Updated: Jun 27, 2026
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420 LOMA PRIETA DR, Aptos, CA, 95003
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JC Builders Construction
Serving Aptos and the greater Santa Cruz County area, JC Builders brings over three decades of experience to residential construction projects. The company is led by principal contractor John Cardinale, who has provided general contracting services since 1988. JC Builders specializes in custom home building, remodeling, and additions, with a portfolio that covers a range of single-family homes throughout the region. Projects include kitchen and bathroom renovations, structural additions, and complete home transformations, tailored to suit clients’ design preferences and functional needs. JC Builders manages projects from initial planning through final completion, working with local suppliers and licensed subcontractors to ensure compliance with regional building codes. The company serves homeowners throughout Aptos, Santa Cruz, Capitola, and neighboring communities.
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Phone Number: (408) 294-4663
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Address: 420 LOMA PRIETA DR, Aptos, CA 95003
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JC Builders Aptos
Quality
101
88th percentile
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Activity
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1 project
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2024 |
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1 project
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that JC Builders has worked on at least
2.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Pricing
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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Infill existing access opening between 1st & 2nd flrs. create new access to the existing space on 1st floor vis new hallway via existing stairs. relocate laundry. renovate bathroom. new windows and extension doors relocate e garage door n planters in front setback
Valuation:
$165,000
Permit #:
202212077814
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Interior remodel of 772 square feet of existing residence and addition sheet rock and move overhead door in existing garage. rebuilding of existing 858 square foot deck and landings replace windows and doors relocate garage door and driveway construct 6-foot-tall wooden fence
Valuation:
$95,400
Permit #:
23CP03414
Status:
final
Fee:
$4,547
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
1/f: reconfigure 10 circuits replace fed pacific main panel in kind 100 amp. existing service to remain. 2/f: 4 new receptacles. (1) panelboard - 100 amp. 38 lights 20 switches 30 receptacles 3 s/d
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E202212234269
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace existing knob and tube with romex. 1/f: reconfigure 4 circuits 3 receptacles. 2/f: new (1) subpanel size 60 amp 9 circuits 8 receptacles. 7 lights 2 switches 11 receptacles 13 circuits
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E202210042798
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Misc. drywall repairs interior paint electrical floor repairs throughout. approx 200 sq ft of drywall. no structural work no framing modification
Valuation:
$5,600
Permit #:
202210033640
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Revision to bpa#202212077814 provide foundation @ (e) bedroom due to (e) site conditions
Valuation:
$6,200
Permit #:
202302021233
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Revision to approved permit #202212077814. scope of work under this permit is to relocate driveway with (n) dpw street improvement permit (seperate permit)
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
202212239095
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Relocate laundry and water heater renovate bathroom underground plumbing work inside garage 1 shower pan
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PP20221223743
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Relocate and upgrade existing main service panel to 200amp addition new 100 amp subpanel minor electrical changes delete deck on west side of garage expand deck behind garage addition ceiling joists throughout house between existing rafters revise entry door with side lites addition skylight in master bedroom relocate garage man door to east side of garage install hardie siding over e... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
23CP03414-REV1
Status:
final
Fee:
$680
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace (e) furnace and ducts
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PM20230202352
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace exterior siding and replace windows like for like
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
DEV21-0569
Status:
final
Fee:
$524
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Removed tanked water heater and replace with tankless
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
DEV21-0741
Status:
final
Fee:
$170
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Permit value$20.5k remodel kitchen remodel kitchen remove soffitted nonstruct ceiling addition backing. remove 1 4x3 window and fill in with stucco replace 7x4 window. addition 8 can lights led
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B13-1896
Status:
ISSUED
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
To comply w physical inspection report #cc-8074
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
PP20160620435
Status:
ISSUED
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
To comply with physical inspection report #cc-8074
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
E201606207702
Status:
ISSUED
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install 2 new 96% efficiency furnaces
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
PM20160620436
Status:
ISSUED
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen update: no walls moving
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
B22-1958
Status:
final
Fee:
$362
Permit Type:
Alterations
Building Type:
N/A
New gable at second story
Valuation:
$7,500
Permit #:
B14-009502
Status:
APPLIED
Fee:
$627
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove window and install door on first floor. replace second floor sunroom skylight windows with roofing to match
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
04000-00000-01443
Status:
applied
Fee:
$958
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
*revision never issued - void*; 04-0357 revised post location and detail clarifications at new stair railing/guardrail
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
04REV-00000-00166
Status:
applied
Fee:
$90
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 855886 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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Inactive License
| License # | 1089337 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Suretec Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Norguard Insurance Company |
38
Permits
- Building permit records show that JC Builders has worked on 38 permitted projects.
JC Builders Employees
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