The city works dept managed to flood our downstairs with sewage water, and Joe Martines and his…read moreteam expertly handled every aspect of the repairs and clean-up. They worked long hours to put us out of our misery and leave our downstairs bedrooms and bathrooms looking (and smelling) like new . When it came time to fix our leaking roof terrace, I of course called Joe, and he did a great job. His prices are reasonable, and I intend to use him for all our future construction work. Hopefully it won't involve another sewage flood.

Joe is a life saver. We have called him in during two emergencies, and he has come through for us…read moreboth times. The first was to rescue us from a half-finished bathroom remodel where the original contractor abandoned the project half way through. We could find no other contractor that would touch the project, because you never know the quality of the work already done, and you are kind of assuming responsibility for it. Joe stepped in, fixed some things the previous contractor had screwed up, and finished the bathroom just in time for us to be able to celebrate Thanksgiving with the family visiting. The second time was similar. We had a water line break and it damaged the entire bathroom in the master bedroom. We were displaced from our bedroom and the house was hazardous. Joe was already booked with other projects, but was able to rearrange some of his staff and was able to start fixing the house that very day. Three weeks later, we had a beautiful bathroom. We hadn't anticipated doing another bathroom remodel, and certainly hadn't budgeted for it. Joe's price was very fair, considering the emergency nature of the project and the fact that he had to have people on overtime to help complete the job. I highly recommend JM Construction. They are life savers.

Amazing crew. They were great with on site adjustments and completed the work promptly.read more

This is the second time we've worked with Elite Construction, and once again, they exceeded all…read moreexpectations. We hired them to redesign and replace our crumbling back porch, and the results are wonderful--a graceful, functional, usable space, with craftsmanship and attention to detail second to none. Project Manager Dave Allami was a standout--his suggestions were thoughtful, his work meticulous, and he was incredibly accommodating throughout the process. When they removed the old porch, they uncovered serious structural issues with our home's foundation and support beams. Dave and the team didn't flinch. They pulled out all the stops to address the problems quickly and thoroughly. That part of our house is now the safest and most solid--it's truly impressive how seriously they took the issue and how fast they acted. What really touched us was how they treated our little 800-square-foot home like it was their own. It's just four little walls that hold our life, and they respected it like it was a mansion on a hill. That kind of care is rare. Highly, highly recommended.

Brian is such a professional I always received a quick response and reasonable. The quality of work…read moreand standard of care was excellent. Pop

Brian did a variety of jobs at our business--installed an entry ramp, repaired a door jamb,…read morerepaired and rehung a door, assembled desks, hung a whiteboard, and installed bluetooth security cameras. His workmanship, timeliness, cleanliness, and communication are all excellent. He also seemed like a very trustworthy person overall. I would highly recommend him for your home or office repair work!

We recently had the entire lower level of our home remodeled by Santa Cruz Green Builders. We…read moreinterviewed many differing companies, and none of them impressed us like SCGB did. From the walk through process, to the bidding process, to the signing...it was seamless. We have never worked with a builder like this. The entire process was super professional from beginning to end. The communication was top notch and every sub that came through was kind, polite, and did the job very well. It is rare to go through such a large remodel and to not have issues pop up....but we didn't have ONE. They showed up when they said they would, they got in touch with us immediately with any issues or questions, and things were resolved on the spot. Our designer, Cody, was fabulous. She "got" my vision from the very beginning. When she did her presentation to show us the colors and design she had come up with, it was as if she saw into my head....she's amazing. She nailed it. Our project manager, Brian, was fantastic...we don't have one complaint. And bonus...they told us approximately five months to do the remodel from beginning to end...and they finished two days before the five month mark. Unheard of in this industry. We will never use another builder, it will always be SCGB for us. We are absolutely thrilled with our remodel, and the quality of work....I cannot sing their praises highly enough. If you are looking for a builder...look no further. This is THE company you want.

Santa Cruz Green Builders restored my faith in remodeling. Kim Midstokke, our designer and project…read moremanager was incredible. Great communication skills (updates by email) consistent and reliable (always showed up on time) and did a wonderful remodel on our kitchen in our old Craftsman cottage on the westside. His subcontractors were high quality and pleasant, and he dealt with some permit issues in an effective way. Came in on time, on budget, and an excellent result. We recommend these builders- and Kim in particular- very highly. Would use them again in a heartbeat!!

What do you do when your cat turns on the bidet upstairs at 1 am on a stormy winter night? Well,…read moreyou wake up at 2 am to a flooded bathroom and hallway, a flooded den below the bathroom, and a flooded laundry room adjacent to the den. At least it was fresh water instead of a poopy mess. In a bathroom flood, you find the good things where you can. But it still really was an awful thing to deal with. After an initial group did the immediate remediation, and the insurance company finally got back to us, Rapid Remediation and Restoration helped us get the house back into shape. Stephen and the team helped evaluate the damage and recommend repairs. They were super responsive and highly knowledgeable. His group has been working together for years and has a great rapport with their clients. They could handle all aspects of the project with great skill. I appreciate their presence and responsiveness. They are also some of the kindest people you'll meet. They made the process less painful than it already was. We had them do the following projects: Project 1 - Backyard cement repair. We had a source of water leakage on the "high side" of our foundation unrelated to the bidet incident, but with the heavy rain, we got some water in our basement through the foundation. The cement on the side of the house was demolished and then redone to flow the water away from the house's foundation. Project 2 - Flooded den repair and improvement. It was a big lift. First, they removed all the affected drywall (ceiling and walls) and treated the wood and underlying structures for any water damage. They evaluated the impact on the bathroom subfloor through the demoed ceiling. They assessed the window structures for any additional damage since we had noticed some leaking with the recent storms. They did a gorgeous repair of the wall that was partly exposed foundation and repaired the window sealant and stucco. They installed new ceiling lights and luxury vinyl plank over the tile floor (we had some for another project on hand). I work from that room and need it dialed. Project 3 - Flooded laundry repair. Another big lift. Demoed, treated, and repaired the drywall. They leveled the floor and fixed the small causeway between the den and the laundry room so the flooring from the den repair was consistent and level. I put a picture here, and we had it painted yellow on purpose. No judgment about the color! It is so lovely to have a happy and sunny room doing laundry. It was white before - just cold and industrial. Blech. Project 4 - Bathroom upgrade. The coup de grâce. Since the flooring had to go and the bathroom was quite dated, it was on the shortlist for home improvements before the cat-bidet incident, so we just said, f-it, let's do it! Since the decision to do the bathroom was not in the original plan, we had to work under time constraints and source all available items quickly through local hardware stores. Even though almost everything was updated, the bathroom highlights were installing a pocket door and changing the second-floor window to fit in such a tricky-sized room. PSA - if you are dealing with water damage, be prepared to make many decisions quickly. Do your research and have candid conversations with your remediation team. And for goodness sake, keep the bathroom door closed so your cat doesn't hit up the bidet bar after hours. RIP Sandy. And I didn't have a "before" picture of the bathroom, but imagine a 1976 bathroom that still needed to be updated--beige and well-used.

We needed to have a mud room built in our home and custom built glass door buffet cabinets for my…read morecollections. Stephen came out to our home and provided an estimate for the work we needed. He was able to build exactly what I wanted from my desig. We love the mud room and cabinets so much! Very professional, courteous and knowledgeable! Definitely recommend this busines!

We've been thrilled with the quality of work provided by Pete at PR Woodworks. He rebuilt and…read moreexpanded a beautiful deck, redid our back yard creating a stairway down a hill and stone paths with two sitting areas. We've hired him again to replace wood floors and sliding doors. Always great work and prices! Eric in Aptos

Awesome dude, hard worker, reasonable pricing, and brought some awesome ideas that changed our…read moreplans for the better. Stoked about the result!

Would rate much higher than 5 if possible. Jared came recommended to us by friends. As he did a…read morefull house remodel for us including complete kitchen, and 4 baths, we could see why. From beginning to end- he was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, hard-working, helpful, and friendly. We've since recommended him highly to many of our close friends, who've also been happy with his work and their experience. Not only does he do great work, he's been consistently available over the years to help us through a number of repairs and emergencies. He's also such a generous supporter of our local community. We can't say enough about Jared and his team, and will continue to use him for all our projects. A+ Neil and Amee Sawhney

Jared Lewis is the partner you want on your team…read more We were introduced to Jared when our Scotts Valley home was destroyed by a giant tree by a local real estate expert who is a staple in the community. From our first interaction - Jared was "people first". He cared about our family's needs, spent a great deal of time evaluating our complex options - and was the first to state when he felt something was beyond his scope, expertise, or bandwidth (spoiler alert: nothing is :) Though the entire process , Jared maintained his professional demeanor as our strategy shifted through various curveballs: changing market conditions, rebuilding vs selling, and working through various needs of our insurance provider. He also employs top-notch technology. As work commenced, I was able to stay on top of the day's activities through a digital log - complete with pictures, reports, and project details. The entire time I felt so "connected" to the build, and his team always delivered when they said they would. Finally, it always felt that Jared considers a long term view for his clients, I never felt pushed in any direction. He considers your success to be his success. Please consider Jared to your interview panel, he'll deservedly earn your business.

We had an exceptional experience working with Costa Bella Builders on our new home in Pleasure…read morePoint, Santa Cruz. From start to finish, the entire team was reliable, on time, and within budget--something truly rare in construction. The management team, Jeff, Vitt and Justin, were fantastic partners throughout the process. Their architect, Valerie took all of our ideas and turned them into a design that exceeded our expectations, creating the dream home we hoped for. They guided us through key decisions, from fixtures to finishes, and connected us with excellent local suppliers like Mission Tiles in Soquel. They utilized Oxford Cabinets, who created an amazing custom kitchen and dry bar for us that perfectly complements our open-plan dining, kitchen, and living area. Their craftsmanship truly elevated the space. We couldn't be happier with the final result and highly recommend this team to anyone considering a custom home.

I was always apprehensive about hiring a contractor but I must say, with Costa Bella, every penny…read morewas worth it! Jeff visited us for a sunroom project, he said he could do it but he recommended instead another company that specializes in sunrooms and would be much cheaper. A few months later, when we decided to remodel our master bathroom, we called Jeff because he had earned our trust. Everyone delivered stellar service and top quality work and on time! Justin, the foreman is as precise as a Swiss clock. He kept me informed about everything without me worrying about anything. If I texted him a question, he would respond immediately. Vit is a genius, he can walk around and juggle the numbers in his sleep, he made some awesome recommendations when we were not sure, he is incredibly knowledgeable. Jose is strong enough to demolish your bathroom, but he can build a beautiful new one and always with a smile. Chris is quiet but he is obsessed with precision and let me tell you, that is ok with me. Raoul is the Da Vinci of the group, he does the electrical, the plumbing and can tackle anything, his talent is impressive. All the subcontractors were polite, on time, respectful and efficient, this is why you pay Costa Bella to do the work, they provide top notch workers and they deliver! I can't believe what I am about to say: They were all like family and they will be missed!

On time, polite, competent and fixed fast!…read more General contractor with strong design skills. I recommend highly.

Very satisfied with my outdoor lighting. Highly recommend Anthony. He's very responsive, shows up…read moreon time, and does great work!

Len and his team were great. Did an excellent job on a full kitchen remodel a while back. High…read moreattention to detail and top notch build quality.

Len and his crew have done three major remodels for my family over the last 8 years. They do…read morebeautiful work and come in on time and on budget!