--- title: "John Fuchs Construction — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/john-fuchs-construction-pfvwus-pf~914458296 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~914458296.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "John Fuchs Construction" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/573308f70f2c3360_9081-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "758 Rio Del Mar Blvd., Aptos, California 95003, United States" latitude: 36.9797 longitude: -121.8902 phone: "(831) 688-8008" website: http://www.johnfuchsproperties.com rating: 5 review_count: 22 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 91 last_updated: 2026-09-23 --- # John Fuchs Construction Original Houzz profile: [John Fuchs Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/john-fuchs-construction-pfvwus-pf~914458296) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Aptos, CA - **Serves:** Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Soquel, Capitola, Rio Del Mar, Aptos, Opal Cliffs, Seacliff, Freedom, Day Valley, Amesti, Corralitos, Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, Pasatiempo, Twin Lakes - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (22 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2016–2022), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - High-end - 30 years in business John Fuchs Properties: Construction & Real Estate has been owned and operated by the Fuchs Family for over 30 years. Nestled between the ocean and the mountains our company has found a place to call home in beautiful Rio Del Mar, CA. JFP has designed and built many homes, custom additions and completed an extensive amount of remodels, working with many local architects and designers. We employ a group of full time carpenters and have assembled a team of reliable, high quality sub-contractors and material suppliers. ### 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 - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Garage Building - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Home Restoration - Pool House Design & Construction - Porch Design & Construction - Project Management - Multigenerational Homes - Custom Home Bars - Energy-Efficient Homes - House Framing - Green Building - Attic Conversion - Home Gym Design & Construction - Barn Design & Construction - Tiny House Construction - Attic Restoration - Sustainable Design - Modular Home Additions - Structural Engineering - Wainscoting - Modular Home Construction - Radiant Floor Heating ### Areas Served - Santa Cruz - Watsonville - Soquel - Capitola - Rio Del Mar - Aptos - Opal Cliffs - Seacliff - Freedom - Day Valley - Amesti - Corralitos - Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley - Pasatiempo - Twin Lakes ### Typical Job Cost $40,000 - 10 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | John Fuchs Construction | | Address | 758 Rio Del Mar Blvd., Aptos, California 95003, United States | | Phone | (831) 688-8008 | | Website | http://www.johnfuchsproperties.com | | License Number | California License \#444422 | | Followers on Houzz | 91 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/JohnFuchsProperties/ - Blog — https://www.instagram.com/johnfuchsproperties/ ## Offers "Winner of Best of Houzz 2022" ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [John Fuchs Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/john-fuchs-construction-pfvwus-pf~914458296) - **Website:** http://www.johnfuchsproperties.com - **Phone:** (831) 688-8008 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz 2022! Business of the Year, Aptos Chamber of Commerce, 2015 Best Builder of the Year 2010, 2011. & 2013 - Good Times Community Enhancement Award For Outstanding Service to the Community, Aptos Chamber of Commerce, 2011 Certificate of Appreciation, Aptos Chamber of Commerce - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2016–2022), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 22 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 5.0 - Value: 5.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — HU-182581236, Nov. 2021** > John and his entire team are a joy to work with. They are knowledgable and helpful in navigating the many and sometimes difficult decisions involved in a major remodel job. Many times John gently steered us away from frivolous choices and kept us focused on work that would produce real value. We are very happy with the results of our remodel. We are now in our new home and we have an outstanding construction resource, a neighbor, and a friend in John. **★★★★★ — Karen Sanborn, Jan. 2020** > Once again John Fuchs has come to our rescue. Previously it was a huge Eucalyptus tree crashing on our home. This time it was a flood from our dishwasher. Our kitchen cabinets and flooring had to be replaced....He worked with our previous cabinet builder as well as bringing in his subcontractors to restore our home not only to original status but adding improvements/upgrades along the way. We highly recommend John to anyone that needs restoration as well as remodeling of their home. John does outstanding work. He even called us on thanksgiving day to answer a question we had about the project! > Thank you John Fuchs Construction Company. Russ & Karen Sanborn **★★★★★ — KBG Design, Dec. 2019** > Hello! > > John Fuchs and his team are simply the BEST to work with! > > Speaking to the homeowners here, you would be nothing short of amazed at how professional and personally enjoyable the remodel/ build process can be if you were to hire John Fuchs & his stellar team for your upcoming project. > > John's temperament is the perfect balance of sincerity, humility, confidence, and steadfast drive. He has the ability to gets things done thoroughly, beautifully, and expeditiously all while balancing the emotional impact on the homeowners and trade partners alike. > > We recently finished a home in Aptos and the space just radiates beauty and quality craftsmanship which I would like to think is a direct by-product of a well-balanced GC & team/ & design. No detail was left un-covered and as an interior architectural designer, the devil is in the details, and those details either shine brilliantly or fall very, very short. > > Speaking to other design professionals here, John did not make any design-related decisions without my input. As always, there can be surprises once you open up a home, but he handled them in stride while always providing and explaining the many viable options for the homeowner and myself to discuss and move forward on. > > In my opinion, you should consider it a blessing to work with John and his team in any capacity. I look forward to completing more projects with him and his team in the future. > > Best, > > Katelyn Gilmour > KBG Design **Comment from John Fuchs Construction:** > Thank you so much for your review, Katelyn! We're looking forward to working with you again as well. **★★★★★ — Rebecca Linton, Nov. 2019** > I recently purchased my dream home in Aptos overlooking the ocean. The house needed a complete remodel as it had not been touched since the 1980’s. This was a terrifying undertaking given I know nothing about the building industry and I am a single woman. I was introduced to John and very quickly I felt confident that his team would help me through this scary project. His words hold true “ I want to be your neighbor and friend at the end of this”. > I did a whole house remodel and extensive deck repair. John and team’s help to negotiate the Santa Cruz permit process and stayed on top of all the requests. His extensive knowledge of this area and strong network of subs really helped with the decisions making, John always had suggestions and solutions for some difficult situations we faced, he went up and beyond. > One of the biggest things I appreciated was his direct and honest manner. From the beginning he came up with an estimate, and spent a lot of time going over it, and what issues could change it. When situations arose he quickly went over the issue and gave all the solutions. This also true for the timeframe. We made many changes to the original scope, and it was clearly communicated what would happen to the cost and timeframe so I could make decisions and plans. Each week we would meet and go over what was completed and what was happening that week, also a clear accounting of what was spent and if the estimates changed, again no surprises. What is a very stressful time John and team were always available and made it fun. My home is beautiful and I cant thank John and team enough. **Comment from John Fuchs Construction:** > Thank you so much for your review Becky! We loved working with you and it was our pleasure to help you transform your dream home. **★★★★★ — Stanley Bispo, Sept. 2019** > We selected John Fuchs Properties to remodel/renovate our master bathroom and are very pleased with the completed project. John and his project coordinator (first Kori Williams and then Carrey Ward) were great to work with. They listened attentively to our projects scope, objective and thoughts, and asked appropriate questions. They also offered suggestions without trying to force our decisions one way or the other. John’s employees and the sub-contractors he selected were a pleasure to work with. Overall, they did a very good to excellent job of protecting our home and cleaning up after their work. The tile work by Tom Belardi for the shower and floor is beautiful. John and/Carrey ensured a couple minor items were addressed in a timely manner. Although the project took a little longer than anticipated, this was attributed to a sub-contractor we selected for the cabinetry and was beyond John’s control. Our project finished under our budget and John’s estimate!! We have received many positive comments, and “oohs and aahs” about our new bathroom. We will definitely contact John for our next project. **★★★★★ — Anmol Bhasin, March 2019** > We were a bit nervous after we closed on our beachfront 3 level townhome in La Selva. The location is stunning yet tricky and the house needed a bunch of work, including structural changes including reframing the staircase, opening up the main level wall to the ocean. We initially started working with another design build firm who provided a comprehensive yet expensive plan. While receiving bids from different companies, John Fuchs and company stood out in terms of their thoroughness, clarity in communication and exhibited an understanding what we were really hoping to have this property look like. > Once underway, the project was a smooth sailing journey. Albeit involved, including multiple permit revisions with the city and coastal commission, John just took them in his stride and worked through them systematically. He just bears that "not a problem" attitude and carries on his work and the results speak for themselves. John also suggested a few additions along the way and helped with planning and permitting those and they turned out fantastic. Along the way John was a supportive guide, helping us make decisions on critical questions that allowed us to not compromise on the desired outcome and yet did not blow up our budget substantially. > The workmanship and quality of this company's work is top-tier. Pricing is competetive and fit and finish is remarkable. The ease with which changes to plans were accommodated is commendable and the final product emerged to be simply stunning. The accounting and communication through the project was regular, transparent and precise. John and team were also very patient as we slowly meandered our way picking finishes and appliances including some crazy color requests and door finishes. Overall it was a fun, creative and stress free experience to work with him and his team. > If you are looking to do a project in the Santa Cruz area, John Fuchs Construction is our unequivocal recommendation as your building contractor, you won't regret it! **★★★★★ — Victor Spivak, Jan. 2019** > We hired John Fuchs Construction to remodel our family beach house in Seascape. It started primarily with a bathroom remodel, but it grew incrementally to replacing all of the windows and painting all of the interior and exterior of the home. There were many other minor projects scattered in with these. Despite the extended nature of these projects, and despite their busy schedule, John and his crew always took excellent care of us. They handled all of the HOA approvals and permitting, and they did excellent work at a very competitive price. They were a pleasure to work with, and I recommend them highly for anyone considering any type of construction work on their home. We were lucky to find this company and We look forward to the next opportunity to work with this professional and local real estate and construction firm. **★★★★★ — Paul Wayne, Jan. 2019** > John Fuchs is a consummate professional. John is local and has a very professional team to handle every aspect of the job. John was exactly the right choice for our major renovation, including kitchen, front room, entry, stairway, and railing. We are extremely pleased with both the process and the outcome of working with John Fuchs Construction. > Kori orchestrates the team and keeps the back office humming - she is a huge asset as she enables John and the crew to remain focused on execution and the inevitable day to day problem-solving. > The quality and finish work are top-notch. > John accurately assessed the schedule and budget. > We would hire John again and recommend him without reservation to anyone with renovation or construction work in the Santa Cruz County area. **★★★★★ — Christy Huggins, Nov. 2018** > My wife and I had been thinking about remodeling our Soquel home for a number of years. We had the budget and a rough idea of what we wanted to do but the idea of packing up and clearing out 20 plus years of our stuff always made us hesitate to start the process. In addition we both knew that having the right Contractor was very important for all the obvious reasons. > I met John Fuchs about 3 years ago at a local gym in Aptos. From the beginning it was easy to like John. He is a genuinely a nice guy, easy-going, smart and funny. With that said, you could tell he took his business seriously and it felt like he was someone you could trust. > We reviewed his website and checked his references. We liked every thing we discovered. From the beautiful remodel work he had done over the years to the consistent positive client reviews, it seemed like he could be our guy. The final step for us was to get 3 competitive bids for our remodel and see how the John Fuchs Company (JFC) stacked up. JFC’s bid was right in the middle and competitive. > We hired JFC in May of 2018 with the actual remodel work starting the last week of June. John estimated completion in early November. After hearing all the horror stories of remodels going well past the estimated completion date, I can tell you that JFC completed our project right on time and very close to the original cost estimate. But the real delight was working with John and his team. John is a great communicator as is Kori Williams, John’s very capable and experienced. This is a trait that is a big deal during 4.5 months of intense activity. John & Kori provided guidance, collaboration and creative insights that made all the difference in our project being a very positive experience from beginning to end. > JFC completely transformed our home. We love everything about our new renovation. I highly recommend JFC to anyone looking for a great building contractor. You will not be disappointed and John & Kori will make the project fun and enjoyable. **★★★★★ — Janet Heien, Nov. 2017** > I recently finished my third remodel project with John Fuchs Construction. I did a complete remodel of my kitchen as well as some specific changes in two bathrooms which helped to update and refine their appearance. As always I found their team to be a pleasure to work with. As to the basics, they are great communicators, treat your house and furniture with respect and keep things as cleaned up as possible every day when they leave your home. I know what I like but I’m not always sure how to fit it in to a revised version of my home. They provided design ideas as well as worked with me to tease out what I really want. An example of this was using Heather Glass in my kitchen which turned out to be beautiful. Many times they would rework or improve something that looked fine to me but wasn’t up to their high quality standards. They are a great partner to help you realize your dreams! **★★★★★ — Lynn Kidder, Nov. 2017** > I waited for him to be available, then had him full-time on my job, which was done wuickly and well. I will hire him again next time I need work done! **Comment from John Fuchs Construction:** > Lynn, > Thank you for the review! We look forward to working with you again on projects in the future! **★★★★★ — Greg Lundblad, Nov. 2017** > John and his staff are a pleasure to do business with! We had approached other contractors to replace the windows in our house, but they were all flummoxed over how to approach the arched windows. John was confident that he and his crew could handle the challenge. We continue to receive compliments on the wonderful window trim that they fabricated. > > They showed up when they said they would and finished on time and under budget. Great communication, very knowledgeable and skillful. John anticipated potential problems and kept me informed of the progress. Would not hesitate to call John again for any project, large or small. **Comment from John Fuchs Construction:** > Greg, > We appreciate the review! Your windows and trim turned out beautifully. It was a pleasure to work with you on this project. ## Selected projects - [Mid-Century Modern Elegance Among the Redwoods](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-modern-elegance-among-the-redwoods-pj-vj~6965373) - Location: Soquel, CA - Photos: 37 - [Bright & Airy Beach Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bright-and-airy-beach-home-pj-vj~6104151) - Location: Aptos, CA - Photos: 16 - [Aptos Modern Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/aptos-modern-retreat-pj-vj~6869954) - Location: Aptos, CA - Photos: 39 - [Rio Del Mar Coastal Gem](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rio-del-mar-coastal-gem-pj-vj~6009463) - Location: Aptos, CA - Photos: 20 - [Cheerful Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cheerful-kitchen-pj-vj~1371437) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: This beautiful open kitchen is a delightful place to have a meal. The blue cabinets are a nice compliment to the white cabinets and make the kitchen pop. The stainless appliances and bar stools are an excellent finish for this beach style kitchen. This kitchen offers a lot of great storage. - [California Coastal Bluff Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/california-coastal-bluff-home-pj-vj~1336043) - Location: Soquel, CA - Photos: 32 - Description: Beautiful California Contemporary Ocean View Home. The original home was a completely different style, more like a French Chateau. The former home was torn down and rebuilt with a more open floor plan to bring the outdoors in and maximize the gorgeous ocean views with a contemporary and comfortable style. - [Vineyard View Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vineyard-view-home-pj-vj~2194088) - Location: Soquel, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: Gorgeous home with a very talented homeowner with exquisite taste. A joy to work in such a beautiful setting and see such a great outcome to the remodeling of their kitchen, master bathroom and library. - [Warm Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/warm-contemporary-pj-vj~5693633) - Location: Aptos, CA - Photos: 8 - [Sunny Soquel Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sunny-soquel-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~2861946) - Location: Soquel, CA - Photos: 19 - [Coastal Cottage - Whole House Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coastal-cottage-whole-house-remodel-pj-vj~1226341) - Location: Soquel, CA - Photos: 19 - Description: Charming ocean view cottage, remodeled top to bottom. This home was in need of major remodeling. With gorgeous view of the Monterey Bay, we knew we need to give this home a facelift which involved updating the entire home. Updated to maximize views but still has lots of old fashion charm. - [Vineyard Home Family Room Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vineyard-home-family-room-addition-pj-vj~436971) - Location: Soquel, CA - Photos: 7 - Description: It was a pleasure to work with a homeowner with so much design talent and phenomenal taste to add a beautiful family room space overlooking their vineyard. - [Coastal Bluff Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coastal-bluff-contemporary-pj-vj~436933) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - ["Lantern House" Whole House Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lantern-house-whole-house-remodel-pj-vj~451386) - Location: Soquel, CA - Photos: 11 - Description: A complete home remodel for this charming home. Spaces were opened up for a better flow while still maintaining the charm of a one of a kind home. The natural light, beautiful views and updated a very comfortable place. - [It's a Beach House!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/it-s-a-beach-house-pj-vj~1308053) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: Charming new construction after an old home was torn down. The results are a beautiful and fun home near the beach! - [New Home Construction with Curved Steel Beams](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-home-construction-with-curved-steel-beams-pj-vj~1965688) - Location: Aptos, CA - Photos: 44 - Description: Open floorplan with kitchen, living room and dining room all open in one space, With tall windows looking out to the beautiful forest and the Pacific Ocean. - [Exterior Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/exterior-remodel-pj-vj~1689442) - Location: Soquel, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: What a difference from the before pics to the after pics! Updated exterior with added stucco, paint and stonework. Almost looks like a new home! - [Classic Mediterranean Rio Flats Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-mediterranean-rio-flats-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~2674283) - Location: Aptos, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: This classic kitchen remodel was a delight, and we graciously thank the clients for choosing us, John Fuchs Construction, as their General Contractor. We brightened up the space with gorgeous Calcutta Quartz counter-tops, white subway tile, and a fresh coat of Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige on the cabinets. The new stainless steel appliances enhances the elegance of the kitchen, and the white vinyl window brings in wonderful natural light. The dogs, Bella & Baxter, made the remodel enjoyable… - [Upscale Soquel Rental](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/upscale-soquel-rental-pj-vj~2670694) - Location: Soquel, CA - Photos: 23 - Description: This home was severely damaged in the 2017 storms that hit Santa Cruz County. Our client's had an eucalyptus tree from their backyard fall through the roof, and into the second story of the home. Thankfully, nobody was injured, and we were able to restore the rental unit. The added upgrades such as new flooring, a new roof, updated kitchen, and paint were helpful in increasing the value of the home. - [Charming Half Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/charming-half-bathroom-and-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~2631425) - Location: Aptos, CA - Photos: 25 - [Rio Beach House- Smoke Restoration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rio-beach-house-smoke-restoration-pj-vj~2563716) - Location: Aptos, CA - Photos: 22 - Description: This smoke restoration job started out with what we thought was minimal damage, but as we soon found out, the home needed to be gutted! All new flooring, both carpet upstairs and cortec (we love this product!) downstairs. We painted all walls, and updated the plumbing and electrical fixtures. Last, but very not least, the kitchen was turned into an elegant, open concept space, that's perfect for entertaining! We loved working with this family, and helping turn this space into the beach house the… [See all 28 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/john-fuchs-construction-pfvwus-pf~914458296) ## Community Q&A **Q: Color of cabinets and brand** *(in Photo Questions)* Love to know cabinet color and brand A: We love these cabinets! one of our favorites. **Q: Can you tell me what the flooring is?** *(in Photo Questions)* What is it made of and who is it by? A: Hello! This flooring is Core-tec Plus 7" Nantucket Oak. **Q: Love the window!** *(in Photo Questions)* Where is the window from? A: The window is from LaCantina! **Q: dining room set** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the dining room set and was wondering where you purchased it? A: @Katelyn Gilmour was the designer on this project. She would probably be able to tell you. Thanks! **Q: furniture** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the furniture where are they from? A: Muneeza, this client worked with designer, KBG Designs (https://www.houzz.com/pro/kbgdesign/kbg-design). She might be able to tell you. **Q: Where did the floor tile come from?** *(in Photo Questions)* I'm looking for this color of terra cotta and having problems finding it. Any suggestions? Thanks!! A: The kitchen was designed by Beyond the Box Kitchen Design in Santa Cruz. They would probably be able to help you! http://btbkitchens.com/ --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*