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B&D Landscaping, Inc.
26 La Cumbra St
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B&D Landscaping, Inc.
26 La Cumbra St
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10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.


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DOUBLE R LANDSCAPING
1680 1ST CT
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DOUBLE R LANDSCAPING
1680 1ST CT
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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!


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Just Stamping Concrete
PO Box 292
5.00(
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Just Stamping Concrete
PO Box 292
5.00(
17
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 years of experience

With over three decades of experience Just Stamping Concrete, Inc are second generation contractors that will work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"The landscape designer was creative and knowledgeable. They took the time to understand my needs and preferences, and the end result was a beautiful and functional outdoor space."

Eliana F on April 2023

With over three decades of experience Just Stamping Concrete, Inc are second generation contractors that will work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"The landscape designer was creative and knowledgeable. They took the time to understand my needs and preferences, and the end result was a beautiful and functional outdoor space."

Eliana F on April 2023


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Essential Landscapes Inc.
121 Wilson Ave
5.00(
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Essential Landscapes Inc.
121 Wilson Ave
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

At Essential Landscapes Inc we provide expert landscaping and hardscape solutions to enhance outdoor spaces. Our services include lawn care, garden design, tree and shrub planting, irrigation installation, outdoor lighting, along with hardscape features such as patios, walkways, retaining walls, and fire pits. Whether you’re looking to create a relaxing outdoor retreat or boost curb appeal, we deliver durable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing results tailored to your vision.

"Essential Landscape’s crew are hardworking, knowledgeable and punctual. Jorge, the owner is very flexible and fair. He guarantees his services and is a professional business owner. I recommend them."

Laurel R on January 2025

At Essential Landscapes Inc we provide expert landscaping and hardscape solutions to enhance outdoor spaces. Our services include lawn care, garden design, tree and shrub planting, irrigation installation, outdoor lighting, along with hardscape features such as patios, walkways, retaining walls, and fire pits. Whether you’re looking to create a relaxing outdoor retreat or boost curb appeal, we deliver durable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing results tailored to your vision.

"Essential Landscape’s crew are hardworking, knowledgeable and punctual. Jorge, the owner is very flexible and fair. He guarantees his services and is a professional business owner. I recommend them."

Laurel R on January 2025


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Genesis Stoneworks
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Genesis Stoneworks
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786 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have been in business since 1993, offering complete outdoor makeovers. With a variety of specialties such as the new installation of pavers, concrete, and artificial turf. In conjunction with these items we will also install garden and fence walls, electrical, pluming, irrigation, stone veneer, and outdoor elements. With jobs starting as low as $5000, you will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! Call or 'click' for a FREE estimate today!

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have been in business since 1993, offering complete outdoor makeovers. With a variety of specialties such as the new installation of pavers, concrete, and artificial turf. In conjunction with these items we will also install garden and fence walls, electrical, pluming, irrigation, stone veneer, and outdoor elements. With jobs starting as low as $5000, you will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! Call or 'click' for a FREE estimate today!


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Cornejo LANSCAPING
410 W Micheltorena St
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Cornejo LANSCAPING
410 W Micheltorena St
5.00(
9
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
310 local quotes requested

landscaping, Artificial turf,patty green ,landscaping lights ,pavers,flag stone, slaps, wood fance, irrigation, timers,grading machine, retaining wall.mantenance ,vinyl and wood flooring , pergolas , sprinkler. p

"Excellent! Professional, quick, quality work!"

Sergy c on April 2025

landscaping, Artificial turf,patty green ,landscaping lights ,pavers,flag stone, slaps, wood fance, irrigation, timers,grading machine, retaining wall.mantenance ,vinyl and wood flooring , pergolas , sprinkler. p

"Excellent! Professional, quick, quality work!"

Sergy c on April 2025


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Eagle View Remodeling - Ventura County
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5.00(
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Eagle View Remodeling - Ventura County
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5.00(
16
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
848 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Specializing in Painting, Flooring and Ceramic Tile services, we guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today! Visit our website at https://eagleviewremodeling.com/.

"Amir and his team did a great job with replacing our entire roof."

Todd M on March 2025

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Specializing in Painting, Flooring and Ceramic Tile services, we guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today! Visit our website at https://eagleviewremodeling.com/.

"Amir and his team did a great job with replacing our entire roof."

Todd M on March 2025


Peraltas Landscape
312 Rosario Drive
5.00(
1
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Peraltas Landscape
312 Rosario Drive
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
239 local quotes requested

welcome to Peralta's Landscaping services! with 17 years of experience, we offer a wide variety of Landscaping services in the Santa Barbara county and Ventura county area. Our team of skilled Landscaping provides quality workmanship and excellent customer service to ensure your home is well-maintained and fully functional. We offer a wide variety of landscaping services, artificial grass, natural grass, irrigation, repairs, drip line, landscaping lighting, wood fences, concrete driveways, retaining walls, tree trimming, removal, full landscaping, mulching, decomposed granite, French drains and more. We work closely with each client to understand their unique needs and preferences, and our commitment to customer satisfaction means we won't rest until you are 100% happy with our work. Choose Peralta's landscaping services for the best possible service at a fair and competitive price contact us today to schedule a consultation and we'll bring out the best!

"On time and knew what to do and did it in record time. I would use him again."

Bob C on May 2024

welcome to Peralta's Landscaping services! with 17 years of experience, we offer a wide variety of Landscaping services in the Santa Barbara county and Ventura county area. Our team of skilled Landscaping provides quality workmanship and excellent customer service to ensure your home is well-maintained and fully functional. We offer a wide variety of landscaping services, artificial grass, natural grass, irrigation, repairs, drip line, landscaping lighting, wood fences, concrete driveways, retaining walls, tree trimming, removal, full landscaping, mulching, decomposed granite, French drains and more. We work closely with each client to understand their unique needs and preferences, and our commitment to customer satisfaction means we won't rest until you are 100% happy with our work. Choose Peralta's landscaping services for the best possible service at a fair and competitive price contact us today to schedule a consultation and we'll bring out the best!

"On time and knew what to do and did it in record time. I would use him again."

Bob C on May 2024


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Freitag Construction
4.67(
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Freitag Construction
4.67(
12
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
246 local quotes requested

Are you ready to make your backyard space beautiful? We have been helping homeowners like you revive & beautify their outdoor spaces for over 30 years. Michael Freitag Construction has been licensed with CSLB since 1992. We are experts in decorative concrete, paver driveways and patios, pool decks, retaining walls, and more. We are constantly looking for creative ways to solve hardscape design challenges and we continually work on improving our techniques to keep up with the highest standards in the industry. Our goal is to do the best possible job for our clients by using top-quality materials and “cutting-edge” techniques. Call now to schedule your service!

"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."

John S on August 2023

Are you ready to make your backyard space beautiful? We have been helping homeowners like you revive & beautify their outdoor spaces for over 30 years. Michael Freitag Construction has been licensed with CSLB since 1992. We are experts in decorative concrete, paver driveways and patios, pool decks, retaining walls, and more. We are constantly looking for creative ways to solve hardscape design challenges and we continually work on improving our techniques to keep up with the highest standards in the industry. Our goal is to do the best possible job for our clients by using top-quality materials and “cutting-edge” techniques. Call now to schedule your service!

"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."

John S on August 2023


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Roberto's Landscaping
542 Xanadu Way
5.00(
3
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Roberto's Landscaping
542 Xanadu Way
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
447 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"All well and very quickly I had my fountain working again. Should not have waited so long before calling Roberto's."

Nancy H on August 2024

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"All well and very quickly I had my fountain working again. Should not have waited so long before calling Roberto's."

Nancy H on August 2024

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FAQs for retaining wall installation projects in Santa Barbara, CA

A well-built retaining wall can absolutely boost home value. By carving out level space, preventing erosion, and giving your yard a clean, layered look, you raise both curb appeal and usable square footage. Home appraisers estimate a 100% to 200% return on the money you spend on building a retaining wall, especially when you choose durable materials and a design that complements the house.

Material and craftsmanship dictate how long a retaining wall lasts. Expect five to 20 years from wood, 20 to 100 from metal, 50 to 100 from concrete, and up to 200 from stone. Choose quality materials, hire an experienced installer, and schedule routine maintenance, and you’ll squeeze the maximum life out of any wall.

Yes, retaining walls require a drainage system. Without proper drainage, water builds up behind the wall and can push it forward or crack the blocks. Most pros add gravel trenches, perforated pipes, and weep holes to move rainwater and groundwater away. This simple step relieves pressure, protects the foundation, and keeps the surrounding soil in place.

Most retaining walls go up in one to three weeks. Crews start by prepping and grading the site, then pour or set footings, stack the blocks, and finish with backfill and clean-up. Bad weather, complicated terrain, or permit holdups can stretch the schedule, but an experienced contractor will build slack into the timeline and keep you informed.

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