We highly recommend Watermark & Company and Mike Paclik and would encourage you to include Mike in…read moreyour list of potential remodelers. I am a construction attorney and know very well the problems that people can have during a residential remodeling project. Because I know what can, and often does, go wrong, we had delayed starting this major project for several years. After our experience with Watermark, however, we wished that we had done this project years earlier. We couldn't be happier with the final results, how quickly the work was done, the quality of the work, and the adherence to the budget. Our architect prepared some initial sketches and we met with Mike to discuss the project and to get preliminary pricing. Mike quickly returned the estimates and with enough detail to make important decisions about the scope of the project, and changes that needed to be made in order to fit within our budget. We went through this process several times until we finally settled on the final scope and price. When we began the project, my wife was about 7 months pregnant (and we have a 2 year old) and we were concerned about lead-based paint in our house, which was originally built in 1962. Mike did the lead tests, which revealed some lead paint in old cabinets, and gave us detailed information about the EPA's new lead-based paint guidelines. Ultimately, the cabinets were removed (intact) to avoid creating excessive amounts of lead dust. During demolition, our architect commented that it was an "extremely clean demo" and in about 3 or 4 days, everything had been removed down to the studs, including the old Saltillo tile, and ceramic tile in the bathrooms. During this process, we met several of Watermark's subcontractors including the framer, plumber, and electrician, all of whom were extremely competent, friendly, and focused on the task and getting it done right. I frequently found the plumbing, drywall, and painting subcontractors working on the house well past 6:00 pm and even on Sunday evenings, in order to maintain the schedule. Throughout the project, Mike was regularly on site and anticipating upcoming issues. He communicated with us about potential issues that may arise, the need to address certain issues while they were exposed and easily accessible, and kept us focused on making selections (tile, plumbing fixtures, light fixtures, paint colors, etc.) to avoid any delays. We were motivated to complete the project as soon as possible, because we wanted to move back into the house as soon after having our second child. All of the major work was completed 2 weeks before the completion date, and we moved back into the house exactly 1 week before the completion date in the contract! In addition to finishing ahead of schedule, Mike was able to complete the project on budget. With any remodeling project (especially older homes) there are a number of unknowns that will undoubtedly occur. We encountered our share of issues, but Mike always kept us informed of the issues, and discussed the costs ahead of time. Even with the unknowns and the unavoidable additions/changes that occur during any project, we were able to complete the project in line with the budget. [You should budget an extra 20% for any construction project. Ours was only 10%]. It is obvious that Mike cares about the quality of the work and wants his customers to be happy with the finished product. On almost every occasion, Mike had already identified issues that needed to be correct before I could bring them up. He expected his subcontractors to perform the work to the same level of quality that we expected, so we were always very satisfied, especially with the final result. To sum up: this was a somewhat demanding project because the house was fairly old and required a significant amount of work, I'm a construction lawyer who is hypersensitive to potential pitfalls, my wife was pregnant, and we both had high expectations for the finished product. Not only was Mike willing to take on this project, he completed it on time, on budget, and with fantastic results!

We had quite the fixer-upper on our hands. Mike did a great job detailing what needed to be done…read moreand what to expect. Not surprisingly, there were a couple issues along the way. His care in leading us through these and his desire to remedy any construction flaws was most appreciated. We are very happy with the end result!

I have hired Shed N More for three projects now over the course of five years - starting with a…read moreshed, then a large addition (two rooms and a covered screen patio) and finally, replacing siding on another property. The team (Carl, William, Artie, Julio and the team...) have been overall very helpful - responsive, attentive, reasonable, and flexible...and the projects have all turned out very nice! Carl is the numbers guy, William is the PM/building guy and together they make a good team. We had to work through a lot of details especially with the addition (permitting, pouring foundation, etc.) and the team was helpful and patient throughout. When we encountered some challenging issues with the siding project (demo from the siding caused minor interior damage and an exterior hose spigot was accidentally cut), the team resolved the issues appropriately. The workers try to be careful but unexpected things happen and the team/William were quick to fix things! I highly recommend this company to use for projects like custom sheds but also larger projects like patios, additions and even exterior projects like siding!

We asked Carl and his team to enclose our patio so we could enjoy the beautiful view behind our…read morehouse. And Carl, William and their team did a wonderful job. They listened to us throughout the project. Mid-project we realized one of the posts holding up the porch was full of carpenter ants. William and team quickly took out the post and replaced it with a new one. At the very last minute we asked for a sliding screen door and that showed up the next day for the final install. The team wants to please the customer and go out of the way to accomplish this. They asked us if they should rebuild our stairway to make longer treads so our cat could more easily access our porch! And he loves his stairway. And we couldn't be happier. We are planning a neighborhood party in October to show off our new porch.

I hired NuHorizon for a kitchen remodel. I was very happy with the quality of their work,…read moreprofessionalism and value for the money. Sean has been fantastic as the point person meticulously making sure I was happy with the work through the entire process. Now that they have my trust, I feel safe with continuing with them for the remainder of the home remodel.

I recently hired NuHorzon Remodeling to construct an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on my property,…read moreand I'm writing this review to share my experience with others considering a similar project. The project scope was construction of a 700 square foot ADU Full bathroom and kitchen installation Utility connections and permitting -Project timeline: 5 months The company demonstrated strong expertise in ADU construction and navigating local building codes. Their team maintained consistent communication throughout the project, providing weekly updates on progress and any potential challenges. The quality of workmanship, particularly in the finishing details, exceeded my expectations. Alon & Eli the project managers was responsive to our concerns and addressed issues promptly. There was a few minor hiccups in scheduling but it was more in city side and they addressed it right away The final cost aligned with the initial estimate, with only minor variations due to some upgraded fixtures we chose during construction. The pricing was not the cheapest but the value was more then worth it snd saved us a lot of headace and delays. - Excellent attention to detail in finishing work - Strong knowledge of local building codes and permit requirements - Professional and courteous crew - High-quality materials used throughout - Energy-efficient design and installation Despite the minor scheduling hiccups, I would highly recommend for ADU construction projects. Their expertise in ADU-specific requirements and attention to detail resulted in a beautiful, functional living space that has significantly enhanced our property value.

If you hired this company make sure they pay their sub-contractors.. we used to work for this…read morecompany and ended up suing them for non payment.. Hill Country Home Solutions currently owes me over $11K.. We have a judgement against them and Kevin hasn't take care of this situation...

Kevin and his team did a fantastic job replacing my roof! Our new roof looks great (best on the…read moreblock) and his level of communication and commitment is great. He provided me updates to the work being done in a timely manner and was always pleasant to discuss concerns or bounce questions off of. I would highly recommend HCHS for your roofing needs.

I contacted E&T after the February 2021 freeze for several repair and replace plumbing projects in…read moremy home and in my investment properties. They were prompt, courteous, efficient and very reasonable priced. I was very impressed with the array of household repair projects they were able to handle. I even hired them for my make ready project when my tenants moved out.

E&T Masonry and Construction: "THE DUKES OF HAZZARD"…read more Myself and my wife relocated to the Austin area around 12 months ago. Last year (May2009) I received a number of bids from construction companies for a large retaining wall project in my back yard (100 feet) - The bids all came in at around the same level and I opted to go for E & T Masonry and Construction as it seemed that both Patrick Dukes and his Father, Tom Dukes, really did know their business and seemed to be very honest and professional (I should have taken references !). We did go through some negotiation to get the price to the right level and I accepted a reduction in the height of the wall in order to meet by budget (It was certainly not a cheap job!). They started work and told me that it would take approx. 2 weeks, although in actuality it took 4 weeks as the crew did not spend full time at the job site. I accepted this in return for the both beautiful and quality wall that I was expecting. Throughout the job, both Patrick and Tom were in communication. Prior to commencement of the work I asked the questions of foundation and weep holes and they assured me that they knew what they were doing and that foundation would be good and the wall would last for many years - They made reference to a recent retaining wall project that they had completed in Downtown Austin, which we checked out and it looked good. After 3 months of our wall being completed (which looked great initially) and we were seeing serious cracking and water pools on the upper level. I contacted them and sent pictures of the cracks. After about one week I got a response that states "We recommended that a concrete footing be put down because we know that it could cause problems in the near future. As stated earlier, A concrete footing was suggested but was not agreed upon. Our proposal states a prepared foundation. This means leveling the existing ground and using mortar as a footing. The cracking could be due to the very dry ground. A concrete footing could possibly prevent that type of cracking in the future. We would be glad to give you a price to install a concrete footing as suggested and demoing out the stone and resetting it." I was shocked, as they were telling me that they knew that I would have problems - so much for a professional outfit ! I sent a copy of the initial bid documents and never once did it state that they would NOT put down a proper foundation, nor did they discuss it with me, nor did they tell me that they were not, I expected a proper foundation, as this is the strength of any wall. This is certainly a case of "beware the Tigers smile" - On the face of it, they seem to be very professional, but once they have your money - forget it, they are not interested in you or your issues with the job. I think of myself as somewhat intelligent, in that I would not pay a lot of money for a wall, when the contractor was telling me that it would cause problems in the near future. I eventually got them to contact me after six weeks of attempting to get a return call or e mail to discuss and meet at the job site. Eventually Tom Dukes came out and agreed with me that wall should have weep holes and also to "fill" the cracks. He told me that Patrick would be on it and get this done - This took 3 weeks !............ Tom Dukes eventually same out and filled the cracks and informed me that it was settlement and should now be okay ! THIS HAS CERTAINLY NOT BEEN THE CASE - THE CRACKS ARE WORSE THAN EVER - OVER ONE INCH ACROSS AND THE WALL IS NOW SLOPING AWAY, AFTER A PERIOD OF ONLY 1 YEAR. I now have a wall that after 12 months May 2010) is cracked badly and I am afraid that it is going to fall down - now I must consider paying again to fix their poor workmanship. Please learn from my mistake - Do not use E&T Masonry and construction for any job, there are far more "qualified" contractors in the Austin area that deserve your business. Do not be taken in and "duped" with perceived care and interest. We even had discussions that they would always be there if there was any issues and they stand by their workmanship - sure they do !.............I hope that both Patrick and Tom rest easy at night knowing that they have duped a trusting couple out of their money. Beware - you have been warned !!...........

We loved working with ADU and here's why:…read more 1) communication process is flawless: every single step was explained, free estimate was provided, the samples were delivered. We received calls and emails from office every time we needed to be notified about the crew coming or any changes. Malesa is terrific! 2) craftsmanship: the deck Chris and the team built us is immaculate! The attention to details is amazing! We were impressed (and note both my husband and I are rather picky and demanding), not a single "could you double check/fix/or whatever" comment was uttered. 100% great job done 3) trust and expertise - no doubt about these two here. Would definitely hire again for any other carpentry project we'll have in the future. I wish we met more contractors like Chris and co, seriously they raise the bar so high. Of course, I'd recommend them to anyone

I always root for family businesses but ADU doesn't do good work. They took 5 weeks for a promised…read more"1 week project" to rebuild my back porch and the final product looks down right janky. When they finally finished, the porch was not worth the $50k they charged. Brand new seamless gutters weren't re-installed correctly and, per Chris's less-than-helpful instructions, I needed to call a gutter company and have them come fix it - evidently existing gutters somehow weren't included in ADU's price? I'd stay away from Austin's Decks Unlimited unless you're in the market for continuous headaches.

We've used VanRossun Contracting twice now for work on our home and there's a reason we keep going…read moreback to them: the quality of the work and attention to detail can't be beat. Clint really has a way of finding really talented craftsmen and workers. Additionally, unlike others we've worked with where you don't know who is showing up on what day at what time, Clint's guys work consistent hours, for us they typically showed up at 8 and had cleaned up for the day by 5. As disruptive as a remodel can be it's a relief to have a little consistency. Another reason we've stuck with VanRossun is because unlike other contractors we've worked with or gotten bids from, Clint is a good open communicator about the budget. He's been great about sitting down with us and pricing things out, and then we can sort of trim from there to get what we really need out of our budget. Really happy with Clint and Isabel and their crew, and we plan on going back to them in the future.

The initial consult was positive. Work began on 9/15 and was to take less than 90 days. Weeks went…read moreby with little to no work done. We moved back the last week of February with some work unfinished and some done wrong. At that point calls stopped being returned. We had to hire an additional contractor to finish and correct errors. That took two weeks. It has now been one year since the first contact and we have not had calls returned since March. The second contractor has advised the original time line could have been met before the end of November

These guys recently replaced my roof. I appreciated their quick service and professionalism…read more Finding a good honest contractor is hard these days. Thankfully, my roof turned out great. They even came helped my wife one evening after they finished for the day. I appreciate the extra effort they gave to my wife and I on this project and will use them next time I need a quick fix.