Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Stone Masonry Services in Santa Barbara
Founded in 1960, Pat Scott Masonry has become synonymous with exceptional stone craftsmanship in Santa Barbara and beyond. Our legacy began with Pat Scott's apprenticeship under Italian stonemasons who shaped Montecito's historic estates, cultivating expertise in naturalistic stone features. We specialize in creating custom swimming pools, waterfalls, fountains, stone walls, and hand-carved furniture using locally quarried sandstone. Our team combines traditional techniques with modern precision to deliver enduring, artistic installations for residential and commercial properties. With decades of experience, we've earned recognition from landscape architects and clientele spanning Pebble Beach to Beverly Hills.Our work at iconic locations like Lotusland and the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden demonstrates our commitment to quality. In 1998, long-time associate Eddie Langhorne continued Pat's vision, maintaining the same meticulous standards that define our reputation. We approach each project with careful boulder placement and stone shaping, ensuring every detail complements the natural environment. Our services extend to precise boulder settings, cut stone fireplaces, and sandstone veneer applications. This dedication to craftsmanship has established us as a trusted name in stone masonry for over six decades.
Services
Naturalistic Swimming Pools
Waterfalls & Fountains
Stone Walls
Sandstone Veneer
Hand-Carved Furniture
Boulder Settings
Cut Stone Fireplaces
Details
- Year established: 1960
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience in custom stone masonry
- Our team learned traditional techniques from Italian stonemasons
- We specialize in naturalistic pool and waterfall installations
- Our work appears at iconic Santa Barbara locations
- We maintain meticulous standards in boulder placement and stone shaping
Services
Naturalistic Swimming Pools
We create naturalistic swimming pools that blend seamlessly with outdoor environments. Our designs feature creek-like swimming areas and grottos behind waterfalls, using locally quarried sandstone for authentic aesthetics. Each installation combines functional recreation with artistic stone craftsmanship, reflecting decades of expertise in natural water features.
Waterfalls & Fountains
Our waterfalls and fountains combine artistic design with technical precision. We craft cascading water features using carefully positioned boulders and hand-shaped stone elements. These installations enhance outdoor spaces with soothing water sounds while maintaining structural integrity through expert engineering techniques developed over our six-decade history.
Stone Walls
We construct traditional Montecito-style stone walls using time-tested techniques. Our craftsmen shape sandstone blocks to create durable, aesthetically pleasing retaining walls and boundary features. Each wall combines functional support with artistic arrangement, maintaining the natural character of quarried stone through meticulous placement.
Sandstone Veneer
Our sandstone veneer applications transform building surfaces with natural stone aesthetics. We carefully select and shape veneer pieces to create cohesive patterns while preserving the stone's organic texture. This technique allows for decorative facades on fireplaces, building exteriors, and garden structures while maintaining structural integrity.
Hand-Carved Furniture
We craft custom stone furniture including benches, tables, and seating areas from solid sandstone blocks. Each piece combines functional design with artistic detailing, featuring hand-carved textures and natural stone patterns. These durable outdoor furnishings complement landscape designs while maintaining the timeless quality of quarried stone elements.
People
Pat Scott
Founder
Founded the company in 1960 after learning traditional stonemasonry techniques from Italian maestros. Developed expertise in naturalistic stone features through decades of practice, establishing the company's reputation for exceptional craftsmanship in Santa Barbara.
Eddie Langhorne
Owner
Acquired the business in 1998 after working with Pat Scott for many years. Maintained the company's commitment to quality while expanding its capabilities. Continues the tradition of combining old-world techniques with modern precision in stone masonry projects.
Questions
What types of stone masonry services do you offer?
We specialize in naturalistic swimming pools, waterfalls, fountains, stone walls, sandstone veneer, and hand-carved stone furniture using locally quarried materials.
How long has your company been in business?
We've been serving Santa Barbara and surrounding areas since 1960, with over six decades of experience in custom stone masonry projects.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Santa Barbara, we work throughout California including Pebble Beach, Beverly Hills, Montecito, Ojai, and surrounding communities.
What makes your stone work unique?
Our craftsmen combine traditional Italian stonemasonry techniques with modern precision, using locally quarried sandstone to create naturalistic features that blend with outdoor environments.
Can you replicate historic stone features?
Yes, our team preserves traditional methods while creating custom installations that maintain the character of historic estates and modern properties alike.
