We build the way we live: with honor, integrity, and a commitment to doing it right. Every line plumb, every detail true, so the work speaks for itself long after we're gone. Let's bring your vision to life. Request your free in-home estimate.
We'll call to set up a walkthrough at your home. Your written estimate usually follows within 1–3 days.
Taken down to the studs and rebuilt from the slab up, with as much care behind the walls as in the finish.
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AfterBehind the finish: new drain lines trenched into the slab, new PEX plumbing and electrical, new shower framing and a liquid waterproofing membrane before any tile went on.
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From first idea to final finish, each project is planned as a whole and built primarily by our own crews, with every phase given the same attention.
Kitchens shaped around how you cook and gather, from layout and design through cabinetry, counters, lighting and finish.
Primary and guest baths rebuilt from demolition to final finish, including accessibility upgrades, with every detail considered.
Multi-room and whole-house projects planned together, so finishes, flow and budget feel cohesive from room to room.
ADUs and additions for family, rental income or simply more room, planned around your lot, goals and budget.
Backyards and exteriors that carry the home outdoors, designed and built as one cohesive project.
Interior and exterior work for property managers, HOAs and owners, scheduled thoughtfully around tenants.
Repair and restoration after damage, from containment and protection through rebuild and final finishes, until your home feels like home again.
Whether it's a full renovation, a restoration or a new build, we'd like to hear about it.
Start the conversationA bright, open living space reimagined around a new centerpiece. The dark, stone-clad curved fireplace came out; in its place, a custom white curved surround frames a three-sided glass gas fireplace.
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AfterOverseen by RCG from demolition onward, with finished floors and furnishings protected throughout. Final styled photos coming soon.
Plan Your Living SpaceWe take on complete projects: kitchens and baths, whole homes, ADUs and additions, exteriors, multi-unit properties, and repair and restoration. Every phase is planned and scheduled in-house and finished with care, because the details no one sees are what make the work last.
You can count on straight answers, a clear written estimate, a single point of contact and regular updates, from first walkthrough to final punch list.
Request your free estimateFounded and led by James Rice, RCG San Diego treats every home as if it were our own. Our own crews do most of the work under in-house project leadership, and we bring in licensed trade partners for specialized phases as needed.
Planning, scheduling and on-site oversight, with one direct contact who keeps you informed throughout.
RCG crews perform most of the work, with the pride, care and consistency of people who put their name on it.
Specialists brought in as needed, chosen for the quality of their work and held to the same expectations as our crews.
“We measure a project by how it looks and performs years from now, not just on the day we finish.”RCG San Diego
Real RCG projects, finished and in progress.
All photos show RCG project work; some are in progress. The roof phase of our whole-property project was completed by a licensed trade partner.
Talk Through Your ProjectFrom the first conversation to the final walkthrough, you'll always know what comes next.
Call, text or request online, and tell us what you're envisioning, along with your timeline and budget range.
We meet you at your home to walk the space, take measurements and talk through goals and options.
A detailed written estimate usually follows within 1–3 days, with a clear scope you can compare line by line.
Our crews do the work, with licensed trade partners as needed. We schedule each phase, keep you informed and walk the finished project with you.
Based in El Cajon and working countywide, including:
From East County homes in El Cajon, La Mesa, Mt. Helix and Santee to coastal remodels in Point Loma and La Jolla, the RCG team plans and builds kitchen, bath and whole-home renovations, additions and restoration projects across San Diego County.
Don't see your community? Just ask.
Call, text or use the estimate form at the top of this page. We'll learn about your project and schedule a free walkthrough at your home.
Yes. In-home estimates are free unless otherwise discussed, and a detailed written estimate usually follows within 1–3 days of the walkthrough.
Mainly size and scope, existing conditions, any structural or system changes, your material and finish selections, and site access. Your written estimate spells out exactly what's included.
Timelines depend on scope, design decisions, permits and inspections, existing conditions and material lead times. Once the scope and key selections are set, we build a project-specific schedule and keep you updated as work progresses.
Primarily our own crews, under in-house project leadership. When a phase calls for a specialist, we bring in licensed trade partners and coordinate them within a single schedule, so you still have one point of contact.
Yes, as complete projects: containment and protection first, then rebuild through final finishes. We also handle insurance-related restoration work; ask us how we can help.
Yes. Rice Construction Group, DBA RCG San Diego, is a licensed general building contractor, CSLB Lic #B1161195, bonded and insured.
We're based in El Cajon and work throughout San Diego County, including La Mesa, Point Loma, the City of San Diego, La Jolla, Mt. Helix, Santee and Lakeside.
Tell us what you have in mind, and we'll schedule a walkthrough at your home. The first step is free.