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Essential Living Construction

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Licensed
Licensed
$175/on-site estimate

(waived if hired)

Remodel reason
Work needed

Responds in about 2 hours

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About
I take a lot of pride in the work I do. Essential Living Construction is my family-run business, and every project gets the same care and attention I’d want in my own home. I’m licensed, experienced, and specialize in drywall, metal and wood stud framing, texture matching, and repair work. I show up when I say I will, keep things clean, communicate clearly, and make sure the job is done right the first time. My goal is simple — to give homeowners solid, honest workmanship they can trust.
Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 8 times

Serves Santa Maria, CA

Background checked

License verified

10 employees

4 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Google Pay, PayPal, Samsung Pay, Stripe, and Zelle.

Credentials

License verified

C9 – Drywall

License state: CA

Background checked

Passed by Oscar Barajas on Dec 6, 2025.

Services offered
Work needed
Remodel reason

Update style

Replace fixtures

Fix water damage

Other damage

Property type

Residential

Commercial

Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

Exceptional 5.0

10 reviews

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Kerry M.

Feb 20, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

Oscar and his crew were amazing! He always showed up when he said he was going to and followed through with the project in a timely manner. Oscar was very respectful, professional and has an optimistic attitude. The drywall and finish work were impeccable. And best of all, he took precautions not to scratch our flooring by taping down paper floor covering from the front door to the bathroom in which the work was being done. And, lastly, he and his crew did a great job with the clean up. Thank you Essential Living for a job well done!

Details: Remove current drywall and install new drywall • Portion of one room • Painting • Apply texture finish • Residential

Drywall Installation and Hanging
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Herbert P.

May 1, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

As indicated by my Excellent Rating, the service resulted in a perfect repair to my water damaged bedroom ceiling. The team arrived and explained everything before beginning the work began. Photos show the quality work they provided. Thanks to Oscar and the team.

Details: Patch damaged drywall • Replace one or more sheets of drywall • 1 room • Ceiling(s) • Residential • Owner

Drywall Repair and Texturing
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Debra D.

May 24, 2026

I had a wonderful experience working with Essential Living Construction on multiple projects: bedroom wall repair, fence removal, repaired and painted a retaining wall and the front door. The options were laid out clearly and they followed through on every promise made in the contract. The repairs were handled quickly and professionally. Contractor Oscar Barajas kept me updated throughout the process. There were no surprise expenses at the end. The crew kept everything neat and clean during the repairs and after completion. I would highly recommend Essential Living Construction for any home project.
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Mayra C.

Dec 14, 2025

Oscar with Essential Living Construction did an amazing job on my garage drywall. The work was clean, professional, and done with great attention to detail. Highly recommend.
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Debra D.

May 24, 2026

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From Google

I had a wonderful experience working with Essential Living Construction on multiple home projects.The options were laid out clearly and they followed through on every promise made in the contract. They handled the repairs quickly and professionally. Contractor Oscar Barajas kept me updated throughout the process. There were no surprise fees at the end. The crew kept the work areas neat and clean during repairs and after completion.I would highly recommend using Essential Living Construction for any home project.
Essential Living Construction's reply
Thank you so much, Debra! We truly appreciate your kind words and the trust you’ve placed in us throughout these projects. It’s been a pleasure working with you, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to help with your home improvements. We always aim to keep communication clear, the work clean, and the process smooth from start to finish, so your feedback really means a lot to us. Thank you again for the support and recommendation 😊 We look forward to continuing the next phase with you!
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