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# David Joseph Heuser

Original Houzz profile: [David Joseph Heuser](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/david-joseph-heuser-pfvwus-pf~1828962257)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** General Contractors
- **Location:** BEN LOMOND, CA
- **Serves:** Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Soquel, Capitola, Ben Lomond, Opal Cliffs, Boulder Creek, Monte Sereno, Felton, Seacliff, Bonny Doon, Mount Hermon, Brookdale, Pasatiempo, Lompico, Davenport, Paradise Park, Zayante, Twin Lakes, Redwood Estates
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (11 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2021–2024), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 10 Ideabook Saves
- Locally owned
- Veteran owned
- 45 years in business

We are a top General Contractor in Santa Cruz with 45 year of industry experience! We specialize in residential remodeling and construction in the great Santa Cruz County. We provide assistance geared towards each client’s custom needs. Each project is completed to fit the client’s individual needs and life style from start to finish.

### Services Provided

- Home Remodeling
- Bathroom Remodeling
- Kitchen Remodeling
- General Contracting
- Home Additions
- New Home Construction
- Home Extensions
- Deck Building
- Basement Remodeling
- Garage Building
- Outdoor Kitchen Construction
- Home Restoration
- Porch Design & Construction
- Project Management
- Multigenerational Homes
- Custom Home Bars
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- House Framing
- Green Building
- Window Replacement
- Attic Conversion
- Window Installation
- Shower Installation
- Home Gym Design & Construction
- Siding Installation
- Deck Repair
- Exterior Door Installation
- Stair Installation
- Tiny House Construction
- Wine Cellar Installation
- Workshop Design & Construction
- Carport Installation
- Attic Restoration
- Trim Work
- Crown Molding Installation
- Shed Design & Construction
- Vinyl Siding
- Wainscoting
- Concrete Flooring
- Wood Siding
- Cedar Siding
- Subfloor Installation
- Siding Repair
- Wheelchair Ramp Installation
- Earthquake Retrofitting
- Soffit Repair

### Areas Served

- Santa Cruz
- Scotts Valley
- Soquel
- Capitola
- Ben Lomond
- Opal Cliffs
- Boulder Creek
- Monte Sereno
- Felton
- Seacliff
- Bonny Doon
- Mount Hermon
- Brookdale
- Pasatiempo
- Lompico
- Davenport
- Paradise Park
- Zayante
- Twin Lakes
- Redwood Estates

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | David Joseph Heuser |
| Address | BEN LOMOND, California 95005, United States |
| Phone | (831) 889-2180 |
| Website | http://www.davidheuserbuilder.com |
| License Number | B 490307 |
| Followers on Houzz | 4 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [David Joseph Heuser](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/david-joseph-heuser-pfvwus-pf~1828962257)
- **Website:** http://www.davidheuserbuilder.com
- **Phone:** (831) 889-2180

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2021–2024), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 11 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 5.0
- Communication: 5.0
- Value: 5.0

### All 11 reviews

**★★★★★ — Brian Detering, Dec. 2023**

> We worked with David on a major renovation of our entire home. We are very happy we chose David. David delivered great quality and value, and guided us through every aspect of a challenging project.
>
> \- David's work quality is excellent. Multiple guests to our home have commented on the quality of the work.
> \- David always provided high quality subcontractors and acted on our behalf to make sure we got the best work out of everyone involved on the project.
> \- David helped us identify and solve several major structural issues that other contractors missed or misdiagnosed.
> \- David was able to solve several major structural issues and make complex layout changes in our home.
> \- David has expert construction knowledge and knew how to deal with our unusually built 1950’s home.
> \- David can also provide a strong eye for design and color. David helped us realize our design vision while avoiding bad color combinations and layouts.
> I wholeheartedly recommend David for home renovation and I had a great time working with him and his team!

**★★★★★ — sailssc, Dec. 2023**

> David has worked on my property, two houses, over the past 5 years.  I'm very satisfied with the work he does, his transparent billing and the fact that at the end of day he leaves the job tidy, when the job is completed, the site is left as if untouched except for the excellent job he completed.  This time around the job was digging a trench across my garden and removing part of a deck then working with electrician in to rewire an ADU.  I'm a gardener and David used much care in protecting my plants.  He has a great team of professionals that he works with and his assistant is polite and efficient.

**★★★★★ — David Heuser, March 2022**

> We hired David for an extensive condo remodel.  This involved everything from flooring , new kitchen cabinets,  new bath, new electrical in all rooms and of course, wall treatment and painting.  Because we live out of the area,  we had to rely on David's design sense and discretion perhaps more than most  but he still kept us informed every step of the way.  His fine craftsmanship and outstanding personal integrity are things that are becoming rare in todays world.  We feel fortunate to have hired him and would not hesitate to hire him again or recommend him to others.

**★★★★★ — Joe Lodinsky, July 2020**

> We hired David to handle our primary bedroom and bath remodel. The remodel was extensive as involved moving two windows in which scaffolding was constructed to access them from the outside and enlarging the bathroom as well. David and Santos were professional throughout the job demonstrating safe work practices and attention to detail.  David also made some very good recommendations that made the overall appearance of the completed job even better David worked very closely and patiently with Kelli and myself to see our vision become a reality.  All this before and during the pandemic when construction was allowed to resume. I would not hesitate to hire David in the future for further improvements to our dream home. Great team yo work with.
> Joe and Kelli
> Felton Ca.

**★★★★★ — Michael Lane, July 2020**

> David has been essential in getting my rental property ready for market.  When I bought it, there were some massive issues with the property.  David helped frame in a section of flooring that needed repair, and also went above and beyond to inspect the whole property, identifying possible failure zones.  His knowledge and experience is invaluable to a new property owner like me!

**★★★★★ — Jim Short, Sept. 2018**

> He is very professional and has a tremendous sense of paying attention to detail, extremity knowledgeable about alternative options, impeccable integrity with workmanship and financial honesty. and is totally reliable.
>   He has met the deadlines and stays in budget in an exceptional way.

**★★★★★ — Leslie Burlison, July 2018**

> My house was poorly built nearly 70 years ago.  David has worked on it a couple times.  This time I waited while he finished two projects elsewhere.  I didn't shop around; I knew from past experience he is worth waiting for.  Extensive repeated water damage necessitated a kitchen remodel...an extensive remodel.  He and Santos did more than gut the kitchen.  It included replacing joists and rafters and studs, subfloor, sheetrock, electrical, plumbing, windows,  cabinets...it would have been easier to tear down and start over, but we did not have that option.  I watched him encounter many obstacles in my poorly-built house.  He worked with it.  He made it right and gave me a kitchen I absolutely love!  His work is phenomenal; he's meticulous, a trait one wants in one working on one's home.  The crown molding above the wall cabinets is a great example.
> It helps also that he's reliable; completely dependable.  I highly recommend him.

**★★★★★ — Rick Pecarovich, July 2018**

> Contractors are plentiful, however, great ones are rare. David is a professional within the building trade who exemplifies integrity, experience, and creativity with a work ethic second to none. Clients of In Ex Design expect excellence in combination with our policy of transparency regarding pricing, maintaining budgets, timeliness, and outstanding project satisfaction. When your firm’s vision is only as good as the person leading the team of subcontractors who bring it to fruition you want someone with his talents. It has been our pleasure to work with David on a number of residences. In Ex Design is looking forward to a continued long and prosperous relationship with this valued professional resource.

**★★★★★ — HU-394622451, July 2018**

> He is an experienced knowledgeable and skillful contractor.   He has integrity and is a hard worker.  He does quality work and stands by what he does.  He has subcontractors that work with him for many years and has earned their respect.  I highly recommend him.

**★★★★★ — Daniel Feldman, July 2018**

> I hired David Heuser and his crew to do some substantial remodeling of my house. I was able to see some other houses he had worked on, and the craftsmanship and attention to detail was outstanding. My experience with David on my project was positive in every regard. He was easy to work with, did all that was needed the way it should be done, had a great eye, came in on budget, and finished when promised with the work site cleared. All of his subcontractors were top notch.

**★★★★★ — Raymond Chock, July 2018**

> David remodeled our bathroom and did a great job!  The house is over 100 years old and of course there were many things not right.  He was able to plumb the walls and floors, fix the plumbing and electrical and get an 8 foot marble slab stone shower installed.  David is very seasoned and has the gamut of skills  to complete almost any job - from rough construction, foundations to installing cabinetry, hanging door and crown moulding.  He will always try to make it right and not take the short cut just to complete the job.  He is very precise in his work.  If you want quality and attention to details, then David is your contractor.

## Selected projects

- [East Cliff](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-cliff-pj-vj~4178068)
  - Location: Santa Cruz, CA
  - Photos: 38
  - Description: The owner of this house asked me to finish the project after it was abandoned by the original general contractor, I assumed this project after the framing and sheer was completed. I finished the interior and exterior from that point with help from my crew and subcontractors.
- [Aptos Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/aptos-beach-house-pj-vj~4149990)
  - Location: Aptos, CA
  - Photos: 33
  - Description: This project was a collaboration between IN EX design, the owners and myself. The project took 18 months and was a labor of love for all those involved. Rick Pecarovich and his partner Derric, worked tirelessly on design and furnishings. The owners were actively involved in all our recommendations and final decisions.
- [Cliff Dr](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cliff-dr-pj-vj~4178206)
  - Location: Aptos, CA
  - Photos: 17
  - Description: This project was for Ray and Lisa Chock. We initially removed a tile wrap around deck replaced damaged framing, waterproofed, tiled and installed new handrails. We followed that with a remodel to a bath, family room and office. We replaced the windows, doors, HVAC. We installed patio heaters and heated tile floors.. We finished by installing an elevator, accessible from the garage to the 1st and 2nd floors. We are currently waiting landscape plans,
- [Hillsborough Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillsborough-kitchen-pj-vj~4149985)
  - Location: Hillsborough, CA
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: This kitchen remodel was part of a total remodel of a home located in Hillsborough California, It included multiple baths, living room, dining room, family room and library. Mark Heine, was the contractor of record. I focused on the kitchen and library.
- [Residential Photos](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/residential-photos-pj-vj~3562089)
  - Location: Santa Cruz, CA
  - Photos: 43
- [Club House Drive](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/club-house-drive-pj-vj~4178996)
  - Location: Aptos, CA
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: This was a small development of two houses. One house was finished and the developer had health issues and asked me to finish the project for him. The project had been idol for a year. There were open trenches, incomplete framing and a tar paper roof. There was a shipping crate full of teak and other exotic woods from South America. There were no finished plans or elevations. I had to take these materials and make doors, windows and all the finish materials.
- [Capitola](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/capitola-pj-vj~4249875)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: This is one of the historic "Sister" homes in Capitola Village. John Mikols, a local contractor, asked me to help him with this project. Historic preservation was the overriding factor in the design of this home
- [Seaview](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seaview-pj-vj~4249501)
  - Location: Aptos, CA
  - Photos: 55
  - Description: This project was done in 2015 and is located on Seaview Ave in Aptos. This was a total remodel, inside and out with the emphasis on the inside. The design and details were developed between myself and the owner. An example this is the fireplace. The owner provided the seashells from family trips. We cast these into the fireplace surround. David Pettigrew Concrete did the fireplace fabrication

[See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/david-joseph-heuser-pfvwus-pf~1828962257)

## Ideabooks

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*