General Contractor in Felton — Free Estimate, One Written Price

Fast, Reliable General Contractor Across Felton

If you’re planning a remodel, a roof replacement, or an addition anywhere in Felton, you need a general contractor who understands what building in the San Lorenzo Valley actually requires. We do. San Bernardino Contractors handles the full scope of residential work here, from kitchens and bathrooms to roofing, decks, siding, and ADUs, and we know the Santa Cruz County WUI codes, redwood-shaded lots, and drainage issues that shape every Felton project. Call (855) 473-5620 for a free estimate, and we’ll walk your lot with you before we quote a single number.

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Why San Bernardino Contractors Is Felton’s Preferred General Contractor Company

Felton homeowners tell us the same thing: they talked to contractors from over the hill who quoted a job, then showed up surprised by the slope, the roots, the permits, and the fire-hardening requirements. We’re not surprised by any of it. Our crews work in Felton regularly, from the flats near Highway 9 up to the steeper lots off East Zayante Road and along Graham Hill Road. The county’s WUI inspection process, the tree-protection rules, the erosion-control measures, that’s all familiar to us, not a change order waiting to happen.

Ruben Castillo leads every estimate and walks every Felton site himself before we commit to numbers. That’s how we avoid the surprise line items that come so easily on sloped, wooded lots here. We’ve rebuilt decks, replaced roofs, remodeled kitchens, and added ADUs throughout the 95018 ZIP, and we quote Felton work with the local code, local drainage, and local fire-safety requirements already baked in. One contractor, every phase, from the roof down to the pavers.

Licensed General Contractor in Felton

A Licensed General Contractor in Felton is the single point of accountability for every trade, permit, and inspection on your project. When you hire us, you’re hiring one firm that manages the full scope, whether that’s a kitchen remodel in a 1940s redwood cottage or a full roof and siding retrofit on a 1970s split-level. Kitchen remodels in Felton typically run $14,000 to $45,000, depending on cabinet grade, countertop selection, and whether we’re opening walls. Roof replacement here runs $8,000 to $20,000, with Class A materials required in WUI zones, which we’ll cover in detail below.

Whole-Home Remodeling

Older Felton homes often have additions from three different decades and non-permitted work from previous owners. When we take on a whole-home project, we start with a structural and permit review, then build a scope that brings everything up to current Santa Cruz County code. That means roofing, siding, windows, kitchens, baths, and decks handled under one contract and one schedule.

Room Additions and ADUs

Felton lots range from gentle parcels near Mount Hermon to steep hillsides where a standard foundation won’t work. We design additions and ADUs around the actual grade, the redwood root zones, and the county’s defensible-space requirements. Home additions in Felton run $45,000 to $130,000. ADU construction runs $90,000 to $220,000, including the WUI-compliant exterior assemblies the county requires.

Residential General Contractor in Felton

A Residential General Contractor in Felton handles the exterior and interior work on your home under a single agreement, so you’re not coordinating a roofer, a cabinet shop, and a tile sub yourself. Roof replacement in Felton runs $8,000 to $20,000. Deck rebuilds here run $3,500 to $11,000. Home additions run $45,000 to $130,000. Those ranges reflect the actual Felton market, including the WUI material requirements and sloped-lot conditions that flatland contractors never quote for.

Roofing and Exterior Hardening

In Felton’s WUI zones, Santa Cruz County requires Class A roof assemblies and ember-resistant vents on new construction and major remodels. That’s not a suggestion. It’s the code, and it doesn’t apply down in Santa Cruz or over in Scotts Valley. We install GAF and CertainTeed Class A roofing systems with WUI-compliant vents, then document every inspection so you have the paper trail your insurer wants.

Decks, Drainage, and Slope Work

Redwood roots, winter runoff, and summer shade mean Felton decks and foundations heave and rot in ways that don’t happen on flat inland lots. We rebuild decks with UC4B-rated lumber, design drainage that sends atmospheric-river runoff around your foundation rather than under it, and pull the erosion-control permits the county requires on sloped sites. No subcontractor shuffle. One team, one contract.

Trusted Brands We Service in Felton

Our General Contractor team is authorized to work with over 50 named product lines across every trade category, which matters when you’re building in Felton and need materials that meet WUI and coastal-mountain durability standards. We spec GAF and CertainTeed Class A roofing, James Hardie fire-resistant siding, and Grohe and Sterling fixtures for kitchens and baths. You pick the brand, we handle the build, and we quote it with the exact product line named, not “quality materials” and a shrug.

Common General Contractor Problems We See in Felton Homes

• Non-permitted work from previous owners. Older Felton cabins and cottages were often built and added onto without county sign-off, and remodels consistently uncover unpermitted electrical, plumbing, or structural work that has to be brought up to code before the new scope can proceed.
• Post-and-pier foundations heaved by redwood roots and runoff. The same trees that give Felton its character send roots through pier blocks and shallow footings, especially on sloped lots where winter rain channels water downslope. We rebuild with root-tolerant foundation details and proper drainage.
• Roofs and vents that don’t meet WUI standards. Homes built before the current fire-hardening rules often have Class B or C roofing and mesh-free vents. When we replace a roof or do a major remodel in a WUI zone, the county requires Class A assemblies and ember-resistant vents, and the inspection has to be documented.
• Decks rotting from shade and trapped moisture. Under redwood canopy, decks stay damp for months. Undersized joists, buried posts, and missing flashing accelerate the rot. We rebuild with UC4B-rated lumber, proper standoff hardware, and drainage details that keep the structure dry.

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We Also Serve Cities Near Felton

Beyond Felton, our crews work throughout the San Lorenzo Valley and over the ridge. We serve Mount Hermon, Ben Lomond, Lompico, and Scotts Valley, all from the same licensed and insured crew you’ll meet on estimate day.

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