Welcome
We have made it our mission to make every aspect
of construction, remodeling, and services unique for
our customers.
Planning
A good plan takes time and should not be rushed or underestimated.Scheduling
Scheduling should address critical paths, milestones and dynamic scheduling.Execution
Planning and Scheduling allows the project execution to be efficient and successfull. Improving the overall experience of construction is what we do best.
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About Us
As a General B Contractor, DE LA CRUZ, INC. embodies our founding goal to make construction, remodeling, and services approachable and accessible. It also encompasses a broader desire to provide great services with passion and pride, and to bring transparency, honesty, innovation, and curiosity to our communities.
2019 DE LA CRUZ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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CA LIC. # 1059491 & 1013856
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© 2019 DE LA CRUZ GENERAL CONTRACTOR ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Services
DE LA CRUZ, INC. provides a diverse amount of services and strategies to help our customers avoid the pitfall of the construction stress. We also encourage a construction learning environment for our customers.
REMODELING
Reasons to remodel You want to make your home more comfortable and attractive. Your family is expanding, and you need more room. Your home is outdated, and you want to make the style more current. Your home is not functional for your lifestyle. Your home is in need of repair. Think to the future Envision your life 5, 10, 20 years from now. Think about: Family dynamics and how they will expand or contract. How you want to address changes to your family’s physical capabilities over time. Your finances and how much you’re comfortable saving to pay for your remodel - and how that will change over time. The impact of the remodel on the environment or your energy usage. Natural disasters and how aspects of your remodel could reduce damage. Your neighborhood and comparable property values. Technology and the role it plays in your everyday life. Needs versus wants; wants versus desires. Where to save costs and where extra costs will pay off over the long-term. Creating Your Budget: Cost of remodeling One of the most important aspects to remodeling is knowing - and controlling - your budget. There are so many variables that go into determining the cost of a project. Here are a few things that will affect the cost of remodeling: Size and scope of your project. Project cost will vary depending on your location, the size of the room, and what features or options you choose. However, square footage alone is not the indicator of cost; kitchens and bathrooms may be smaller but require appliances, plumbing and electrical features. Structural changes. Changing the structure of your home typically will cost more because it requires additional design and engineering work. Product selections. Your choice in products will determine the cost of the project. There are many different levels of product quality as well as price ranges. Talk to your contractor about various options to meet your overall goal. Age of the infrastructure. The age and condition of your home must be considered. Structural issues more than likely will have a great impact on cost. Craftsmanship and quality. Like other areas of life, you get what you pay for - a high-quality craftsman and custom workmanship will cost more
KITCHENS
1. Plan, Plan, Plan How much time should you spend planning? Recommendation is at least six months. That way, you won’t be tempted to change your mind during construction and create change orders, which will inflate construction costs and hurt your return on investment. Some tips on planning: Study your existing kitchen: How wide is the doorway into your kitchen? It’s a common mistake many homeowners make: Buying the extra-large fridge only to find they can’t get it in the doorway. To avoid mistakes like this, create a drawing of your kitchen with measurements for doorways, walkways, counters, etc. And don’t forget height, too. Think about traffic patterns: Work aisles should be a minimum of 42 inches wide and at least 48 inches wide for households with multiple cooks. Design with ergonomics in mind: Drawers or pull-out shelves in base cabinets; counter heights that can adjust up or down; a wall oven instead of a range: These are all features that make a kitchen accessible to everyone - and a pleasure to work in. Related: Test Your Ergonomic Design Knowledge Plan for the unforeseeable: Even if you’ve planned down to the number of nails you’ll need in your remodel, expect the unexpected. Build in a little leeway for completing the remodel. Choose all your fixtures and materials before starting: Contractors will be able to make more accurate bids, and you’ll lessen the risk of delays because of back orders. Don’t be afraid to ask for help: An in house professional designer can simplify your kitchen remodel. We can help make style decisions, foresee potential problems, and schedule. Expect fees around $50 to $150 per hour, or 5% to 15% of the total cost of the project. 2. Keep the Same Footprint Nothing will drive up the cost of a remodel faster than changing the location of plumbing pipes and electrical outlets, and knocking down walls. This is usually where unforeseen problems occur. So if possible, keep appliances, water fixtures, and walls in the same location. Not only will you save on demolition and reconstruction costs, you’ll cut the amount of dust and debris your project generates. 3. Get Real About Appliances It’s easy to get carried away when planning your new kitchen. A six-burner commercial- grade range and luxury-brand refrigerator may make eye-catching centerpieces, but they may not fit your cooking needs or lifestyle. Appliances are essentially tools used to cook and store food. Your kitchen remodel shouldn’t be about the tools, but the design and functionality of the entire kitchen. So unless you’re an exceptional cook who cooks a lot, concentrate your dollars on long-term features that add value, such as cabinets and flooring. Then choose appliances made by trusted brands that have high marks in online reviews and Consumer Reports. 4. Don’t Underestimate the Power of Lighting Lighting can make a world of difference in a kitchen. It can make it look larger and brighter. And it will help you work safely and efficiently. You should have two different types of lighting in your kitchen: Task Lighting: Under-cabinet lighting should be on your must-do list, since cabinets create such dark work areas. And since you’re remodeling, there won’t be a better time to hard-wire your lights. (Here’s more about under-cabinet lights.) Plan for at least two fixtures per task area to eliminate shadows. Pendant lights are good for islands and other counters without low cabinets. Recessed lights and track lights work well over sinks and general prep areas with no cabinets overhead. Ambient lighting: Flush-mounted ceiling fixtures, wall sconces, and track lights create overall lighting in your kitchen. Include dimmer switches to control intensity and mood. 5. Be Quality-Conscious Functionality and durability should be top priorities during kitchen remodeling. Resist low-quality bargains, and choose products that combine low maintenance with long warranty periods. Solid-surface countertops, for instance, may cost a little more, but with the proper care, they’ll look great for a long time. And if you’re planning on moving soon, products with substantial warranties are a selling advantage.
BATHROOMS
1. Stick to a Plan A bathroom remodel is no place for improvisation. Before ripping out the first tile, think hard about how you will use the space, what materials and fixtures you want, and how much you’re willing to spend. We recommend spending up to six months evaluating and planning before beginning work. That way, you have a roadmap that will guide decisions, even the ones made under remodeling stress. Once work has begun - a process that averages one and half to three months - resist changing your mind. Work stoppages and alterations add costs. If planning isn’t your strong suit, we can provide an in house designer. In addition to adding style and efficiency, a professional designer coordinates a scheduled in an orderly fashion. We normally charge $100 to $200 per hour, and spends 10 to 30 hours on a bathroom project. 2. Keep the Same Footprint You can afford that Italian tile you love if you can live with the total square footage you already have. Keeping the same footprint, and locating new plumbing fixtures near existing plumbing pipes, saves demolition and reconstruction dollars. You’ll also cut down on the dust and debris that make remodeling so hard to live with. Make the most of the space you have. Glass doors on showers and tubs open up the area. A pedestal sink takes up less room than a vanity. If you miss the storage, replace a mirror with a deep medicine cabinet. 3. Make Lighting a Priority Multiple shower heads and radiant heat floors are fabulous adds to a bathroom remodel. But few items make a bathroom more satisfying such as, installing lighting for a fraction of the cost of pricier amenities. Well-designed bathroom task lighting surrounds vanity mirrors and eliminates shadows on faces: You look better already. The scheme includes two ceiling- or soffit-mounted fixtures, and side fixtures or sconces distributed vertically across 24 inches (to account for people of various heights). Four-bulb lighting fixtures work well for side lighting. Today, shopping for bulbs means paying attention to lumens, the amount of light you get from a bulb — i.e., brightness. For these bathroom task areas, it is recommended: Toilet: 45 lumens, Sink: 450 lumens, Vanity: 1,680 lumens 4. Clear the Air Bathroom ventilation systems may be out of sight, but they shouldn’t be out of mind during a bathroom remodel. Bathroom ventilation is essential for removing excess humidity that fogs mirrors, makes bathroom floors slippery, and contributes to the growth of mildew and mold. Controlling mold and humidity is especially important for maintaining healthy indoor air quality and protecting the value of your home mold remediation is expensive, and excess humidity can damage cabinets and painted finishes. A bathroom vent and water closet fan should exhaust air to the outside not simply to the space between ceiling joists. Better models have whisper-quiet exhaust fans and humidity-controlled switches that activate when a sensor detects excess moisture in the air. 5. Think Storage Bathroom storage is a challenge: By the time you’ve installed the toilet, shower, and sink, there’s often little space left to store towels, toilet paper, and hair and body products. Here are some ways to find storage in hidden places. Think vertically: Upper wall space in a bathroom is often underused. Freestanding, multi- tiered shelf units designed to fit over toilet tanks turn unused wall area into found storage. Spaces between wall studs create attractive and useful niches for holding soaps and toiletries. Install shelves over towel bars to use blank wall space. Think moveable: Inexpensive woven baskets set on the floor are stylish towel holders. A floor-stand coat rack holds wet towels, bath robes, and clothes. Think utility: Adding a slide-out tray to vanity cabinet compartments provides full access to stored items and prevents lesser-used items from being lost or forgotten. 6. Choose Low-Cost Design for High Visual Impact A “soft scheme” adds visual zest to your bathroom, but doesn’t create a one-of-a-kind look that might scare away future buyers. Soft scemes employ neutral colors for permanent fixtures and surfaces, then add pizzazz with items that are easily changed, such as shower curtains, window treatments, towels, throw rugs, and wall colors. These relatively low-cost decorative touches provide tons of personality but are easy to redo whenever you want.
All Services
Renovations and Remodeling: Additions, decks, wall removal, etc. Kitchen and Bathrooms, Cabinetry, counter tops, repairs and installations: kitchens, bathrooms, furniture, etc. Landscaping and outdoor living, patios, pergolas, etc. Property management services: residential and commercial: scheduled (recurring preventive and predictive maintenance services) or non-recurring repairs or installation. Foundation repairs and drainage systems: interior and exterior, crawl space & footers Commercial office space renovations: ceiling tile, grid repairs, flooring, wall removal and build-outs. Structural repairs services: wood, CMU or steel, insect damage, storm damage Concrete repairs and replacement: sidewalks, driveways, exposed aggregate, cracks, etc. Asphalt repairs and replacement: crack repair and annual sealing, etc. Exterior lighting repairs and recurring maintenance (registered electrician where needed). Flooring repairs and installation: resilient sheet goods, tile (CT, PT), carpet (CPT), carpet squares, VCT, wood and base materials, etc. Plumbing repairs and installation: faucets, sinks, water heaters, hose bibs, caulking, etc. Exterior painting services: Interior painting services: walls, ceilings, trims, caulking, etc. Interior electrical and lighting services: fixture replacement, add a light or outlet, bulb replacements, security fixtures and accent lighting, etc. Power washing: sidewalks, exteriors, awnings, etc. Roofing repairs and installation: shingles, slate, cedar shake, residential and commercial. Gutter repairs and installation: Aluminum, PVC, continuous lengths, etc. Exterior trim repairs: all exterior surfaces and caulking, etc. Brick and masonry repairs: patios, stoops and stairs, fireplaces and chimneys, etc. Window repairs, replacements and installation: hardware, balance repairs, caulking, etc. Door repairs, lockset repairs and installations: interior & exterior, storm doors, etc. All remaining exterior carpentry services for soffit & fascia, porches and stoops, canopy and arbors, gazebos, etc. Landscaping services: grass, mulch services, shrubbery bed maintenance, sprinkler repairs, tree and stump removals, etc. Residential, small commercial sites and HOA community living. HVAC services: alterations, repairs and new installations. Drywall repairs and installation: residential and commercial. All interior trim repairs and installation: doors, restrooms partitions, ceilings, crown, etc.
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Our gallery displays some of the work we have completed in our communities. We take pride in supporting our community through charity, volunteer, and/or attending events to support local business.
2019 DE LA CRUZ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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2019 DE LA CRUZ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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