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Avatar for Alpha Structural, Inc.
Alpha Structural, Inc.
4.6(
241
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Concrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - RaiseBasement Drainage Channels - Install+3 more

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Erinn was my initial contact and he gave a very through and fair estimate. We had structural work done to support floor joists and large beams under the garage that needed replacing. Ernesto and his team, Julio, Salvatore and Gilder worked tirelessly to complete the work and were respectful, punctual, informative and good humoured throughout the entire process. I would not hesitate to use them again or recommend them to others. A really great company!!"
Basement Addition
Basement Expansion
Caisson Supported Retaining Wall
Cantilevered Deck Design Build
Deck Expansion and Slope Failure with Retaining Wall

+323

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Etan Home Construction
4.7(
36
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Concrete Foundation - InstallConcrete Foundation - RaiseRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Etan Home Construction. We needed a large concrete slab on the side of our home and needed some trees removed as well. Edward from Etan Home Construction was great to work with. I had 3 companies come out and give me estimations and Edward's estimation was not only fair, but I had a good feeling about him. He seemed honest and reliable, which proofed to be true. He came out with his crew a week later, removed the trees, leveled the area completely, finished the job on time and did a marvelous job. Concrete looks great. What is also nice is that Edward is easy to reach. Picks up his phone, is on time, replies to emails. Great man to work with."
Split face block wall
Typical split face wall
New 3 story building
2nd floor concrete pour
Pool fence

+10

Response time3 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Just Stamping Concrete
Just Stamping Concrete
5.0(
28
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Concrete Foundation - InstallConcrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair+1 more

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I recently had the pleasure of working with Just Stamping Concrete for a landscape design project, and I cannot recommend them enough! They are a true gem in the industry, and their work speaks for itself."
Concrete
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Genesis Stoneworks
4.4(
13
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The crew did a great job. It took a week to finish due to some rain. The price was fair, as I compared it to several other contractors. They were not the lowest ones, but definitely not the highest ones. Roger was always available over the phone. The crew and leader, Juan, were very professional and courteous. I'd recommend them for sure."
New pool, fire pit, seating walls, concrete pool deck with artificial turf in-lays, and patio pavers
Genesis Stoneworks TM Pool & Spa Build, Fire Pit, Bridge, & Swim Tunnel Install
Completed pool and spa installation with tiled water feature wall, a Baja shelf, retaining walls, paver pool deck, elevated paver patio, and artificial turf.
Complete backyard installation with a new pool, outdoor kitchen, seating walls, pavers, and artificial turf
Excavation of a new pool and spa

+183

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cornejo LANSCAPING
5.0(
11
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+2 more

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"My experience with Cornejo Landscaping was fantastic. I wanted to remodel my patio with pavers and it turned out amazing. My husband and I are so pleased with the work that we also asked Cristian to spruce up our backyard by trimming overgrown trees and power washing our stamped concrete pool deck, courtyard and walkways. Cristian is skilled, experienced, reliable, honest and easy to talk to. He was always responsive to our questions or any concerns we had along the way. We will definitely call him again for our next project and will be recommending Cornejo Landscaping to all our friends, family and neighbors."
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project

+99

Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Dalinghaus Construction, Inc
4.4(
7
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Concrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"From the initial point of contact for the final walk-through everything was spot on. Sean, Holly, and the entire Daulinghaus team was professional and friendly. I bid out five total contractors inland they by far were the most fair and reasonable yet qualified. They had a plan and they resolve my issue"
Completed retaining wall repairs with helical tiebacks
Lifting a San Clemente hillside home that had settled or sunk 16 inches
Team work makes the dream work in foundation repairs!
Foundation repair in Avalon on Catalina Island
Foundation repair project at hillside home in San Clemente overlooking the Shorecliffs Golf Club

+128

Response time4 days
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Brick stain doesn’t peel or chip and is much more durable than painting. That’s because the staining is absorbed into the brick instead of lingering on the surface as paint does. The color retains even under extreme weather conditions. Therefore, brick stain will save you a lot of time and cost on maintenance in the long run.

Solid brick structures can last a century or more, potentially 100 to 150 years with proper maintenance like tuckpointing. Without major repairs, classic red bricks may last 20 to 40 years. Brick veneer siding is also a long-lasting material, with a lifespan ranging from 50 to 100 years, provided it is properly installed and maintained. To maintain brick veneer, you should scrub it annually with a special detergent and a soft-bristled broom. It's also important to inspect the bricks and mortar regularly and hire a masonry contractor for any necessary repairs, such as fixing worn mortar or bowing bricks.

Brick spalling—which refers to the crumbly, flaky, or pitted appearance that can develop over time—is caused by a few different conditions. These include:

  • Climates with constant freeze-thaw cycles

  • Use of non-breathable sealants

  • High-pressure water cleaning

  • Improper installation

While you can’t do anything about the weather, you can preserve your bricks by cleaning them with soapy water and a good old-fashioned scrubbing. Pressure washers may be satisfying to use, but they can eventually wear away the surface of your bricks. If you don’t have advanced-level DIY skills in masonry, you can hire a reputable masonry contractor in your area for your project.

A traditional German schmear uses mortar, making it unsuitable for adherence to painted surfaces. Professionals recommend removing any existing paint before applying mortar. However, you can rough up the painted surface and clean it to test if the mortar will stick. Remember that the underlying paint's texture and color may affect the schmear's final appearance—so starting with a bare brick wall will ensure the ideal finish.

Mortar and thinset both serve the same purpose—tile adhesion—but have different compositions and use-cases. Thinset is heatproof and presents a wide range of possibilities due to the added polymers. Mortar is typically used for bonding stones and brick. Thinset is rarely used outside, while mortar is rarely used inside.

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