Matt Kruger(MEK Residential) was recommended to us by our realtor to build a garage apt and do a…read morekitchen renovation. We were very disappointed with his work. Our main area of concern was the sloppiness of his contractors. We were paying Matt to be sure the job was done right, yet we were the ones finding all the mistakes that he was signing off on! We understand that in any construction project there will be problems, but in our case it was excessive. This is a partial list of examples of sloppy workmanship in the apartment: The window frames were set to low. The framer was subsequently fired for taking shortcuts. The new wood floors were to short and did not extend all the way to the baseboard. The upstairs drain in the shower was cracked causing a leak through the kitchen ceiling. The valve in the upstairs shower was not installed correctly so we had no hot water. The light fixture in the bathroom was not centered over the sink. The thermostat was not installed correctly so it wasn't working when we needed heat. The tile in the kitchen was not cut properly leaving a gap between the wall and the switch plate. The custom front door was not stained properly leaving an unsightly blotch. The concrete floor has a leaf fossil and shoe imprints. Also, the contractor didn't put a layor of wax on the floor so the spills soaked right through and turned into spots. For the kitchen renovation the outside venting was not installed for the stove and the faucet was not installed properly causing a leak into the new cabinetry. The wood floors were not repaired properly(even after 3 attempts. I finally had to insist that some else to do the work). The family room ceiling had to be painted because the sheetrock guy sprayed texture on it(overflow from the wall). In the beginning of this process our calls were returned promptly. Mid way through we found we were waiting up to a week for a callback. Probably the most frustrating part of the 9 month experience was the no shows on the part of the tradesmen. When we asked Matt why we were having such a problem with the contractors not showing up, he said he had no idea, they don't work for him. Huh? We had several discussions with Matt along the way about our concerns. His only response was that he would fix everything to our satisfaction(which he did). I know we were not his only clients during this time. It seemed like our job was not as important as his other projects. Maybe the larger the project the better the service.

We have completed two central Austin home renovations with MEK Residential and are very happy with…read moreMatt Kruger's process, his pragmatic approach, and his contractors. On both jobs, Matt presented us with a budget and stayed on target. While city permitting put us behind on our timeline for our most recent reno, Matt worked hard to coordinate his crews and get us into our new home as soon as possible. We lived in our first house for almost five years and sold it quickly based on the quality and beauty of the transformative work of MEK Residential. Hardwood flooring was removed from some areas and reused in another- no easy feat. The addition of a 400 Master Bedroom and bath was executed so seamlessly that guests could not tell where the old house ended and the addition began. Abutting a concrete slab addition against a pier and beam house was carefully engineered and we never saw an issue with the flooring/walls/etc. Also, while we lived there, the only repairs we had to make were on things that Matt's crews didn't touch- namely 50 year old plumbing. Matt was the first one we called when we decided to take on another renovation project for our new home. This home presented challenges as well- patching brick masonry work, matching existing paneling and trim, removing load bearing walls, converting a garage into living space in a seamless manner. Matt and his contractors moved through the project with ease. We have been in this home for one and a half years and everyone who visits it can see the quality and care put into the renovation. I highly recommend MEK Residential to my family, friends and interior design clients. It's no secret that remodeling and construction can be a frustrating process- but these renovation addicts will be calling MEK residential for our next project..

Blue Diamond did a terrific job…read more We had spoken to many contractors, but too many either did not return calls, or wanted to make cosmetic changes but not fix the basics, or wanted to do work without city permits and inspections. Our small 1958 house needed all the basics. Sewer lines needed replacement, water line needed replacement, interior galvanized plumbing lines needed replacement. Unsafe ungrounded electrical wiring needed replacement. We needed more outlets, better lighting, outside outlets. HVAC was in attic, old, not up to code and ripped ducting. Needed to be replaced and relocated. Roof needed replacement, old aluminum single glazed windows needed to go. Cream shag carpet and ugly hard to clean floor tile (which was on counter and backsplash too) had to go. We needed insulation. A proper vent for the stove. New backsplash and counters, new toilet and sinks. We left our fifties single bath and cupboards to save money. In only a little over two months from start of work, working with city inspectors and all up to code, they took our house down to the bare concrete floors, the ceilings down, the bare bones exposed, and built it back up, new, improved, everything safe and working, and much more beautiful. With a working kitchen and finally a dishwasher and disposal and washer dryer! The bones are 1958 but the house is 2020. Shout outs to Hayk the electricIan, Zach the plumber, David the carpenter, all the drywall guys and everyone else for doing a great job. Max addressed any issues promptly, and was very responsive. The team accommodated us staying on site with the cats, and there were no escapes. Having the in-house Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing made all the difference. Sometimes we had multiple crews working simultaneously. Everyone was courteous and wonderful to work with. The whole house was brought up to code and passed all the needed inspections. and even the inspectors commented on the quality work that was being done. We still have a small, three bedroom one bath house, but it's now the house we dreamed it could be. In fact, we had everyone sign the house as they finished! Quality craftsmanship is an art form, and we are delighted with the results. Blue Diamond worked well with outside contractors, too. To save some bucks, we had Window World do the windows and a neighbor did a great job paintIng. This caused no problems. On time, at budget (yes there were a few unforeseen items that brought it up but nothing serious)). And now we have a beautiful home we can retire in. Kudos to Blue Diamond, one and all! Thanks for the terrific house!

They came back and changed the hinges on the corner cabinet and added a piece of filler to make the…read moregaps less noticable.

Roman and his team are excellent. They are extremely detail oriented, always on time and the work…read moreis top notch. They are always reasonably priced and the quality of work is exceptional. Everyone who worked in our home was respectful, clean and very nice. They have all worked together for a long time and are extremely trustworthy. I give them my highest recommendation.

Used cheap materials. Used indoor paint on the outside. Nothing was right and Roman is a salesman…read moremore than anything. Good luck with him.

We were impacted by the wild hail storm over the summer and our roof wasn't able to last any…read morelonger. Gave Neely Roofing a call and they were wonderful to work with from start to finish. (We had them out previously for some preventative repairs and knew we would go with them again for the roof replacement after that first great experience.) Paul, Nate & the in-office team were patient with our busy schedule and worked to get our roof done as quickly as possible so we could get the lights up for Christmas! Grateful for their efficient work, clean job site & diligence to complete the job before a rainstorm moved through. Confidently recommend!

Rick and Paul are amazing professionals and humans. The Neely team helped us out when we were in a…read morevery tough spot with no roof. Long story that, but suffice to know that their team and work is top quality. They went above and way beyond in so many ways. Neely Roofing has earned my highest recommendation, trust, and gratitude.

Gilbert did an excellent job repairing and staining our deck. He was timely, tidy and friendly…read more I'll definitely call Moran for out next project.

We had a roof leak that caused some water damage on one of the interior ceilings. Once we got the…read moreroof repaired we used Moran to repair the drywall, replace some insulation in the attic and repaint. These guys are so friendly and efficient and did an amazing job at a very reasonable price. I can't say enough good things and we will definitely be using them for future projects!

I've worked with Rolando and D & R Remodeling on dozens of projects over the years, and every…read moreexperience has been excellent. Rolando is consistent, communicative, and shows up when he says he will--which is rare in this business. His work is high quality and he's great at problem solving on the spot, whether it's a tight timeline, a tricky repair, or a creative fix. From full make-readies to detailed punch lists, he handles it all with care and professionalism. He's someone I trust to deliver for my clients and my own properties. If you're looking for a contractor who's honest, timely, and easy to work with, I highly recommend D & R Remodeling.

Excellence advice on remodeling!! Have remodeling 3 houses with this company and all 3 were great.read more

25 PLATINUM STARS!!!…read more Wow! Harris Home Exteriors Over the last 40 years we've hired many companies for many projects. Every project has had specifically challenging aspects. We've had a couple of top-notch craftsmen and many we would not hire again. Harris Home Exteriors did a wonderful job on one of the largest and most complex projects we've ever tackled. Expert from start to finish. We recommend without hesitation!!!

Debbie, Dan and their crew are highly skilled professionals who delivered on everything they…read morepromised and more! Our 2,300 square feet of siding really needed to be replaced, so we got quotes from three different vendors and Harris Home Exteriors was definitely the best value with the highest reviews. We made a decision to hire them after meeting with Debbie, who gave us all the information we needed right away and was a pleasure to work with. From the first day the crew arrived to the last, we knew we made the right choice. Their professionalism and attention to detail was impeccable. The crew was friendly, they cleaned the job site every day and answered all my questions. Their workmanship yielded an amazing finished product. Our home looks brand new and we couldn't be happier!

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!

WOW! Where do I start with these awesome people? We recently took a leap and bought our first…read morehouse... in a new city... and were not able to be present during most of the renovations. Needless to say, we were nervous as heck! However, Sal Sanchez and his team made our dreams become a reality and made it a breeze. Our new house was built in 2005, so it certainly had that weird "closed-off" style with very separated rooms. Of course we wanted something with a big, open living/dining/kitchen space with several updates. We had two walls taken down, an island built in, countertops changed, and all of the floors taken up and replaced with stained concrete... you know, just a couple of things! Oh, AND we had about 3-4 weeks from closing to vacate our rental back in Dallas. From the very beginning, Sal totally understood what we wanted and needed, even down to the details that we didn't know we wanted (like a push button garbage disposal). When the process finally began, he made sure to keep us up to date on all of the important stuff. If something were to stray from plan, like the sink we really wanted not fitting in the cabinets we had, Sal made sure to come up with solid solutions before bringing us the issue. Capital City Tradesmen really made our dream open space kitchen a reality! (And in a timely manner!) Sal gave us price and time quotes that were still both spot on in the end, even with several changes and a few hold ups. Having a few friends with home renovation horror stories, we feel like we seriously hit the jackpot with these guys. Not only are they professional and create amazing spaces, but they all seem to have an eye for detail in whatever their expertise may be. On top of all this, our AC went out for two weeks! Sal quickly came out to take a look at our unit to see if it was something he could tackle (it ended up being a whole unit replacement situation). He was also kind enough to immediately offer up his personal Swamp Fan from his home to get us through that heat. It's all in the details, and we have certainly felt taken care of when things needed to be done. We had such a great experience with these folks, they are back this week to do our master bath! Glad to know we've already found people we can trust! See the awesome before and after pics!!! P.S. Please ignore my cabinets and backsplash! That is a project I wanted to do myself!! XD