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"Jason is very professional, knowledgeable and was very helpful on all our upgrades. He was able to handle every project I gave him. "

"I don't know how Ryan Lovejoy or his firm would have done if they had finished the job. After we hired him we never heard from him again! Ryan interviewed with us, shook hands on a deal with us, told us he'd be by the next week to start and we never heard from him again! We told all our other bids for our job we didn't need them. We sent him all our plans and permits and he was very agreeable and sent us emails for two months about the project. He met our family and gave us time lines for the project and a sewage company he wanted started digging. Then he never came by again, never emailed us back, never returned our calls. We thought he must've been physically hurt or something but no he just acts unprofessional. We are in an awful mess now. I advise anyone who speaks with him to be very careful. He is a liar."

"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."

"Very professional came out right away after the big storm we had. "

"The team was amazing! We had an old deck in our backyard and we hired Palm Construction to replace and extend it and they did a great work! The job was done in less than 2 weeks, Communication was great, they cared about the backyard and plants and we are so happy itâ s all ready just before summer. Highly recommended!!"

"Punctual. Informative. Friendly. Good work, excellent completion. Pleasing sight."

"Unreliable. He gave an offer and I prepared a draft contract. He asked for changes and clarifications. Changes to extend time frame from 60 to 90 days accepted and clarifications provided. Even include an extra 30 days as buffer. The only thing left was to sign a contract. Doesn't respond to messages or phone calls. Looks like a nice and knowledgeable person, but doesn't like to be held responsible for the work and timings."

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 honesty. From full-on interior remodels and ground-up construction, to decks, bathroom remodels and ADU's we strive to do the right thing and make your home dreams a reality.\n

Expert craftsmanship. Total transparency. Local roots. Founded in 2025 to bring a higher standard of service to Santa Cruz, Barnes Custom Building delivers beautiful, high-end residential projects built to last. We know the local landscape and prioritize your peace of mind, ensuring you stay informed from the first permit to the final walkthrough. Choose a builder who values your relationship as much as the build.\n\nPlease reach out if you have any questions about my previous work or are interested in hiring us for future projects.