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.
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.
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
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 got my kitchen done with Be home remodeling , the work was amazing! From the moment I meet the project manager Mario , I could say this company is the right one . The did my kitchen along with all the floor all throughout my house , upgraded my main panel service and I couldn?t be more happier with the result . I definitely recommend be home remodeling for any homeowner that want a high end service and work. thank you Be Home Team ! "
liubov i 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 got my kitchen done with Be home remodeling , the work was amazing! From the moment I meet the project manager Mario , I could say this company is the right one . The did my kitchen along with all the floor all throughout my house , upgraded my main panel service and I couldn?t be more happier with the result . I definitely recommend be home remodeling for any homeowner that want a high end service and work. thank you Be Home Team ! "
liubov i on March 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, 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!
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, 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!
With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your remodeling needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!
"Great company! They delivered as they promised. Professional work from start to finish. You can tell the difference between old and new windows. Our house looks like new with this windows. Thank you for excellent work."
Nishma P on May 2023
With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your remodeling needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!
"Great company! They delivered as they promised. Professional work from start to finish. You can tell the difference between old and new windows. Our house looks like new with this windows. Thank you for excellent work."
Nishma P on May 2023
With over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, Shanne began his career as a carpenter in his father’s business before establishing Solid Oak Construction Co. He offers a wide variety of services regarding home renovations; including kitchen remodels, building decks and fences, interior/exterior painting, flooring install, concrete and pavers, and landscaping. His team of skilled carpenters provides quality workmanship and excellent customer service to ensure your home is well-maintained and fully functional. Shanne oversees projects from concept to completion, collaborating closely with homeowners, developers, and subcontractors to ensure every detail is executed with precision.
"Shanne and his team are top notch. The follow up and customer service has been excellent. I highly recommend Solid Oak Construction for small or large scale projects."
elizabeth p on March 2025
With over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, Shanne began his career as a carpenter in his father’s business before establishing Solid Oak Construction Co. He offers a wide variety of services regarding home renovations; including kitchen remodels, building decks and fences, interior/exterior painting, flooring install, concrete and pavers, and landscaping. His team of skilled carpenters provides quality workmanship and excellent customer service to ensure your home is well-maintained and fully functional. Shanne oversees projects from concept to completion, collaborating closely with homeowners, developers, and subcontractors to ensure every detail is executed with precision.
"Shanne and his team are top notch. The follow up and customer service has been excellent. I highly recommend Solid Oak Construction for small or large scale projects."
elizabeth p on March 2025
Landscape design and installation. All phases (softscape/hardscape). Owner operated. Multi -year Angie's List Super Service Award winner. Cal-poly trained landscape architecture designers. Free design consultations. Free written estimates and proposals. All sized projects. Sprinkler and other landscape repairs. New sod lawns. Hand selected guaranteed nursery stock planting, drought tolerant landscaping, synthetic turf. Serving the entire Silicon Valley. Fast turn-around. Friendly service. Fully insured. Accepting all major credit cards and online payment apps. State of California licensed landscape contractor (C-27) since 1993 (CSLB #682755). Quality-Value-Service "Great landscaping designed to budget!" "The art and science of great landscaping!" Composite and wood decking. Arbors and pergolas. Drought friendly landscaping, Automatic drip and spray irrigation systems. Irrigation timer clocks/controllers. Redwood and composite decking. Interlocking pavers. Retainer walls. Concrete. L.E.D. low volt landscape lighting. Drainage. Flagstone. Brickwork. Outdoor kitchens. Firepits. Gravel. Mulch. Tile. Water features. Boulders, River rock. Pool decks. Pool Removal. Pergolas. Arbors Irrigation and landscape lighting repairs, fences and gates. ...and more! ask about our new "Express Build" "Complete landscaping in record time!"
"Quick to respond, gave a quote on the spot and started work after Providing proper documentation in order to perform the job. I explained what I wanted and he delivered exactly that. Amazing job! Definitely recommend him for future work."
Danielle Z on May 2025
Landscape design and installation. All phases (softscape/hardscape). Owner operated. Multi -year Angie's List Super Service Award winner. Cal-poly trained landscape architecture designers. Free design consultations. Free written estimates and proposals. All sized projects. Sprinkler and other landscape repairs. New sod lawns. Hand selected guaranteed nursery stock planting, drought tolerant landscaping, synthetic turf. Serving the entire Silicon Valley. Fast turn-around. Friendly service. Fully insured. Accepting all major credit cards and online payment apps. State of California licensed landscape contractor (C-27) since 1993 (CSLB #682755). Quality-Value-Service "Great landscaping designed to budget!" "The art and science of great landscaping!" Composite and wood decking. Arbors and pergolas. Drought friendly landscaping, Automatic drip and spray irrigation systems. Irrigation timer clocks/controllers. Redwood and composite decking. Interlocking pavers. Retainer walls. Concrete. L.E.D. low volt landscape lighting. Drainage. Flagstone. Brickwork. Outdoor kitchens. Firepits. Gravel. Mulch. Tile. Water features. Boulders, River rock. Pool decks. Pool Removal. Pergolas. Arbors Irrigation and landscape lighting repairs, fences and gates. ...and more! ask about our new "Express Build" "Complete landscaping in record time!"
"Quick to respond, gave a quote on the spot and started work after Providing proper documentation in order to perform the job. I explained what I wanted and he delivered exactly that. Amazing job! Definitely recommend him for future work."
Danielle Z on May 2025
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
Building or remodeling a home can be an infuriating and stressful process, especially when dealing with multiple contractors for each aspect of construction. We eliminate that stress by combining several contractors into one trusted construction firm. Craftsmen’s Guild is a full service construction firm that designs and builds custom homes, along with remodeling kitchens, baths, and home additions. Craftsmen’s Guild was founded with the goal of improving the process of constructing a home, making it a simpler and more pleasurable experience. We have been building dream homes and performing top-quality remodels in the Bay Area of California for over thirty years.
"Pretty good"
Samuel P on January 2023
Building or remodeling a home can be an infuriating and stressful process, especially when dealing with multiple contractors for each aspect of construction. We eliminate that stress by combining several contractors into one trusted construction firm. Craftsmen’s Guild is a full service construction firm that designs and builds custom homes, along with remodeling kitchens, baths, and home additions. Craftsmen’s Guild was founded with the goal of improving the process of constructing a home, making it a simpler and more pleasurable experience. We have been building dream homes and performing top-quality remodels in the Bay Area of California for over thirty years.
"Pretty good"
Samuel P on January 2023
10 years Landscaping and Gardening Experience Following Services Provided: -Tree Trimming -Weekly Maintenance -Gutter Clean Ups -Home Clean Ups -Timer Set Up -Planting -Pavers Installation -Artificial & Natural Grass Installation -Retaining Walls Installation - Pergolas Installation -Privacy Walls Installation
"I Hired E&D Landscaping for a Paver installation project. They came out and gave me a free estimate that was competetive. They communicated how they would complete the work and showed up on time. They had all of the required tools to complete the job properly. The crew worked efficiently and completed the job to high quality standards faster than I expected. They left the workspace clean. I would not hesitate to hire them again for other projects."
Greg B on January 2025
10 years Landscaping and Gardening Experience Following Services Provided: -Tree Trimming -Weekly Maintenance -Gutter Clean Ups -Home Clean Ups -Timer Set Up -Planting -Pavers Installation -Artificial & Natural Grass Installation -Retaining Walls Installation - Pergolas Installation -Privacy Walls Installation
"I Hired E&D Landscaping for a Paver installation project. They came out and gave me a free estimate that was competetive. They communicated how they would complete the work and showed up on time. They had all of the required tools to complete the job properly. The crew worked efficiently and completed the job to high quality standards faster than I expected. They left the workspace clean. I would not hesitate to hire them again for other projects."
Greg B on January 2025
A solarium represents a specialized sunroom variant constructed almost entirely from glass, including ceiling elements in most designs, to maximize daylight penetration. While every solarium qualifies as a sunroom, standard sunrooms feature conventional roofing and partial glass walls. True solariums require specialized engineering and materials, starting around $30,000 compared to basic sunrooms that begin around $6,000, but they deliver unmatched brightness and visual openness.
Construction timelines for average sunroom projects range from two to four weeks, while more elaborate or custom solarium installations may extend up to six months. Factors influencing completion include design complexity, permit processing, weather conditions, and material availability. Factory-built systems install more quickly than custom designs, but comprehensive projects require thorough planning, proper permitting, and sequential construction phases from foundation to finishing.
High-performance insulated glass with low-emissivity coatings provides optimal thermal management for most installations. Safety requirements mandate tempered or laminated construction for all panels. Southern exposures benefit from solar-control technologies that minimize heat accumulation, while northern installations prioritize thermal retention properties. Quality glazing represents a substantial portion of your overall investment, making it essential to balance performance specifications with budget considerations.
Most jurisdictions classify solariums as permanent structural additions requiring standard building permits ranging from $250 to $1,500. Projects incorporating electrical systems, climate control, or plumbing require additional specialized permits. Many municipalities also mandate architectural review, particularly in historically designated districts or planned communities. Proceeding without proper authorization risks significant financial penalties and potential mandatory removal, making proper permitting an essential investment.