Talmadge Construction Media
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 coast, including Santa Cruz County,...
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 nonprofit founded in 2010 to support...
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 following information: We received over...
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 a very young age. Perhaps it was...
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 limits accurately reflect today’s...
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 that she remembered our little dog...
“Can you give me a ballpark price on that?”
By Jeff Talmadge I have been asked this question many, many times over 36 years in business. When I meet with someone who is interested in remodeling their home, we will talk about some of the things they want to do. People want to know what to expect and will often...
The Multi-Generational Home
There are many great reasons kids, parents, and grandparents may share a home today. For some, younger generations are challenged by high housing prices and return home to live with their parents. Others are caring for aging family members who can no longer live...
Virtual Consultations
As we navigate this challenging time, we are happy to offer virtual consultations for your home remodeling project. Our office is open only by appointment at this time, and we are taking the necessary precautions in all client and employee environments. However, if...
Supporting Our Community
Ways to help out during these challenging times Here at Talmadge Construction, we recommend two ways we can all help out the local community during this current health crisis and economic downturn. As a community, we all are doing what we can to support our local...
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