Bertram Builders LLC is a locally owned, Santa Cruz county based general building contractor that specializes in residential construction and framing.We are a team of hardworkers who take pride in quality and integrity. From remodels to decks, ADUs and additions, we strive to do the right thing and make your home dreams a reality!
Bertram Builders LLC is a locally owned, Santa Cruz county based general building contractor that specializes in residential construction and framing.We are a team of hardworkers who take pride in quality and integrity. From remodels to decks, ADUs and additions, we strive to do the right thing and make your home dreams a reality!
We pride our company on reliability, great communication,and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! 8am - 4pm Saturday
"Abel was very professional and he did a fantastic job on our fence. I would definitely recommend and hire him for future projects."
ROBERT W on July 2024
We pride our company on reliability, great communication,and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! 8am - 4pm Saturday
"Abel was very professional and he did a fantastic job on our fence. I would definitely recommend and hire him for future projects."
ROBERT W on July 2024
C M BUILDERS GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INCis a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"The entire team was very professional, kept everything clean and neat, and they met the time frame even though it was an extremely difficult job."
Antonio L on March 2025
C M BUILDERS GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INCis a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"The entire team was very professional, kept everything clean and neat, and they met the time frame even though it was an extremely difficult job."
Antonio L on March 2025
Be Home Remodeling is a home improvement company dedicated to transforming spaces with quality craftsmanship and personalized service. We specialize in a range of remodeling projects, from kitchens and bathrooms to full home renovations, back yard remodeling and more. Our team of experienced professionals collaborates closely with clients to understand their vision and bring it to life, ensuring each project reflects their style and meets their needs. Whether you're looking to update a single room or undertake a complete overhaul, Be Home Remodeling is here to make your dream home a reality.
"I wasn't sure how to begin remodeling my kitchen in San Francisco, but the contractor took me step-by-step through the entire process. Having a place that can be used for both cooking and hanging out is a welcome relief. "
Ava D on May 2025
Be Home Remodeling is a home improvement company dedicated to transforming spaces with quality craftsmanship and personalized service. We specialize in a range of remodeling projects, from kitchens and bathrooms to full home renovations, back yard remodeling and more. Our team of experienced professionals collaborates closely with clients to understand their vision and bring it to life, ensuring each project reflects their style and meets their needs. Whether you're looking to update a single room or undertake a complete overhaul, Be Home Remodeling is here to make your dream home a reality.
"I wasn't sure how to begin remodeling my kitchen in San Francisco, but the contractor took me step-by-step through the entire process. Having a place that can be used for both cooking and hanging out is a welcome relief. "
Ava D on May 2025
Yard Creations Landscape Services, Inc. is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of landscaping and carpentry services that are customized to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. Call us today!
Yard Creations Landscape Services, Inc. is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of landscaping and carpentry services that are customized to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. Call us today!
We focus and try to pay complete attention to detail. Our biggest priority is helping homeowners focus on what they want. We are pretty local, and our expertise is what makes people choose us. Give us a call directly, we would love to work with you!
"He is very responsible."
Veronica L on August 2018
We focus and try to pay complete attention to detail. Our biggest priority is helping homeowners focus on what they want. We are pretty local, and our expertise is what makes people choose us. Give us a call directly, we would love to work with you!
"He is very responsible."
Veronica L on August 2018
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."
Marco T on April 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."
Marco T on April 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
With over 5 years of experience TEMPLE HOME DEVELOPMENT is your trusted choice for all of your contracting needs. We take pride in our work and can assure your satisfaction with your project. Give us a call today for a free estimate.
"We hired Temple Home to renovate our kitchen. What we liked about Temple Home compared to the other companies was reliable communication. I appreciated their time in explaining the process and also kept us updated through this exciting change for our home. They also gave us a quote that made sense with our budget, which was a plus! Thank You to Bruce and the team!"
Hillary H on July 2024
With over 5 years of experience TEMPLE HOME DEVELOPMENT is your trusted choice for all of your contracting needs. We take pride in our work and can assure your satisfaction with your project. Give us a call today for a free estimate.
"We hired Temple Home to renovate our kitchen. What we liked about Temple Home compared to the other companies was reliable communication. I appreciated their time in explaining the process and also kept us updated through this exciting change for our home. They also gave us a quote that made sense with our budget, which was a plus! Thank You to Bruce and the team!"
Hillary H on July 2024
Hi, my name is Larry Murphy, and I'm the owner of Lakota Design Group. We've been designing and installing custom landscape projects in the Bay Area for the past 50 years. During those years we've designed and built everything you can imagine and completed over 5,000 projects. We've also worked for some of the most influential people in Silicon Valley, including executives from Apple, Yahoo & the San Francisco 49ers. From both design & construction viewpoints, we know what works and what doesn't, what looks good & what doesn't. We'll work with you using our custom 3d design process to create your dream landscape design. Then, using your new landscape design, we'll get bids for you from our list of vetted contractors. If you then choose to use one of our contractors for your installation, your design is free since our contractors pay us for it. They also pay us to manage your project, so you don't have to. You can check us out at https://www.lakotadesigngroup.com. We'd love to work with you!
"Punctual. Informative. Friendly. Good work, excellent completion. Pleasing sight."
jan f on September 2024
Hi, my name is Larry Murphy, and I'm the owner of Lakota Design Group. We've been designing and installing custom landscape projects in the Bay Area for the past 50 years. During those years we've designed and built everything you can imagine and completed over 5,000 projects. We've also worked for some of the most influential people in Silicon Valley, including executives from Apple, Yahoo & the San Francisco 49ers. From both design & construction viewpoints, we know what works and what doesn't, what looks good & what doesn't. We'll work with you using our custom 3d design process to create your dream landscape design. Then, using your new landscape design, we'll get bids for you from our list of vetted contractors. If you then choose to use one of our contractors for your installation, your design is free since our contractors pay us for it. They also pay us to manage your project, so you don't have to. You can check us out at https://www.lakotadesigngroup.com. We'd love to work with you!
"Punctual. Informative. Friendly. Good work, excellent completion. Pleasing sight."
jan f on September 2024
Start by asking a local contractor, architect, or interior designer for a detailed line‑item estimate. These pros can price out labor, materials, permits, and any specialty work, then flag areas where you can save. Once you have that breakdown, add 20% to the total to cover potential surprises, such as hidden water damage or code upgrades. This approach gives you a realistic budget before the first hammer swings.
In most cases, remodeling wins on price. Because you’re reusing the existing structure, you avoid foundation work, framing an entire shell, and many permit fees. Unless the home has severe structural problems, updating what you already own is the more budget‑friendly route than building an entirely new house from scratch.
Home renovation timelines hinge on scope. Cosmetic updates—such as new paint, fixtures, or flooring—can be completed in a few days or weeks. A multi-room gut renovation that involves moving walls or utilities can stretch to six months, and adding square footage can push the schedule past a year. Good planning and a clear contractor schedule help keep projects on track, so be sure to build extra time into the calendar for permit reviews and unforeseen repairs.
Before your home renovation work begins, contact your insurance agent to confirm that your current policy covers the project. Standard homeowners insurance usually protects against fire or storm damage during construction, but bigger upgrades—adding square footage, high‑end finishes, or new systems—can raise your home’s value beyond existing limits. If coverage falls short, ask about a renovation rider or a policy increase so you’re fully protected from day one to final walkthrough.