Rodrigues Builders, the contractor I worked with for more than a year on a major remodel of my 1930s Palo Alto house. I found Rick to be a wonderful person to have in my life for this long process. He is cheerful, communicative, organized, and works with fantastic subs. The quality of his work is outstanding, with an attention to detail I found remarkable. I have a very, very persnickety architect, a man extremely focused on detail, and Rick was able to match his level of perfection. My architect was amazed, as he’s never met such a scrupulous contractor. My remodel is a work of art. Everything went on schedule, with the only delays being caused by unforeseen issues relating to the old structure. Rick was on budget and I don’t recall very many change orders."

"Rick skillfully guided our project, a high-end remodel of and major addition to a classic home in Palo Alto. The project was a technical challenge and included many unique architectural details that required careful attention. Rick was visually perceptive and took care to execute the design. In addition, as with many construction projects, there were a series of unexpected challenges that had to be resolved during the construction process. Rick was always ready with realistic and thoughtful solutions. He selected wonderful people for his team and managed them well. His subs were talented and timely. Rick himself is warm, patient and a pleasure to work with—everyone on the team enjoyed him and worked well with him. Homeowners will especially appreciate his professionalism and extraordinary work ethic as well as his high standard for craftsmanship."

"We worked with Rodrigues Builders for seven months on a major renovation of our home, and we couldn’t be more enthusiastic in our recommendation. Rick Rodrigues is excellent in his attention to detail, depth of knowledge, resourcefulness in solving problems, and most of all his drive to see things done to the highest standard possible. Having worked with a number of “ok” contractors in the past, it was a joy, a relief, and rather eye-opening to see what a difference it makes to have someone with Rickʼs level of skill, service, and integrity working for us. As a person Rick is energetic, positive and a pleasure to work with. In addition to having a good-natured, genuine personality that puts people at ease, Rick is also a skilled and strategic communicator, something that is extremely valuable for reaching positive outcomes with city inspectors, architects, and engineers. Our city’s building department is known to be one of the more challenging ones in the Bay Area, and Rick was an expert at handling all the red tape, inspections, special requirements, etc."

​"We are writing this letter to give the highest recommendation for Rick Rodrigues of Rodrigues Builders. When we bought our house, we decided to remodel the kitchen and family room before we moved in. As the project progressed, we decided to update two bathrooms, open up a wall in the dining room, update the electrical service, and paint most of the interior. Rick is truly a remarkable person. He is very caring and personable and is a perfectionist in his work. He is so easy to get along with and extremely professional. He and his crew were always on time, always cleaned up at the end of each day, and always kept us informed of his progress. He willingly helped us make several decisions regarding style, finishes, and features. We love the end result and have to say that the entire project was truly a pleasurable experience. We would most certainly use Rick again for any future projects. "

​"Rick is very customer-centric and has a great personality. He is a PERFECTIONIST. He truly cares about his work product, his commitment to schedule, and his commitment to quality. We are also very appreciative that Rick goes out of his way to find out the most cost-effective solution via his vast network of first great subcontractors. We are very satisfied with our new pool house, and it meets every expectation we had for the project. We would surely use Rick for future projects and strongly recommend him to others."

"I’m pleased to be able to highly recommend Rodrigues Builders and Rick Rodrigues for any construction job. Rick and his team completed a significant renovation job for me that included demolition and complete rebuilding of a new bathroom and laundry room complete with all fixtures and appliances. Additional major improvements were made to my kitchen, dining room, and living room. The living room work included re-facing the fireplace, reinforcing the ceiling, and enlarging the opening of an architecturally important archway between the living room and dining room. As my home is more than 80 years old, all of this work was under-girded with vital infrastructure replacements including foundation work, new heating/air-conditioning, wiring, insulation, gas lines, and many other small adjustments that overall have made my home more sound and comfortable. Finally, every room in my home was repainted and interior and exterior hardware replaced. All of this work was done with the utmost concern for quality, safety and understanding."