Comprehensive Construction Services
From seismic-ready foundations to solar-integrated roofing, we deliver California-smart construction across every discipline. Whether you're breaking ground on a new build or transforming existing space, our team brings three decades of precision craftsmanship to your project.
Commercial Construction
Ground-up builds and tenant improvements that meet aggressive timelines without compromising quality. We navigate Santa Cruz County's complex permitting while keeping your project on schedule and on budget.
What We Build
- Office Spaces - Modern workplaces from tech startups to professional firms
- Retail Buildings - Street-level shops, shopping centers, and mixed-use developments
- Industrial Facilities - Warehouses, manufacturing spaces, and distribution centers
- Tenant Improvements - Full build-outs for leased commercial space
- Medical Buildings - Code-compliant healthcare and dental facilities
- Restaurants & Hospitality - Kitchens, dining spaces, and boutique hotels
Our Commercial Approach
We understand that downtime costs money. Our fast-track scheduling, value engineering, and proactive coordination minimize disruption while maximizing value. Every commercial project gets a dedicated superintendent who's on-site daily, managing trades and keeping your stakeholders informed.
Custom Residential Construction
Your home should be as unique as your vision. We specialize in bespoke residential projects that blend architectural ambition with coastal California living—modern designs that respect the landscape and withstand our marine environment.
Custom Home Services
- New Custom Homes - Ground-up construction tailored to your lifestyle and site
- Coastal Properties - Seismic engineering and weatherproofing for ocean-adjacent sites
- Hillside Homes - Foundation engineering and grading for sloped lots
- Luxury Residences - High-end finishes, smart home integration, custom millwork
- Sustainable Builds - Net-zero designs, solar integration, passive heating/cooling
- Multi-Generational Homes - ADUs, in-law suites, and flexible floor plans
From Vision to Reality
We partner with leading architects or work with our in-house design team to transform your ideas into buildable plans. Our residential clients get white-glove service: transparent budgeting, weekly updates, and meticulous attention to every detail. We're not done until you're ready to move in and love where you live.
Remodels & Additions
Transform what you have into what you want. Whether you're adding square footage, reconfiguring layout, or updating systems, we bring structural expertise and design sensibility to renovation projects of any scale.
Renovation Services
- Kitchen Remodels - Complete teardowns to cosmetic updates, all with structural precision
- Bathroom Renovations - Spa-like retreats with proper waterproofing and ventilation
- Whole-Home Remodels - Comprehensive transformations maintaining original character or going fully modern
- Second Story Additions - Adding up with engineered foundation upgrades and seismic retrofits
- ADUs & In-Law Units - Backyard cottages, garage conversions, and detached dwellings
- Room Additions - Expanding footprint for home offices, primary suites, or family rooms
- Historic Renovations - Preserving character while modernizing systems and safety
Living Through the Process
Renovation means living with construction. We minimize disruption with phased scheduling, dust containment, and clear daily communication. Most projects keep kitchens or bathrooms functional through strategic staging. When that's not possible, we'll help coordinate temporary solutions.
Design-Build & Consulting
Streamline your project with a single point of accountability. Our integrated design-build approach aligns architects, engineers, and builders from day one—saving time, reducing cost overruns, and ensuring constructability at every design decision.
Integrated Services
- Feasibility Studies - Site analysis, zoning review, and preliminary budgeting
- Conceptual Design - Collaborative visioning with architects and structural engineers
- Value Engineering - Cost-saving alternatives without compromising design intent
- Pre-Construction Planning - Detailed schedules, trade coordination, permit strategy
- Constructability Reviews - Catching design issues before they become field problems
- Construction Management - Owner's representation for architect-led projects
Why Design-Build Works
Traditional design-bid-build creates adversarial relationships: architects dream big, contractors cut costs, and owners mediate. Design-build eliminates that friction. When the builder is at the table during design, you get realistic pricing, faster permitting, and fewer change orders. One contract, one team, one shared goal: your successful project.
Faster Delivery
Overlapping design and construction phases can reduce timelines by 30%
Cost Certainty
Early budgeting and value engineering prevent expensive surprises
Single Accountability
One point of contact manages design, budget, schedule, and quality
The Olatus Process
Every project follows our proven six-phase methodology—designed to eliminate surprises and deliver exceptional results.
Discovery & Site Analysis
We visit your site, review existing conditions, assess zoning requirements, and identify opportunities and constraints. You get an honest assessment of feasibility, timeline, and ballpark budget.
Design & Planning
Working with your architect or our design partners, we develop detailed plans, select materials, and finalize specifications. This phase includes structural engineering, energy modeling, and constructability review.
Permitting & Pre-Construction
We handle all permit applications, utility coordination, and municipal approvals. Meanwhile, we're finalizing subcontractor agreements, ordering long-lead materials, and staging equipment.
Construction
With permits in hand, we mobilize to your site. Daily supervision, weekly progress meetings, and proactive communication keep everyone aligned. Quality inspections at every phase ensure work meets our standards.
Final Inspections & Closeout
We coordinate all final inspections with building officials, complete punch list items, and ensure every system functions perfectly. You receive comprehensive as-built documentation and warranties.
Post-Completion Support
Our relationship doesn't end at occupancy. We provide one-year warranty support, seasonal maintenance guidance, and priority service for any issues that arise. Your satisfaction is our long-term commitment.