Aptos, California – January 18, 2023 – Chef Emeril Lagasse’s Culinary Garden and Teaching Kitchen at Starlight Elementary School has recently launched thanks to more than $1.5 million in generous donations, which Jeff and Adele Talmadge from Talmadge Construction helped raise along with over 150 other supporters.

On behalf of Talmadge Construction, Andrew Talmadge has become an Industry Partner with California Technical Education (CTE). CTE is part of the cutting-edge California State Plan for Career Technical Education.

Anyone who’s ever worked with Talmadge knows we’re all about community service. After all, Santa Cruz County is our home, and we could never fulfill our mission of providing exceptional remodeling experiences to residents if we didn’t also feel a strong sense of social responsibility.

Aptos, California – October 14, 2022 – Soquel Elementary School recently received a grant for materials for a garden expansion project, and the expert craftspeople at Talmadge Construction volunteered their time and expertise to build an outdoor classroom for the children.

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Andrew Talmadge of Talmadge Construction Promoted to Sales and Design Manager, is being Groomed to Take Over the Family-Run Business

Andrew joined the Talmadge production crew in 2013 after a lifetime of growing up in the construction business.

Talmadge volunteers are true heroes of affordable housing

 Aptos, CA, June 14, 2022 – Several Talmadge Construction team members took time off from their normal remodeling jobs to donate their services back to the local community through Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay.

Talmadge recognized among the top customer service leaders in the residential construction industry.

Aptos, CA, May 2, 2022 – Talmadge Construction of Aptos, CA was the recent recipient of a 2022 Guildmaster with Highest Distinction Award from GuildQuality for its demonstration of exceptional customer service within the residential construction industry.

Santa Cruz County homeowners know Talmadge Construction as a contractor they can trust for exceptional remodeling experiences – but not everyone is aware of the firm’s commitment to community service, local charities, and doing good work for our community’s kids and their families. 

At Talmadge, we’re driven by a strong sense of social responsibility. Our mission is to provide Santa Cruz County homeowners with an exceptional residential remodeling experience through integrity, clear communication, and process efficiency.

When Christy Licker started Caroline’s Non-Profit Thrift Store, she had no idea how much it would grow in the first ten years.