Update as of April 22, 2026: After writing the previous review below, Kevin responded and we…read morerescheduled for the next day at 9am. He came 10mins before 9 which I appreciated cause that also shows me he is very punctual. He is very knowledgeable on how HOA's would want a more budget friendly estimate so he had some ideas on how to keep the cost low to update our HOA pool gates along with possibly adding some fencing on top of our existing walls. He measured out the perimeter of pool walls and let me know that some walls are shorter. I asked him if he was able to do keyless entry and he said yes and help me understand how it would be done. Will be expecting at least 2 estimates with 2 different options by the end of this week or at least before my next board meeting in early May. Looking forward to the estimates. Review from April 21,2026: Kevin and I exchanged emails, made an appointment for April 21, 2026 at 10am for a free estimate to update our HOA's pool gates and possibly adding gates on our pool walls to be up to code. But he was a no show. I waited for 44 mins. He had not contacted me to let me know ahead of time if he would not be able to make it or not. So thats unfortunate

Beautiful fence but incomplete service with little or no follow up. Kevin was good but disappearedread more

I hired Mayan Construction for a landscaping project that involved removing an old patio and then…read moreinstalling pavers. There was also a retaining wall that needed to be removed and replaced. For the first 90% of the job I'd say they did a decent job. The problem was with the finishing details. It's almost as if they finished 98% of the work and then didn't show to complete the rest of it. I asked them to return to my house and was told by Bryan that they would come back, but I never saw them again. I'm talking like a day of work to complete this stuff, if that. They left multiple pieces of rebar sticking out of concrete. I have kids and the last thing I want is for them to get hurt on sharp pieces of rebar. I also don't have the tools to cut the rebar myself. They had a sub come by and replace our aluminum gutters. There was one downspout that connected to an ugly piece of pvc pipe for drainage. I asked them to come back and remove the pvc pipe to make it look cleaner. They said they'd come back, but never did. I asked them to come back and fill in gaps that were left between the pavers, but again nothing was done. There was a sewer clean out that was left protruding above the paver patio too. I don't think I'd hire this company again to do any construction work at my house.

Excellent and quick turnaround landscaping and clean up. Our yard looked like brand new! They also…read moredid a very good job preserving and taking care of the plants we wanted to keep.

Fence Factory has done good work for us in the past, but their quote this time was much higher than…read moreany other quote that I got, and I ended up going with Mid State Fence, which did outstanding work for less than half the price.

I have used Fence Factory on several occasions and have been happy with the service and results…read more When I first moved into our property in 2021, I needed approximately 100 LF of black chain link fencing and a gate installed. Fence Factory came out and did the work per our agreed schedule - and also touched up paint on the tops of older metal posts (without asking and without adding any cost) to improve the overall visual aspect of the entire fencing around the property. This year, 2024, I had to get Fence Factory back to repair six areas where a black bear has been coming over the fencing and "smashing" some of it in half during the process. The initial estimate for the work was higher than I thought it should be - but after a little negotiation, the hours and overall cost were reduced and I signed the contract. When the work was actually completed, the time was less than our signed contract and Fence Factory adjusted the overall price downwards to suit their actual costs, overhead and profit. I really appreciate them being honest in their work and billing and will definitely use them again - let's hope the bear(s) take some time off!

I got the recommendation from Angi. Santa Barbara Decking responded very quickly. I sent the…read morerequested information about the job. I haven't heard anything in almost a month. It just looks like they don't want the work.

From the owner: At Santa Barbara Decking, our specialties lie in creating exceptional outdoor living spaces. We are…read moreexperts in designing and building custom decks, outdoor patios, pergolas, and more. Our skilled team at Santa Barbara Decking excels in deck resurfacing, deck lighting installation, and fence construction. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality, we ensure that every project we undertake reflects our dedication to craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. Trust Santa Barbara Decking to bring your outdoor vision to life with our specialized expertise and attention to detail.

My family and I have hired Jim for over a decade now for all of our home renovations. Unlike others…read morethat we have hired in the past, Jim charges accurately & fairly and always works fast without cutting corners. Our newest project is a standalone office to accommodate the remote working environment through the lockdowns. What I love about Jim is that he is no non-sense and gets to work to make our vision come to life as well as the fact that he can do EVERYTHING. (electrical/plumbing/framing/drywall/tiles/reno's/full build-outs etc) FIVE STARS.

Jim has been our contractor for 14 years. Jim is upfront about the price and scope of work. He…read morealways finishes the job better than we expected and keeps us in the loop in terms of ways we can choose to cut costs if we want to. It always costs us about half of what the average Joe would charge because he never has to do a job twice. Jim is my go to handyman/contractor for my homes and office.

We contacted Jay Ward about replacing our old wood deck with Trex, and from the very first meeting…read morewe felt confident we were in good hands. Jay came out to provide an estimate and was knowledgeable, personable, and patient with all of our questions. He listened carefully to our ideas and offered thoughtful input. After also obtaining another estimate, we found Jay's proposal to be fair and very reasonable for the scope of work we wanted. Once the contract was signed, the project moved forward seamlessly. Jay's crew removed the old deck, prepared the space, and installed the new one with great care and attention to detail. The installers were always on time, professional, and respectful. They were happy to answer questions and took the time to explain what they were doing and why. Communication was excellent throughout the process, including advance notice from the office if weather required a delay. We were impressed in every respect--from the craftsmanship to the professionalism and cleanliness of the job site. At the end of the project, the deck was left spotless and ready to enjoy. My husband and I highly recommend Santa Barbara Deck and Fence. Jay and his team were a pleasure to work with, clearly stand behind their work, and delivered a beautiful final result. We are absolutely thrilled with our new deck.

Santa Barbara Deck and Fence built our new front deck, replacing our old redwood with Trex. It is…read moregorgeous, looks like weathered redwood. Their work was precise, with each board perfectly measured, cut and placed. Their communication, timeliness, good cheer, and superb craftsmanship exceeded all expectations. A first-rate crew and company.

Shane and his crew at MACC construction just completed a total bathroom remodel for me. They did a…read moregreat job and I am very happy with the work. I was actually in Africa while they did the work. Shane sent me photos regularly and kept me updated on their progress.

Shane installed our ready-made kitchen cabinets. He did a great job! Shane communicated very well…read more He paid attention to detail. His price was very reasonable. Give him a call.

The men I saw working this morning were actually some of the smartest workers I've seen in a long…read moretime, totally blew my mind.Wow.​

Perez Landscaping was tasked to Perfect our garden by ripping out our unwanted trees and placing…read moresucculents. Without hesitation they come over and we're ready to work! They covered everything!! From the rocks to the succulents themselves!! (Been meaning to write this but i have been caught up with school) they came by and finished everything in a matter of hours! 10/10 best gardener ever! Thank you guys!!

From the moment I walked into SBL, I knew I was in the right place. Talking with Nancy further…read moreconfirmed that my vintage lamps would be in good hands. SBL have professionally and skillfully rewired all three of my vintage lamps. I am very grateful for their expertise. Two of the three lamp were in need of new extra large lampshades. Nancy assisted me with a custom order. It will take me a little bit to get used to the bold color choice but I do love them! Now that we have new lampshades, a room remodel is next! Haha!

I love that we still have a shop like this in Santa Barbara. Super friendly, helpful, and with…read morecash-n-carry inventory. We were searching the internet for three days trying to find the right shades. Walked into the lampshades store, and found the perfect shades in 5 minutes.