Kitchen remodeling
Bathroom remodeling
Home additions & ADU
Roofing
Windows & doors
Driveway & pavers
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Fast, Reliable General Contractor Across Felton
General contracting in Felton means working around redwood roots, steep mountain lots, and the 95018 wildland-urban interface code layer that most contractors never see. At Gold Star Contractors, we’ve spent years navigating the San Lorenzo Valley’s specific demands: pier-and-beam foundations set into slopes, moss-heavy moisture loads, and Chapter 7A ignition-resistant detailing. If you’re planning a remodel, addition, or ADU in Felton, call (833) 382-8544 to schedule a free estimate. One contractor. Every system. No handoff gaps.
Why Gold Star Contractors Is Felton’s Preferred General Contractor Company
Felton homeowners don’t have the luxury of hiring a contractor who learns the terrain on the job. The lots along Highway 9 and the shaded streets near Zayante Creek demand a General Contractor team that already knows what’s under the soil: buried redwood stumps, tree-root-laced earth, and drainage patterns that shift every winter.
We’ve earned a strong local reputation in the Felton area by handling the full scope under one accountable team. From a kitchen remodel on a mid-century home near Fall Creek to a full post-CZU rebuild on a ridge lot above Lompico, our crew specifies the brand, manages the install, and stands behind the result. Noel Carranza, our owner, runs every General Contractor in Felton project with the same expectation: no coordination gaps, no finger-pointing, no surprises on inspection day.
We carry the same consistency on every job, whether it’s a bathroom remodel on a redwood-era cabin or a new ADU with Dvele or Mighty Buildings. Premium materials, professionally installed. Homeowners who live here appreciate that we pull permits, handle WUI documentation, and walk the final inspection with the county ourselves.
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Licensed General Contractor in Felton
As a Licensed General Contractor serving Felton, we manage remodeling, renovation, and new construction across the full residential scope. In the 95018 area, a room addition typically runs $45,000 to $130,000, and a full garage conversion lands between $30,000 and $80,000. Those figures reflect the local reality: pier-and-beam work, WUI-compliant materials, and redwood canopy shading that changes how we sequence exterior work.
Structural & WUI-Compliant Work
Every Felton job starts with a site reality check. When our crews hit buried old-growth stumps under a planned footing, we don’t write a change order mid-pour. We excavate what’s there, document it, and keep the concrete schedule moving. That’s not a standard skill set. It’s a Felton skill set.
Permits & Inspection Sign-Off
We pull the permit, submit the Chapter 7A documentation when the property sits inside the WUI zone, and meet the inspector on site. Felton homeowners should not have to translate code sections themselves. That’s our job.
Residential General Contractor in Felton
As a Residential General Contractor working throughout Felton, we cover everything from interior remodels to exterior systems to full ADU installation. A kitchen remodel in Felton generally runs $14,000 to $45,000, while a smaller kitchen project starts closer to $9,000 to $20,000. For a primary bathroom, expect $9,000 to $28,000. Homeowners in the Lompico and Ben Lomond areas see similar ranges, but Felton’s tree-root lots and redwood-era framing often add structural discovery work that a tract-home remodel never faces.
Whole Home & ADU Projects
We manage whole home remodels and ADU construction with a single project team. ADU construction in Felton typically runs $90,000 to $220,000 based on the structure and site prep. We partner with prefab manufacturers like Abodu and Dvele, which lets us deliver a turnkey structure with less on-site time on a steep Felton lot.
Interior Remodels for Felton’s Older Homes
A redwood-era cabin holds its charm, but the framing, subfloors, and plumbing are often seventy years old. Our scope covers kitchens, bathrooms, and full renovations down to the joists. We coordinate structural upgrades, fire-resistant siding, and modern fixtures so the remodel doesn’t just look good; it actually holds up to the moisture and fire risk this valley carries.
Trusted Brands We Service in Felton
Gold Star Contractors specifies and installs across 50+ manufacturer brands, including Therma-Tru for exterior doors, Master Halco for fencing systems, ViewLux for high-performance windows, and Barrette for composite and aluminum fencing. For a Felton homeowner, that means real choices rather than whatever the local yard has in stock. When you want a front door that can handle valley moisture or a fence rail that won’t flash rust two winters in, we source it and install it. Your home is too important to coordinate five different contractors.
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AfterCommon General Contractor Problems We See in Felton Homes
- Rusting deck fasteners and railings. Standard galvanized hardware fails fast in Felton’s moisture-heavy, moss-prone environment. We specify hot-dip galvanized structural hardware and marine-grade deck fasteners instead.
- Buried redwood roots stopping footings. Many Felton lots have old-growth stumps under the surface. If excavation doesn’t account for them, the concrete pour stalls and the project bleeds money.
- WUI code violations on additions. Chapter 7A ignition-resistant siding, decking, and vent detailing are mandatory inside the wildland-urban interface. Contractors from Santa Cruz or San Jose often miss this entirely.
- Moisture damage behind old siding. Redwood canopy shade means surfaces stay wet. We remove compromised material and replace it with fire-resistant, moisture-tolerant systems like James Hardie siding.
Pricing for General Contractor in Felton, CA
Real numbers for Felton, not vague ranges from a national site:
| Project | Typical Felton Range |
|---|---|
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Metal Roof Installation | $15,000 – $40,000 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
| Impact Window Installation | $8,000 – $25,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| ADU Construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
Every free estimate includes a written line-item breakdown. If we discover buried redwood roots during excavation, you’ll know the cost before we ask for a change order. Call (833) 382-8544 for your exact number.
We Also Serve Cities Near Felton
Our crews work throughout the San Lorenzo Valley and on both sides of Highway 17. We regularly handle projects in Mount Hermon, Ben Lomond, Lompico, and Scotts Valley. If you live in any of those communities, you get the same Felton-specific expertise: WUI awareness, tree-root excavation planning, and moisture-resistant detailing.
Serving Felton, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Felton area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About General Contractor in Felton
A coastal-spec deck in Felton runs roughly 15% to 30% more than an inland-spec deck because the hardware and materials are better: hot-dip galvanized structural connectors, marine-grade fasteners, and sealed paver or composite decking joints. Standard electroplated hardware rusts through within a decade here. The cheap spec costs more by year ten. Call (833) 382-8544 for a written quote.
Yes. Additions and deck rebuilds inside the Felton 95018 wildland-urban interface zone must meet Chapter 7A ignition-resistant standards for siding, decking, vents, and underfloor areas. We submit the documentation and walk the inspection with the county. Estimates are free.
We stop, document it, and remove it before the concrete pours. That’s the difference between a smooth inspection and a failed one. We plan for root removal in our Felton estimates rather than springing it as a surprise change order.
We pull every permit and meet the inspector on site. For WUI-zone work, we prepare the Chapter 7A documentation and stay through final sign-off. You’ll get a written line-item estimate before work starts. Call (833) 382-8544 to review your project.
Yes. We’re authorized to install KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry and Cambria, Caesarstone, and Silestone countertops. That combination works especially well in Felton’s redwood-era cabins, where a modern, moisture-tolerant kitchen makes more sense than trying to preserve materials that have already failed.
Ready to get a real number for your Felton project? Call Gold Star Contractors at (833) 382-8544 to schedule your free estimate. We’ll send a team that knows the valley, the code, and the buried roots.
Written by Noel Carranza, Owner at Gold Star Contractors, serving Felton and the San Lorenzo Valley.