Beach Drive
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This vacation rental with beautiful views of Rio Beach required a full remodel. Once we dug in we found substantial rot as well as other deficiencies requiring a complete overhaul of the plumbing and wiring to match current code standards. With a redesigned roofline we also added a rooftop deck and sweeping entertainment area including new outdoor fireplace and 1500 sq […]
Margaritaville
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Our main focus with the Margaritaville project was to reenvision the outdated bar and update the atmosphere that has been their mainstay for so many years. This included complete interior remodel, deck remodel, window expansion to maximize the views, and major ceiling and soffit work to compliment the new “wave bar.”
Flats Bistro
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Tenant improvement for Jeanne Harrison, owner of Cafe Rio, included complete rework of an older coffeeshop. Our objective here was to transform the outdated establishment into a modern cafe experience, including commercial kitchen install, custom counters, cabinetry & millwork, as well as the installation of a Mugnaini pizza oven. The new design also included an ADA compliant bathroom, […]
Rio del Mar Modern
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Testorff construction worked extremely close with the owners to bring their modern vision to life. This unique primary residence expanded the simplicity of a 1,400 sq ft single-story to double its size with this complete remodel. Substantial rot repair, plumbing and wiring was required to match current code standards, yet the team managed to preserve the original integrity and personality of the home.
Lillian’s Italian Kitchen
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Located in the historic Ebert Building at the corner of Soquel and Seabright avenues, Lillian’s Italian Kitchen is a gem offering amazing food in an atmosphere to match. The pre-existing space offered no kitchen infrastructure which required substantial plumbing and retooling to accommodate Lillian’s highly functional ultra-modern kitchen. Testorff Construction removed all existing walls and construction while paying […]
The House On Depot Hill
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Another Derek Van Alstine cottage gem, this distinctive home, perched on the Cliffs of Depot Hill is a modern updated take on the classic storybook homes popular in Hollywood in the 1920’s and 30’s. While there is no official definition of what makes a storybook home, they all have whimsical and playful elements, often seemingly […]
Bantam
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The Bantam Restaurant demonstrates what can be achieved on a minimal budget with good communication and cooperation between the owner and contractor. A tenant improvement project, we converted a personal fitness studio into a boutique wood fired pizza restaurant in just four short months. Working closely with the owner made for an easy decision process […]
Felton Farmhouse
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This home was the amalgamation of a series of funky remodels. We modernized it to be a home, studio and a farm for goats, garden and orchard. It became one of the nicest homes we’ve ever built. Featured in Santa Cruz Style Magazine, the most striking aspect of the home is the distinctive custom steel […]
Seacliff House
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A full interior/exterior remodel of the residence in Seacliff, California. We had to fully gut the entire home, reconfigure floor spaces and window openings. The entire home was rewired to include complete media networking cabling and home theater/entertainment network. We improved the environmental impact by adding hydronically heated floors and photovoltaic solar system. We changed […]
Cliff House
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This house had the worst termite damage we’ve ever seen. There were drainage problems. Bad for a house sitting atop a cliff. A major rebuild was required to bring it up to code. We rebuilt 60% of the original structure. It leaked like mad and we made it a water-tight structure. Spray-foam insulation and a […]
Aptos Hotsource Yoga Studio
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This complete remodel converted a flooring showroom into a Hotsource Yoga studio, in which yoga is practiced in a hot environment. The studio is located in a shopping center, requiring respectful consideration of their neighbors. Additional insulation was required throughout, along with specialized flooring. A commercial grade HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) and humidifier […]
Seascape Home
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Originally built in 1976, new owners requested a full remodel and the addition of a second story above the garage. The house was demolished down to the framing in order to reconfigure the interior. Note how the master bedroom was opened up to include an open-air en-suite bathroom. The vaulted kitchen transformed a cramped dark […]
Sushi Garden
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A classic remodel, this popular Capitola restaurant expanded into an adjoining space, doubling in size. We took special care and precautions that allowed them to remain open for business during phase 1 of the expansion and phase 2 remodeling of the original restaurant. To minimize the impact on their business, a strict 4-month timeline had […]
Lofrumento Project
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This was an extensive interior remodel including kitchen, 3 baths, living room, dining room and family room. We modernized the home to include a 6-zone distributed audio with separate home theater designation, custom millwork, hand-scraped hickory floors, as well as custom box beams and moldings. To make it more environmentally friendly we added on-demand water […]
Upscale Kitchens & Baths
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You might not think of bathrooms as being beautiful, but we build them with character. Kitchens are often the hub of a home. It is our experience that a kitchen remodel can completely transform a house.