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Avatar for Superior Landscaping
Superior Landscaping
10618 Encino Drive
4.63(
35
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Approved Pro
Superior Landscaping
10618 Encino Drive
4.63(
35
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I would highly recommend using Superior Landscaping for your next landscaping project. Cody, the owner, brought a couple of guys and did an incredible and efficient job trimming and cleaning up palm trees and a giant bird of paradise bush on my property. They were thorough to avoid damaging anything in my yard and rose garden. They did an incredible job cleaning up the clippings and debris. Their prices were very reasonable."

Diane B on March 2024

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I would highly recommend using Superior Landscaping for your next landscaping project. Cody, the owner, brought a couple of guys and did an incredible and efficient job trimming and cleaning up palm trees and a giant bird of paradise bush on my property. They were thorough to avoid damaging anything in my yard and rose garden. They did an incredible job cleaning up the clippings and debris. Their prices were very reasonable."

Diane B on March 2024


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Gerardo E. Macias
404 Transfer Ave, Unit C
4.88(
8
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Approved Pro
Gerardo E. Macias
404 Transfer Ave, Unit C
4.88(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 local quotes requested

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"They were super nice. They were on time and efficient. I will definitely hire them again."

Jan C on February 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"They were super nice. They were on time and efficient. I will definitely hire them again."

Jan C on February 2025


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Prosper Construction Development, Inc.
180 Steuart St., Box 194631
4.88(
38
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Approved Pro
Prosper Construction Development, Inc.
180 Steuart St., Box 194631
4.88(
38
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
234 local quotes requested

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. 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!

"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."

Marco T on April 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. 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!

"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."

Marco T on April 2025


Avatar for Eagle View Remodeling - Ventura County
Eagle View Remodeling - Ventura County
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5.00(
16
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Approved Pro
Eagle View Remodeling - Ventura County
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5.00(
16
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
784 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


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Essential Landscapes Inc.
121 Wilson Ave
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Essential Landscapes Inc.
121 Wilson Ave
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
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


Peraltas Landscape
312 Rosario Drive
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Peraltas Landscape
312 Rosario Drive
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
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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Alpha Structural, Inc.
8334 Foothill Blvd
4.67(
231
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Approved Pro
Alpha Structural, Inc.
8334 Foothill Blvd
4.67(
231
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
473 local quotes requested
33 years of experience

Alpha Structural, Inc. has over 850 years of combined technical experience in Foundation and Hillside Repair. All of our experience is hard-core and down-in-the-trenches – not managed from behind a computer. Our in-house engineers and technicians are among the most experienced in all of Southern California. Alpha Structural, Inc. is the ONLY company in the SOCAL area licensed to ENGINEER and BUILD any type of repair project. That means that you'll work with us through the whole project, not unknown sub-contractors that you didn't hire and cannot control or predict. Alpha Structural, Inc. a licensed, bonded, and insured contractor (license # 663409). We are licensed with the following classifications: A (General Engineering Contractor). B (General Building Contractor). C-8 (Concrete). HIC (Home Improvement Contractor). CALL US NOW FOR AN INSPECTION OR ESTIMATE! (323)258-5482.

"I worked with Alpha once before, and they assisted with a second project 2 years ago which, now finally completed, I'm able to write a review about. Alpha helped with structural plans for windows in a garden level unit in order to prepare the proposal for city approval. Alpha is a big company and it took them a little while to complete everything; however I can certainly say that the engineer and contact people were knowledgeable and thorough. The plans were approved with their help and now that the unit is permitted for occupancy, the windows are a lovely attribute to the space."

Robert N on September 2024

Alpha Structural, Inc. has over 850 years of combined technical experience in Foundation and Hillside Repair. All of our experience is hard-core and down-in-the-trenches – not managed from behind a computer. Our in-house engineers and technicians are among the most experienced in all of Southern California. Alpha Structural, Inc. is the ONLY company in the SOCAL area licensed to ENGINEER and BUILD any type of repair project. That means that you'll work with us through the whole project, not unknown sub-contractors that you didn't hire and cannot control or predict. Alpha Structural, Inc. a licensed, bonded, and insured contractor (license # 663409). We are licensed with the following classifications: A (General Engineering Contractor). B (General Building Contractor). C-8 (Concrete). HIC (Home Improvement Contractor). CALL US NOW FOR AN INSPECTION OR ESTIMATE! (323)258-5482.

"I worked with Alpha once before, and they assisted with a second project 2 years ago which, now finally completed, I'm able to write a review about. Alpha helped with structural plans for windows in a garden level unit in order to prepare the proposal for city approval. Alpha is a big company and it took them a little while to complete everything; however I can certainly say that the engineer and contact people were knowledgeable and thorough. The plans were approved with their help and now that the unit is permitted for occupancy, the windows are a lovely attribute to the space."

Robert N on September 2024


Avatar for Green Valley Landscape and Design Inc
Green Valley Landscape and Design Inc
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Green Valley Landscape and Design Inc
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
378 local quotes requested

We specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, and more! 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! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Very happy with the business interaction and finished product"

dona s on August 2023

We specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, and more! 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! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Very happy with the business interaction and finished product"

dona s on August 2023


Avatar for Forever Green Landscape Construction
Forever Green Landscape Construction
PO Box 1489
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Forever Green Landscape Construction
PO Box 1489
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
197 local quotes requested

Forever Green Landscape Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Smooth and efficient work! Communication was clear. Whole project took less than 3 months even with rain delays! My vision came to life just as I wanted! I’m very happy and impressed with the work and have already got so many compliments from my neighbors!"

Kendra J on March 2025

Forever Green Landscape Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Smooth and efficient work! Communication was clear. Whole project took less than 3 months even with rain delays! My vision came to life just as I wanted! I’m very happy and impressed with the work and have already got so many compliments from my neighbors!"

Kendra J on March 2025


Avatar for Element Concrete
Element Concrete
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Element Concrete
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
94 local quotes requested

Element Concrete, located in San Luis Obispo, is your go-to choice for all your concrete needs. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing top-notch service and exceptional results. With our attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction, we guarantee a seamless and professional experience.

"Element Concrete: Mitchell, who is the owner, really impressed us from the beginning of the estimate process with his knowledge of what needed to be done to install walkways down the sides of our house. He is very ethical, responsible & does great work!! We would definitely hire him & his company for another project some day!! We are very happy with his work & highly recommend his company!! Tonya & Steve Sharp"

Steven S on September 2023

Element Concrete, located in San Luis Obispo, is your go-to choice for all your concrete needs. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing top-notch service and exceptional results. With our attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction, we guarantee a seamless and professional experience.

"Element Concrete: Mitchell, who is the owner, really impressed us from the beginning of the estimate process with his knowledge of what needed to be done to install walkways down the sides of our house. He is very ethical, responsible & does great work!! We would definitely hire him & his company for another project some day!! We are very happy with his work & highly recommend his company!! Tonya & Steve Sharp"

Steven S on September 2023

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FAQs for yard drainage projects in Santa Barbara, CA

Absolutely. You can combine drainage installation with many other kinds of projects, such as building a new home, constructing a major addition, or installing an irrigation system. Since excavation is already underway, combining tasks can save you time and money by minimizing labor and material expenses and ensuring seamless integration of multiple systems.

Make sure your contractor is licensed and insured by checking their credentials. Ask for a detailed written estimate outlining every aspect of your drainage system, including how they plan to address specific problem areas in your yard. You can also ask if they have a warranty for their work. Additionally, review feedback from their previous customers to confirm the quality of their work.

It depends on your specific water management needs. A French drain is a passive system that redirects water away from your home without mechanical assistance. A sump pump actively removes water when it reaches a certain level. Often, using both systems together provides the best defense against water intrusion, but a pro can give you specific advice for your home and yard.

Your contractor starts by mapping and digging a trench with at least a 1% slope so water can run off freely. Next, they’ll line the trench with filter fabric, add gravel, and lay the drainpipe to keep water moving. Contractors use specialized equipment to complete each step and ensure compliance with local regulations. This systematic approach creates a robust solution that effectively directs water away from your home.

A proper slope is essential for an effective drainage system installation. Drainage trenches must be engineered with a minimum 1% slope to ensure water flows immediately away from your home without hindrance. Adequate grading increases the system’s capacity to handle heavy water volumes and eliminates pooling. Always verify local guidelines and contact utility services before excavation to ensure safety and compliance.

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