RCI Corp.

garage builder, room remodeling

About us

RCI Corporation was Established in 1979. Richard Christ and Phil Vand take in pride their work in exterior design, interior flow and blending of the old to the new for an exceptional finished home.

Business highlights

45 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes

Reviews

4.739 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
3%
3
3%
2
0%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
Showing 1-25 of 39 reviews

katie z.
10/2024
0.5
We hired RCI Corp to complete a 600 sq foot addition for my father. After nearly a year and a half the company had still not even completed the permit applications, unable to figure out the online permit request system. We informed them that we no longer wanted to work with them and requested receipts for the small amount of work they completed and a refund for the rest of our $15,000 deposit. After three months they have not returned calls or responded to certified letters and have essentially stolen our money. We are now having to move to legal action.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
0.5
value
0.5
responsiveness
0.5


John M.
03/2024
5.0
We had RCI renovate our downstairs bedroom. We are very pleased with the work. After the estimate was given Dick and his crew were flexible with our work schedules to finish the re model clean and efficiently We love it!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,500

Jon O.
11/2019
3.0
We had laundry area expanded and upstairs master bathroom redone. Price was most competitive out of a number of quotes received. Contractor was easy to deal with and responsive to questions and scheduling. The quality of work was decent?with our biggest issue being the lack of attention to detail in our view. For example: grout work and tile cutting upstairs was a bit sloppy; I had a fill a few small gaps with grout where the space was missed; no threshold was installed in entryway to bathroom, leaving tile edge exposed; and we had to request a second coat of paint in bathroom because there was wall showing through a bit (contractor provided promptly). Overall, reasonably satisfied.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.5
responsiveness
4.0


David L.
10/2019
4.5
Dick Christ did an admirable job, he paid personal attention to every step of the process and the workmanship could not have been any better. I will hire RCI again for other projects. Highly recommended!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Keith E.
10/2019
5.0
RCI responded quickly and installed an attic floor with load bearing capability. This was as simple as it sounds yet the job was completed in one day. Special care was made to avoid attic insulation and sawdust contaminating the house. Minor concerns were addressed to our 100% satisfaction.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Craig L.
07/2019
5.0
Richard really helped us with a significant remodel. He was particularly good at helping us with design issues and making the most efficient use of limited space. His crew was extraordinarily nice (one of them helped us find a lost kitten!) and skilled. They were all very professional and left a clean work site every night. I would highly recommend Richards and his crew for any home remodel.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$107,000

Kyle S.
04/2019
5.0
My garage was built in a timely manner. I have been extremely satisfied with the overall results. The garage has been constructed with great materials and great overall craftsmanship. Richard beat the competitors prices. I would recommend RCI Corp. with any construction project.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Parag S.
04/2019
5.0
Dick and his crew are amazing. Dick is a master builder who knows how to get things done without a lot of issues. He and his team are focused on doing a great job for the customer. His crew was punctual each day. They worked 6 days a week. Each day they came in with a focused set of things to accomplish and got them done. Highly trustworthy. Go above and beyond what s asked. Reasonably priced. Dependable and reliable. Responsive. Solid work. Would unquestionably hire them again!!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ellen G.
04/2019
5.0
Dick Crist had someone at our house within an hour to fix our plumbing problems.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Laura S.
08/2018
5.0
RCI did a fantastic job building our new double garage. We can only recommend them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$40,000

Roy S.
05/2017
5.0
Overall, working with RCI was a very good decision, found through Home Advisor. Our 54-yr old family home had to be repaired and renovated to sell, which took about 3 months. Dick Christ is very experienced in this field, and made very tasteful design decisions, using quality materials. Also uses his own employees instead of subs for majority of work. As with any general contractor, if anything unexpected is needed, ensure you have agreed on what to do in writing prior to the work being done. We are happy with the results and would recommend RCI for any job, simple to complex.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
4.5

Yes, I recommend this pro

Bob T.
09/2016
5.0
Awesome job on nearly rebuilding my house! he completely rewired it and added a second story; all built with the best materials and is as sturdy as anything. he added great 4 bedrooms, three baths, and laundry, with a beautiful master sweet in the second story all laid out very efficiently with plenty of storage space. he added great appointments to make the house feel elegant; and the Kitchen is to die for!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450,000

Bob T.
05/2016
4.5
Mr. Richard Christ contacted me from Home Advisor and we discussed adding a second story to my house. He drew up plans, submitted them to the county, and made sure we got an approved permit. Once we had the permit, he moved very quickly, the second story in 1 week and was under roof in about two weeks. He is extremely supportive and maintains communications very well. He provides great value for the money.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0


Ellen G.
01/2016
4.5
A tree limb pierced our roof and ceiling during a bad storm. Dick was very knowledgable, and his staff were very respectful and professional. The floors had to be refinished, roof repaired, plaster ceiling fixed, room painted., etc. They did an excellent job, and we will contact Dick for any other work we need to have done!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
4.5

Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,800

ERic B.
08/2015
5.0
Richard and his crew took over a major project for us when our original siding/insulation contractors discovered major framing issues that they couldn't address. Needless to say, with the entire back part of our house left exposed, time was of the essence. Richard came over right away to advise us on a path forward and pointed out other issues that needed to be addressed. He was, to put it mildly, extremely knowledgeable about his craft. His workers were fast and professional, and Richard came by several times a day to check on progress. In addition, he was always available by phone, which was very reassuring. As first-time homeowners who were unprepared for the expanded scope of this project, we appreciate his calm, confident demeanor and he really helped put our nerves at ease. It was an expensive project, but we feel confident that it was done right and we won't have further issues. We will not hesitate to use Richard and his crew again, after our bank accounts recover a bit!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

John h.
08/2015
5.0
Richard is an excellent contractor to work with.. Very flexible, knowledgeable...first rate!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Oscar P.
05/2015
5.0
Easy to work with. Quality project start to finish. Highly recommend.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jenny F.
01/2015
4.5
We had a great experience working with Dick. We hired him to knock down a load bearing wall in the middle of our house to make one large living room. He was the only contractor we talked to that knew there were ducts running through the wall. He worked well with our HVAC group to solve the issue of how to run the ducts up the side of the wall. He had someone out every day, all day and they were all very polite and hardworking. He was in constant contact with us daily, if not multiple times a day to tell us how the work was going. We were pleasantly surprised with how quickly they got the work done, right in the time frame he gave us. He came to check the job at the end and made sure we were happy with the results. His quote and final pricing were very reasonable compared to other quotes. We would recommend Dick and will look to him for any future renovations.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Vicki W.
12/2014
5.0
Richard Christ is wonderful to work with. He stays in constant contact with you and is always available for your questions or concerns. My project is still ongoing and I have not felt one moment's regret in choosing his company.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Catherine L.
07/2014
5.0
Dick has been an intelligent, supportive, good-humored, and creative partner in our kitchen remodel. We have already asked him for an estimate for another project, and look forward to calling on him again and again in the future. Prices are decent, comparable, and fair, and his crew is pleasant, punctual and neat.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Martha J.
06/2014
4.5
The gate for the fence was removed to make room for the dumpster and it has been replaced. As of 6-13-14 the shower door is to be installed in the next week. The quality of the work is outstanding. The contractor made a suggestion to change the exterior porch line and the total effect of the construction was considerably enhanced. The framing and siding crew for the porch were exceptionally talented workers. The work schedule involving all aspects of the interior and exterior was inconsistent. At the end of the day I am a very happy customer with the work that RCI did for me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
4.5
responsiveness
4.5

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ryan H.
01/2014
5.0
Cannot recommend Dick and his team enough. His work and professionalism are exceptional, and he was honest and easy to work with from project scoping all the way through. We undertook extensive renovations, and the work was completed faster than we expected and in-line with the budget projections we were given. The quality of his work was wonderful, and he provided us with many great recommendations that we ultimately accepted. Our project was very extensive, and he was always accessible to us whenever we had questions. We are very glad we found him and will only use him going forward.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jennifer M.
01/2014
5.0
Dick and his team were honest, professional and reliable. They were very flexible and did a great job quickly adapting to the issues and surprises associated with working on an old house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$21,880

Christy S.
12/2013
5.0
We called RCI to give us a quote on various projects and ultimately hired it to vault the ceiling in our kitchen, tray the ceiling in our living room, and break through brick so we could install two glass-paned doors flanking our fireplace. Dick Christ offered amazing suggestions which we implemented and which gives our LR that "extra something". He was forward-thinking re: our plans for a future kitchen reno. He even graciously invited me into his home to see examples of mouldings/trim-work. Overall, we are happy with the quality of work and sincere desire of Mr. Christ to please us.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,000
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Contact information

3712 Ivanhoe Ln., Alexandria, VA 22310


Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Licensing

Licensed*

Trade License Number
2701022212
Trade License Locale
VA
Trade License Expiration
04/30/2025
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

garage builder,
room remodeling

FAQ

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Yes, RCI Corp. offers free project estimates.
No, RCI Corp. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, RCI Corp. does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, RCI Corp. offers emergency services.
Yes, RCI Corp. offers warranties.

Contact information

3712 Ivanhoe Ln., Alexandria, VA 22310


Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM