I "worked with" a SCK&B designer on a small bathroom remodel several years ago. I used those quotes…read morebecause the guy did nothing that could be called work. I went in there with my own design for my bathroom in hand, and asked for help putting the project together. Maybe refining or adding to my design. Maybe advice on appropriate materials and fixtures. This "designer" was so useless that I ended up obtaining most of the materials myself, not from SCKB. Furthermore, he simply copied my design -- with zero changes -- and called it his. When the project was finished, this guy saved photos of the room and, I later found out, used them in his portfolio of completed designs. A room that I designed. This would be little more than an annoyance and maybe a funny story if it were not for the fact that in the middle of this process he demanded I write him a check -- made out to him, not his employer -- for a "consultation fee." I didn't know it at the time, but this was nothing but a shakedown. Theft. There was no consultation fee for his "services" (at least this was true at that time). The income for SCKB's "designers" came at that time from from commission on selling materials and fixtures and, I assume, a percentage of the contractor's fee (at that time they referred clients to independent builders, but it appears from their website that they may employ their own builders now). After I found out I'd been had, I contacted the owners of SCK&B and told them the whole story, and was blown off without any explanation. And here is the kicker: the guy was still working at SCK&B as recently as two years ago. So they kept him on even knowing that he did this. This was my experience with SCK&B. Your mileage may vary. Needless to say, I don't recommend this business.

I've used SCKB for years for both cabinets and plumbing supplies, as well as having them do kitchen…read moreand bath remodels on my investment homes. Ryan, his lead craftsman/installer, is a no-nonsense machine. They get in and get the job done without the drama you get with some contractors. Dave O.

I've always had a good experience doing business with San Lorenzo Lumber. The store is neatly…read moreorganized and is fairly easy to find what you're looking for. Employees are helpful in case you need them. The products are better quality compared to nearby competitors and the prices aren't bad unless you prefer buying junk that doesn't last long.

San Lorenzo has been my go to place for home remodel projects over the past 25 years. I usually…read morefrequent the store on River street and the service is just what I need. Informed people who guide me and help me if I have a question or unique fix it issue. Home Depot may be a bit cheaper but this is my store and the people make the difference.

I did some post Xmas shopping here and purchased several items at 50% off…read more This is the best gourmet shop in Santa Cruz County. I highly recommend shopping here, Jennifer, the owner, is an expert on all items she carries. If you are into high end olive oil or balsamic vinegars this is the place to purchase

I was on the hunt for Ranchi Gordo beans, found them here! The store is a pleasant surprise,…read moresituated a short walk from Gayle's. The shopkeeper was a very pleasant person with great stories! I definitely will be back, there's a menagerie of fun stuff to see in such a tiny space!

WARNING: Do not shop here! Owner, John Hamlin and his staff…read moreLori, mislead, lie, cheat and overcharge! Not to mention they are utterly incompetent, inappropriate and lack any knowledge in kitchens or baths. We had so many problems and so many things went wrong, that it is hard to list everything in one post. We had to order and re-order the the bathroom hardware three times. Because, they didn't know what worked in California or not. After that, they did know what values covers matched what values. And, of course after the third time it was still wrong and we had already installed the valve, so we had to compromise and take the value cover we didn't intend on. During all this chaos, Lori lost track of all the parts we had to return and exchange due to her own incompetence and accused us of taking and not returning the parts. Parts that she could not find! Wow, really! Turns out they had them the entire time! She never apologize, coward! We also ordered wall cabinets and a bathroom vanity, from John. Like other customers reviews, we too did not get the correct cabinets for the space intended, as we were told. Our contractor had to take the time to correct cabinets for the kitchen and correct them to work in the bathroom, which was more money I had to pay! He even ordered the wrong sink, twice! Finally, the counter top vendor came and told us the sink was wrong and he could get the correct sink size(sink number 3), and cheaper than John could. The counter top guy was correct. And when confronted, the Owner; John's Hamlin's response was a shoulder shrug and a lame fake smile. Then, he mentioned the counter top vendor has done this many times, and John felt he had sinks to unload. Either way, it is not good. It makes John look week by letting a vendor over power him and his business or he looks incomplete that the vendor has to bail him out and he makes so many mistakes with sinks. If that wasn't enough, they overcharged us on parts, they changed us for things we did not have or use and they had things we paid for listed twice at two different prices! As an example, they changed us $442.46 for a faucet, which they said the gave us the "maximum discount"on! Turns out you can buy the same thing at Ferguson's, Home Depot or Amazon for as little as $379.90. When we went to dispute the final amount due, it took them an hour and twenty five minutes to comprehend and explain their own bill they submitted to us. And, they finally had to reduce the amount due from $958,75 to $588.54 because it was staring them in the face they were wrong! John clams to have over 34 years of experience, in what? If it is in Kitchens and baths, he must have been sleeping those 34 years. He and his business are a complete disaster.

831 kitchen and Bath designs is a friendly wonderful place to visit where they will help you with…read moreall your bathroom and kitchen needs. Staff will help you understand, what will best fit your space, style, design pulls for drawers and make your space as warm and functional as possible. With so many wonderful options to choose from. I highly recommend visiting 831 kitchen and Bath designs for all of your needs:) Jenny

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

So friendly! Earlier today I spoke to a designer in this studio (the owner?) who gave me so much…read moreinfo and insight. I am blindly trying to remodel our kitchen on a budget and have no idea where to start...She was patient and kind, as well as guided me on where/what to do given our hopes for our 70s kitchen! Thanks again for taking the time to help me:)

We are beyond satisfied with the experience we've had with AD Construction. Shannon and Tony are a…read moredream to work with, and by far the best design and contracting team we've hired in Santa Cruz. Shannon helped us create an amazing design for our master bathroom remodel and deck construction, and we're completely thrilled with the layout and execution. We were consistently kept in the loop on all important decisions, and felt like our choices were all respected and honored. They are also genuinely kind and fun people to spend time with, and felt like part of the family throughout the course of the project. It's a privilege to work with such a top caliber team, and we'd highly recommend them for any work you have in mind.

Can't say enough about Keith and the quality of his work. Keith had already remodeled both of my…read morebathrooms and kitchen and I was so pleased with the results that I brought him back to replace my outdoor deck banister. And as anticipated, I love it!!! I have recommended Keith and his team to several friends who have also hired him and they also are very satisfied with the end results. I would recommend Keith to anyone who is looking for quality work done on time and within budget. He won't be the most expensive and he won't be the cheapest, but he is the best!!!

I was referred to Keith and Elegant construction by a close friend (who did two bathrooms and a…read morekitchen remodel with them) and after getting quotes from several companies, theirs stood out as the most favorable and comprehensive. I first hired them to renovate two bathrooms last year and was so pleased with the results that I brought them back for a full kitchen remodel--which just wrapped up successfully. Their pricing is competitive, and the quality of work is very good. I was especially impressed with the electrical and tile work on both projects. The foreman and crews are skilled, professional, and efficient. Even though I had a designer, Keith and his team offered thoughtful suggestions that made the final result even more aligned with my vision. A couple things to keep in mind: as with any contractor, make sure to read your quotes carefully--I missed that trim work wasn't included in the original painting estimate. Also, the teams tend to start early, which was fine for me but might require a heads-up to your neighbors if noise is a concern. Overall, highly recommend them for home renovation projects!

Wow! Cyndi completely transformed our living space. We feel like we upgraded to a new home. Her…read morevision for our kitchen opened up our entire first floor. Our master bedroom and bathroom are beautiful and functional. She is such a gifted designer and guided us through every aspect of selecting the materials, colors, and layout. She is truly the best!

This is a very long overdue review...  Over the course of several years we worked with Cyndi Mosher…read moreat Beyond the Box on a complete rebuild of our Westside home in Santa Cruz. The project was primarily an owner build, so between that and the pandemic it ended up being a multi-year project.  Over the course of planning and building we worked very closely with Cyndi - not only on the designs for our kitchen and bathrooms but for general design help throughout the house. Cyndi was absolutely wonderful to work with throughout the whole process. Not only was she incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and helpful - she had an inordinate amount of patience (and tact!) in helping us navigate through the thousands of decisions that had to be made. She was adept at creating a cohesive design out of our rather ad hoc lists of likes and dislikes, and did so without imposing her own personal preferences or style. My husband and I also both appreciated that she was very pragmatic - she understood that we weren't interested in building a mansion and was very good about pointing out the areas where it made sense to spend and where it didn't. Her knowledge and contacts in the business were invaluable, both in terms of the quality of the workmanship we ended up with as well as access to resources that we would not have been able to find on our own. When it came time to order all our cabinets and countertops she handled every last detail, and made sure that what we ultimately received exactly matched her specifications. I was originally hesitant to hire a designer, both because of the additional cost and also because my husband and I are both fairly practical and were more interested in function over form. We have no regrets - engaging Cyndi to help us with the project was money that was very well spent. Not only did it prevent expensive mistakes, but we love the results. After living in the house for over a year I can honestly say that there isn't anything that she helped design that I would do differently if given the chance. A few of the rooms from our project are pictured on the Beyond the Box website: https://www.btbkitchens.com/rustic-elegance