We can't speak highly enough of A.R. Lucas and our experience working with his team on our remodel…read moreand addition. We met with a number of contractors and felt that Adam's experience and style was the best fit for our Crestview home. Adam is super responsive, patient (I was pregnant at the time and probably not the easiest client ever :), and has fantastic subcontractors--we trusted and truly enjoyed getting to know everyone that worked on the house. Whenever you tell someone you're remodeling, you typically get a gasp and a "Good luck! How long until you move back in? Plan for twice that." We were nervous. Our experience could not have been more opposite--Adam finished on time and within our budget, another shocker based feedback from everyone else in the world that's done a remodel. 5 stars would hire for our next project!

Our architect recommended A.R. Lucas Construction for our add-on project and we could not have been…read morehappier. Prior to construction, we worked closely with our architect and Adam to ensure the project could be completed on budget. Throughout the project Adam provided frequent expense and progress reports. As this was our first construction project, we were filled with uneducated questions and concerns. Adam and his team were impressive, kind and patient in handling all our questions. They made us feel very comfortable coming to them with anything. Andrew was our main lead for the day-to-day and did a great job keeping all the subs moving and on track. The craftsmanship work that A.R. Lucas designed and crafted are beautiful and unique, and definitely my most favorite parts of the add-on. We were drawn to A.R. Lucas Construction for their craftsmanship, attention to detail and budget insight. Adam, Andrew and their team were a lot of fun to work with; it was a comfortable, collaborative and rewarding experience. We will most certainly reach out to them for our future projects.

I try to avoid writing very negative reviews but this one is deserved and I'm out $1500…read more In Summer of 2013 I purchased an Angie's List "Big Deal" from Green Castle for "four days of labor" for $1500 (35 hours). I intended to use it for sheetrock repair and patching throughout my house. Upon inspection of the job, they indicated it should not be a problem to complete the repairs in the alloted time. -The worker came on three different days for three to four hours at a time (according to my neighbors.) He arrived generally between 10 and 11 a.m. and left between 2 and 3 p.m. -After working for two partial days, he disappeared for 10 days. The next time he came back, he indicated his wife had been ill. I told him it was not a problem but to let me know if he wasn't coming on a particular day, which never happened. -After the second day he told me he didn't have a ladder or a way to transport one - even though he had been to the house and knew that the bulk of the repairs were around ceilings and door frames. I had to borrow one from my neighbor for him to use. If that fact had come up the first day, it would have been helpful. -One day upon leaving in the early afternoon, he texted and told me that his helper who used to work with him had gone into catering so it was taking longer for him to do the work alone. -On a day I expected him to arrive, he texted me and said that Home Depot was out of 2x2 sheetrock so he'd have to come back after he found some ... -The third time he came back was the week before Christmas. He indicated that he planned to return once his boss stopped putting him on other jobs. He never said anything about the 35 hours being used up. I called Henry the owner in the middle of last week and asked when they were going to finish the work. He acted surprised "He didn't finish???" Henry didn't say anything about the time being used up but that he would call the worker and find out what was up. I never heard back from him. My next two calls to Henry went to voice mail, and today I have received a text from the worker guy saying "Henry told me to text you and let you know that the 35 hours of work was done, anything else that needs to be done that's past the 35 hours cost extra" and "I was told once I hit 35 hours to stop what I am doing and leave" Apparently the fact that less than half of the project which was supposedly doable in 35 hours was completed was irrelevant. If, by some magical warp in time, he did spend 35 hours working at my house (he didn't) why did no one ever bring that fact up in response to my numerous calls, texts and e-mails between December and now? In fact, why did the worker guy indicate that he was planning to come back? Why won't the owner, Henry, return my phone calls or e-mails but instead has his employee text me that the work is done? It's clear that I am an unhappy customer and instead of finding out my side of the story, he's avoiding me. Is it acceptable that they did NOT do the top priority repairs (taping and floating the large areas of damage, and instead did the minor work (and that inconsistently)? I was very clear with Henry and the worker during the inspection that the big stuff was most important. In the end, NONE of those repairs were made.

I called Scott today to come out and take a look at a small job I need completed. He was very…read morefriendly and honest on the phone, saying he didn't think I needed a general contractor based on the job description (I have a small section of brick facade sliding off the outside of my home, which Scott said would be more appropriate for a mason), but he'd be happy to come by and take a look. He gave me a time estimate for when he thought he'd by, and then called to let me know he'd be over shortly -- so his communication and timeliness were very good at the outset. When he came to my home, he took a thorough look at the problem and gave me multiple suggestions for how to tackle it for the lowest cost -- none of which involved paying him to do it. It was definitely refreshing to have a contractor looking at a problem for a potential client with the best interest of the client in mind. While he was over, we also discussed some other projects my wife and I have been thinking about, and he gave us some very good advice there as well, and did not try to sell us on his services. The only selling he did was to leave us his card. Finally, about 10 minutes after he'd left, he called back from his car with a suggestion for how to talk about the sliding brick issue with the builder of our home and possible recourse we might have. The only reason I give Scott 4 stars instead of 5 is that we never had him do any actual work for us, though that will change, as we will definitely be calling him back if we are in need of a general contractor in the future.

Honestly, 5-star isn't sufficient. Working with Joseph was absolutely the best experience I've ever…read morehad with a home renovation vendor and I've worked with dozens of them. Ever. Seriously. I had met with 6 other potential deck installers before Joseph and none of them came close to offering what Joseph offered in terms of craftsmanship, creativity, attention to detail, and thankfully, affordable pricing. Joseph and his crew of 3 went above-and-beyond for our project: a total tear down and complete replacement of our aging, structurally unsafe 2-story backyard deck of about 1200 sq. feet that was neglected for years by the former owner. We didn't simply want to recreate the old deck with new material; instead, we wanted to be bold and design an unique, one-of-a-kind deck, but within our budget. That's hard to pull off, but Joseph was able to do it. Despite losing a few days here and there due to rain and delays on material, Joseph & Co. were able to finish everything in about 2 months. I'm very hands-on with my home renovation projects. So Joseph and I spent dozens of hours scoping out this project, discussing pricing and materials, and project managing the project each day. Joseph always made the time to answer my (numerous) questions and he drove to my home dozens of times to check on his crew's work and speak with me. (He lives about an hour away.) Joseph is such a brilliant, knowledgeable, friendly, trustworthy, and conscientious man who truly is passionate about his craft. He constantly came up with creative solutions to develop what I consider a very original deck, from the configuration he came up with to lay down 3 different sizes and 3 different colors of Timbertech deck boards, to installing thin cabling for our railing, to installing a lighting system for the railings and upper deck that perfectly illuminates every inch of both floors at night. He's also a perfectionist like I am. If something was slightly off, he'd work to get it perfect. Since this post is getting long. I'll end with commending his crew of 3 who worked their butts off for us every day. They were professional and thoughtful every step of the way. Whenever we had a nitpick, they would patiently address our concern. Please see photos below of the superb work Joseph & Co. did! Our guests complement us every time they come over and step out onto the deck.

I can't say enough about this company. Joseph rescued a deck build that I had started with another…read morebuilder who wanted to make changes to my design to the point that I was not going to be happy with the finished product at all. I had wanted a deck since I bought the house in 2004 and had spent the previous year processing and designing exactly what I wanted. Joseph came and corrected the unwanted changes and completed the deck to my specifications, discussing each detail along the way and assuring that I was happy with the results. All the men who worked for him were pleasant and patient with my daily questions. I am one of those who would rather be outdoors any day. I now have a deck that I think is the BEST room in the house!! I would readily do business with Joseph and his company again.

This is a family owned small business. After reviewing photos and understanding our requirements,…read moreWhitney met us at a Triton Stone in San Antonio. She explained that we were looking at oversized slabs (engineered quartz which we requested) to minimize seams. We also looked in their own yard for smaller pieces for other rooms. Initially, we were going to do only the kitchen. Their prices were better than expected so we expanded to include the butler's pantry and the master bathroom. Joe came out and measured. He answered all our questions (I was concerned about damage to the backsplash in the kitchen). While there was some damage to the drywall in the bathroom, that was easily remedied after the installation. He and his team worked quickly and did a beautiful job. Grouted very nicely between the countertop and backsplash. No broken tiles in backsplash. Joe is a perfectionist and measured the kitchen more than once to ensure a perfect fit. I really appreciate their work, our "new" kitchen and bathroom. I highly recommend this business. See photos: https://www.facebook.com/A2ZGranite/posts/pfbid0QXwehDsRMQfHNCPuy4oD7s75s5F6xGPwcWiL3LC2z4Lvsqh7sEood9wLqU5biyzRl

Living Room and Kitchen have the same quartz counter top with different color glass back splash…read moretile. From picking out a granite slab from a huge selection of quartz, granite and marble slabs to the finished project, this family owned and operated business was a pleasure to do business with. Prices were very competitive. Joe has a good eye for design and great skills from cut and prepare to install. They stand behind their work and came back promptly 2 years later when requested to check on an under mount bathroom sink.

Fine Remodeling and Repairs -- Talk About Truth in Advertising!…read more I'm a general contractor and a perfectionist when it comes to quality. On the biggest job of my career, a $1M+ build out, I found myself in a bind: behind schedule, overwhelmed, and short on skilled finishers. A friend pointed me toward Fine Remodeling and Repairs, and from the moment they stepped on-site, everything changed. They brought next-level professionalism, craftsmanship, and calm to a high-pressure situation. If you're facing complex challenges that require real problem solving, these are the people you want. When it comes to carpentry and finish work, their standards are incredibly high -- truly unmatched. Hiring them was one of the best decisions I've made in my career. I'm genuinely inspired to be more like them!

Jack is so knowledgeable, precise, and dedicated with building maintenance and repairs. He takes…read morethe time to do a perfect job every time. In addition to other work needs on our school building, Jack has done stucco repairs for us at All Austin Cooperative Nursery School, and he gets it right the first time! Highly recommend!

I cannot say enough good things about Pedro Carrion from Pedro the Handy Man…read more We had a 120 sq. foot job in Pflugerville where we needed to have some carpet removed and tile installed. Initially we contracted with another company who flaked out after 3 weeks of delays in starting. In hindsight this was probably the best thing that could have happened. I got Pedro's contact information from a neighbor who used his services and made a call. I spoke with Dee and from that conversation I knew this was the right company. She mentioned several considerations about the installation that the other company didn't bring up or simply didn't know to bring up. Many of Dee's suggestions made perfect sense and the job is much nicer for her suggestions. Pedro came over to give us a solid quote and we discussed several details about how we wanted to job to look and he was able the start the next day. Pedro was extremely courteous and right on time. Both he and Dee were great with communicating via text and email and were very reasonable on their prices. Pedro was very detail oriented and diligent about his work. The install is straight and level, looks amazing, and his attention to details is readily apparent. Most importantly the wife is thrilled. At the end of the day the job was completed promptly and beyond our satisfaction. I will absolutely use Pedro again on our next job and would 100% recommend him. www.pedrothehandyman.com Paul Morgan

Last year we hired Pedro's Handyman to do some tile work and a bathroom remodel. They botched the…read morejob and after trying to resolve the issues with them via Better Business Bureau, we took them to court and was awarded a judgement of ~$7000 plus interest but they refuse to pay. As you move forward with home improvement jobs, simple or complex, make sure your contractor has ample insurance; takes responsibility for their work; respects the court decision when judgement is awarded for poor workmanship and has never been sued before.

Highly recommend Texas Hill Country Remodeling!…read more We contracted Adrian to remodel our master bathroom and were so impressed with the level of professionalism and service provided. I can honestly say that Adrian is one of the most organized contractors we have worked with! While we were somewhat overwhelmed with our first big remodel, Adrian was very understanding and reassuring. * Timelines and expectations were clearly communicated so we understood the scope of work and associated responsibilities. * Adrian was very responsive and patient with all of our questions and requests. * Both Adrian and Nick were very good about checking in to make sure we were satisfied with how the job was progressing. * They were always on time and cleaned up the worksite daily. The quality of work was top notch! We will definitely reach out to Adrian for our next remodel project!

Adrian and Nick are awesome. This was my second job with them and I only hesitate to write this…read morereview because I don't need them tied up with your job the next time I need some work done... but that's just unfair, so here I am, sharing my experience with the world. These guys keep a clean work area, show up on time, every day, and are pretty damn good at sticking to the estimated timelines for completion. Not only do they do great work, but they are a pleasure to deal with all around. I cannot recommend these guys enough. If you are hesitating, this is your sign that you don't need to. Just give them a call, you won't regret it.

Matt is a detail oriented craftsman and did a killer job on a complete fence installation and deck…read morere-model in south Austin for our rental property. He communicated and was on time with the existing tenant. He properly identified the joists that needed support on the deck, built out chairs for seating, and provided pictures with progress since we are in a different city. He also has the ability to be paid electronically and is savvy with professional looking estimates. I was thoroughly impressed with Matt and am happy that he is a contact for me in Austin!

I found Handyman Matt (Matt McCorkle) on nextdoor.com. Matt's team was quick, courteous, and did…read morean excellent job replacing fascia board on my commercial building. The work was done in the time specified and with frequent check-ins on progress and questions answered if needed. Great experience, professional, competitive bid. Highly recommended.