Common Questions from Santa Cruz Homeowners
Still have a question? Call Bryant Builder at (831) 713-0187 and we will talk it through with you.
How much does a remodel or new build in Santa Cruz cost?
Budget comes up at the very first conversation, not at the end. At the initial consultation we discuss your goals, needs, and budget, so the plan our design team draws is shaped around it. Size and scope, plus the materials you select during design and planning, move the number. Ask for a free quote and we'll put a number to your actual project.
How long will my project take?
That depends on the project, and we won't put a date on it before we've seen the space. Scope, the size of the job, the materials you select, and the approvals your property needs all set the schedule. Once we've walked the property with you and the plan is settled, you get a schedule for the work rather than a guess.
Do you handle the permits for my project?
We manage the permitting process with you, so you're not working through it alone. What your project needs depends on the scope of the work and the jurisdiction your property sits in, and that gets sorted during design and planning. Our design team creates the plan and handles the details, from floor plans to material selection. Approval is never ours to promise.
If my project needs a coastal development permit, am I dealing with the state?
That depends on your jurisdiction, and usually it is the city or county rather than the state. Once the California Coastal Commission certifies a local government's Local Coastal Program, that city or county reviews and acts on most coastal development permit applications. The Commission does keep limited permit and appeal authority, so it is not out of the picture entirely. Either way, the coordination is ours to manage once we confirm whether your parcel is affected.
Do you take projects in Santa Cruz, or only near Watsonville?
Yes. Bryant Builder is based in Watsonville and serves Santa Cruz, Aptos, Monterey, and the surrounding areas, so Santa Cruz is one of the places we build and remodel. You can reach us Monday through Saturday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, at (831) 713-0187, or fill out the form on this page and we'll call you back.
What should I have ready before I get in touch?
Nothing formal is needed. Fill out the form on this page or call, and we'll get back to you to talk about your project. What helps is a sense of what you want to change and roughly what you want to spend, since your goals, needs and budget are what we discuss at the initial consultation. You work directly with the owner, Mike Bryant.