La Cumbre Floor Covering & Design refinishes, repairs and installs hardwood floors in Santa Barbara. A Santa Barbara real estate broker sends his own clients to us. Santa Barbara is our main hub: about 85 percent of our jobs are here, a short drive from our base in Carpinteria. Estimates are free: call (805) 698-9745.
What Santa Barbara floors tend to be
- Craftsman bungalows (1900 to 1940). Bungalow Haven, the proposed historic district, is more than half Craftsman. In one 1919 Santa Barbara bungalow, the owners rolled up the carpet and found original oak.
- Spanish Colonial Revival (after 1925). Within eleven days of the June 29, 1925 earthquake, Santa Barbara had the country’s first Architectural Board of Review, and the style that followed defines the city’s core. The city’s guidelines list clay tile and decorative tile baseboards as character-defining features, so wood floors in these houses often meet tile at a doorway.
- Queen Anne and Victorian (1900 to 1910) around downtown and the Upper East, often with softer fir floors.
- Postwar Mesa houses (1950s), where a slab under the floor changes what can be installed.
Mixed species, additions and decades of repairs are normal here. More in the service area guide.
A Santa Barbara job, in our founder’s words
“We took a project in a historic Santa Barbara home where the floor was a mix of 80-year-old red oak and new white oak. The client wanted a seamless, unified color without tearing out the original wood. The challenge was neutralizing the pink undertones in the red oak so it matched the white oak. I custom-bleached the wood, applied a specialized stain match, and sealed it with a 2-component matte finish. The result was a completely invisible transition that saved the historic floor.”La Cumbre Floor’s founder
See color matching for how it’s done.
What Santa Barbara customers wrote
“Tony and his team at LaCumbre Floor Covering & Design are simply the best! I am am Real Estate Broker in Santa Barbara & have used Tony for my own home as well as refer him out regularly to many of my clients who are incredibly discerning and require the highest level of quality. They are all impressed! From simple carpet removal, floor refinishing, color matching, to new hardwood & manufactured floor installation, La Cumbre Floor Covering & Design has got you covered! I will continue to use and refer Tony & his team any chance I get.”Chris H. · Google review
La Cumbre Floor replied “Our success is fueled by customers like you.”
“I am beyond impressed with LA Cumbre Floor Covering & Design, located in Santa Barbara! They recently refinished my antique wood floors, and the results are nothing short of spectacular. My floors now look completely brand new, yet retain all of their original character and charm. From the very beginning, the team was incredibly professional, punctual, and attentive to every detail. Tonatiuh, the owner, was absolutely the best—personable, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in making sure the work exceeded my expectations. What really stood out was their dedication to quality. Every corner, every plank, and every finish was handled with meticulous care. The craftsmanship is truly exceptional, and it’s clear they take immense pride in their work. Not only did they restore the beauty of my floors, but they also made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I would wholeheartedly recommend LA Cumbre Floor Covering & Design, Santa Barbara, to anyone looking for floor refinishing or design services. Tonatiuh and his team’s professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail are unmatched. My home feels brighter, more elegant, and completely refreshed thanks to them. Truly a five-star experience from start to finish!”Nicole M. · Google review
“Great service. I love my beautiful floors. Thanks la cumbre flooring for your hard work doing my floors I live in Santa Barbara ca. thanks”Sergio M. · Google review
Working in the city
- Hours. The City of Santa Barbara allows construction from 7 am to 8 pm daily under Municipal Code 9.16.040. After-hours work needs the Chief Building Official’s approval a week ahead.
- Permits. Refinishing an existing floor does not usually need one. Structural subfloor work can. The city has its own permit counter.
- Water. City water is hard (about 420 ppm in the city’s latest report) and spots tile and glass. Clean wood floors with a damp mop, never a wet one. See the care guide.
- Air. Marine layer mornings and dry sundowner afternoons move wood more than most places. See the air.
What we do here
- Sanding and refinishing of oak, fir and other existing floors
- Board repair for termite, water and wear damage, and color matching between old and new
- New hardwood, herringbone and parquet and stairs
Questions
Do you work in Santa Barbara?
Yes. About 85 percent of our work is here. Santa Barbara reviewers on Google describe refinished antique floors and repeat referrals from a local real estate broker. Call (805) 698-9745 with your neighborhood and the rooms.
Does my old Santa Barbara floor need replacing or refinishing?
Most solid oak and fir floors from the 1900s to 1950s can be sanded and refinished, often more than once. Boards eaten by termites or worn too thin get replaced one by one. We’ll tell you which you have when we see it.
What are the work hours in Santa Barbara?
7 am to 8 pm daily inside the city, under Municipal Code 9.16.040. We take calls and texts Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 10 pm.
Sources
- City of Santa Barbara, 2026 Water Quality Report (2025 data) (PDF)
- The service area guide lists the sources for the history and housing notes.