
Repairs and remodelsdone right thefirst time
Framing, sheetrock, decks, painting, and landscaping for homes across Santa Cruz County. Joel quotes the job, works the job, and walks it with you when it's finished.
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Mon–Sat, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · No obligation.
Six trades, one crew
From the studs out to the yard: framing, sheetrock, decks, paint, landscaping, and the remodels that tie them together. One contact, one estimate, one schedule.
Free EstimateSheetrock & Drywall
New sheetrock, patches, and texture matched so the repair disappears
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Free EstimateDeck Building & Repair
New decks, stairs, and railings built for fog, shade, and hillsides
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Free EstimateLandscaping
Retaining walls, steps, planters, and yard cleanups for sloped lots
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Free EstimateInterior & Exterior Painting
Clean lines and proper prep inside the house and out
Learn more about Interior & Exterior PaintingLocal work, done right.
By the person who quoted it.
JTA Hometown Repairs is a small, owner-operated company. That shapes how every job runs, from the first phone call to the last swept floor.

The Owner Is on Your Job
Joel Torres runs every project himself. The person who walked your house and wrote the estimate is the one swinging the hammer.
Framing to Finish
Framing, sheetrock, and paint handled by the same crew means no waiting on the next trade and no finger-pointing between them.
Clear, Written Estimates
You get the scope and the price in writing before work starts. If something changes once walls are open, you hear about it first.
Mountain and Coast Experience
Redwood, steep lots, fog, and older cabins are everyday work in Santa Cruz County. We build for the conditions here.
Predictable Hours
On site Monday through Saturday, 8:30 to 4:30. You know when we'll arrive and when we'll be packed up.
15% Off When You Come Back
Returning clients get 15% off their next project. Most of our work comes from people we've already worked for.
From first call to final walkthrough
Four steps, no surprises. You always know what's next and who's doing it.
Call or Send a Request
Tell us what needs fixing or building. We'll set a time to come look, usually within a few days.
On-Site Look
We measure, check what's behind the problem where we can, and talk through options and materials.
Written Estimate
A clear scope and price in writing. Free, with no pressure to sign on the spot.
The Work and Walkthrough
We do the job, clean up each day, and walk it with you at the end so nothing is left on the list.
Straight from the job site
Real photos from JTA projects around Santa Cruz County: decks, fences, walls, framing, and finish work.
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10 / 10We work like we'll see you at the grocery store.
Because we probably will. JTA is a Scotts Valley company working for our own neighbors, so every job gets done the way we'd want it done at our own house. If something isn't right when we walk it together, we fix it before we call it finished.
What our neighbors say
Let's get your project on the calendar
Send a few details or call (831) 406-4519. We'll come take a look and give you a written estimate.
- Free written estimates
- Owner on every job
- 15% off for returning clients
Areas we serve
Based in Scotts Valley, working across the Santa Cruz Mountains, the coast, and south county. Free on-site estimates in every town we list.
Scotts Valley, CA
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