John Fuchs has owned and operated John Fuchs Properties – Construction and Real Estate in the Rio Del Mar/Aptos area since 1983. John is a licensed Real Estate Broker (#977045) & General Contractor (#444422) and an official member of a grouping of builders who have opted to build "Code Plus". That means that his construction practices are always above and beyond the basic code requirements. He is also a Certified Green Builder through Build It Green. These memberships formalize his continuing commitment to quality building and keeping up on current and future building trends.

Robin Fuchs, John’s wife, runs the bookkeeping and accounting end of things. She keeps all of the billing and invoicing in order. She also has been known to keep John in order!

Bud and Lois Chance work along with John as architectural designers and Lois also serves as a creative interior decorator. Their combined design and decorating abilities have produced concepts and plans that have won the accolades of clients and observers alike.

Lois Chance also happens to be one of the best real estate agents in town. She and John, who is a real estate broker, often buy properties to build on or buy "fixer uppers" to remodel and re-sell. As a result, John Fuchs Properties understands real estate and the volatile Santa Cruz County market.

Maureen Thrash is our Office Manager and Project Coordinator. That means she does just about everything.  She has also completed the Green Building Professional Training and is always looking for ways to help our clients build greener. She works closely with our clients on product selection, CAD drafting, estimating and scheduling. Her organizational skills, attention to detail, and integrity are irreplaceable.

Laura Cohelan is not only a Real Estate Agent, but is also my Real Estate Office Manager. She brings a tremendous variety of skills to the table to benefit our clients. Laura continues to stay current in all facets of the real estate and construction industry. Our buyers really benefit from her construction experience and with her interior design training she can really help our sellers prepare their houses for the market. Please take a minute to visit her website.

The Crew, our fine sub-contractors and suppliers, are the ones who deserve the most credit. Without their continuing hard work, outstanding skills, eternal patience and perseverance we would never be able to produce the quality work that is the hallmark of John Fuchs Construction.

Customer service and diligent follow-up practices are two of our greatest strengths at John Fuchs Construction and Real Estate. As a valued client, you may contact John at any time by calling our office or by calling his cell phone.

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“Finding John Fuchs as our contractor was a lucky day for us. He delivers what he promises – on time and within budget”

- Kathy and Don, Aptos