We had an exceptional experience working with Costa Bella Builders on our new home in Pleasure Point, 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. read more

Costa Bella Builders was the perfect partner for our home remodel! From beginning to end Jeff, Vitt, and Justin's communication was clear, direct, helpful, and proactive. Their use of an online project management platform meant that we were never left wondering what was happening on any given day or what was next on the to-do list. Like most remodels, there were unexpected issues that needed to be addressed, but the CBB team was quick to offer solutions and keep the project on schedule. We were living onsite for the project and can attest that the CBB crew and all subs were punctual, efficient, polite, and kept the job site clean. They were so kind, put up with our constant questions, crazy kids, curious cats, and barking dogs! I can't say enough good things about CBB and recommend them to everyone embarking on a construction project. read more

I was always apprehensive about hiring a contractor but I must say, with Costa Bella, every penny was 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! read more

We've heard lots of horror stories about remodels. And I'm very happy to say that our experience with Costa Bella was the exact opposite. Our remodel was finished on time and on budget. And Vitt's entire team is customer service focused, so they made sure that all of the details were right. We just moved back in (after a six month take-it-down-to-the-studs remodel). The whole house looks great. Just like we had hoped and expected. We had met with several firms before selecting Costa Bella. And we're so happy that we made the right choice. Kudos to Vitt and his entire team. read more

Costa Bella helped us with a large house remodel, and I can't speak highly enough about them. Vitt and Justin had amazing communication throughout the whole project with me. I was terrified to begin this journey because I have heard so many horror stories about contractors, but this team knows the ins and outs, helps with troubleshooting and has a great attitude through it all, even making me laugh and enjoy the project! They are professional, know the subs well, and the city. I would recommend them to anyone! Our project stayed within budget and stayed on schedule. Loved how there was an app to follow along. read more

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All I can say is they are amazing.!Very responsive, great ideas, on time, they are the complete builders / remodelers you are looking for. Our project was a complete townhouse remodel. Electrical, plumbing, framing, sheetrock, tile work, etc. Once our plans were complete, 4 months for the whole project. Vitt and the team do a great job and always gave us options to consider. They are a pleasure to work with. Can't appreciate them enough! read more

WHY CAN"T I GIVE THEM 6 STARS?!?!? Seriously? tl;dr: Wow! Hire these guys! They are incredible. We love the location of our house in Rio Del Mar, but it showed its 1977 roots throughout. Things were falling apart and it was time we really made the house into what we wanted. We had no experience with a major remodel before (A remodel for us was to buy a new house), but we jumped in toward the end of 2020 and called seven local contractors, of which 5 called us back, 3 showed up and only 2 pursued a bid. We really like how we connected with Jeff. He took my wild idea of tearing out a wall and stretching out our kitchen to change the flow of the house and made it his dream too. Jeff let us tour some of their other work in progress and provided some great references to help answer our questions which were extremely beneficial in deciding our approach. I was really amazed by how these people felt like the team became family and how they said the crews were respectful of neighbors. We inked a deal and paid our deposit on December 31, 2020. We were impressed with Jeff's son-in-law/project manager Vit and how detail-oriented he was. He was always thinking ahead and providing great ideas for how to work through some design and construction challenges. Vit was great with communication and steering us in the right direction. Our project grew from what we originally started with but everything was on time and within budget as we agreed to and modified as we expanded the work. The workers were just outstanding and honest and as noted, they were very respectful of the neighborhood and our neighbors. Our neighbors were kind of sad that the project was finished as they liked conversing with them. Best of all, I always judge a company not by how they handle themselves whenever something goes right, but more by how they handle themselves when something goes wrong. There was very little that went wrong, but Vit and the team were super responsive to any little issue that occurred once we moved in, from little scuffs in the paint to fixing a circuit breaker for an appliance. We even got excellent recommendations for roofing repair for an issue that had nothing to do with the remodel. Their knowledge of local suppliers and industry people is pretty epic and the connections with our remodel make it much easier to find reliable tradespeople thanks to Coasta Bella We will be back. We want to make our lower floor look as good as the one they just renovated. read more

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I can't say enough wonderful things about Costa Bella Builders. The owners Jeff and Vitt and their team are amazing. From the beginning of building my ADU to the end they were Top Notch. It was a pleasure working with them. They were always on time and stayed on budget. The entire project seemed effortless with their skilled and knowledgeable staff. Most of all they are a pleasure to work with and were always there to help with anything, no matter how big or small. They went above and beyond! I'm in love with my beautiful ADU. Thank you Vitt and team! You are the Best!! Joan S. read more

Amazing. From the very first meeting until the final details, Costa Bella did exactly what they said they would do and on time. Almost without exception, they stuck to a shared calendar that orchestrated our project. My CBB foreman for the project, Justin, managed the project carefully and was a pleasure to work with. Owners Jeff and Vitt offered valuable insight gained from their extensive building experience. And all of their subs were punctual, professional and a pleasure to watch in action. CBB is not a one man operation working out of a pick-up truck. They are a well-orchestrated team that makes the entire process . . . .fun? We have all heard horror stories about building projects gone awry: Twice as long, twice as expensive. Not CBB. They stayed on schedule and on budget, finishing on the exact day that was projected 4.5 months earlier. My only regret is that I don't have another project to hand to them. It was that good. read more

My experience with Jeff and his office staff at Costa Bella Builders was wonderful. He provided honest opinions on the project and cost. He sets proper expectations. I first was referred to Costa Bella by a neighbor in Aptos who is doing a kitchen remodel. Although I still have yet to decide what to do with my own kitchen project, I would call Jeff in the future because I felt a great ease in our communications, and his passion for the quality of the work he puts out there. read more

You both made this project so easy, trust me that I am known to not give up control of much, you went beyond my expections. I so appreciate everything you have done, especiall how calm you both are and it allowed me to sleep knowing you had it under control. I also appreciated the app which is the best and really makes everything visable. You were not only on time but also on budget and those two words are not something you hear very often when it involves a remodel. I would be more than willing to give you 5 stars and tell anyone you are the best. Vit, I know Justin is fairly new but I can't say enough about is ability and calmness even when I am not calm. You are luckly to have him. The gift baskets were lovely, besure and let everyone know they were appreciated and very thoughtful. It has only been a little over 24 hours and I have not really had time to appreciate all of the fabulous remodel...yet. This moving is freaking hard and not doing it again until I have to go to a home, hope that allows me to enjoy the beauty for at least 15 or more years, guess we will see. I know we have a few things to finish up but just had a minute and want you to know you are appreciated beyond words. read more

We had CBB gut and rebuild two bathrooms and a kitchen in our second-home condo in Aptos. This was our first time working with a contractor for full room remodels. We chose CBB from among four companies, and the reason we chose CBB was that first, they are very connected with local businesses which gives them a real competitive advantage, and second, they have a great portfolio of very high-end work they've completed in the area. This puts CBB in another class, yet their estimated costs were totally in line with other more run-of-the-mill outfits. Even still we felt we got more for the money, because at the same cost others were offering semi-custom or pre-fab cabinets, CBB was working with a great supplier in Watsonville who provided fully custom cabinets (and who seems to prioritize CBB as a partner as well). Vit was great to work with and he has a good relationship with local materials and fixtures suppliers. He made great suggestions on how to maximize the utility from our material budget, as well as "see things" we didn't, such as enlarging a room and moving a door a few inches in order to make more elbow room in a new shower. He made it easy to find time to get together and meet to discuss various aspects of the project when necessary and hooked us up with great people at the local plumbing fixture and tile providers. What really amazed us was that, during a time of supply shortages, CBB was able to put together a plan that seemed aggressive to us but nonetheless was completed on time and within budget. We kept saying to ourselves, "is this really going to be done by mid October?" and the answer ended up being "Yup!" Admittedly as with all projects like this, not everything went according to plan and a few loose ends needed to be tidied up after the project was done. An example: we had an issue with the lighting in one bathroom that was totally our fault (well actually it was Wayfair's fault for advertising the fixture as dimmable), and CBB made themselves available for the replacement and came out several times to try out different dimmers, and this was well over a month post completion, which tells me they will remain engaged until they are certain you are satisfied and will not leave you hanging (even if they are not at fault). Another example: we had a chandelier in a box that they offered to install for free even though it wasn't part of our plan. All along the way I felt that everyone I worked with was eager to please, took their work seriously and with pride, and kept communication lines wide open, straightforward and honest about every aspect of the project from the initial estimate to our options when something unexpected comes up. read more

I have trusted Costa Bella to deliver high quality on-time renovations on three different occasions and I will look to them again for future needs. I always felt well cared for during the process and the final results surpassed my expectations! read more

Where do I even begin to express my appreciation for Costa Bella Builders? We were in a unique situation of needing a home addition very quickly, as we found out we were going to have twins and really needed to add more room to our small house before they were born. Through a neighbor, we were connected to the team at CBB and from the beginning, we sensed a great connection with them. Our two big needs from a contractor: stick their deadlines and communicate well with us, as we already had a toddler and very busy lives and we were in crazy season trying to prepare ourselves to add two more little lives to the family. After talking with CBB and four other contractors, CBB was the only team that was confident they could complete our project on time. It seem too good to be true that the first people we talked to were the ones we ended up going with, but looking back, it was the best decision we could've made. From the beginning, Vitt and Jeff were amazing to work with, helping us to figure out the best layout for our addition, while working alongside of the architect and designer that we wanted to use. They were a great combination of being able to dream about possibilities while also sticking to our limited budget. Every meeting we had with them felt wonderful; we felt listened to, supported, and excited about what was ahead. Then in the midst of getting our permits and preparing for construction, I ended up in the hospital with preterm labor at 27 weeks with our twins. We were set to begin construction two weeks after I ended up in the hospital, and with a lesser crew, we would've never gone forward with the remodel. But because we trusted CBB so much, we ended up deciding to continue on with the remodel throughout the craziness of being in the hospital (which ended up being an eight week stay) and possibly having our babies very early. That's how much we trusted them to do well and to follow through on what we had planned. We honestly can't believe the blessing this team was for us during that time, as they worked so hard and diligently on our project, allowing some of our family members to do on site checks with them while we were at Stanford, and being flexible with us throughout all the chaos of that time period. Once construction began, each week they hit their deadlines, communicated any issues that came up and were flexible with changes and the inevitable issues that come up during projects like this. They also do very good work: their subcontractors are excellent, the construction they do is quality and the outcome of our remodel is absolutely beautiful. Our Interior designer sister-in- law and architect brother-in-law helped us with this project and when it was all over, they said it was an absolute delight to work with Vit and the team; they said it's very rare to find a team as talented and communicative as CBB. We honestly just couldn't believe the blessing we had with CBB- that they would listen to us, communicate well and have our best in mind throughout the project meant the world. I have told so many people this and I mean it, we absolutely loved our contractors and I thank God for them on a regular basis. I don't think many people could say the same thing about their experience with contractors, as most people end up frustrated and feeling not listened to, or somehow even manipulated. We never felt this; we only have gratitude for them, and each day that we live in our newly remodeled home, we are thankful for all the work they did for us and the way they treated us. Cannot recommend them enough! read more

Costa Bella Builders - General Contractors Near Me - Aptos, California

Costa Bella Builders delivered on everything we asked for. They provided an app with a complete view of the progress, billing, etc. We were never out of the loop on the project. They came in under budget. The quality was great. We just very much enjoyed the experience. read more

I contacted Jeff for a bid on a very specific project that wasn't his specialty. Rather than simply let me know that he is busy--which I'm sure he is--he devoted a great deal of time to talking through the project with me to ensure that he could give me some solid referrals. And if those didn't pan out, he suggested that I call him back. I've never experienced so much generosity from a business that had absolutely nothing to gain from it. He's simply a kind person who runs a top-notch and ethical business. The other yelp reviews attest to Costa Bella's high-quality work. But I can confirm that it would be a complete pleasure to work with them. Thank you, Jeff! read more

After interviewing 4 different contractors, we chose Jeff Thranow of Costa Bella Builders for a gut reno of a 3000-square-foot house. They put on a new roof; coordinated mold/asbestos remediation; moved a ton of interior walls to connect the living room/kitchen and create an office; re-did the entire kitchen; moved a bathroom and remodeled 2 more; updated the plumbing and HVAC; took out 2 hideous fireplaces and added a gas insert; installed engineered flooring on the first floor; added an AWESOME Harry Potter closet under the stairs... and right when they thought they were almost finished, we asked them to rip off all the miles of deteriorating cedar shakes and replace them with Hardie siding, and add a big second story deck. :D Jeff and his son-in-law Vitt, who was in charge of the job once it started, were fantastic to work with, as were their subs. They listened to our opinions and concerns, gave excellent feedback and advice, and helped move us along in the decision-making process when we were stalling. Since we live an hour away from the house, prompt and clear communication was a must -- and both Jeff and Vitt were super responsive to all of our email, texts, and phone calls, and cheerfully worked with our challenging schedules. They also were careful to minimize the impact on our neighbors as much as possible, especially in terms of a inconvenient parking situation, which I really appreciated. Most importantly, their work was on time, on budget (most of the few overages that occurred were because of choices we made; their bids and change orders were accurate and well-explained), and very very high quality. There was only one glitch with Title 9, and they fixed it immediately. We are absolutely thrilled with this house -- the transformation is unbelievable. This is supposedly our beach house, but it's so fabulous that everyone in the family wants to move to Aptos. We highly recommend Jeff, Vitt, and the whole team at Costa Bella. It was a pleasure working with them. read more

We decided to do a major home remodel just before Covid hit, and were incredibly fortunate to choose Costa Bella Builders for the job. It was a major undertaking for us, and Vitt and Jeff were with us every step of the way-- guiding with design plans and finish choices in a way that was helpful and professional but not obtrusive. Vitt in particular has a very keen eye for design, and made multiple suggestions which we adopted and are finding delightful. Despite the pandemic CBB stayed on time and within budget, and the workers and subcontractors were courteous, professional and Covid conscious. They were always responsive, and when the inevitable little problems came up they corrected these promptly and thoroughly. We ended up with a serious materials problem with our new wood floors (not the fault of CBB) they also took responsibility to make sure that was resolved, even though they were under no obligation to do so. We enthusiastically and without reservation recommend CBB to anyone looking to remodel, especially those with larger projects requiring juggling multiple subcontractors, etc. We adore our "new" home and could not be happier. read more

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We can't thank the Costa Bella team enough for the wonderful job they did for us, they made the process pretty easy. We had a rather large Kitchen/Great Room/Pantry that needed a complete gut and update and these guys were up for the challenge. Along the way there were some smaller updates we added to refresh the common areas of the home so they wouldn't seem outdated compared to the new Kitchen and WOW, everything tied in nicely and it makes our whole house look new! I always hear how remodels can break a marriage but thanks to Costa Bella and my husbands trusting in my decisions it was pretty painless! (*** and all during a pandemic!!) read more

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We worked with Costa Bella Builders to remodel two bathrooms. From the first meeting they were wonderful! Jeff, Vitt, the Costa Bella team, and all the subcontractors were fantastic. Jeff worked with us on getting the costs within our budget. Jeff was with us every step of the way, helping us make the best decisions on tile, fixtures, vanities, lighting and paint colors. Vitt made sure all the workers arrived as scheduled and that the work was done to the highest standards. All of the workers that came to our home were so professional and made sure the areas were spotless every day. They accommodated us on every aspect of the remodel, adapting to changes we made effortlessly. They were particularly careful of our newly installed hardwood floors in the pathway to the baths and did not leave a single scratch. The quality of the work done is top notch, I know we will have no problems with our new baths. I highly recommend Costa Bella. They were on time, on budget, and communicated with us every step of the way. Our bathrooms are perfect, just as we had envisioned. read more

Jeff and Vitt and their sub-contractors make an amazing team. On time, on budget, professional, friendly, insightful and respond to questions via text/email better than I could have ever imagined. Jeff accompanied us to our initial meetings with tile selection, plumbing selection and cabinetry. Gave great perspective, kept us on budget and translated our vision to the specialists for a smooth transition. Vitt would respond to all and any of our questions/ concerns promptly, did an amazing job making us feel confident in our massive project (as well as his work) and was incredibly efficient. He was knowledgeable, had great suggestions, and blew me away numerous times on how well he knew every tiny detail about any aspect of our project- and we were essentially building a home from the bottom up. We thought that their timeline was too good to be true. Vitt got the job done in under 6 months when others quoted us as taking 9-12. Costa Bella's ability to coordinate and get subs is mind boggling. On one single day, they coordinated 35 people working different tasks on our project. The number of people/teams Vitt coordinated to work on our house was truly an art. read more

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Jeff was the most responsive and helpful contractor I've worked with. He's a wealth of information and takes pride in his trade. Really appreciate working with an honest, reliable contractor in the Santa Cruz area. When there are lots of choices, choose Costa Bella. read more

I'm writing this review as I sit in my absolutely beautiful new kitchen which was remodeled by CBB. From our first meeting with Jeff, we knew CBB was the right contractor to hire! Working with Vitt and Jason on our home remodel was a wonderful experience. During the design, they really listened to what we wanted, but gave accurate and appropriate suggestions when they thought something would look better a different way. Their subcontractors are polite, prompt, and professional - and they all did fantastic, detailed work. The app they use with the calendar made the process very clear. We appreciate their organization! Any change to the scope was discussed in detail and all of our (many) questions were answered promptly. CBB finished our project ahead of schedule so we could move in before our rental lease expired. We love the remodel CBB completed on our home. We cannot wait to hire them again for the rest of our home! Thank you, Jeff, Vitt, Jason, and the rest of the CBB team! read more

I would highly recommend Jeff and Vitt from Costa Bella Builders. They are very knowledgeable, experienced, and higher quality contractors. I refer them to all my solar customers that are looking for the best local contractors for their homes. read more

Costa Bella Builders did our Kitchen install. They were extremely professional and their attention to detail was great. We are very happy with their work and would recommend to our friends and family. Thank you again. Kathy and Frank F read more

Costa Bella remodeled my house and built an ADU in 2007. I chose them because they are a full service company, and I understand nothing about construction. They consulted with me on every phase and guided me through the decisions I had to make. The work was done on schedule with no surprise delays. I am impressed with the quality of the work and the skill of their workers. In 2011 they installed a new door in the old house, with the same excellent and efficient service. I can recommend Costa Bella without reservation. Roger E. read more

Costa Bella Builders just finished a second remodel for us on Depot Hill. Excellent communication is a hallmark of their customer relationship. They finished on time and on budget for the second time. CBB has enough experience to offer design tips that provide insights we do not have. Their subs are clean and focused. Recommend CBB for "full builds" or significant remodels. We will miss seeing them! read more

Jeff and Vit were fantastic. Very professional and did great work. I have a condo (about 900 sq ft), loft style, and they expanded the top floor out. It looks as if it was always this way. Perfectly matched the style, lines, and flooring. I couldn't be happier with the result. Plus the extra 100 square feet is great to have. I was home for much of the construction and got to meet his staff. They were all very professional and good at their craft. I highly recommend this company and their work and would use them again. read more

We have used Costa Bella for complete remodels of our kitchen and master bath. From start to finish to after-job follow-up, they were consummate professionals. Design advice was spot-on and workmanship of highest quality. Their resources in the community gave us access to great materials and design options. Jeff and Vitt made themselves available throughout the job for questions and concerns, no matter how small. Recently, we called for a small siding repair job, and we were reminded again of the quality and promptness of their work. The phrase "exceeds expectations" gets thrown around a lot, but these guys made me understand what it means. And they're really nice! read more

I hired Costa Bella to remodel my bathroom and install a walk-in bathtub. Vittorio helped me find the right products, and his team was amazing. They did a small job with all the priority and attention to detail I would expect on a big job, and took great care to minimize the stress on my elderly mom who was home the whole time. Excellent price, great work and integrity all the way. I'm a big fan of the Costa Bella team! read more

We recently completed a full kitchen remodel, and we could not have been happier with Costa Bella Builders and our Project Manager, Vittorio Castelli. The project was on budget, on schedule (very fast!), very clean, and all of the crew and subs were trustworthy, talented and friendly. Our house is 24 years old, we are the original owners, and this was our first major remodel in the home. We had used Schmitz Woodworks previously for built-in bookshelves and a built-in cabinet in our dining room so we wanted our kitchen cabinets to follow the same design. Dave Schmitz drew up the design for the kitchen, basically keeping the same footprint (We highly recommend Schmitz Woodworks for custom cabinets.) The kitchen was gutted except for the hardwood floors. We did not have a designer. We relied heavily on Houzz and Pinterest, and Vitt accompanied us to the Appliance, Plumbing, Countertop, and Tile stores which was super helpful and reassuring. We actually went away two times during the remodel thanks to Vitt's encouragement and we are so glad we did! There were absolutely no problems and no trust issues and it sure made the time fly faster. Highly recommend it! Vitt has a great personality, excellent eye for design, is calm, very well organized, and responds so quickly to texts. We really appreciated his level of communication as to what and when to expect things to happen. My husband was very worried that there would be damage to the rest of the house during the construction and we were very happy with the way the crew covered the floors and shelves and at the end of construction, the clean up crew did a great job. From demolition to first meal prep in new kitchen was less than 5 weeks! We are so happy and highly highly recommend Costa Bella Builders. Thank you so much!!! read more

Costa Bella Builders...really not enough superlatives to describe how great this 'family' is. This is the second complete remodel Costa Bella has done for us...and again, we are crazy pleased with the outcome. They have an eye for practicality and function along with detail and beauty. They were on time and on the money and always available to us. Dave Schmitz came through again with beautiful, beautiful cabinetry. All of the subs are professional and talented and just good people. Jeff and Vitt ... again, not enough superlatives. Thank you, thank you...I'm going to miss you! read more

Vit & Jeff just wrapped-up a major kitchen/living room remodel on our home & we could not be happier. We planned many months in advance & found them to be engaged, prompt & professional long before demolition even began. Once work was underway, they were the model of professionalism: prompt, courteous, precise, transparent; they engaged with me & my wife several times a day; we constantly had insights into budget, next steps & any questions. The whole process felt like a collaboration at every step. Costa Bella's crew was amazing - if you have to welcome a bunch of fresh faces into your home, this band of passionate professionals are the sort you want. We've all suffered through delays & flakiness - there wasn't ANY of that with this crew. While the photos speak for themselves, I should say clearly - you will not find a better group of guys; consider yourself very fortunate, should you get the chance to team up with Costa Bella Builders. read more

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As a subcontractor I have worked with Costa Bella Builders on a number of occasions, and I would recommend them to anyone. The homeowners they do work for always have the nicest things to say about Costa Bella, and are obviously satisfied by the level of quality and service they receive. read more

If you want true service, beautiful work, and people you can count on, choose Vitt, Jeff, and the team from Costa Bella. They constructed our new modern house- despite soil challenges and other issues- and its a true work of art. They also did a beautiful renovation on our guest house. We can't thank them enough. read more

I can't say enough great things about our experience working with Vitt, Jeff and the Costa Bella team. We started out planning a kitchen remodel that quickly expanded to the rest of the lower level as we wanted a more usable layout. From our first meeting, it was clear that they were a good fit for us after we had met with several other contractors. They got right to work, with an ambitious but realistic schedule that synced up with our planned vacation. Vitt was communicative every step of the way, was patient with my many questions and minor changes to the plan, was conscientious about cost as we explored our options, and went out of his way to make sure everything turned out just like we wanted it. In the end, we couldn't have been happier with the finished product. It was exactly as I had envisioned and designed it with exceptional care taken to every detail. They finished on schedule and were responsive for the few minor followup items that came up. We are excited to work with them on the many future projects we have in mind. I recommend Costa Bella wholeheartedly to anyone doing a new build or remodel and looking for high-quality, professional work. read more

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Jeff and Vitt from Costa Bella Builders were the best! They check all the boxes. Professional, check. Knowledgeable, check. Quality of work, check and meet deadlines and budgets, check and check. Actually finished project early! When does that ever happen for contractors. I cannot say enough great things about this team of contractors. In September of 2018, we decided to do an addition to our house, originally thinking we wanted to add a second story. When we talked to Costa Bella Builders, they considered our budget and project and presented another idea. We ended up staying on one level and broke ground on our new master bedroom and bath, office and laundry room in April 2019. It was finished August 2019, a month early. They stayed within our budget and our 1960's home is now insulated, updated and feels brand new with a smart design and plenty of storage even for our small space. They walked us through every phase from design to permits to build and completion. It could not have gone smoother. read more

I have nothing but praise for Costs Bella Builders. Jeff Thranow, Vitt Castelli, and their crew did a great job remodeling our master bath and closet. The outcome is stunning and exceeded our expectations. Jeff and Vitt are the hardest working contractors I've ever met. It was a pleasure to work with them. Their goal was to make my husband and I happy. The service they provide is top notch. The crew and subs were also hardworking, professional and respectful. Plus, the crew cleaned up at the end of every day! They all took pride in a job well done. I quickly learned I could trust Costa Bella, and I felt very confident in their control over our project.. The contract we signed included the entire scope of the work, timeline and budget. They stayed right on track. There were never any surprises. We were thrilled to see daily progress, and could always reach Jeff and Vitt at a moments notice. My husband and I feel so lucky we found Costa Bella Builders We love our remodel. We got everything we wanted and are grateful to Jeff and his team for making our dreams come true. We intend to work with them again. read more

We worked with Jeff and Vitt on a very difficult remodel on the ridge. In the long run, we were unable to continue due to costs because of the difficulty in stabilizing the land on the hillside. They were so positive and helpful during the months that we worked together and continue to advise us on the home that we eventually purchased. They are the best! read more

Owner, Jeff Thranow, returned my call promptly. I shared details of our major remodel and asked if he could come out to take a look at our design, survey and home. He asked if we "had a budget in mind." When I declined to give him a number, he suddenly didn't "have time" to spend with us, said he wouldn't be the "best choice" for our job. How would he know when he didn't even know what the project entailed or how much we have budgeted? Disappointed with his response, especially since he was referred by a Designer. Not the best manner of doing business. read more