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You need a General Contractor in Bonny Doon who understands what building and remodeling actually takes up here. Not just someone who can swing a hammer, but someone who knows what the fire codes demand, what those steep driveways do to material delivery schedules, and why drainage matters more on this mountain than it does in Santa Cruz proper. San Bernardino Contractors runs projects across Bonny Doon all year, from kitchen remodels in existing redwood cabins to full rebuilds in the CZU burn scar. We coordinate every trade, every permit, and every material run so you’re not chasing six different crews. Call (855) 473-5620 to line up a free estimate.

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Ruben Castillo leads our team, and he’s the person who makes sure a Bonny Doon project stays on schedule even when a delivery truck can’t make the turn off Empire Grade. One contractor, every phase. That’s how we work.

Why San Bernardino Contractors Is Bonny Doon’s Preferred General Contractor Company

Bonny Doon homeowners don’t have the patience for a subcontractor shuffle. When you’re rebuilding after the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire, or just upgrading a 1970s custom home that’s been in the family for decades, you want one team that owns the whole scope. We handle the roof, the windows, the kitchen, the pavers, and the ADU. No finger-pointing between a roofer who blames the framer and a cabinet shop that’s six weeks late.

We know the local terrain. Steep lots off Pine Flat Road and Empire Grade mean we plan deliveries in smaller loads, we schedule concrete pours around weather windows, and we build erosion control into every project from day one. That’s not something a contractor from over the hill in Scotts Valley automatically thinks about. Our crews are used to working around wells and septics, which most Bonny Doon properties run on. The job gets done right because we know what we’re walking into before we ever show up with a truck full of material.

Hire a General Contractor in Bonny Doon

Hire a General Contractor in Bonny Doon when your project touches more than one trade. A kitchen remodel that moves plumbing, rewires a circuit, and needs structural work on an exterior wall is a three-permit job at minimum. A homeowner trying to run that as their own project in a WUI zone is taking on fire-code compliance, HOA review, and county inspections all at once. We pull permits, we pass inspections, and we keep the project moving so you don’t lose a month to a missed sign-off.

For a kitchen remodel in Bonny Doon, budget $14,000 to $45,000 depending on cabinet grade, countertop material, and whether you’re moving walls. A bathroom remodel runs $9,000 to $28,000. If you’re thinking bigger, a home addition starts around $45,000 and an ADU starts at $90,000. We’ll walk you through what your specific property actually needs before you commit to a number.

Kitchen and Bath Upgrades

The most common first call from Bonny Doon homeowners is a kitchen or bath refresh in a home they’ve owned for five to ten years. Builder-grade oak cabinets, laminate counters, basic Moen fixtures. These are fine when you move in. They don’t hold up to daily use, and they don’t meet the ignition-resistant standards a fire-prone mountain community should be thinking about. We spec products from KraftMaid and Wellborn for cabinets, Cambria and Silestone for quartz countertops, and Kohler or Toto for fixtures.

Exterior and WUI Compliance Work

Bonny Doon sits inside a wildland-urban interface zone, which means roofing, siding, and even decking have to meet fire-resistant standards that don’t apply down in Scotts Valley. If you’re replacing a roof, we’re talking GAF, CertainTeed, or Owens Corning Class A-rated systems. Siding from James Hardie. Impact-resistant windows from PGT or CGI. These aren’t upgrades for looks, though they absolutely change the look of the house. They’re what the county and your insurance company expect.

General Contractor Services in Bonny Doon

General Contractor Services in Bonny Doon span everything from a single-room remodel to a full post-fire rebuild. The projects here tend to fall into three buckets: interior renovations on existing homes, exterior replacements driven by fire-code and weather, and new ADUs or additions. We manage all of it under one contract. Materials, labor, permits, inspections. You pick the brand, we handle the build.

A paver patio with Belgard or Techo-Bloc product runs $3,500 to $11,000 for a typical Bonny Doon yard. A paver driveway, which a lot of these hillside lots need for drainage reasons, runs $7,000 to $18,000. Roof replacement starts at $8,000 and goes up to $20,000 depending on pitch and material. Window replacement runs $4,500 to $15,000 for a standard home.

ADUs and Prefab Additions

We’re one of the few general contractors in Bonny Doon actively working with prefab ADU manufacturers like Abodu, Dvele, Mighty Buildings, and Boxabl. For a hillside lot with tight access, prefab can solve delivery and build time problems that stick-built ADUs struggle with. ADU construction in Bonny Doon runs $90,000 to $220,000 depending on site prep, foundation work, and which manufacturer you choose.

Outdoor Living and Hardscape

Bonny Doon summers get fog, not brutal heat, but outdoor living is still a priority for most homeowners. We install paver patios, retaining walls, and driveways using Belgard, Unilock, Techo-Bloc, and Cambridge Pavers. Drainage matters more than the paver choice on a sloped lot. We design for water movement first, then pick the stone.

Trusted Brands We Service in Bonny Doon

We’re authorized to work with 50+ named brands across every trade category, and that means something specific for Bonny Doon customers: we stock local parts and we know which materials pass WUI inspection. Roofing from GAF, CertainTeed, and Owens Corning. Countertops from Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone. Hardscaping from Belgard, Unilock, and Techo-Bloc. Plumbing fixtures from Kohler, Moen, Delta, and Toto. If you’ve researched a specific product, we can source it and install it. And if a cabinet hinge or a paver color is backordered, we know which local suppliers can get it up Empire Grade on short notice.

Common General Contractor Problems We See in Bonny Doon Homes

• Builder-grade finishes that don’t hold up or aren’t fire-safe. Hollow-core doors, laminate counters, and basic vinyl windows are the default in newer Bonny Doon construction. They look fine on move-in day, but in a fire-prone mountain zone they’re a liability. We regularly replace these with non-combustible or ignition-resistant materials before they become a problem.
• HOA and architectural review surprises. Newer Bonny Doon developments have CC&Rs that dictate exterior colors, roof materials, and fence styles. Skip the review and you’re redoing work at your own cost. We handle the submissions and design review meetings so the HOA approves your change order the first time.
• Delivery and access issues on steep lots. A 40-foot lumber delivery can’t make a hairpin turn on a private Bonny Doon road. We plan smaller loads, schedule crane time when needed, and factor the extra labor into the estimate so there’s no mid-project allowance blowout.
• Erosion and drainage problems that show up after the first big rain. Shallow mountain soils and heavy winter rains mean a project that doesn’t plan for water movement will fail within a year or two. We build drainage into every retaining wall, paver patio, and foundation project from the start.

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We Also Serve Cities Near Bonny Doon

San Bernardino Contractors runs jobs throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains. Beyond Bonny Doon, we regularly work in Mount Hermon, Felton, Pasatiempo, and Ben Lomond. Many of our Bonny Doon clients have moved up from Felton or own property in both places, and our Bonny Doon page covers the local specifics. Same crew, same standards, same direct line to Ruben.

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