I personally build fences and decks . I always come here get the t25 or t20 screws there half the…read moreprice of Home Depot and you get twice the value plus this ones come in a better looking color than what I'm used to getting

My 1997 house was built out of limestone and paper. Well, not really paper, but the siding and trim…read moreare a product called Masonite which has a paper pulp component that does not hold up well in humid weather. A couple of years ago, I replaced the siding on the back of the house and chimney with Hardie siding, but I did not spend the extra money to replace the soffits, fascia and trim around the roof, because that would have cost more than all the other siding combined. It turns out, squirrels like to eat paper, eh, I mean Masonite siding when they can reach it. So there are chew marks on the Masonite trim near the roof where they can perch on the gutters or roof line itself to reach it. At this point, I have gutters up and really do not want to go through the hassle of removing just those boards. I needed some metal flashing the width of the trim and bent at a 90 degree angle so it would also cover the narrow side. Home depot does not carry anything like that and if you have ever tried working with the flashing they have, once you try to bend it (without the proper tools), it starts to look like a crumpled beer can. There was a place in South Austin that did metal work, but when my handy man called them, they would not do small jobs. I Googled "buy custom metal flashing in Austin" and Montopolis supply came up. I called them, explained what I needed. They could form the flashing and custom cut the pieces to the length I needed. They also had a primed metal that would be ready to paint once attached to the house. I also needed an angle trimmed off each one - but had a template I could bring them when I picked it up. They assured me they could handle that for an additional charge. I pre-paid for my order over the phone (minus the custom cuts I would pay for later). They said it would take 24 hours. A few days later - I made my way out there on a Saturday morning to pick up my order. The office is pretty kitschy with lots of religious signs and bibles for sale. The staff was friendly and helpful. Kenneth brought my order to me and took my template to provide the additional cuts I would need. He made those cuts right in front of me. I paid for the extra cutting ($2.50 per cut). He also showed me which screws would be best for attaching to the house and you can buy those by weight (as little or as much as you need). I left with my newly cut metal flashing and a small bag of screws. Next week, I plan on having them installed on the house so the next time a squirrel tries to chew my house, they may need a trip to the dentist.

Hull Supply Company is a one-stop shop for commercial doors and accesories. Hull is one of the main…read moredistributors of commercial doors, doorjams, auto-closers, and commercial door-related accesories in the Austin area. They carry fire barrier doors for commercial applications as well, and they stock lots of specialty items that you would normally expect to special order. If, for example, a door-closer at your office loses a pin or stops functioning right, they should be able to locate the replacement parts that you will need to repair it. Hull is centrally located on E. Cesar Chavez, which makes it pretty easy to get to.

They have the latch that goes on the bathroom stall. And the walls of the stall itself. And nice…read morepeople. They also have those bizarre impossible to remove screws that go with it. Is unscrewing bathroom stall hardware REALLY such a problem that we need to invent a non-removable screw and a special "I guess if you have to" Screwdriver for it? If you need this stuff, and need it now, or if you want highly trained partition planners and designers to lay out your next public loo--these guys are good and local and nice.

These guys are professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and a great resource for your projects. And…read morethey deliver within the local area for a very reasonable rate - less than HD or Lowe's. If you're sick of talking to a big-box hourly employee who doesn't know his plywood from his OSB, you gotta talk to these folks. Wish I'd found them earlier. Their prices are very competitive and they can save you a lot of time and confusion with advice and suggestions. We did get a few studs that were wonky but the Eastsiders replaced them, same day, no charge. And yeah, they're local. Support local biz!

Buying lumber at Eastside Lumber and Decking is as good an experience as I can imagine: they have…read moregood products at fair prices, make worthwhile recommendations and deliver quickly. In less than 30 minutes, I'm in and out of their store knowing that I purchased what I need and when it will be delivered -- and every board arrives straight and is of first quality. I can't foresee any reason I'd consider shopping anywhere else. Highly recommended.

Fantastic folks in all 3 Austin locations with only one exception the old grumpy guy at St, John's…read more At a supplier it maybe a standard to have one grumpy old man. He's really tolerable, kinda like stuttering in line at a NYC deli "next, back of the line for you". I really came here to praise the Bratton Lane and South Austin locations, amazing people, amazing service, I feel recognized and appreciated. They're so helpful patient. ABC is amazing, great service and people.

Prices are 20%+ on avg higher than my other distributors. I use ABC only when I have to. I avg…read morethree reroofs per month. I am not a large contractor, but I dont like feeling ripped off.

I spent several days talking to a number of different people, at several different Lowes, Home…read moreDepot and other home and hardware stores about a plumbing problem I was having with my shower. They were all very friendly, eager, cheerful, but simply not helpful. I dropped by Ferguson Plumbing Supply and talked to Michael, who diagnosed and fixed the problem in about 30 seconds! Sometimes, you simply need to talk to a real pro.

If I could give the service at Fergusons a negative rating I would…read more The selection is amazing - lots of great options and price points. However, the service is terrible. I had to follow up a dozen times - several times just to pay for my order, then got passed off to another person who was "supposed" to be providing updates on delivery dates (we ended up picking up the majority of things because they just could not figure it out). I spent more than $20K as a residential customer and continued to get the run around. I was told a manager would call me. I had to follow up to get that - twice. Still hasn't called. Save yourself the time. Order from the website or go elsewhere.

I stopped in here after reading an article online mentioning their business that sells wood,…read moreincluding reclaimed wood. This store is a bit hard to spot, being behind this small coffee shop and food truck area. There is also a small store near it. So the parking is very limited here. This store features lumber milled from the Austin area. The employee was very friendly and answered all of our questions about the various types of wood. They even reclaimed the floors from a gym and the shelves from a library for sale. For what he was selling the prices are very fair. We didn't end up getting anything but may come back in the future.

It was a great experience from beginning to end. Reasonably priced and they constantly kept me…read moreupdated. The guys who installed the fence were very professional, polite, and clean. They introduced themselves to our neighbors to let them know what's going on. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again if I need to. Very happy with our decision!

So the quote experience was next level. Virtual walk through with video from my phone, watching as…read morethe quote was built, and answering questions all along the process. Impressive.

Reflecting the same experience as Herman R. I'd used one of their competitors three times with…read moreincreasing dissatisfaction & pricing. Linde apparently doesn't need your amateur non-commercial business, but I feel like Alamo deserves it!

I have used this business for many years. they are very knowledgeable, helpful, reasonable pricing…read more I recently tried a different place because it was more convenient and received incorrect info and lackluster service. As a non professional, I rely on the expertise of these guys and I have always been happy with what I got at Alamo.

Great customer service during covid with supply chain issues rampant, it did not impact the ability…read moreto deliver!

I have been "shopping" at Custom Stone well over a hundred times and believe me, it is not like…read moreshopping anywhere else. First, you walk through an outdoor "showroom" where they have mocked-up their offerings by building a little castle, fountain, and columns into a hodge-podge quilt of stone samples. Tumbleweed Tan Big Block and Western Gray Ashlar form part of the wall with Palomino Flagstone on the ground. The "built showroom" is helpful to see a variety of stone types and coursing types. In addition, they have probably 2 or 3 acres of stone piles and pallets to browse through. When you are choosing the stone for your home, it is nice to have a place where you can see many samples out in the sunlight. Second, once you have chosen what you want you can go inside and request how many tons you want. If you do not know for sure, but you know the square foot, they will help determine this with you.The also have Decomposed Granite (DG) and a variety of smaller stones and gravel that can be used in landscaping. Third, you drive your truck over a large scale to the area where they will load it. After your truck is weighed empty, they fill 'er up with stone. You have to drive back over the scale in your truck and believe me, it feels like stepping onto the scale after a big meal at Fonda San Miguel. Now, your stuffed truck has been weighed and you go back inside to pay. Great selection but not the cheapest place in town to buy rocks.

I stopped into Callahan's for a random reason: because Webkinz are back? As an avid collector as a…read morekid, I had to grab one to relive my childhood my parents raised me on. They had a pretty decent stock as elsewhere has been selling rapidly. There's a lot going on at Callahan's as that place is huge. The only issue I had while I was there was there was only one lady working the cash register and there was a good 5+ of us waiting in line at a certain point, and it was moving at a snail's pace. Just that lunch rush I guess. I'll be back maybe for more Webkinz, I guess. RIYL: Feed and thing

I wish I still had my potbelly piggy, Emma (she was my beloved pet in the 90s). This would be a…read morespot for her to get kibble and other supplies. I like coming here because it's got that old school general store feel. You know, what it must have been like back in the days of cowboys, dirt roads, and small, one-horse towns. They have just about everything from western clothing to hay, hammers, seeds, household stuff, and more. I had been on the search for a specific style of plant pot for an urban garden project I was working on. I searched high & low looking for what I wanted and couldn't find it. That is, until I tried Callahan's. I went in on a whim, not really looking for said pot, but looking around in general. And to my surprise, there it was! The piece I had been looking for. The fluorescent store lighting reflected around it like a glorious and spectacular display, calling my name. "Buy me, Karla, buy me"...and that I did. Obviously, I left happy. All in all, it's a cool place to check out and to find things you need and things you never knew you needed. Service is pretty great too. Everyone is super friendly.