Design a Home That Feels Complete
A thoughtful design-build approach for homeowners in Santa Cruz and Silicon Valley.
Guided by Expertise. Designed for a Better Remodeling Experience
Remodeling your home is shaped by the team guiding it.
At Talmadge Construction, your project is led by an in-house architectural designer working in close collaboration with your contractor from the very beginning. Design decisions are made with a clear understanding of cost, feasibility, and how your home will be remodeled, resulting in fewer revisions and a smoother transition into construction.
With over 40 years of experience in Santa Cruz and the surrounding communities, our team brings a deep understanding of local architecture, coastal conditions, and permitting requirements.
Each project is carefully managed from concept through completion, grounded in experience and a long-standing commitment to the community we serve.
40+ Years Serving Santa Cruz County
In-House Architectural Design
Design + Build Under One Roof
Deep Local & Coastal Expertise
A Process Designed to Deliver Better Results
01 — Discovery & Architectural Design
You begin by sharing how you want to live in your home. From there, your design is developed with our in-house architectural designer working alongside our construction team from the start, so each decision reflects both your vision and how it will be built.
02 — Planning With Build in Mind
As your design takes shape, you gain a clear understanding of cost, feasibility, and what’s required to bring it to life. With design and construction considered together, you can make confident decisions early, reducing the need for revisions later.
03 — Construction & Ongoing Management
Once construction begins, your project is guided by one team from start to finish. You benefit from consistent communication, thoughtful coordination, and decades of experience building in the Santa Cruz area, so your home comes together smoothly and as intended.
Spaces Designed for How You Live
Modern Kitchen | Aptos
Complete Exterior Renovation | Capitola
Whole House Remodel | Capitola
Beach Bungalow Remodel | Santa Cruz
Primary Suite Addition | Soquel
Pool House | Corralitos
Reimagine Your Coastal Home
Whether it’s a newly purchased property or a long-held retreat, coastal homes offer incredible potential.
You can transform your home into a refined, functional space, guided by a process that carries your vision seamlessly from design through construction,so it feels effortless from the moment you arrive.
Trusted by Homeowners Who Expect More
“Their team and subcontractors are skilled, personable, and professional. Communication is clear throughout. Architect Danielle and project manager Jason have both been great to work with, and the design-build approach functions smoothly.”
“It has been such a positive experience to work with your company…We are very appreciative of how hard you work to provide top quality workmanship. In addition, John gave us an estimate of completion time at the start of our project, and you met that time frame. That is a very rare combination.”
“Talmadge Construction helped us do a total condo remodel in Aptos, CA! We could not have hoped for a better group of people to help us! At the time, we did not live locally and they were so responsible, trustworthy and made the project seamless.”
Start With a Conversation
If you’re considering a remodel, the best place to begin is with a clear understanding of what’s possible, and what it will take to build it.
Through a detailed feasibility study, you’ll explore your project more fully, with design, cost, and construction considered together from the start.
This allows you to move forward with a well-defined scope and a more accurate investment range, so decisions feel informed, and the process stays predictable as your project takes shape.
AREAS WE SERVE
Aptos | Capitola | Corralitos | Depot Hill |
La Selva Beach | Live Oak | Pasatiempo |
Santa Cruz | Seacliff |Scotts Valley | Soquel |
Watsonville | Depot Hill | The Jewel Box |
Rio del Mar | Opal Cliffs | Pleasure Point |
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