I've been working with Fred Williams for almost 20 years. I've lost count of the projects over the…read moreyears but they include an outdoor theatre, a kitchen renovation, a new outdoor kitchen, renovated bedrooms, new stone floors, a gym build-out, a storage shed, a new master bedroom addition and even a Pickleball court. I joke that I keep adding things to my house just so Fred and his crew will stay around. He treats his longterm employees like family and they all feel like family to me too now. Fred is kind and honest and fair and amenable to changes and it has been a pleasure to work with him. Over 20 years, we haven't had one issue with money or work that wasn't done correctly. His son Aaron is an amazing addition to his team and I could not recommend them more highly. Someday... the underground bowling alley....

We contracted FW Construction to remodel our new film production office and edit and audio studios…read morefrom complete gut to finish here in Austin. Fred's extensive experience and practical ideas helped us work through the bidding and value engineering to jumpstart our project. Aaron handled the bidding and implemented the value engineering in a way that we were able to get all our needs met, the high quality finish look, within our budget. His work and patience with the city permitting was astonishing, I would have lost it way early. Matt was managing the job daily. He listened and understood exactly what we wanted and had the subs execute or actually do it himself. I have the feeling he has the ability and knowledge to do anything needed. and he's a guitar player. Matt's punch list was longer than ours. That showed me how attached he was to the project and to finish the job the right way. I always had total confidence in these guys and would absolutely use them again. Its rare to work on a project this size, with all the people and moving parts, and end with your contractors being your new friends. I highly recommend FW Construction. Fred, Aaron and Matt were the first we invited to our open house to show off their good work.

My husband and I added 1200 square feet to our home including a new master suite, dining room and…read morefamily room. We couldn't be happier with our new space, and our experience with RisherMartin during the process was truly exceptional. They go above and beyond in every category. Here are a few of the things we appreciated: Professionalism - From our first conversation with RisherMartin, we felt as if we were dealing with true professionals. We interviewed many builders over the course of about a year without feeling like we'd found someone we could trust. As soon as we met with them, we knew we were in good hands. Communication - RisherMartin met with us in person at our home on a weekly basis and came with updated written progress of our project so we always knew what our current status was and what to expect in the coming week. We very rarely had to request information from them, but when we did have a question our calls/emails were always answered the same day (frequently within the hour). Quality - RisherMartin not only exceeded our expectations for quality on our entire project, they fixed several things we didn't even notice! Timeliness - We were expecting our first child when we began our project. RisherMartin promised us we'd be in before his arrival, and we were able to move into our new space literally the exact day they had projected for completion at the beginning of our project. Budget - RisherMartin was 100% within budget on our project. Our only over-runs were due to additional requests on our part and they were all handled immediately! We honestly have nothing but great things to say about RisherMartin, and we will most definitely use them again on our next project!! Kimberly and Bill Klein

So many people wondered if I was crazy for remodeling my mother-in-law's kitchen. Maybe yes, but I…read morehired RisherMartin and they were amazing. They took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for, arranged the appointments to choose finishes around my schedule, and followed through on every single item that they said they would do. My husband was impressed because at each stage of the job, the house was always left clean - even after demo! I highly recommend working with RisherMartin. Best customer service, very quality work, and competitive pricing.

Melde Construction company's motto "Love your home. Enjoy the journey" is nothing but a facade…read moreafter the experience our family endured from May 2022 to December 2025. The quaint white building on 6th street, showcasing yearly "Austin Best Builder" signs with owner and employees who wear black tee shirts that say "Humility & Curiosity & Diligence & Confidence" is simply not at all what we experienced. We recently settled a six-figure lawsuit against Melde Construction, (new owner) Bernie Calcote, its former COO Nic Bell, its former Project Manager Jesse Marsh and several subcontractors. Mr. Calcote and Mr. Bell were never deposed under oath after much legal maneuvering and boxes of evidence and hours of witness testimony are not easily accessed publicly. Therefore, we feel an obligation to warn other potential clients about key facts before possibly hiring Melde construction or any of the people involved. Melde: 1) did not keep the project notebook required by the contract that would facilitate us to see invoices for labor & materials 2) used incorrect building materials 3) did not follow architectural plans 4) charged us for work they never ultimately performed 5) made errors that could have caused catastrophic fire and/or carbon monoxide poisoning 6) repeatedly lied by omission about water intrusions in the house while family lived elsewhere If this was simply a situation of a construction project that took too long and went over budget, or if Melde had taken responsibility, we would not be voicing our concerns publicly. Melde blamed the homeowners and refused to be accountable for its actions. Homeowners are still trying to solve Melde's errors, among the most egregious issues: -concealed water damage to original hardwood floors after failing to protect home during at least two storms (fall 2022) -installed incorrect furnace in attic that would have caused fire if activated -charged for an electrical service upgrade that did not occur -installed brick type we did not order, had workman chisel to look weathered instead of ordering weathered brick -placed new HVAC condensers without discussing placement -painted over damage to the ceiling in the garage (garage was not within project scope) -installed doors & handles on the addition that don't match existing doors & handles which are directly adjacent to addition -charged DOUBLE original quote for metal handrails then did not paint with direct to metal acrylic enamel -did not honor warranty for windows, left project with multiple hardware, latches and weather strips missing Before entering into contract with Melde Construction (Bernie Calcote bought business from Leon Melde in July 2016), feel free to contact us for more explanation and details. There are many credible construction companies in Central Texas. We highly recommend considering our feedback before choosing this one.

These guys are awesome. My wife and I put an offer on buying a home in south Austin, only to find…read morethat our lender wanted the two-story covered balcony replaced before we closed. It was completely rotted out and was a safety hazard. Out of the four contractors I called, Melde was the only one who responded right away. Two of the other companies told me the balcony was beyond the scope of their abilities. As for Melde, I knew they did home renovations, so I wasn't sure if our balcony was a job they'd do. Nick was able to come out within a day or two to give us a quote, and he assured me that they could do high-end renovations, build a dog-house, and everything in between (including the balcony). They were able to start the job the following Monday. They finished on time and under the original estimate. I was very pleased with the work. I'll definitely do business with them again.

I hired Reid to do the work on my downtown austin condo after a flood. He handled everything from…read morethe pack out of my items, removing all of the water from my house walls and ceilings and the rebuilding the 1st and 2nd floor water damage. The project estimate was about 20k and he finished the job on time and under budget. The things I liked most working with him was that he checked in with me daily, the work he and his crew performed was craftsman grade and he was under budget. I would strongly recommend Reid and his crew for your job too.

I've known Reid for many years now and have had many a friend use him while remodeling. When we…read moredecided to update our house, he was the only person I wanted to work with. Reid knows the importance of doing things right the first time and has an amazing eye for detail as well as problem solving skills. I can't even count the number of times we ran into issue (you know how older homes can be) and he would sit down and come up with a solution that was both economical, high-quality, and matched what we wanted. Many other reviewers have said this and I will reiterate it. Reid treats your house as his own. I never doubted that our home wasn't in good hands and had no qualms about handing him the keys and coming by when needed. We have been in our renovated home for a couple of months now and everything is top-notch. Besides loving it ourselves, we have had more compliments than I can even count. If you are looking for someone who has an eye for OCD-level details, impeccable quality of work and a badass crew, he is your guy.

Sergio and team just completed framing and siding of our new 4-car, 2-story garage. They stick…read moreframed the lower level, installed room-in-attic trusses on the 2nd floor, and installed Hardie siding and trim around the exterior. This team was incredibley communicative, professional, skilled and quick in their delivery. I tend to be a critical customer, but they met or exceeded my expectations along the way and were willing to be flexible as I considered various aesthetical choices that came up when siding and trimming the exterior. They were not the cheapest nor the most expensive bid that I received, but I do believe we received a high-quality product at a fair price. I would absolutely use them again and would not hesitate to recommend them to all of my closest friends needing a framing crew. Thank you Sergio & crew!

Sergio and his crew did an incredible job, framing, roof sheathing, adding windows, doors and…read moresiding to our new addition. Will recommend 100%!

We used Dave Weber to do major renovations on a house that we had purchased in 2019 and we were…read morevery pleased. He has crews of workers that he uses repeatedly- no random strangers showing up at our house. The crews he used were all very friendly, respectful, competent and efficient. They showed up on time and worked hard. Dave did a great job of managing the project. He was onsite multiple times per day and provided good oversight. I really appreciated his transparency with accounting and his knowledge of the construction industry. He even gave guidance on other projects that we had going on that were beyond the scope of what we had contracted with him. Our renovations turned out beautiful and we feel the price we paid was very fair. His crews moved fast and made constant progress. We are very pleased!

We've worked with Erick and the EJL team to renovate both bathrooms and the kitchen- the before and…read moreafter is pretty astonishing! I feel like I've moved into a brand new house- I'm absolutely thrilled with how the renovations turned out. The first renovation we completed was the guest bathroom, we retiled all wall surfaces, replaced the vanity and added penny tile flooring. I showed Erick several ideas that I'd found online and the final result is a million times better than what I had in mind. Erick walked me through what was feasible, what he's seen in his experience that works well, and also helped me price out all additional design pieces to help determine what upgrades were worth the extra cost. For the kitchen, we opened up a wall into the living room, created a large prep/counter space with barstools, and moved the refrigerator over to where the pantry cabinet was. These changes really transformed the entire layout of the main shared areas within the house. Once everyone agreed on the design, the EJL team went to work knocking out the kitchen in record time. We replaced all flooring, counters, cabinetry, tilework, appliances, and added new lighting. We also added electricity to the new pantry/appliance cabinet and installed kidney bean shelves in the lower corner cabinets to maximize the tight space. Because we knocked out a wall, Erick ensured that the ceiling in both the kitchen and adjoining dining room was taped and floated so that the two flowed cohesively. The result of the renovation is a significantly brighter and more functional space to cook in that allows for a semi-open layout that feels as if we've  added several hundred extra square feet to the house! The master bath was a fairly extensive remodel as well- the garden tub was converted into a standing shower and everything else was pretty much gutted from top to bottom. EJL has crews that can complete a wide array of renovation work from the simple to complex. We now have a huge walk in glass shower with beautiful tilework and two hidden nooks as well as a lower ledge for shaving. We went from 1980's seashell sinks to taller shaker style cabinets with more functional (and easier to clean!) drop in sinks. We also added more mirror space, lighting, and tripled the cabinet storage. It's refreshing in today's environment to see a contractor that will follow up and be committed to his client until the job is complete. Erick was meticulous in checking all the small details- we plan on using EJL in the near future to replace our floors/trim/doors and would recommend them without hesitation.

I can't say enough good stuff about Sal and his team. If you have a vision for something he can…read moremake it happen. He built out an storage area into a home office for me with custom slatted sliding doors and most recently I wanted to redo our patio, and he made the whole thing happen. Entirely new roofing, a connecting span between our house and my office, redwood slatted pergola off of cantilevered beams. Dude just gets it, is super responsive, prices things fairly. Absolutely go with him!

We had Sal and his team repair a closet that was water damaged due to a leak in our water heaters…read more They removed the water heaters, replaced the damaged sheetrock and subfloor and reinstalled the water heaters. Sal communicated consistently and clearly. His team showed when he said they would. When we had a slight leak due to a loose connection in the water heater after re-install he had someone come back that same day to tighten everything up and make sure we were happy. I would use them again.