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!

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.

Costa Bella Builders was the perfect partner for our home remodel! From beginning to end Jeff,…read moreVitt, 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.

Unreliable. They were perfect until we signed with them, then they changed the rules of the game…read moreand decided to try to siphon as much money as they possibly could from us. We got nothing from them, not even an idea, anything to go with, and they still took $2000 from us, claiming they worked for hours. On what? No one knows for sure. Scam.

One of a kind architect, experience in the field of remodeling, new construction, and commercial…read more Knows his way around the city and county politics to get projects done. Had helped our family construct and remodel numerous homes.

We at Marathon Landscape Services have been in business since 1979. We have worked with many…read moregeneral contractors and tradesmen during that time. We were told a long time ago that a bad recommendation could hurt you and a good one was kind of neutral so we take great care when we recommend other contractors to clients and I can say for many many years Talmadge Construction is always at the top of the list of contractors and companies that we recommend. I always like their people, they are thorough and very very professional. ~Dan Johnson & Robert Eberle

When we bought our home in Aptos, it already had many "age in place" changes, except the master…read morebath. We are both in our 70s and I have physical limitations. We want to stay in this home until carried out "feet first". We searched for a local construction team that had knowledge and experience in ADA guidelines, as well as a track record for good design and customer service. The team needed to have a designer with these attributes, as well. In the past I had overseen the remodel of a bath, choosing and scheduling contractors myself. I did not want to do that again! Talmadge was an easy choice. Jeremiah Trask was our project manager and a delight to work with. Our designer, Kristen Totah, was the best (and I used to manage a design studio). She asked the right questions, and nailed it. Everything she brought for approval was perfect, and just as I requested. Jeremiah kept the subcontractors flowing on schedule. We hit one snag with a defective plumbing part that took a while to diagnose and even longer for the manufacturer to admit to it and send a replacement, but Jeremiah and the supplier kept at it until it was resolved. The bathroom now has multiple, attractive grab bars (I requested that even the towel bars be ADA grab bars), a large shower rather than a tub/shower, a custom vanity and new low-flow toilet. You can find a less expensive contractor, but not a better one. You get what you pay for. Link to our project: https://talmadgeconstruction.com/project/aging-in-place-design-primary-bathroom-remodel-in-aptos-ca/

Working with Anna was great. Her deep knowledge guided us seamlessly through design, expertly…read morebalancing our vision with local code requirements. She was able to work around limitations, turning constraints into opportunities. She was always giving us great advice keeping in mind the desired end result. Highly recommend for anyone seeking a partner who listens and delivers.

Working with Anna has been an absolute pleasure! We had some previous work on our home that…read morerequired revisions, which meant documenting existing conditions and navigating a process that could have easily become overwhelming. But Anna had a way of making everything feel manageable. She was upfront and communicative every step of the way, so I never felt left in the dark. That was especially valuable during the back-and-forth with structural engineers as she always made sure I understood what was changing and why, which made the technical process much easier to follow. Her responsiveness was top notch as well. Anna stayed on top of everything and turned things around quickly. I highly recommend her if you need an architect who is knowledgeable, reliable, and genuinely easy to work with.

We have worked with Miguel on several projects. He is creative and always keeps the idiosyncrasies…read moreof the client in mind. While creative, Miguel always seems to have a strong internal clock that ensures all elements are done on time and in the appropriate order. Miguel has an excellent understanding of design as well as the highly nuanced needs of building departments, coastal commissions, builders and their unique needs. This facilitates a smooth process throughout the building process; he knows who to talk to, when to push and what items will be difficult. Miguel has a superb understanding of the internal harmony of the project and client. He has designed furniture for us that resonates well in the homes he designed. As a trusted confidant Miguel saves enormous amounts of client time by sorting through the infinite choices, and preselecting a small variety of finishes, trims that enables the client to make efficient final choices. Miguel also has the ability to integrate client ideas into a final design that become a seamless composition.

Miguel Podolsky is an exceptional and extremely professional architect I have had the pleasure to…read morework with on several projects both residential and commercial. He is innovative yet extremely detail oriented which is a unique combination in my experience. It helps tremendously with the permit process which can be very cumbersome. He knows the codes inside and out and everyone in the various departments both city and county. It is obvious he is well respected. He does not turn in "incomplete plans" that have to be done over and over costing time and money. Miguel he has the unique ability to truly listen to what YOU want and then turn on his creativity and make your ideas infinitely better. I love working with him and would highly recommend him.

We had a fantastic experience working with Alan and the team at ibuilders to construct our…read more2-bedroom, 2-bathroom ADU! From the very beginning, we wanted a builder we could truly trust to handle the entire project from start to finish, and ibuilders completely delivered. Alan guided us seamlessly through the design process. He made sure to maximize every square foot of the layout, incorporated all our specific requirements, and brought super helpful suggestions based on his team's depth of experience. They took care of all the permitting with the city, which made what could have been a stressful process completely hassle-free. In addition to building the ADU itself, they upgraded our main electrical panel and completed hardscaping around the unit to give us a clean, low-maintenance outdoor space. If you are considering building an ADU, I cannot recommend Alan and ibuilders enough. I'm happy to speak to anyone who is interested in learning more about our experience with them!

I reached out to iBuilders Design and Build for a free estimate to enclose my existing Alumawood…read morepatio. They responded very quickly through Yelp and scheduled a phone consultation. Luis and his team spent about 30 minutes understanding my requirements and provided detailed and honest feedback. They explained that since my existing patio is built with Alumawood, enclosing it with a regular wood frame would not be appropriate. The proper options would be either to remove the existing structure and rebuild it from scratch or use a specialized Alumawood sunroom system. Even though iBuilders Design and Build could not take on my project, I truly appreciate Luis and his team for their transparency, professionalism, and willingness to provide honest guidance upfront. Their responsiveness and helpful advice made the process much clearer for me.

Spirit and Laura are great! We brought them in to help us determine if our remodel was feasible…read more During our consultation we found them to be knowledgeable, approachable and inspiring with many great ideas. They performed quite of bit of research for us to determine if the remodel was possible, they were able to break down the county code information to make it very easy for us to understand. We are very happy that we found them.

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