--- title: "Santa Cruz Timber Works — Woodworkers & Carpenters | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/woodworkers-and-carpenters/santa-cruz-timber-works-pfvwus-pf~1673128146 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1673128146.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Santa Cruz Timber Works" category: ["Woodworkers & Carpenters"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/e8e39ae30df906fe_1345-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "406A Reynolds Circle, San Jose, California 95112, United States" latitude: 37.3476 longitude: -121.887 phone: "(408) 242-1631" website: https://www.santacruztimberworks.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 5 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 6 last_updated: 2026-08-10 --- # Santa Cruz Timber Works Original Houzz profile: [Santa Cruz Timber Works](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/woodworkers-and-carpenters/santa-cruz-timber-works-pfvwus-pf~1673128146) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Woodworkers & Carpenters - **Location:** San Jose, CA - **Serves:** San Jose, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Milpitas, Palo Alto, Santa Cruz, Cupertino, Campbell, Los Gatos, Los Altos, Saratoga, Ben Lomond - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2021–2025), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 10 Ideabook Saves It all started at the age of 13, our founder, Jeff Lostrie, transformed an 18” pine board into a mini bookcase using a band saw and four finish nails. Since, the team has grown. We’ve expanded to framing houses, building roofs, remodeling and additions, and custom furniture. With our portable sawmill, we turn salvage downed trees into usable lumber for building one-of-a-kind decks, arbors, and rustic pieces of furniture. After working on countless construction and remodeling projects and 30 years in the field under our belt, Santa Cruz Timber Works opened up shop. We have three phase power sanders, planers, saws, and a seemingly endless supply of wood to fill our warehouse. If you like wood, you’ve come to the right place. Because to us, that's what it's all about. New life for old trees. We use 90% salvaged or fell trees we mill ourselves in the greater Bay Area to build decks and arbors, custom furniture, and remodels/add-ons. With 30+ years of experience in the field, we also offer design and construction consulting. Slabs and custom wood furniture pieces available for purchase on our site. ### Services Provided - Carpentry - Custom Built-ins - Finish Carpentry - Custom Exterior Doors - Custom Furniture - Baseboard Installation - Crown Molding Installation - Custom Bookcases - Custom Shelving - Trim Work - Custom Molding - Wainscoting - Custom Millwork - Deck Building - Custom Interior Doors - Custom Table - Arbor Design and Construction - Custom Framing - Deck Repair - Deck Design - Wood Finishing - Custom Beds - Exterior Door Installation - Pergola Construction - Rooftop Deck Installation ### Areas Served - San Jose - Santa Clara - Mountain View - Milpitas - Palo Alto - Santa Cruz - Cupertino - Campbell - Los Gatos - Los Altos - Saratoga - Ben Lomond ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Santa Cruz Timber Works | | Address | 406A Reynolds Circle, San Jose, California 95112, United States | | Phone | (408) 242-1631 | | Website | https://www.santacruztimberworks.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 6 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.instagram.com/santacruztimberworks/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Santa Cruz Timber Works](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/woodworkers-and-carpenters/santa-cruz-timber-works-pfvwus-pf~1673128146) - **Website:** https://www.santacruztimberworks.com/ - **Phone:** (408) 242-1631 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2021–2025), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 5 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 5 reviews **★★★★★ — Annie Sprague, Feb. 2024** > In a sea of greedy contractors, you can't find someone like Jeff. We've never met anyone who comes multiple times for a very insignificant repair work to clean up someone's mess like it's his own house like Jeff. He never said a word about how much it costs. I had to literally use my own judgement (can be very off) considering the materials and the time he spent to Zelle money to him. He fixed a major leaking issue between a newly built pergola and the house gutter with a very thoughtful solution that involves multiple steps, along with a bunch of very small stuff, too small to waste his skills and no one else would even bother to get back to us with a quote :-) When we look for someone to help us in life, we're more looking for the character than someone with seemingly successful business (successful business sometimes can be deceiving). To us Jeff is our people. It's that simple. We're beyond grateful to Pablo the roofer who recommended him to us. **★★★★★ — davekaemmerling, Oct. 2020** > Hired Jeff for a second time. His selection of natural solid wood materials is extensive. (I saw his shop loaded with seasoned hardwoods in which to choose) Jeff guided me to a particular species of would that worked perfectly and he inlayed actual copper into the wood top to match my sink and faucet and I couldn’t be happier with the finished project, in my office. **★★★★★ — Brian Wright, May 2020** > Jeff and the team are incredible, simple as that. I had to do major, unexpected (surprise!) renovations to a recently purchased property and Jeff was there making things right from beginning to end. I literally could not have done it without him, or complete the job at break neck speed to get me moved in quickly. Along the way he also installed a brand new live edge redwood fire place mantle and a matching 10 foot floating redwood bay window bench. And all of this at reasonable and fair costs. I cannot recommend SCTW highly enough, and will definitely be using them again for future projects. **★★★★★ — Maija Lahdesmaki, Feb. 2020** > Jeff built our gorgeous ipe deck by the pool. The pool is organically shaped, so he had to cut the wood planks to follow the curves and edges. It looks fabulous! Jeff was easy to communicate and schedule the work with. He always showed up, stayed in the budget, and did very precise work. The patio looks so beautiful after 1.5 years, and it hasn't warped at all! Jeff also made a black walnut powder room sink slab for us. It's immensely beautiful as well! When other construction workers made a scratch into the slab, Jeff came to sand and refinish the slab and didn't charge us. I highly recommend Santa Cruz Timber Works! **★★★★★ — Bradley Graham, Jan. 2020** > Jeff is highly skilled, communicates well, works within a budget set by the home owner and has great attention to detail. ## Selected projects - [Los Altos Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/los-altos-remodel-pj-vj~6269059) - Location: Los Altos, CA - Photos: 53 - Description: Our biggest remodel challenge to date! After completing a project for our clients, we were invited to bid on an upcoming complete remodel of the lower level of their home. The existing space consisted of the primary bedroom and bathroom, walk-in closet, laundry room and an adjoining home gym. The goal was to recreate the space to have heavily textured walls, faux painting, and a large amount of stain-grade wood trim to create a "Tuscan" feel to their space. After significant changes to the floor… - [Radius IPE Deck](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/radius-ipe-deck-pj-vj~5994802) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - Description: A radius IPE deck from threshold into swimming pool. Custom panel at accordion doors. With no drawings to work from, we brought our client’s vision to a happy result and left with smiling faces. \#woodworking - [Walnut Slab River Table](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/walnut-slab-river-table-pj-vj~6024862) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 20 - [Queen Size Redwood Bed](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/queen-size-redwood-bed-pj-vj~6024878) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 23 - [Palo Alto Deck](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/palo-alto-deck-pj-vj~6027367) - Location: Palo Alto, CA - Photos: 11 - [Dream Deck in Felton](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dream-deck-in-felton-pj-vj~6024819) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - Description: We had to demolish and remove the existing deck. We then placed 18" piers 6' deep to support pressure treated posts that both make up the retaining wall and carry the bench and arbor above. Local lumber yard supplied the deck boards that are secured to 4x6 girders 30" on center. Drainage system installed on uphill side of retaining wall prior to back filling. All the redwood used for bench, backrest, countertop, shelving, privacy strip above bench, and the arbor was locally sourced salvaged mate… - [Santa Cruz Cabin Deck](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-cruz-cabin-deck-pj-vj~6024844) - Location: Santa Cruz, CA - Photos: 8 - Description: Santa Cruz Cabin deck. New deck and railing For an existing cabin. All the deck boards were cut from a single salvaged redwood log. A large one obviously. In the course of building this deck i was called to a project in Menlo Park where i was offered free boards left behind from some work done years prior. It was enough 2x6, 2x4, and 2x2 to complete the railing i needed. And it was Ipe. My lucky day. Built in 2009, and refinished in 2017. - [Pergola Design + Build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pergola-design-build-pj-vj~6024852) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Salvaged Slab Picnic Tables](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/salvaged-slab-picnic-tables-pj-vj~6024838) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: Outdoor picnic and patio tables in a wide range of sizes and material choices to fit your needs, and budget. [See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/woodworkers-and-carpenters/santa-cruz-timber-works-pfvwus-pf~1673128146) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Do you provide furniture design consultation?** Yes, we provide comprehensive furniture design consultation. We'll meet with you to discuss your ideas, wood preferences, and create a design concept that perfectly translates your vision into a timeless, physical piece. **Do you build custom trim and millwork?** Yes, we absolutely build custom trim and millwork. Our expertise includes creating unique pieces that perfectly complement your home's aesthetic, ensuring a high level of craftsmanship in every detail. **Do you offer delivery and installation?** Yes, we offer delivery for our custom furniture pieces. For larger projects like decks and built-ins, installation is an integral part of our service, ensuring everything is perfectly crafted and placed in your home. **Do you build custom shelving and built-ins?** Yes, we specialize in building custom shelving and built-ins. We love creating functional and beautiful pieces, like built-in bookshelves, that are tailored to your specific space and design preferences. **Do you offer luxury or high-end collections?** We specialize in crafting unique, one-of-a-kind custom furniture and pieces from salvaged and reclaimed wood. Our focus on exceptional design, high-quality materials, and bespoke craftsmanship naturally positions our offerings in the luxury, high-end category. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* ## Community Q&A **Q: Love the table. What kind of wood is it and where is it from** *(in Photo Questions)* A: If you are looking for one of a kind furniture from salvage trees, check us out at santacruztimberworks.com --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-10.*