Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Trusted Construction Partner in Santa Barbara
Lash Construction has been building the Tri-Counties for over 35 years, specializing in public works, private, and commercial construction. We perform nearly every aspect of general engineering with our own manpower, providing owners and agencies with a complete, seamless package. Our commitment to quality workmanship and ethical relations with public agencies has earned us an excellent reputation. We offer a broad scope of abilities, serving clients like CalTrans, the County of Santa Barbara, and UC Santa Barbara. Our team combines decades of experience in earthmoving, structural concrete, and underground construction.We emphasize responsiveness to client requirements and have established ourselves as leaders in the Tri-County area. Our projects include grading, paving, bridges, reservoirs, and sewer treatment facilities. We maintain modern facilities and a skilled workforce to accommodate expanding needs. Our principals bring technical leadership and proven performance in both public and private sectors. This dedication to excellence continues to drive our success in general engineering construction.
Services
Public Works Construction
Private Construction
Commercial Construction
Grading & Paving
Concrete Structures
Bridge Construction
Reservoir Projects
Sewer Treatment Plants
Underground Utilities
Water Infrastructure
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years of experience in general engineering construction
- Our team provides a complete, seamless package with in-house manpower
- We maintain ethical relations with public agencies and owners
- Our proven track record includes projects for CalTrans and local governments
- We emphasize high-quality workmanship and responsiveness to client needs
Services
Public Works Construction
We deliver comprehensive public works projects including roads, bridges, and water infrastructure. Our expertise covers grading, paving, and utility installation for government agencies. With decades of experience serving municipalities, we ensure compliance with public standards and community needs.
Concrete Structures
Our concrete division handles structural projects like reservoirs, bridges, and treatment facilities. We provide complete solutions from formwork to finishing. With specialized estimators and experienced crews, we've completed five concrete reservoirs for Calleguas District and multiple bridge projects.
Underground Utilities
We manage underground construction projects including water and sewer main replacements. Our team has supervised over $7 million in Santa Barbara utility projects and handles both public and private developments. Services include trenching, pipe installation, and system upgrades.
Commercial Construction
We execute commercial projects with in-house manpower for developers and private clients. Our capabilities include site preparation, concrete work, and utility infrastructure. Recent projects include off-site utility improvements for Maravilla Senior Housing and St. Vincent's/Mercy Housing developments.
Earthmoving Projects
Our earthmoving expertise includes large-scale grading and flood control projects. We've completed highway construction and concrete channel projects for CalTrans. The team has extensive experience in site preparation for both public infrastructure and private developments.
People
Arthur R. Lash
President
Founder and President with 35+ years in general engineering construction. Specializes in earthmoving, highway projects, and flood control. Led CalTrans freeway construction projects and established Lash Construction's reputation for quality workmanship.
James W. Lash
Vice President
Civil engineering graduate with 32+ years of experience in structural concrete and project management. Oversees estimating and execution of concrete reservoirs, bridges, and wastewater treatment facilities. Key leader in major Simi Valley infrastructure projects.
Alan D. Lash
Vice President
Underground division leader and project manager with 20+ years of experience. Supervises water and sewer main replacements and utility infrastructure projects. Manages $7M+ in Santa Barbara municipal projects and private development utility installations.
Questions
What types of construction projects does Lash Construction handle?
We specialize in public works, commercial, and private construction projects including grading, paving, concrete structures, bridges, reservoirs, and underground utilities.
How long has Lash Construction been in business?
We've been serving Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties since 1978, providing quality construction services for over 45 years.
What areas do you serve?
Our primary service areas include Santa Barbara County and Ventura County, with extensive experience in local government and private projects.
Do you work on both public and private projects?
Yes, we handle both public infrastructure projects for government agencies and private commercial developments throughout the Tri-Counties region.
What makes Lash Construction different from other contractors?
We provide complete project packages using in-house manpower, maintain long-term relationships with public agencies, and have a proven track record of quality workmanship since 1978.
