What regions do you work in?
We serve the counties of Santa Cruz, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Northern Monterey.

What types of projects do you do?
We do projects of varying size; from bathroom and kitchen remodels to whole house renovations, additions, second stories and basements.  We do not shy away from new homes, but why tear down when you can remodel?

How long have you been in business?
CB Builders began operation in 1999 and Incorporated in 2004.

Are you licensed and insured?
We are licensed as a General Building Contractor (#763656). We carry a $10,000 bond and a $1,000,000.00 general liability insurance policy and carry Worker’s Compensation Insurance. Our subcontractors are required to carry insurance equivalent to ours.

How many projects do you do at one time?
The number of projects we handle at one time depends on the size of the projects. While many projects overlap in the beginning and end, we typically do three projects of varying size at a time.

What is Green Building?
Green building is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings and their sites use and harvest energy, water, and materials thereby reducing building impacts on human health and the environment. This is achieved through better design, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal; the complete building life cycle.

Does Green Building Cost more?
It is important to consider:
More than what?

• Is it more than the cost of our future health care due to poor indoor air quality?

• Does it cost more than future home repairs due to mold and rot?

• Is it at a higher cost than our depleting natural resources, growing landfills and polluted water?

Our answer is No.

How do I begin a green project?
Although it is never too late to implement green practices, it is best begun when ideas are first formed and before complete architectural plans are drawn. You will need an architect or designer and a building contractor to inform you about the construction process, budgets and to empower you with the knowledge to make wise decisions. We can direct you to architects and designers that share much our philosophy if you have not already chosen one.

What is LEED?
The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System is a voluntary national standard in which construction and renovation projects earn credits toward certification as sustainable buildings.

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