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.

I want everyone to know how much I appricate Andrew's Construction. His team of quality technicians…read morehave helped me to both maintain and remodel my home. He has a team of expert, home electrical, carpenters, and plumbing replacement installation (hot water heaters). I have utilized all of his team members to improve my home. He and his team are a quality first group. They tend to care about each task as if they were working on their own home. They live up to their commitments, like, on time arrival, completions targets, cleanliness, keeping the customer informed, and high quality work. I wish I could remember each team members name but at this time I will just thank Ralph, Miguel, Angel, and Ian, for their excellent work on my home. I had a new water heater replaced and I had six korbels replaced. Again, the work was outstanding and the finished product is beautiful!

Andrews Construction did a room addition and new bathroom for us and the work came out great. Fair…read morequote, friendly workers, and they finished on time. Highly recommend them for any project.

We recently had our master bath remodeled by Elite and they did a great job. From the initial…read moredesign with Lori to the work with Craig, Jacob, and his team, it was a very positive experience. clean work, priced competitively. Thanks Elite

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

I had my first floor remodeled including a kitchen and bathroom. David is easily the most honest…read moreprofessional contractor I've ever met. His crew and sub-contractors were nothing less than stellar examples of their art. Throughout the project, David kept me updated on schedule changes or cost changes. Honestly he was done way early and on budget. His work is detailed and finished beyond my expectations. And finally, he's just a really nice person and so easy to communicate with.

David Hooks and his staff have done several construction projects for us…read more Each time, we have had an outstandingly positive experience. David is extremely competent, selects excellent, skilled sub-contractors, and is so easy to communicate with. His honesty and goodness have made each project a pleasure to experience.

Highly, highly recommend. They built an 80' retaining wall and every detail was thoughtfully…read moreconsidered. The crew, managed by Travis, worked efficiently and every single night cleaned up and left the area ready for the next day. The only change order was to get a plumber in to move a propane line. They are not the cheapest, but they are the best.

We have a cottage on the property whose foundation is partially set into the hillside. There was…read morea French Drain behind the cottage that had failed, allowing water to seep into the crawlspace and create some mold issues. Adam came out, assessed the situation and came up with a plan that wouldn't drain our bank account. He and his crew dug a new French Drain, installed a water barrier on the concrete wall, then installed a 'catch basin' outside which captured the water from the French Drain to take it off the property via yet another drainage system. In addition, they installed a sump pump and drain under the cottage so that if any subsurface water rose up, it would be drained off as well. That was seven years ago and everything is still working as anticipated. Adam and his crew are amazing and their work ethic is among the best we've ever encountered. His attention to detail is second to none and we find ourselves recommending him and his crew to others all the time.

We recently found out that our shower was leaking because the linoleum lifted. My husband, Marty…read morecalled 2 contractors who we knew were good. They both arrived and wrote us an estimate. (We didn't think that Pete Testorff's company did small stuff.) (Have you seen the stuff this guy does???... Bantam, Westside Santa Cruz estate type homes, etc.?) (Gorgeous) He happened to be bidding the jobs and came the "same" day, which in itself is a miracle. He had a total "positive" "can-do" vibe. Marty was sold. We were excited to have Pete Testorff say yes to the job. He even came in cheaper than our other favorite contractor. Everyone who worked on the job from the start to finish was excellent and also said good things about Mr. Testorff. Pete made some suggestions, i.e. tile and we went with the "experts" opinion and we are glad we did. Thanks Pete for coming to our assistance. You did a great job. P.S. Go with Pete's suggestions, because he is up on all the cool and modern looks.

I've worked with many contractors in Santa Cruz County over the years and testorff is the best…read more very few outfits can put together large highly skilled crews to complete large projects in a timely manner. pete is easy to work with and even though weve driven him a bit crazy with excessive change orders, hes kept everything affordable and top notch

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.

My wife and I were very fortunate to work with John Fuchs for the complete remodel of our two-story…read moreAptos home. John, Carrey, Luke, Scott, and Kirk are true professionals dedicated to delivering the highest quality work, resulting in outstanding results that we love. Our project involved a comprehensive remodel, taking the house down to the studs, enlarging the structure which required foundation work, installing new plumbing and electrical systems, and renovating bathrooms and kitchens. We also replaced two second-floor decks and upgraded the exterior from wood siding to stucco. From start to finish, John and Carrey Ward were highly engaged in every aspect and decision of our eight-month remodel. John's extensive experience in every phase of the project provided us with valuable insights, helping us make better decisions throughout the process. Carrey excellently managed the project, coordinating various subcontractors (electrical, stucco, drywall, plumbing) with minimal delays and ensuring materials were ordered and delivered on time. While the subcontractors employed by John were generally excellent, we did encounter issues with the plumber assigned to our project. However, John promptly addressed this and had the plumbing company correct any issues to our complete satisfaction. While John might not be the cheapest option, you get what you pay for--a true "A team" dedicated to doing the best work to your complete satisfaction. In conclusion, we highly recommend John Fuchs Properties: Construction + Real Estate for both new construction and remodeling projects. John and his team take pride in their work, are easy to work with, and are committed to the highest quality standards. They won't consider the job done until you are completely happy with the outcome.

We were a bit nervous after we closed on our beachfront 3 level townhome in La Selva. The location…read moreis stunning yet tricky and the house needed a bunch of work, including structural changes including reframing the staircase, opening up the main level wall to ocean. We initially started working with another design build firm who provided a comprehensive yet expensive plan. While receiving bids from different companies, John Fuchs and company stood out in terms of their thoroughness, clarity in communication and exhibited an understanding what we were really hoping to have this property look like. Once underway, the project was a smooth sailing journey. Albeit involved, including multiple permit revisions with the city and coastal commission, John just took them in his stride and worked through them systematically. He just bears that "not a problem" attitude and carries on his work and the results speak for themselves. John also suggested a few additions along the way and helped with planning and permitting those and they turned out fantastic. Along the way John was a supportive guide, helping us make decisions on critical questions that allowed us to not compromise on the desired outcome and yet did not blow up our budget substantially. The workmanship and quality of this company's work is top-tier. Pricing is competetive and fit and finish is remarkable. The ease with which changes to plans were accommodated is commendable and the final product emerged to be simply stunning. The accounting and communication through the project was regular, transparent and precise. John and team were also very patient as we slowly meandered our way picking finishes and appliances including some crazy color requests and door finishes. Overall it was a fun, creative and stress free experience to work with him and his team. If you are looking to do a project in the Santa Cruz area, John Fuchs Construction is our unequivocal recommendation as your buiding contractor, you won't regret it!