It started on a rugby field

Our partnership started on a rugby field, where we learned the value of skill, hard work and collaboration. 

When we met, Eric was an engineer in the high tech automation industry and Craig had recently completed a demanding four-year building apprenticeship program in New Zealand, his native country, where construction standards are high and workers are known for their obsessive dedication to excellence. 

We saw an opportunity to use our unique skill sets to form a partnership off the field and create a new type of construction company that makes remodeling less stressful and more transparent.

For more than two decades, we have provided high-quality kitchen remodels, bath renovations, and additions to Santa Cruz County homeowners.  We’re selective about the projects we take on and we always deliver high-quality work backed by our Elite guarantee.

 

Meet the Elite Team

We take care of every detail so you don’t have to.

  • Headshot of Lori, Bath Designer at Elite Construction in Santa Cruz.

    Lori

    DESIGNER

    BA Interior Design, Arizona State

    Allied ASID

  • Headshot of Maria, Operations Coordinator at Elite Construction in Santa Cruz.

    Maria

    OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

  • Headshot of Ryan, Project Manager, Bath Division at Elite Construction in Santa Cruz.

    Ryan

    PROJECT MANAGER - BATH DIVISION

  • Headshot of Loren, Lead Carpenter at Elite Construction in Santa Cruz.

    Loren

    LEAD CARPENTER

  • Headshot of Tom, Lead Carpenter at Elite Construction in Santa Cruz.

    Tom

    LEAD CARPENTER

  • Headshot of Jacob, Lead Carpenter at Elite Construction in Santa Cruz.

    Jacob

    LEAD CARPENTER

  • Headshot of Mike, Lead Carpenter at Elite Construction in Santa Cruz.

    Mike

    LEAD CARPENTER

  • Headshot of Don, Lead Carpenter at Elite Construction in Santa Cruz.

    Don

    LEAD CARPENTER

  • Headshot of Zac, Lead Carpenter at Elite Construction in Santa Cruz.

    Zac

    LEAD CARPENTER

  • Headshot of Matt, Carpenter at Elite Construction in Santa Cruz.

    Matt

    CARPENTER

  • Headshot of Evan, Carpenter at Elite Construction in Santa Cruz.

    Evan

    Carpenter

We’re proof that you can love your contractor

“Elite Constructions recently completed a primary bathroom remodel. A big bonus for us was the care they showed our multiple animals. It helped make the whole experience easier to live with. We highly recommend their services!”

Bathroom with a white bathtub featuring a wooden tray holding bath essentials like a towel, candles, and jars. There are dark faucet fixtures and decorative blue patterned tiles on the wall.

Mark, Santa Cruz, CA

“The Elite crew is amazing! For a hyper-organized person like myself, Elite was a dream to work with. Our next big project is the kitchen, and I will definitely use Elite.”

Modern shower with green tile walls, built-in shelf with bath products, small wooden stool holding skincare items, and a decorative plant.

Sarah, Ben Lomond, CA

“I have employed Elite on two remodel projects. As a former Project Manager, I am entirely delighted with their work, timeliness and quality. I heartily recommend them..”

Interior room featuring a sliding barn door leading to a bathroom with patterned tiles and visible storage with baskets. The foreground has a bookcase with books and a decorative jar.

B., Ben Lomond, CA

What do you get when you combine a Kiwi craftsman with a former engineer from Oklahoma?

Home remodels that are well-crafted, well-engineered, and almost, well ... fun.

We're thrilled to be recognized for our work

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