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Avatar for Alpha Structural, Inc.
Alpha Structural, Inc.
4.6(
241
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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%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Etan Home Construction
4.7(
36
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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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Just Stamping Concrete
5.0(
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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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Eagle View Remodeling - Ventura County
4.9(
84
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eagle View Remodeling is excellent in customer service. Thier construction knowledge is top rate. I would recommend Eagle View Remodeling to anyone who's in need of a quality contractor."
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+30

Response time8 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Genesis Stoneworks
4.4(
13
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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%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cornejo LANSCAPING
5.0(
11
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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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Shofar Landscape Contracting
5.0(
13
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent work. He did what he said he was going to do, remove ivy from an old fence. Cheerful, always smiling and efficient. Good cleanup. Would hire Raphael again without hesitation."
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dalinghaus Construction, Inc
4.4(
7
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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

Yes, brick should be clean before staining to ensure the best results. Dirt, dust, mold, mildew, and other substances on the brick can prevent the stain from properly adhering to it. Thoroughly cleaning the brick allows the stain to penetrate and bond to the surface more effectively. Cleaning typically involves using a pressure washer or a stiff brush with mild detergent. However, stubborn residue may require a specialized masonry cleaner.

A mason lays brick or stone together, sometimes with mortar in between the bricks and stones, and sometimes without mortar, also called a dry-stack or surface bonding. Examples of work masons do include:

  • Brick, stone, or cement block houses and buildings

  • Freestanding stone or brick walls

  • Chimneys with wood-burning fireplaces

  • Cement block basement or crawl space walls

Yes, you can limewash surfaces other than brick. Plaster, stone, stucco, and concrete can all also be limewashed. Any porous surface that will absorb the wash is a good candidate for limewash, although it won’t help much with waterproofing. If you choose to limewash over paint, you’ll need to prep before applying it to avoid a powdery, chalky finish. Shiny surfaces like metal or glass can’t absorb limewash, so it’s not suited for these.

You should generally drill into the mortar joints when installing shutters on brick. Mortar is softer, which makes drilling easier and puts less strain on your tools. It also lowers the risk of cracking a brick—something that’s a lot harder to fix. Mortar holds fasteners well enough for standard shutters, and if you ever need to patch the holes later, it’s a much simpler job than dealing with damaged brick. Just keep in mind that if your mortar joints are too thin or the hardware calls for brick anchoring, you'll need to check the manufacturer’s recommendations and adjust accordingly.

Masonry uses units like bricks, cement blocks, and stone with mortar between them. Mortar is generally made of sand and a type of cement. Examples of masonry include the brick or stone on a house, chimney, or freestanding wall. Concrete is a mixture of water, sand, stone aggregate, and other materials, and is poured into forms or moldings. Types of concrete applications include driveways, garage and basement floors, and poured concrete walls in basements and crawl spaces.

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