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Building Investigations in Santa Cruz County

We investigate water intrusion, moisture, structural, and building envelope problems throughout Santa Cruz County — from Santa Cruz and Capitola to Watsonville and the San Lorenzo Valley.

Mold growth streaking down an interior wall from moisture intrusion

What we investigate here


Regional considerations

  • Coastal fog along the Monterey Bay shoreline
  • Redwood-canyon microclimates in Ben Lomond, Felton, and Boulder Creek with prolonged dampness
  • Older housing stock in Santa Cruz and Capitola
  • Hillside drainage and slope conditions in the San Lorenzo Valley
  • Stucco and wood-sided construction common to the area
  • Decks and balconies on hillside and coastal properties

Communities served

  • Santa Cruz
  • Scotts Valley
  • Capitola
  • Aptos
  • Watsonville
  • Soquel
  • Live Oak
  • Ben Lomond
  • Felton
  • Boulder Creek

Representative investigation types

  • Redwood-canyon home in Ben Lomond with persistent damp crawlspace conditions
  • Capitola condo building with recurring stucco wall staining after winter storms
  • Watsonville property with hillside drainage contributing to foundation moisture