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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%
21 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%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Just Stamping Concrete
5.0(
28
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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
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Freitag Construction
4.7(
13
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We hired Mike twice 5 yrs apart, and have never been happier with the work and relationship, Mike’s bids were always competitive, work performed on schedule, he always showed up on time and personally supervised the jobs. Mike was easy to communicate with and his crew was knowledgeable and competent. Cleanup was done daily and the results were terrific. We’d highly recommend Freitag Construction to anyone."
Anthem
Anthem
Anthem
Anthem
Anthem

+28

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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%
12 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

"We had artificial turf installed in our back patio. Cristian was responsive, has a great attitude, and he was flexible scheduling our project. He and his team were professional, detailed, respectful, clean, and did an awesome job! It was an absolute pleasure to work with Cristian. He takes pride in his work and he implemented our vision for the project perfectly and had great suggestions along the way. We would highly recommend Cornejo Landscaping! Project scope involved removing pavers and existing turf and installing artificial turf and flagstone path."
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project

+99

Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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FENCE 4 U
5.0(
17
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well, Mr. Guillermo Gonzalez arrived as expected for estimate, e- mailed quote, and showed up with crew to install fence as scheduled. Good workmanship, good materials, completed fence better than expected. Went very smoothly, competitive price, professional."
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+68

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%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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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Mortar, or masonry mortar, is mainly used in joints and as parging for stone, brick, or cement construction. Stucco is primarily a surface material used as wall coverings. For maintenance, masonry will need repointing or replacing as damage or land shifting occurs, whereas stucco will need patching or refinishing as it tends to crack over time along with other types of wear-and-tear.

You should use cement for a chimney crown. The purpose of the chimney crown is to protect the mortar below from water damage and the effects of weather. For this reason, chimney crowns should only be made using cement. When repairing a crown, use caulks and sealants designed for cement repair rather than mortar repair.

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.

Yes, it is normal to see some minor hairline cracks in brick or mortar over time, often due to natural foundation settling. However, not all cracks are harmless. You should be concerned and contact a masonry professional for an inspection if you notice cracks that are getting wider or longer, or if new ones keep appearing. Other serious warning signs that can indicate significant structural or foundation damage include large vertical cracks (especially those that widen as they go up), stair-step cracks, L-shaped cracks, and deep horizontal cracks. Factors like temperature changes, moisture, and structural loading can also cause cracks to form or worsen.

The United States Postal Service (USPS) recommends placing a mailbox 6 inches to 8 inches back from the curb. If your lot is unusual, speak with town authorities or the local post office to determine the correct placement.

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