Paul Hendershot Design, Inc. carries a perfect 5.0 rating across 49 Houzz reviews, which is rare enough in this business that I always look twice-and the feedback appears genuine, not the kind of thin praise you see from friends and family. The company lists electrical and plumbing services, though their Houzz profile and social presence lean heavily toward landscape architecture and design work, so I'd clarify scope before assuming they handle standard service calls or major electrical panels. Their State Street office and active Twitter feed suggest they're an established local outfit, but the data here is thin on specifics: no recent customer reviews to mine for patterns, no project photos beyond a single plumbing fixture shot, no detail about licensing or how long they've operated in Santa Barbara.
If you're considering them, ask directly about the kind of plumbing or electrical work they take on-design-build projects versus repairs, residential versus commercial-and whether they self-perform or subcontract trades. That Houzz rating deserves respect, but without recent review themes or project examples, I can't tell you much about their communication style, pricing, or how they handle the inevitable surprises that come with older Santa Barbara homes. Do your homework with a phone call and references from jobs similar to yours.