--- title: "Eric Lamascus — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/eric-lamascus-pfvwus-pf~1862388724 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1862388724.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Eric Lamascus" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/3fa347a40f196c0b_6231-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "225 Ocean View Avenue, Santa Cruz, California 95062, United States" latitude: 36.9721 longitude: -121.9881 phone: "(831) 234-5052" website: http://DiscoverElite.com rating: 5 review_count: 29 best_of_houzz_awards: 8 followers: 120 last_updated: 2026-08-23 --- # Eric Lamascus Original Houzz profile: [Eric Lamascus](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/eric-lamascus-pfvwus-pf~1862388724) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Santa Cruz, CA - **Serves:** Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Soquel, Capitola, Rio Del Mar, Ben Lomond, Aptos, Opal Cliffs, Felton, Seacliff, Day Valley, Bonny Doon, Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, Mount Hermon, Pasatiempo, Paradise Park, Twin Lakes - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (29 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2012–2025), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Specializing in innovative Home Additions and Remodels including Kitchens and Baths. Elite Construction handles your entire project from design to the final inspection in partnership with you. We realize we are guests in your home and strive to provide you with a fantastic experience. We stand behind our work with a 4-10 year warranty. Please browse the photo gallery, read the reviews, then give Eric a call at (831) 234-5052. You’ll be on your way to creating your beautiful new home. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - General Contracting - Home Additions - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Extensions - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Basement Remodeling - Flooring Installation - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Garage Building - Home Restoration - Project Management - Multigenerational Homes - Custom Home Bars - Countertop Installation - Energy-Efficient Homes - Green Building - Home Gym Design & Construction - Exterior Door Installation - Wine Cellar Installation - Workshop Design & Construction - Sustainable Design - Shed Design & Construction - Modular Home Additions - Structural Engineering - Modular Home Construction - Fireplace Installation - Custom Home ### Areas Served - Santa Cruz - Scotts Valley - Soquel - Capitola - Rio Del Mar - Ben Lomond - Aptos - Opal Cliffs - Felton - Seacliff - Day Valley - Bonny Doon - Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley - Mount Hermon - Pasatiempo - Paradise Park - Twin Lakes ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Eric Lamascus | | Address | 225 Ocean View Avenue, Santa Cruz, California 95062, United States | | Phone | (831) 234-5052 | | Website | http://DiscoverElite.com | | License Number | 773506 | | Followers on Houzz | 120 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/discoverelite/ - Blog — www.discoverelite.com ## Offers (DEMO) OFFERS _(DEMO) DISCLAIMER_ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Eric Lamascus](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/eric-lamascus-pfvwus-pf~1862388724) - **Website:** http://DiscoverElite.com - **Phone:** (831) 234-5052 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Voted “Best Home Remodeling Contractor” by Santa Cruz Sentinel Readers Choice Awards, Best Contractor by Good Times readers, and “Best of Houzz”. "Certified Green Builder" by the National Association of Remodeling Industry (NARI) - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2012–2025), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 29 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 48.0 - Value: 48.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Virginia Wright, Aug. 2025** > We first used Elite for our kitchen a few years ago. We just finished our bathroom with them. We could not be happier! I really looked hard for a second bid, thinking that Elite was a bit high for our price range. But I trusted them, and they were extremely flexible in working with me to keep costs down and quality high. (Yes, I installed the recycled jeans insulation - and painted.) I now have the spa bathroom I have wanted for 20 years. Also, the workers are nice people to have around the house and they did consistently excellent work. **Comment from Eric Lamascus:** > Thanks Virginia! It was a pleasure working with you again. All the crew enjoyed being there! Eriv **★★★★★ — Kathy, Sept. 2024** > We recently had 3 bathrooms remodeled with Elite. Eric, Craig and Lori were very easy to work with. They were always available to answer any questions, and they were especially free to help make any changes or modifications, which we had plenty of. > Their construction crew was professional, clean and courteous. Just a great group to work with. > Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I highly recommend them. They are not only professional at what they do but also provide reliable construction services. **★★★★★ — Doug and Margaret R., March 2024** > We have worked with the Elite Construction team on two house remodel projects, including the bathroom remodel that we completed in October 2023. > We are absolutely delighted by the attention to detail and quality of workmanship that is the hallmark of Elite's work. They combine outstanding planning, design resources and precise execution in the various stages of the project. The team members are extremely professional. We highly recommend the Elite Construction team. We know that they have significantly enhanced the value of our Monterey Bay home. **★★★★★ — Peter Goodman, Jan. 2023** > Elite Construction did a wonderful job on remodeling our two bathrooms, one right after the other. > They look fantastic and we are so happy with them. Everyone was very professional. Thanks to Eric, Craig, Scott, Lori, and all their great subcontractors for being so great to work with. **Comment from Eric Lamascus:** > Thanks for the review Peter! It was a pleasure working with you and your family on your remodel! **★★★★★ — Carrie Malcom Tench, Jan. 2022** > We had a great experience with Elite Construction on the remodel of our small bathroom. The planning process was smooth and clear and they were excellent communicators. The parts that Elite controlled completely were wonderful. One of the subcontractors was slower than expected and our timeline was delayed slightly. Overall, Elite was above and beyond any general contractor we have worked with. Honest, straightforward, high quality work, and fast. We love our modern bathroom. **★★★★★ — Teri Chitwood, Dec. 2020** > Over approximately 10 weeks, the Elite Construction team transformed my small bathroom space into something magnificent! A space beyond my wildest dreams. The detail of their work was precise and the quality was exceptional. Honesty, integrity, professionalism, and exceptional workmanship are qualities I’d use to describe my experience with the entire Elite Construction team. This is a locally owned business, invested in the community, that I can highly recommend. I’m looking forward to partnering with their team again in the future to remodel my kitchen. **★★★★★ — Gina Odom, March 2020** > We used Elite Construction for our living room remodel and to help design our future kitchen remodel. I am pleased with their work, professionalism and timeliness. I would strongly recommend them to anyone. **★★★★★ — Ingrid Parker, Aug. 2019** > Three cheers for Elite Construction! They did a beautiful job on our bathroom remodel and upstairs renovation. We were desperate after two previous contractors fell through and having only a narrow time window to work with. We finally found our way to Eric Lamascus of Elite, and right away we knew that everything was going to turn out great. > > What did I love about working with Elite? > > 1\. Communication. > Eric worked with us to answer all our questions and very quickly put together a plan and a detailed quote. He was so knowledgeable. He and Lori responded to our emails promptly and were extremely helpful as we went through our HOA approval process. > As the project got under way, we worked directly with project leads Lori, Craig, and Ryan. They also were very responsive and patient in answering all our questions and concerns. > > 2\. Top quality work. > We could not have asked for higher-quality work. Kurt Angen’s tile work belongs in an art museum! Craig, Kurt, and Jonathan treated our job as if they were remodeling their own home. Every time I step into our new bathroom, I feel a sense of happiness and deep appreciation. Everything is beautiful. Focusing earnestly on listening to our vision for the bathroom, Eric used his high level of experience to suggest design changes that enhanced our plan, for example repositioning the drain to allow for a doorless shower design that previous contractors had told us was impossible. > > 3\. Exceptional organization. > The Elite team works like a well-oiled machine. They took care of all the coordination behind the scenes, and although we had delays that were mostly out of their control, they tried to make the remodel process go as smoothly as possible for us. The Buildertrend software system provided us with updated, helpful information about our timeline and who was coming that day. > > 4\. Professionalism and follow-through. > The guys from Elite were always polite, respectful, and careful with our things. They did not smoke on the job or play loud music. This was really appreciated because we were still living in the downstairs part of our house while they remodeled the upstairs. We enjoyed getting to know the guys who spent a lot of time at our house, like tile master Kurt and paint ninja Jonathan, who were always friendly and helpful. > As our project winds down, we have been impressed by Elite’s relentless commitment to customer satisfaction. Both Eric and Lori are still following through to make sure that every small issue is completely resolved. A home remodel is a stressful process. I can’t imagine having done ours without partnering with the experts at Elite Construction. **★★★★★ — Ellen Michael, June 2018** > Stop your search for a contractor!! You just found the right crew. > > I hadn't had any experience with contractors or remodels, but we all have heard horror stories about Contractors. Eric and Craig with Elite Construction remodeled our kitchen (including removing a large wall to create an open floor plan). We lived in the other part of the house while this was happening. I can not tell you how many times I'd go to work in the morning and talk about how I much I LOVED our contractor!. People look at me like I had two heads. Eric knows what he is doing, he organized, responsive and professional. Craig is a perfectionist (in a good way), and wouldn't dare leave anything that wasn't just right. The subcontractors were great, respectful and timely. The whole experience was so incredibly painless. They kept us updated daily on the progress and were always available to us. The estimated costs were on target and the estimated time to finish was as close to exact as possible. Remodeling is emotionally challenging for any homeowner, and these guys dealt with us going through all of that as well. I will hire them again in a heartbeat. **★★★★★ — Floor Huggers, June 2016** > We have the privilege of providing custom hardwood floor installations for Eric and his team at Elite Construction on select projects. At Floor Huggers, we strive daily to provide superior workmanship and an unparalleled customer experience. Eric and his team have been leaders and role models for us in this. They routinely deliver beautiful, sustainable and efficient projects while setting themselves apart with professional, customer focused service. Fortunately for us, their stress free delivery of projects extends to their subcontractor partners as well!! **★★★★★ — esquid, April 2016** > We chose Elite to remodel our kitchen, replacing floors, cabinets, countertops, appliances and the window. A day by day schedule was prepared, with what we had to have ready, since we chose to purchase our own flooring, appliances, sink and other fixtures and we did our own demolition ( great fun, actually, and they hauled the resulting pile away). The Elite team kept on schedule, kept to the price agreed, and was friendly and professional thoughout - even to providing their own porta-potty on site so we wouldn't be disturbed. > Once finished, they were good at coming back to take care of our checklist of things that were not quite right - things that get noticed only after you have moved in and start looking really closely. **★★★★★ — rudid, Aug. 2015** > Elite Construction recently completed a remodel of our bathroom and family room. We got several quotes on the project, but what impressed us about Elite was their attention to detail on the quote, and their knowledgeable, professional, and pleasant demeanor. Every aspect of the job is a line item on the quote, so we knew up front that we were all on the same page with the scope of work. > Eric and Craig, and their team, have such high standards and skill and they made sure that our job results were exactly what we wanted, right down to Eric finding a special type of linear drain so that we could use large format tile on our shower floor. I can honestly say that I would not change anything, and that the project turned out even better than I had envisioned. > Our project manager was Carla, and she did a wonderful job. We were assigned a log in to a site where we could check our schedule of work and post questions or messages. If I posted a question in the evening, I awoke to a response. Our project was completed about 2 months ago, and the few times I have had questions and emailed Eric, he has replied just as quickly. > You cannot go wrong choosing Elite Construction. ## Selected projects - [Open and Bright - La Selva Beach, Santa Cruz, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/open-and-bright-la-selva-beach-santa-cruz-ca-pj-vj~420188) - Location: La Selva Beach, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: Prior to the remodel of this space, the kitchen, dining, and living rooms were divided into three very small rooms. We removed all of the interior walls, and vaulted the ceiling to give it a wide open feel, ready for entertaining. - [Luxury Meets Simplicity - Santa Cruz, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/luxury-meets-simplicity-santa-cruz-ca-pj-vj~6602142) - Location: Santa Cruz, CA - Photos: 13 - [A Cottage Transformed - Santa Cruz, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-cottage-transformed-santa-cruz-ca-pj-vj~1208034) - Location: Santa Cruz, CA - Photos: 25 - [Welcome Home - Rio Del Mar, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/welcome-home-rio-del-mar-ca-pj-vj~625315) - Location: Rio del Mar, CA - Photos: 9 - [A Wine Connoisseur's Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-wine-connoisseur-s-home-pj-vj~6314740) - Location: Scotts Valley, CA - Photos: 21 - Description: Like many projects, this one started with a simple wish from a client: turn an unused butler’s pantry between the dining room and kitchen into a fully functioning, climate-controlled wine room for his extensive collection of valuable vintages. But like many projects, the wine room is connected to the dining room which is connected to the sitting room which is connected to the entry. When you touch one room, it only makes sense to reinvigorate them all. We overhauled the entire ground floor of th… - [Modern Showpiece - Santa Cruz, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-showpiece-santa-cruz-ca-pj-vj~625262) - Location: Santa Cruz, CA - Photos: 41 - [Old World Charm - Santa Cruz, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/old-world-charm-santa-cruz-ca-pj-vj~420199) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: This kitchen was a welcome change from the kitchen it replaced. We kept the original wall placement and even the original flooring, but replaced everything else. The cabinets are a custom alder wood, raised panel door style, topped with a custom granite slab. A convenient drawer microwave saves valuable countertop space for the many parties hosted here. - [Small But Stunning - Victorian Kitchen in Santa Cruz, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/small-but-stunning-victorian-kitchen-in-santa-cruz-ca-pj-vj~1591180) - Location: Capitola, CA - Photos: 19 - [Bold and Beautiful - Santa Cruz, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bold-and-beautiful-santa-cruz-ca-pj-vj~420195) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - Description: This beautiful kitchen is near the beach in Santa Cruz. We had nice high ceilings to start with and plenty of natural light, it was just a matter of enhancing what was there. The contrasting Island to main cabinets creates a great focal point. The location of the bar stools facing the ocean view is also a key element of design. Note the Silestone countertops, hammered metal sink, and professional range and stove hood. - [Vintage Beauty - Santa Cruz, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vintage-beauty-santa-cruz-ca-pj-vj~420169) - Location: Santa Cruz, CA - Photos: 15 - Description: We loved working on this vintage kitchen from the early 1900's. The high ceilings really created a design opportunity for the homeowner and designer Karen Bohrk. With the opening of some walls and mixing of modern and vintage elements she created the perfect space. - [Mosaic Masterpiece - Santa Cruz, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mosaic-masterpiece-santa-cruz-ca-pj-vj~624906) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - [Masterbath Makeover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/masterbath-makeover-pj-vj~1567377) - Location: Santa Cruz, CA - Photos: 21 - [Captivating Craftsman](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/captivating-craftsman-pj-vj~1567055) - Location: Santa Cruz, CA - Photos: 13 - [Surprising Storage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/surprising-storage-pj-vj~420171) - Location: Santa Cruz, CA - Photos: 17 - Description: This very small kitchen brings very big features. Every nook and cranny has been utilized. The built in bench seating has storage underneath, and wall mounted cabinets overhead provide a place for knick knacks. - [Textured Tranquility - Santa Cruz, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/textured-tranquility-santa-cruz-ca-pj-vj~5545580) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - Description: Beautiful contemporary remodel with tranquil texture of stone and wood accents. - [Kitchen - Open floor plan with Folding window at the bar counter](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-open-floor-plan-with-folding-window-at-the-bar-counter-pj-vj~5545626) - Location: Scotts Valley, CA - Photos: 6 - [Soquel Kitchen - The Modern touch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/soquel-kitchen-the-modern-touch-pj-vj~5548369) - Location: Soquel, CA - Photos: 7 - [Kitchen - 70s to Contemporary conversion!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-70s-to-contemporary-conversion-pj-vj~841177) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 25 - [Pleasure Point Beach Cottage remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pleasure-point-beach-cottage-remodel-pj-vj~1631462) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 24 - [Craftsman style Kitchen and Deck remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craftsman-style-kitchen-and-deck-remodel-pj-vj~1309417) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 24 [See all 48 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/eric-lamascus-pfvwus-pf~1862388724) ## Ideabooks - [11-03-17 - Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/95915606/list/11-03-17-bathroom) — 11 ideas - [Kitchens 2016](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50912530/list/kitchens-2016) — 1 idea - [Kuprina Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1650058/list/kuprina-master-bath) — 5 ideas [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/elamascus) ## Community Q&A **Q: what is the wall paint name?** *(in Photo Questions)* Which paint and color did you use in that room? A: Sorry, I don't have that color information. **Q: How is floating bench mounted/supported?** *(in Photo Questions)* Wondering if you used concealed brackets, or mounting rods to support the bench? A: We used these stainless steel brackets every 12" https://www.houzz.com/products/2w-x-12d-x-12h-hamilton-steel-bracket-stainless-steel-prvw-vr~139251599 **Q: Lighting** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the source for both overhead lighting and sconces? Beautiful space! A: Our client sourced them from Europe so we don't have the vendor information. Sorry, Eric **Q: Light** *(in Photo Questions)* Great custom light! A: Thanks **Q: Did you use the 'Dix System' for this floating bench? Looks sleek!** *(in Photo Questions)* I'd like to do something like this in my home in NJ. Any suggestions? I've seen the Dix System but sometimes it looks bulky when tiled. BTW I'm on a tight budget so custom fabrication is out.. A: Not familiar with Dix. We use supports from Federal Brace http://www.federalbrace.com/georgian-wall-mounted-bench-support-218 **Q: Where can I get this bench?** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the bench made of? Where can I purchase one? This is beautiful and perfect for our application. A: The bench is made of the same quartz as the countertop in the bathroom. The bench is supported by a stainless steel 1/4" L Bracket fastened to the studs and tiled over. The brackets can made by your local metal fabricator. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-23.*