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address: "Santa Cruz, California 95062, United States"
latitude: 36.9721
longitude: -121.9881
phone: "(831) 234-4411"
website: http://www.mgcustombuilders.com
rating: 5
review_count: 12
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# MG Custom Builders

> Santa Cruz County Quality-Minded General Contractors \| Best of Houzz!

Original Houzz profile: [MG Custom Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mg-custom-builders-pfvwus-pf~916133184)

## 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, Brookdale, Pasatiempo, Lompico, Zayante, Twin Lakes, Black Rock, Coeur D'Alene Idaho, Dalton Gardens, Gozzer Ranch, Hayden Idaho, Post falls Idaho
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (12 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2018–2019), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Pro Software User
- Star Houzzer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves
- Best of Houzz winner
- High-end
- 20 years in business
- Verified Hires

### Business highlights

- 3 Verified Hires

Best of Houzz 2018-2019....  Over 20 years of experience, coupled with our attention to detail and easy to work with approach make achieving beautiful results seem easy.  We specialize in new construction, large renovations, additions, and elaborate outdoor entertaining areas.  We have an excellent team and great references to show for all our hard work!!

### Services Provided

- Home Remodeling
- Bathroom Remodeling
- Kitchen Remodeling
- General Contracting
- Home Additions
- New Home Construction
- Home Extensions
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Deck Building
- Basement Remodeling
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Outdoor Kitchen Construction
- Home Restoration
- Pool House Design & Construction
- Porch Design & Construction
- Project Management
- Multigenerational Homes
- Custom Home Bars
- Countertop Installation
- House Framing
- Green Building
- Window Installation
- Concrete Construction
- Home Gym Design & Construction
- Siding Installation
- Wine Cellar Installation
- Barn Design & Construction
- Tiny House Construction
- Workshop Design & Construction
- Trim Work
- Crown Molding Installation
- Baseboard Installation
- Wood Siding
- Wainscoting
- Cedar Siding
- Skylight Installation
- Fiber Cement Siding
- Under Deck Ceiling Installation
- Storm Shelter Construction
- 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
- Brookdale
- Pasatiempo
- Lompico
- Zayante
- Twin Lakes
- Black Rock
- Coeur D'Alene Idaho
- Dalton Gardens
- Gozzer Ranch
- Hayden Idaho
- Post falls Idaho

### Typical Job Cost

$150,000 - 5 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | MG Custom Builders |
| Address | Santa Cruz, California 95062, United States |
| Phone | (831) 234-4411 |
| Website | http://www.mgcustombuilders.com |
| License Number | ID RCE-62181.  CA 869110 |
| Followers on Houzz | 46 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [MG Custom Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mg-custom-builders-pfvwus-pf~916133184)
- **Website:** http://www.mgcustombuilders.com
- **Phone:** (831) 234-4411

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- 2015 City of Santa Cruz Green Building Award.

- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2018–2019), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 12 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### All 12 reviews

**★★★★★ — Gwyn Weisberg, Feb. 2022**

> We recently purchased a place in the Santa Cruz mountains with a house built in the 80’s that was all original and definitely showing it’s age.  Matt and his team helped us transform it into an incredible modern farmhouse!  We’ve remodeled many homes over the years and I have to say the quality and attention to detail from Matt and his entire team, including all of his sub-contractors, is phenomenal.  A shout out to our project manager, Will, who was remarkable at staying on top of things and whose design recommendations we tremendously valued.  The communication from both Matt & Will was always fast and they were always in sync, which is SO important.  Matt’s team also did all the custom cabinetry where again, they paid incredible attention to detail and really worked with us to get the desired pieces we were looking for.  The pandemic threw a wrench in everyone’s plans, but Matt worked within ordinances to get everything back up and running as quickly as possible.  We thoroughly enjoyed working with everyone and are grateful not only for the amazing outcome but also the friendships we formed!

**★★★★★ — Jennifer, Jan. 2019**

> My home was built in the late 1950s by my Grandpa and Dad. When it came time to make necessary updates, picking the perfect contractor was essential because we wanted to modernize without losing the mid-century charm of the home. Matt George and his entire crew were exceptional. My home has transformed into a modern mid-century home and my family couldn’t be happier. I know there are many contractors to chose from in the area but if you want great attention to detail, communication, and a truly caring group of contractors and sub-contractors to work on your home call Matt.

**★★★★★ — Eva Zeno, Aug. 2018**

> I loved Matt from day one. He's friendly, analytical, creative, responsive and quick to offer solutions to unexpected challenges. We bought a townhouse in Pleasure Point and initially called on MG just to add trim and sills to our windows. We ended up hiring them to replace all the trim throughout the house, repair termite and dry rot damage, remove the chimney box, replace two shower enclosures and handle misc plumbing and electrical issues. Whatever we needed, Matt and his awesome team were there for us. We will definitely use them again!

**Comment from MG Custom Builders:**

> Thank you Eva!  It was a pleasure working with you and Adam.

**★★★★★ — Polly Hormel, Feb. 2018**

> Matt George of MG Custom Builders, recently finished  a 5000 square foot remodel for my husband and I.  He was there from beginning design phase to the end. We had a ramshackle ranch style home from the 80s and now we have a stunningly beautiful Mediterranean Villa.
>
> My husband is a musician and he absolutely adores his custom recording studio and music room that Matt and his team designed and built for him. I admire Matt for his brilliant ideas ,superb craftsmanship, and his always solution oriented and thinking out of the box mind. He has a calm and confident nature that is only second to his creativity.
>
> Matt and his fabulous crew have become like family to us and we look forward to our next project together in the spring.  We know our home is going to bring us years of enjoyment and and that we will make many happy memories here with our family.

**★★★★★ — Craig French, Oct. 2017**

> Matt George, MG Custom Builders, reconstructed an historic beach cottage. The project, as most remodels, was full of surprises. MG offered good recommendations on issues that arose, were committed to doing it fight and completed the project exceeding my expectations.

**★★★★★ — Golden Visions Design, Oct. 2017**

> Matt George and MG CustoM Builders have just completed and amazingly beautiful renovation of an existing house for which I had the privilege to work on for the design. This project was very high end and had many fine details, to which he and his crew completed flawlessly. Matt was willing to find the right sub contractors to work with to complete this project, at the level highest level of proficiency that was required.
>
> Matt is a very knowledgeable professional builder, and I can recommend him highly for any residential building project.

**★★★★★ — Linda Sorensen, Oct. 2017**

> Building our new home in Santa Cruz was a massive undertaking and a huge commitment of time and money. Matt George and his crew however, not only made it easy but fun! Matt is an excellent project manager always thinking 10 steps ahead so there were no last minute surprises or decisions to make. Matt worked hard at proactive communication with me and it was obvious that he really cared about the outcome of the project. This thoughtful attention to detail is reflected in the quality of their work and I highly recommend MG Custom Builders.

**★★★★★ — kbriz17, Oct. 2017**

> Great to work with. Strong communication throughout whole remodel process, team works hard and attention to detail was amazing. Highly recommended if your looking for a QUALITY contractor.

**★★★★★ — jeffleonardtile, May 2017**

> Working with Matt and his crew was a blessing. They hit the mark with schedule and budget. There attention to detail was bar none. Super friendly and easy to work with. Highly recommended!!

**★★★★★ — rudyempireelectric, May 2017**

> I have been working alongside and for MG Custom Builders for 15+ years.  Matt has always been a very professional employee and now company owner.  He definitely provides some of the best work in our area.  It's always a pleasure to get a phone call from him to start a new job.  I know MG does the quality work I my self enjoy being a part of.  If you're looking for a contractor MG Custom Builders is definitely the right choice.

**★★★★★ — Jana Ashley, May 2017**

> I have worked with Matt of MG Custom Builders for several years as a flooring vendor and have referred him to many clients.  The quality of his work  is amazing, his integrity and professionalism are impeccable and his knowledge of building and especially our local quirks and challenges is incredible.  If you are looking for a contractor who can build or remodel your dream home in Santa Cruz County, Matt George of MG Custom Builders is the man for the job.

**★★★★★ — Eileen L., Feb. 2017**

> Where to begin!?  Hiring MG Custom Builders for my remodel was the best decision I could have made!  I honestly don't have enough good things to say about Matt and his team!  From start to finish, Matt was so honest with me about the cost and length of my project.  He kept me on budget, and always had open lines of communication going with me and his whole crew and sub contractors so that nothing ever fell through the cracks.  My job ended up being a little larger than I think we all anticipated and there were some unexpected things that came up along the way, and he handled it all with with grace and total ease. Most importantly, I trusted Matt implicitly and knew that he always had my best interest at heart.  My home turned out more beautiful than I ever could have imagined, and I am forever grateful. I cannot recommend hiring MG Custom Builders enough!!!!!!

## Selected projects

- [Ultra Custom Mediterranean Villa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ultra-custom-mediterranean-villa-pj-vj~5573545)
  - Location: Santa Cruz, CA
  - Photos: 53
- [Upper Westside Contemporary Charm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/upper-westside-contemporary-charm-pj-vj~2728823)
  - Location: Santa Cruz, CA
  - Photos: 83
- [Coastal Bluff Historic Rehabilitation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coastal-bluff-historic-rehabilitation-pj-vj~6812846)
  - Location: Santa Cruz, CA
  - Photos: 72
- [Craftsman Contemporary in the sun.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craftsman-contemporary-in-the-sun-pj-vj~1933512)
  - Location: Santa Cruz, CA
  - Photos: 62
- [Contemporary Beach Bungalow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-beach-bungalow-pj-vj~2496866)
  - Location: La Selva Beach, CA
  - Photos: 20
- [Casa Montana Mountain Sanctuary.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casa-montana-mountain-sanctuary-pj-vj~1324097)
  - Location: Ben Lomond, CA
  - Photos: 18
  - Description: We transformed this mountain property in Ben Lomond California into a sanctuary spa like setting. Complete with a swimming pool, custom pergola with a gas fireplace, free standing sauna, and a circular gas fire pit. All with a canyon view and a sliver of the Pacific Ocean on a clear day. Quite an amazing spot!
- [Santa Cruz Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-cruz-beach-house-pj-vj~1323938)
  - Location: Santa Cruz, CA
  - Photos: 14
  - Description: Contemporary Craftsman Bungalow style beach house on Santa Cruz's Westside. This was a full restoration remodel and addition.
- [Marks Family Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/marks-family-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~1525302)
  - Location: Santa Cruz, CA
  - Photos: 5
- [Modern Mountain Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-mountain-farmhouse-pj-vj~6812851)
  - Location: Felton, CA
  - Photos: 65

[See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mg-custom-builders-pfvwus-pf~916133184)

## Ideabooks

- [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54392633/list/wish-list) — 1 idea

[See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/mgcustombuilders)

## Community Q&A

**Q: What wood is surrounding the front door?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Thanks!

A: It is Hardi board siding with Advantage pine trims

**Q: does this mirror require a plug or is it batery operated?** *(in Product Questions)*

A: How many lumens is this mirror?

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