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Talmadge Lights Up Starlight Elementary
Santa Cruz County homeowners know Talmadge Construction as a contractor they can trust for exceptional remodeling experiences – but not everyone is aware of the firm’s commitment to community service, local charities, and doing good...
Awarding of “Talmadge Scholarships” Continue in 2022
At Talmadge, we’re driven by a strong sense of social responsibility. Our mission is to provide Santa Cruz County homeowners with an exceptional residential remodeling experience through integrity, clear communication, and process...
Considerations for Designing and Building an Outdoor Living Space for Your Santa Cruz County Oceanfront Property
You live on the ocean for a reason—you enjoy the sand, surf, and general well-being that comes from being outdoors. And, if you haven’t already upgraded your outdoor living space, it might be on your “to do” list for this year. But...
7 Considerations for Remodeling & Maintaining Oceanfront Property in Santa Cruz County
An oceanfront home on the California coast brings so many benefits. There are the beautiful ocean views, the glorious sunsets, the fresh coastal air, and the refreshing water in which to splash. Yet for property owners along the...
The Power of Community
When Christy Licker started Caroline’s Non-Profit Thrift Store, she had no idea how much it would grow in the first ten years. And, with that growth came growing needs for ways to make work easier and save time. Caroline’s is a...
College Scholarship Winners
We are thrilled that the first of the $2,500 Scholarships set up in our name by Caroline’s Non Profit Thrift Shop have been awarded through the Cabrillo College Foundation. Christy Licker and the Board of Directors sent us the...
Welcome, Russ!
Remodeling is something we love to do and now we have the opportunity to expand our Design Department with the addition of Russell Simpkins! We are excited to welcome Russ to Team Talmadge. Says Russ, “I was drawn to architecture at...
Don’t get caught under insured!
Contributed by John Allanson of Allanson Insurance Agency. With the terrible devastation of the wildfires recently in the news, now is the time to review your current homeowner’s insurance coverage to make sure that your policy...
Making an impression
Sometimes a catchy ad just sticks around. We got a call from a potential client the other day. We always ask how folks find us. The answers vary: referral, truck and job site signage, Yelp and Google reviews, etc. This person said...
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