Sustainable Design Companies

“Craftsman Construction provided us with a building experience that was easy and worry free. Jerry was very professional, honest and trustworthy. Whenever a problem became apparent within our project, he thoughtfully resolved the issue. He was patient with us when we decided to make an aesthetic changes, even after the specified work had been completed. But most importantly, Craftsman's quality is what keeps us coming back to Jerry. We will build another house with Craftsman when it is time to downsize. Timothy and Amy Nojaim I would like to continue my review of Craftsman Construction. It has now been 8 years since Jerry has built our home. We have temporarily moved overseas. We have continued using Jerry and Craftsman Construction to manage the upkeep and occasional repairs to our wonderful house, while we have been away. He continues to be courteous and kind to our tenants. He is always fair with his pricing. He has truly become a family friend. Thanks, Jerr!”

“During the 13 month construction our neighbors would comment, "Your contractors are doing a good job on your house and we're impressed that they are respectful of the neighbors. I like it that they don't play loud music and clean up every day." We were happy to hear that. We are even happier with the results. As the first house in Santa Cruz County to be built (technically remodeled) to the Passive House standards, we enjoy a very comfortable temperature throughout the house AND use much less energy than similar houses in the neighborhood. The biggest challenge was the air tightness requirement for Passive House certification. This was tested with a blower door to verify that the house achieve 0.6ACH50 (131 CFM in our case) which is VERY tight. Achieving this level of airtightness in the house that was originally built in 1922, where we kept the original foundation and framing, has not been done before. Santa Cruz Green Builders also installed the first Heat Recovery Ventilator in this area. The professional who came to commission the HRV commented that our installation was one of the better ones he's observed. So, the point of this paragraph is Santa Cruz Green Builders is not afraid to take on new challenges and achieve amazing results. When you hear the words "green building" it may bring the image of a certain contemporary aesthetic to mind. But our house has the curve appeal of a nice old house -- a 1922 bungalow that has the arts and crafts styling with details in the window trims and flared skirt look on the siding. On the interior we are very happy that Santa Cruz Green Builders talked us into keeping the original floors and refinishing them. The tight grains of old fir is appealing and the polished distressed wood brings out the period style. They carefully deconstructed the house so that original base boards, doors, etc. were re-used. We also selected finishes that reflects the old arts and crafts style. When people come to our house they can't tell what's original and what's new. We like that. True to their name, Santa Cruz Green Builders walk their talk. I can continue with other elements like structured plumbing, gray water, insulation, recycling, etc. If you're curious about that please visit my blog http://http://midorihaus.blogspot.com/”

“We love our new home that was built and recently completed by Sparks Construction. It turned out exactly as we had envisioned. We found Josh Sparks to be honest, responsive, and very pleasant to work with. We were on the site constantly and know that we have a high quality home that will stand the test of time. George and Jackie Keselowsky”

“I have used other contractors in the past and can say that I have never had such a positive experience. The job was enormous- almost a complete house gut and I lived in my home while the work was going on- seven months ! Not Fun! But...... I arrived at the office for an interview with only my own scribbled plans. Jane spent a great deal of time understanding how I lived and then totally resigned my plans to reflect what I actually wanted- with many new and terrific ideas. Jeff and I discussed every change I wanted and what it would cost on a regular basis. There was unbelievable communication. I always received a call back from someone within an hour , even on weekends. The crew is lovely and they spent a lot of time screening off my living areas and cleaning up. Once I even changed my mind about a wall and some electrical work just as they finished it - and they redid it all on the spot - no problem. They have a set crew and I got to know them all. Living with them - they became like family. If I requested a particular carpenter for a particular job- he was sent. If they got behind the schedule , they would work on weekends and evenings to catch up. Mike is great and supervises every small thing. I would really like to thank them all. I especially would like to thank Jesse for all the extra little things he did to make my "life in construction" more comfortable. Reading this , it sounds like they paid me - but I definitely paid them:-) I still call if I think something is "funky" and they are over here right a way to take a look. The completed house is more beautiful than what I imagined and everyone seems to have taken great pride in their work. I would never use anyone else.”

“Teal Creek Homes gives the home buyer a lot of value for your money when purchasing a home they have built. They spend time on the details when building a home. We have had the pleasure of working with Teal Creek Homes consulting with them on interior design selections including cabinetry, flooring , tile design, and wall colors. Patrick Van Nice Owner, Interior Designer Van Nice Design West Des Moines, Iowa”

“An amazing person, very helpful and friendly. When you want the job done right call him. So far they have done a bathroom remodel & a new roof. I plan on remodeling the rest of the house & this is the company I will be happy to have for the job!!!!!”

“Troy and Mick were respectful & professional while spending the better part of 8 months in our home renovating our upstairs to create a walk-in closet and playroom area, replacing our railings & bannisters, while also finishing our basement. Pricing was done on an hourly basis. Custom work was completed on a featured reclaimed barnwood wall and walnut bar top as well as the railings & bannisters.”

“I have worked with Steve and his company for 14 years. Over this time, we have collaborated on at least 20 projects ranging from small remodels to multi-million dollar custom homes. No matter the project size or scope, Steve's attention and quality control have not been compromised. He is without question, one of the most organized and attentive builders I work with. I would not hesitate to give Regency Custom Homes a recommendation to any homeowner.”

“I hired Paragon to put a new roof on my house and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. They brought shingle samples to my house and helped me select the best look available within my budget. The work was performed quickly and they were very careful to clean up any debris and leftover material. I will hire them again to redo my master bath.”

“After almost two years of exhaustive research and countless interviews with prospective builders, my wife and I have proudly selected Phillip Brodt with Eclipse Development to build our heirloom modern farmhouse. During our search process, two of the characteristics we were looking for in a builder were excellent communication and attention to detail. Phillip is readily available for meetings and is always well prepared. He responds to our questions in a timely manner and consistently goes the extra mile to provide up with options to help us stay on budget. We are excited about this journey and fully anticipate that Eclipse Development will deliver an exemplary finished product.”