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.

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 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

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 screened out several companies before choosing Pm. But I felt most confident that this company…read morehad extensive knowledge and experience and would do the best job. And they did not disappoint. They knew exactly what to do with a fence whose painted over steel frame was peeling and they used the very best products to ensure not just a beautifully finisged fence and gate, but also one that will stand up to beach weather and day to day wear and tear. I am100% plus satisfied!

Pavel and his team worked with my super tight deadline to get a painting job done. Excellent…read morecommunication from start to finish. Would definitely work with his team again. Much appreciation for a job well done.

Chuck's Construction of Aptos, CA did Work in Updating my Kitchen bringing it from the 1970's to…read more2000's (2022 updated). Installed in My New Kitchen were: Upper and Lower Cabinets, Stainless Steel Appliances: Sink, New Faucet w/Garbage Disposal (never had one) f Refrigerator With Ice Dispenser Gas Stove with Microwave Over the Stove New Wood Flooring to match the Home's New Tile for Backsplash New Counter Tops Installed Recess Lighting that Really Brightens the Kitchen. It has A Dimmer Switch if too Bright, which I Appreciate Painted the Kitchen And had All Work done in Four Weeks He checked the Plumbing and Electrical Outlets too for Safety He made sure All Debri from the Kitchen and Floor were Removed from My Property. I Highly Recommend Chuck and Chuck's Construction in Aptos for Remodeling and Updating Your Home Needs. Thank You. Satisfied Customer - Yvette Jordan

Chuck is an excellent contractor who makes sure the work done is high quality - both in design and…read morebuild. He had a great crew and the price was very reasonable. My project was a rebuild of an exterior staircase.

Avalon Structural made a difficult job into a breeze! The customer service was great and Roger even…read morebid the job when he was on vacation AND not feeling great. The field crew run by Rory was a crack team and left the site clean and damage free , which is not easy to do with this type of work. They get my highest marks!!

Avalon Structural is a truly professional organization across the board - front office, inspectors,…read moreengineers, and on-site repair staff. If you have a foundation crack, save yourself the time and trouble and call Avalon Structural first. I got multiple estimates for my fairly extensive ~23' horizontal crack. I found there are three types of companies. The first type will do the minimum to chip out the rusted rebar, throw some fresh rebar in there, patch it up with a "band-aid", and charge you handsomely for a quick in-and-out job. The second will glance at your foundation and immediately tell you it has to be replaced, for an even more handsome price, of course. And then there is Avalon Structural. They will perform a comprehensive and highly structurally sound repair, removing all compromised material, charge a fair price, and stand behind their work with a strong warranty. If you visit their website, read the articles, and watch the videos explaining the right and wrong ways to perform foundation repairs, you will be well-equipped to choose the right company for your foundation job. Or, you can save the time and just call them. We couldn't be happier with our repair. The foundation looks great and feathers in perfectly with the undamaged foundation sections. The repair team was amazing and extremely respectful of our property. The city inspector signed off with zero issues, which speaks volumes about the quality of their work. A big thank you to Roger, MJ, and the entire Avalon Structural team!

Brian did a variety of jobs at our business--installed an entry ramp, repaired a door jamb,…read morerepaired and rehung a door, assembled desks, hung a whiteboard, and installed bluetooth security cameras. His workmanship, timeliness, cleanliness, and communication are all excellent. He also seemed like a very trustworthy person overall. I would highly recommend him for your home or office repair work!

Brian is such a professional I always received a quick response and reasonable. The quality of work…read moreand standard of care was excellent. Pop

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/

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.