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Lovett Building /Eclipse Building

Lovett Building /Eclipse Building

Average rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars9 Reviews
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About Us

Family owned
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Locally owned
Nevada County's Premier Contractor
Eclipse Building (previously Lovett Building) is owned and operated by Benjamin Lovett who has been building in Nevada County and the San Francisco Bay Area for over 15 years. It's our mission to provide quality building and remodeling services so homeowners can enjoy their homes and enjoy the process of creating the live or work space they want. I believe in supporting my clients to design and build their home or business while being conscientious about the environment, and respectful of client's fiscal considerations. Eclipse Building motto: "Live in Beauty".

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Business Details

Business Name

Lovett Building /Eclipse Building

Phone Number

(530) 435-6233

Website

eclipsebuilding.net

Address

Nevada City, CA 95959

Typical Job Cost

$20,000 - 1 million

Working with home owners to get a house that they want and need. These cost include all aspects of the project.

License Number

872459

Followers

34 Followers

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Services Provided

Home Remodeling

Kitchen Remodeling

General Contracting

Home Additions

Custom Homes

New Home Construction

Home Extensions

Deck Building

Garage Building

Outdoor Kitchen Construction

Porch Design & Construction

Roof Replacement

Energy-Efficient Homes

Green Building

House Framing

Window Installation

Attic Conversion

Siding Installation

Exterior Door Installation

Barn Design & Construction

Shed Design & Construction

Roof Repair

Wheelchair Ramp Installation

Electrical Systems

Specialty Sheds

Structural Walls

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Areas Served

Grass Valley

Nevada City

Cedar Ridge

Rough and Ready

Washington

North San Juan

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Credentials

2 Houzz Awards
Best of Houzz 2023 - Service
Best of Houzz 2022 - Service
4 Houzz Badges
Houzz Pro Software User
Star Houzzer
Recommended on Houzz
250 Ideabook Saves
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Featured Review
GG
Gilberto da Gente
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Honest, hard working, problem solver, and overall great guy. Helped me with a home renovation project, both hands on and by suggesting and organizing subcontractor work. Offered alternative ideas based on cost and effect. Will be in contact with him Read Full Review
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9 Reviews for Lovett Building /Eclipse Building

Average rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars4.6|9 reviews
Work Quality
5.0
Communication
5.0
Value
5.0
JB
Jason Boyer
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Ben and his team did an amazing job updating our home in Lake Wildwood! He is down to earth, knowledgeable, realistic, and did his best to help us get the best results possible with our limited budget. He and his team tore down walls, up-cycled and reconfigured our existing kitchen cabinets, moved our front door, and did a complete remodel of our bathrooms. Great team, quality work, incredible patience and flexibility and reasonable pricing. I only wish we had a bigger budget so he could work more of his magic for us!
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Comment from Lovett Building /Eclipse Building:
Thanks for the kind words Jason.
It was a pleasure working with you and hope to again in the future.
Cheers
Ben
Eclipse Building
Jon Kanter
Jon Kanter
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Found Ben a little bit by chance and so glad that I did. He did a great job on a small remodel project that I had. Matched the current details of my construction exactly. It looks great. His crew are talented and efficient and the job was done at a fair price. Ben is a great guy. Highly recommended.
12steps4remodel
12steps4remodel
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
My husband and I worked with Ben at Eclipse Building to remodel our 19th century cottage into our retirement home. We have champagne tastes on a beer budget and Ben really helped us achieve our goals with smart choices and decisions. He was a great partner in the journey. He is not only a great problem solver he can have a creative vision to solve that problem. When you see, talk and work with people everyday for a year, you really appreciate that they are friendly and respectful. The entire team at Eclipse Building were more than willing to answer questions about how and why. Add to that skilled craftsmanship you’ve got a winning team. I want to add that Ben was responsive and available to us with all of our (I’m sure endless) questions and concerns. I highly recommend the team at Eclipse Building for your project.
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HU-994578023
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I had Ben and his crew work on our Victorian in Nevada City. They lifted the house and replaced the foundation, restored the falling down garage and carriage house. If you want an honest, fair and knowledgeable contractor, he's hard to beat and if you have an old house, he's the one to call.
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HU-459961005
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We hired Ben Lovett of Lovett Building to do a remodel on a house we had purchased in Grass Valley, CA. This was after we had seen the beautiful remodel he had done of a neighbor's house with the same floor plan. The project consisting of removing walls and making a great room which consists of a kitchen, dining, breakfast nook and open living space. Part of the remodel was creating a new fireplace and we found a picture in a magazine of a fireplace we just loved and he exceeded our expectations. Also we gave him pictures of decorative molding we wanted around some of the inside doors and windows and he replicated them perfectly. The end result was a beautiful home that we love. We enjoyed working with him and his craftsmen's crew.
VL
Vivienne Lahey
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I found Ben on Houzz. There was were three contractors and I decided on Ben, which was the best decision. He understood just what I wanted (he Listened). Not only is very good at what he does, he's trust worthy and a good family man. I trust his worker's also. I've already recommened him to several of my friend's.
Nevada County Virtual Tours
Nevada County Virtual Tours
Average rating: 1 out of 5 stars
Benjamin Lovett called and ordered professional photography services from our company. He didn't show up for the scheduled appointment and the facility wasn't clean. Our photographer had to leave as he had other appointments booked. Mr Lovett then called to reschedule the appointment and when he found out he was going to be billed for the appointment he didn't show up to, he was very rude and refused to pay. This is not someone I would trust with doing work on my home or properties. Buyer Beware. /EDIT Lovett Building left untrue and retaliatory review. Unprofessional, doesn't take responsibility for their actions and is abusive.
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Comment from Lovett Building /Eclipse Building:
I did show up for the appointment 10min late. I then ask the photographer to proceed with the pictures of my new house. He told me we were not ready I ask him to proceed even if there were a couple of items on the counters. He told me no. I assumed he would come back to take pictures instead I received a bill for the full price of the session and no reschedule. I felt this was not correct and the owner of Nevada County Virtual Tours stated she didn't care. I voiced my displeasure and then this review was posted.
GG
Gilberto da Gente
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Honest, hard working, problem solver, and overall great guy. Helped me with a home renovation project, both hands on and by suggesting and organizing subcontractor work. Offered alternative ideas based on cost and effect. Will be in contact with him in the future for any other small or large projects. Thanks again Ben.
GO
goldflat
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Being new to the area, I found Lovett Building by pure chance. I assumed I'd have to meet several contractors before finding a match. Not so! Ben Lovett can handle everything from design to digging, foundations to fancy, paint to plumbing. But beyond being a capable creative contractor, Mr. Lovett has ideas and vision. I was embarking on a total remodel of a shabby 1940's miners cabin, and I had absolutely no idea what I was doing! And yet, I knew a lot about how I wanted it to feel in the end. So I needed a very patient builder who was also an astute listener. And naturally, I also needed someone honest, hard working and communicative. Lovett Building met all these needs, in addition to all the basics: accountable, thorough, and stayed within budget and timeline. The process (1 year) was fun and interesting, and I am now living in my dream home. Could not be happier!
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Frequently Asked Questions

We specialize in a wide range of projects, from custom homes and new construction to comprehensive home additions and remodels. Our expertise includes rustic modern design builds, log mountain home remodels, ADA-approved deck remodels, and even ground-up granny houses. We pride ourselves on exquisite craftsmanship and carpentry, transforming spaces like old-world country bathrooms and 19th-century cottages.

We are very respectful of our clients' fiscal considerations. Our mission is to support you in designing and building your home while being mindful of your budget. As testimonials show, we help clients achieve their goals with smart choices and decisions, offering creative vision and problem-solving to deliver quality work at a fair price.

Absolutely, we handle full home additions and major renovations. Our services explicitly include Home Additions, Home Extensions, and comprehensive Home Remodeling. We've successfully completed projects ranging from complete log mountain home remodels to transforming 19th-century cottages and creating ground-up granny houses.

Yes, we can certainly help with design and material selection. Our approach includes 'Rustic Modern Design Build' and our mission is to support clients in designing their homes. We offer creative vision and problem-solving, helping you make smart choices for materials and details, ensuring the final result perfectly matches your vision.

What sets us apart is our commitment to exquisite craftsmanship and carpentry, backed by over 15 years of building experience in Nevada County and the San Francisco Bay Area. As a family-owned business, we prioritize quality, environmental consciousness, and respecting your fiscal considerations. Our motto, 'Live in Beauty,' reflects our dedication to creating spaces you'll love, with a responsive and skilled team.

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