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Design Tips for Small Kitchens
Santa Cruz is famous for quaint houses with small kitchens. Sure, the original designs trigger a sense of nostalgia, but they don’t necessarily function well in today’s age of appliances and gadgets. Remodeling a small kitchen can be...
Before & After: A Contemporary Kitchen Remodel in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Candace and her family had become uncomfortable in their existing kitchen. Unappealing colors, failing appliances, and an inefficient design had contributed to the space feeling cramped and outdated. Candace contacted Jeff Talmadge,...
Q&A with Andrew Wightman – New Designer for Talmadge Construction
We are proud to announce our newest addition to the Talmadge Construction team. Welcome Andrew Wightman. Andrew is a designer with incredible talent and a passion for all things design. He is a consummate people person and we can’t...
We Love Happy Clients
One of our crews has been working on an outdoor remodeling project at a gorgeous home and property in the Aptos area. We sent the client a quick email to check in, and she responded with some great feedback about our team. Read her...
Waterproof Deck Design & Construction
Many decks and patios in Santa Cruz County are constructed over outdoor living spaces. A waterproof construction on these decks helps to protect the living space from excessive water during the rainy months. We construct waterproof...
Talmadge Awarded Best Of Houzz 2017 in Customer Service
Talmadge Construction of Aptos has won “Best Of Customer Service” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The Santa Cruz County Design Build Remodeler was chosen by the more than 40 million monthly unique...
The First New-Construction Passive House in Santa Cruz
The team at Talmadge recently completed the first ever new-construction certified passive house in Santa Cruz County. Tucked away in the mountains, this home takes advantage of the best technology in green construction. We asked Jeff...
Project Spotlight: Curved Living Room Wall With Window (In Progress)
We recently started an exciting living room renovation in the Santa Cruz area. The project involves a unique space with intriguing curved walls and breathtaking outdoor views. Wanting to preserve these elements of the home, Lead...
Eco Arbor Designs – Waterproof Rooftop Decks
Hey Jeff Talmadge … what’s the latest and greatest in the world of decking? "Our company builds and repairs many custom decks every year, especially waterproof decks over living spaces. A few years ago I was introduced to a new...
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