We have the privilege of providing custom hardwood floor installations for many talented home builders. Some have excellent technical ability while others provide fantastic service. Jeff, Vit and the Costa Bella team offer the very best of both aspects for the betterment of their clients. Fortunately for us, their respectful and collaborative approach extends to their subcontractor partners as well!! read more

Just had my kitchen remodeled using Home Depot as the main contractor and they used Costa Bella Builders as the installers. Overall they did a professional job and always kept me abreast of what was going to happen next. The job was completed on time and in budget which I'm told is not a common practice with kitchen installs. The foreman (Vit) was always one step ahead and when a problem arose, he was always willing to work with us to resolve it in a professional manner. read more

Perfectionist. Professionals Remodeled our kitchen. Wouldn't work with any other contractor. Simply the best.

You won't find a better general contractor out there. Vitt and his crew are true professionals in every sense of the word. I bought a small office building in Capitola that was dark and dated. They transformed it into a warm and light-filled office. I couldn't be more pleased. They were on-time completing everything and made it as stress-free as possible. Vitt has a great eye for design, as well, which was really helpful. I got a designer and a general contractor all in one! read more

This is now our third large project with CB since we used them first in 2012. Kitchen, large deck and outdoor entertainment structure and master bath. Each time the project planning, actual work and follow up was terrific. The people employed by CB make the difference. Never, not once, have we had an employee of CB or a sub on our jobs that wasn't capable and pleasant. When you have them in your home for 6-8 weeks, you want people that you can trust and people that are a pleasure to have around. Vitt makes sure you are informed, prepared for the various phases of work and satisfied. The work quality and results are consistently excellent and the creativity they apply on their clients behalf provides excellent value for the money invested. If you are looking for a sure thing in your remodeling project, include Costa Bella in your bid list. You won't be sorry. read more

I live in an HOA and share my carport with 7 other units. The building was built in the 70's, and needless to say, building codes have changed. Being on a budget, we weren't clear whether or not to use a project manager for the job. Jeff came by, scoped the job site and gave me a free evaluation! He told us how to cut some corners and still get the necessary repairs done. He was totally knowledgeable and clear with his advice. It's alarming to have the carport in danger of falling on your car, or worse, a person. Jeff definitely put my heart at ease to get things sorted out. I give Costa Bella 5 stars for excellent customer service and working from the clients needs. read more

First off, I must reveal how much I hate the process of remodeling: packing up all your things, strangers coming in and out of your house, the $ flowing outward, the chaos. But our kitchen was built in the 1920s, and we couldn't put off a remodel any longer: we had one electrical outlet, no dishwasher, no microwave, crumbling and discolored tile, minuscule counter space, and splintering cabinets. A friend had recommended Costa Bella a few years ago, and the yelp reviews were good, so we asked them for a bid. I'm happy to say that our major kitchen remodel went almost as smoothly as such a thing can go. They finished the first week of August--new cabinets, new countertops, new electrical, new floors, new appliances. Costa Bella advised us on the demo, redid the electrical, handled the drywall and plaster, and installed the cabinets. They also recommended the name of an inexpensive yet first-rate painter when it was clear we wouldn't be able to paint the kitchen on our own in one day. Working with Vitt and Jeff was a breeze--they're easy to talk to and very responsive when an issue arose. Everyone in their crew was great, actually. From start to finish, the project was done in a month--on time and on budget. Signed, a very satisfied customer read more

I dealt with Jeff T. from Costa Bella Builders and I couldn't be more impressed with his helpfulness, professionalism and knowledge. He took his time to explain everything to me. I would hire him in a heartbeat as I know that I would in the most capable and best of hands. It was so refreshing to deal with someone who was so helpful, professional and knowledgable and someone who would take the time to explain things to me as he did. Thank you again Jeff T. for all your help. I so appreciate it. read more

If I would give them 6 Stars if I could! I love my new kitchen, and would hire them in a minute for any other construction project or remodel. I had put this project off fearing I wouldn't find the 'right' contractor & it would be full of surprises and overruns...Had I known it would've been so painless, I would have remodeled the kitchen years ago! Working with Jeff, Vitt and their crew surpassed my expectations. Jeff's bid was far more timely and detailed than others I received. No surprises. The crew and subs were always courteous, neat, on time, and went out of their way to help. My project was on time/on budget. They made suggestions to help me save money, make the kitchen design more workable & Vitt even drove my decorator & me to SJ to select a counter surface. Costa Bella is tech savvy and highly responsive via text, VM, EM - a HUGE plus as many contractors are not. I also liked that they do volunteer work to help the community. I recommend them without reservation. Good people; good work. read more

Costa Bella has just completed a full remodel of our home. We cannot say enough about the professionalism, from bidding to finish. The total job was finished on time, in fact two days early. They took a 1975 year old property and transformed it into the present. Bravo! I would not hesitate to pass on recommendations to friends and family. Thank you, Jeff and the crew. Tom and June F read more

" Give Your Dream a Home" is not just a slogan for Costa Bella Builders, it is a promise. We are absolutely thrilled with the home renovation they performed for us. Armed with only a vision of how we wanted to turn a 1950's beach house into a contemporary home, they guided us every step of the way. The workmanship and design experise were superior and the dedication to the project was extraordinary. Not only was our remodel completed on time, it was done with the same dedication, precision and professionalism as if it had been their own home. The project was planned out so well that any inconveiniences were held to a bare minimum. We were kept informed throughout the project and any "additions" were soley at our request. The communications were clear and the craftsmanship was top notch. We highly recommend the Cost Bella Builders team ( Jeff, Vitt, Chad, Raul and all the others) for any remodel or building project you may have . We were from out of the area when we made this choice...and we will be forever grateful for Costa Bella Builders. read more

Super reliable and very trustworthy. Redid the outside siding and deck. Would recommend Vitt to anyone.

Jeff and Vitt are amazing problem solvers, managers, communicators, and craftsmen. We did a full kitchen remodel--completely gutted during stage 1--on an old house under time pressure, and I don't think I had a single sleepless night. They appreciated the input we wanted to give (I'm a detail-oriented planner and can imagine that I might have driven some contractors nuts) and also would have done a top-notch job if we had left town. I was anticipating major stress and it just didn't happen. The job came in exactly on budget even though we did things like opt for high-end tile, which we did not initially anticipate. They were a lot of fun to work with, and every subcontractor who came through our house was friendly, pleasant, and far beyond competent. Costa Bella also came back--more than a year later--to look at and fiddle with a couple of things that had settled and that kind of thing. They went above and beyond in so many ways! I never thought I would highly recommend ANY contractor because remodels are so expensive and involve so many decisions about things with which I am not familiar--so add a few stars to my five-star review. read more

After a competitive process we choose Costa Bella to build our dream home. We are beyond pleased with our decision. Although many aspects of the process were stressful, Jeff and Vitt were always available to talk through budget, design decisions and schedule. My calls were always immediately answered or returned promptly. Even with a large scale project such as ours (we had a bare piece of land and needed all the infrastructure) the house was finished on time and budget. I now have the peace of mind that they are local and available if any "tune ups" are needed. We will be building a guest house in the not so distant future and look forward to working with Costa Bella again. read more

We had the opportunity to work with Costa Bella Builders for a kitchen remodel at our vacation home and we are extremely pleased. Jeff Thranow and his entire staff were very professional and easy to work with. During the remodel we asked for a few changes to be made and there was never a problem with anything we asked for. We would highly recommend Costa Bell Builders to anyone needing home construction projects and remodeling. read more

Costa Bella just finished a kitchen remodel for us in late June, 2015. Everybody you talk to about doing a remodel and dealing with contractors says the same thing right? It's going to cost more and take longer than you were told. Well my experience with Costa Bella was pleasantly none of that. They were 99% done to the day they estimated it would take and it cost what the bid was. There were some extra costs that were all my choice, reasonable and I'm glad we tacked on the extra requests that were wise to do while the kitchen was open and exposed. And they finished the other tiny detail 1% (that always remains) with no fuss and in timely fashion. They did not just collect the last check and disappear. In fact, Vitt was just here this morning to adjust some cabinet doors that had shifted slightly and were misaligned. Jeff (the owner) spent an amazing amount of time with us just giving us tips and getting a true idea of what we wanted in the process of just gathering info to quote us a bid. He actually came back and spent more time with us just to make sure he heard us right. Then he came and spent another chunk of time explaining in detail the bid. We felt we were in very sure hands before we even selected them as our contractor. He and Vitt have a great eye for detail and design also and made helpful suggestions. Every sub they used was top rate, their in-house crew were personable and wonderful. We were kept abreast of progress and schedules. Jeff and Vitt were always available via email, text and phone. They were great at hand holding when we needed it (it was our first experience with a large remodel). Everyone that has seen our kitchen so far have been blown away by how fantastic it looks and what a nice job the contractor did. This includes some friends in the construction business. When I asked our kitchen designer to suggest 3 contractors, top tier, middle grade and economy model, she said Costa Bella was one of the best if not the best but of course they would cost more. To our very pleasant surprise, they were able to give a very competitive bid and for the level of service and quality they gave us, I think they were a fantastic bargain. We wouldn't hesitate at all to recommend them, in fact we already have. read more

We just finished our bathroom remodel and extensive side of the house repairs with Costa Bella Builders as the contractor. We are so pleased with the final product, both inside and out. Jeff, the owner, at our first meeting went over the scope of the project very thoroughly and took the time to even give some design suggestions about the lighting. Once hired, the crew while working on the bathroom were respectful, prompt, excellent at communication and professional. Their craftsmanship was beautiful and they really took our ideas seriously so the end result was a combination of our dreams tempered by their suggestions as to what is most common. The tile setter who was a subcontractor did a beautiful job with the floor and shower.The work area was cleaned up so well at the end of each end of the day we could continue our regular routine in the house each evening.Costa Bella's cost estimates are clear and their billing system is prompt and easy to understand. Finally it was a pleasure working with Vit, Costa Bella's project supervisor as well as working with all the crew and their subcontractors. We will think of Costa Bella for our next house project! read more

Our experience with Costa Bella builders was absolutely fantastic. From our initial consultation with Jeff through the construction scheduling with Vitt and all our contact with all the subs. Once the project started, Vitt was always accessible via both email and phone. Everything was on time, on budget and handled in a very professional manner. The finished product was quality workmanship and exceeded our expectations. read more

Costa Bella did a remodel and update on our home this year, and we couldn't be more pleased. They have great suggestions, great employees, and fantastic follow-up. They do what they say they are going to do, when they say they will do it. You couldn't be in better hands. read more

"Lucky", is how I describe our fortune in finding Costa Bella Builders to handle our remodel. Their knowledge, experience and professionalism are top notch. From the beginning, Jeff devoted significant time to meeting with us and collaborating on design ideas. He even spent an entire Saturday helping us select materials. His attention to detail is what you would expect from someone remodeling his OWN home. And this level of attentiveness carried through the job, as Vittorio and his team of workers powered through weeks of construction to stay on schedule and present an incredible finished product that exceeded our expectations. They were responsive, conscientious and delivered high quality work. I can sum up Costa Bella Builders by saying that 'they do the job right'. What a relief to find a general contractor with integrity and dedication. We trusted throughout that they would take good care of us, and they proved us right. read more

I echo all the positive reviews on this site. I was introduced to Jeff Thranow through my insurance company back in the 1980s when a hot water leak damaged my downstairs ceiling. Jeff responded quickly and did a great job making everything look as if nothing had ever happened. Since then, my homeowners' association (on my recommendation) has used him and Costa Bella Builders for numerous projects, including deck design and replacements, hand rail replacements, replaced siding, and various other projects. He has worked in my townhouse most recently through two important projects, the complete remodeling of my kitchen (in 2012) and my master bathroom (October 2014). The Costa Bella construction and design process works like a well-oiled wheel. It includes strong design and idea consultation, detailed and accurate cost estimates, timely construction (on time!), and very high quality workmanship. A project begins with Jeff who offers you his expertise and experience in terms of design, materials, and details of the project. My favorite part of a Costa Bella project is shopping with Jeff. He steers me toward the highest quality materials within my price range and does not tempt me with options that are out of my range. Once the project timeline is set, Vitt and the crew take over. Communication is constant and you are consulted on every decision and kept informed of the timing of each stage of the project. Workers are neat, respectful of your living space, and keep the work contained to the agreed upon areas. This is a company of high integrity, honesty, and superior planning and construction expertise and ability. I am a very satisfied customer and will continue to turn to Costa Bella as I upgrade my townhome in the year's ahead. read more

If you are looking for a rock bottom price and don't mind the hassles and delays that usually go along with that, don't call these guys. However, if you are looking for quality, professional service and results and are willing to pay a fair price for them, then this is the outfit for you. I have used them three times now, for a kitchen remodel, bath remodel, and cabinets. You will get a project schedule telling you what will happen each week, and they will stick to it. The guys show up on time and clean their workspace before they leave. Vitt has a firm grip on all the details and if he says he will do something, it will be done right away. I've had some bad experiences with contractors in the past and always felt like I had to be watching closely to be sure things are done right and the accounting is fair. After my first experience with Costa Bella, I know I can sign the contract and then relax and let them to do their jobs, knowing I will be happy with the result. read more

Costa Bella Builders recently completed our kitchen remodel. We thoroughly enjoyed the process from start to finish and would like to thank Jeff Thranow, Vitt Castelli, and the whole Costa Bella team for their great work. The level of communication with the project manager Vitt Castelli was exceptional throughout the project, he was readily available to answer questions and help guide us along. We didn't have a designer and relied on his opinion throughout. His knowledge, experience, and eye for design became a very valuable resource for us. We always knew when to expect things to happen and the project was done very quickly and on schedule. Their selection of subs was also top notch, namely Schmitz Woodworks. The cabinets that Dave Schmitz built and installed are amazing. The entire crew and subs were very friendly and professional. Our kitchen sits in the middle of an open floor plan and they took great care to not damage the rest of the house. In the end, the left our house clean and more beautiful than before. All told, it was a pleasure working with them. We highly recommend Costa Bella Builders and wouldn't think twice about using anyone else. read more