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.

Anna is excellent at following up and chasing down issues. She was also flexible in terms of…read moreadjusting scope of the project as we encountered very tough requirements in the first round. The hardest part in doing a private job is the higher scrutiny the county has on it. So, it was definitely helpful in having someone who understands the "politics" of the process.

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.

Bill is the absolute Best! His intimate knowledge of Santa Cruz code requirements made my project…read morepossible. His excellence, enthusiasm and great results make him my choice for best architect in Santa Cruz

Mr. Woods is a particularly talented individual who will listen carefully to what you want which is…read morean unusual trait for an architect. He has performed many services for me on many levels from simple floor plans to full working drawings including scaled models. He is the rare professional whom you can depend on for superior services.

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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.

Great customer service! Very knowledgeable and informative. Looking forward to working with you in…read moremy next project. Highly recommended!

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!

I recently used RMG Design for architecture and structural engineering needs with my kitchen wall…read moreremoval. Richa was my contact and she is very professional, very knowledgeable. She helped to finish my project within 2 weeks which is super fast. I am glad to work with Richa and her team.

I'm an Architectural Designer and have had the privilege of working with Design Everest as a…read moreconsultant for a year now. Project after project the clients have all been extremely pleased with the professionalism and promptness that Design Everest provides. Projects also come in on time which has a lot to do with the depth of resources that Design Everest has to offer and the care that that give to each client. I endorse and highly recommended for your project that you consider Design Everest for your Design and Structural needs.

We live in Carmel Valley and hired Justin and his team to do an addition and full remodel of our…read morehome including re-plumbing, rewiring, redoing the septic systems and replacing our ridge line beam, after having a terrible experience with our first contractor. Justin's team picked up the project while in the permitting phase and did a fantastic job on all aspects of the project, from pulling the permits through the final. They were always available, transparent with their bid process and exceedingly fair when unknowns came up in the project. Doing a high-end remodel is never cheap, but their pricing was fair, transparent and they worked with us to fit everything we wanted into our budget and schedule. Could not recommend them more highly!

I am a CA Licensed Realtor and would hire Hastings Construction for any of my clients. They are…read morevery professional, communicative, clean and do an excellent job.

Robert designed our original remodel which included a second floor (mostly over our garage). He is…read moreexceptionally skilled and thoughtful and deliberative in his design and, while we basically knew what we wanted, he was able to suggest several tweaks that we ended up incorporating. Almost 9 years later, I will say literally our only regret is the stove we purchased, which had nothing to do with him. His recommendations and design were awesome. We're using him again for another remodeling job and have been very happy with his suggestions. Highly recommend him to design your remodel!

From the owner: Residential drafting and design: new construction, remodeling, insurance restoration, permit…read moreapplications, septic systems, red-tag & code concerns, site design, drainage, Green Building, Title 24, historic preservation, as-built drawings. CAD drafting & 3D modeling

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.