Byron was great to work with and went above and beyond to make sure he built my family a beautiful…read moredeck. He was very knowledgeable and helpful when it came to answering questions concerning placement and size of the deck and the nuances of working around our septic. His foreman, David, and crew did an amazing job. We absolutely love our deck and would use him again for any future decks or extensions. 10/10 recommend.

We have known Roadrunner Decks since 2013, when we were in need of a major renovation of a large…read moredeck surrounding our 27K gallon swimming pool. We chose them because of their workmanship and details called out in their quote, like support structure. The original deck was built with all Wolmanized wood in 1992. We chose cedar for the renovation. Since then, Roadrunner Decks has also provided refinishing services with their team led by Roberto, who I have found to be very thorough and knowledgeable of the process and products to use. I knew that there was something to the process to obtain a long lasting, beautiful finish from refinishing antique wood with my father. But decks are a different beast due to the exterior elements. The process that Roadrunner Decks uses is simple and clean; all decks need to be free of all items in advance - furniture, plants, etc.: power spray, lightly sand horizontal surfaces, apply two coats penetrating oil stain - color of your choice, allow to dry for 2-3 days to be safe and cure before using. Our latest refinish of three deck sections (front entry, back top, back pool) took two (2) weeks total time. The results of their work can be seen in the pictures below. The finish will last ~2-3 years and will deteriorate depending upon weather conditions, sunlight exposure, and swimming pool water chemical exposure. Some sections that are shaded more can last longer but it is best to refinish the entire deck at once for a consistent color. Big Thank You again to Roberto, and Humberto, Roberto, and Jose for their hard work, beautiful results, and clean up! This was the 5th time it has been refinished by them!

We were going to repair our old deck, but when code compliance showed up, we had to apply for a…read morebuilding permit. When we went looking for a contractor to build the new deck, we found Austin Outdoor Builders through their listing on Yelp and their website. Kit called me within a couple of days of my email, and really impressed me with his knowledge and experience with decks. I was concerned about City of Austin inspections, and he was very reassuring, pointing out that he talks to the inspectors by phone regularly. He booked a time to go over the engineering plan and the site, and again, I was very impressed when we met. He spoke of extensive experience in building decks, and asked questions about the site and the plan that reflected this. The quote was not cheap, but what is these days? My main concern was that they do the job properly and work with COA inspectors. Work started within a couple of weeks, and I was quite pleased with how the workers did their job. The only delay was to find an engineer to certify the footings before pouring the concrete. I had originally expressed concern about the durability of the support timbers, and Kit offered to coat them before laying the decking. Imagine my surprise when I found them painting the framing with high end professional oil based enamel! The only other delay was the week of the ice storm when Austin was closed for the duration. I was lucky to have family to remove the trees that fell on the lumber in the yard, because the next Monday they were back at work. Both the framing and final inspections went very smoothly and I am delighted with my new deck. I recommend Austin Outdoor Builders to anyone needing a deck.

We sought out AOB to replace a chainlink fence around our yard with an updated wood fence about 18…read moremonths ago. All around, our experience was wonderful, and they do high quality work. I'll talk more about our full experience below, but a couple of months ago we had a terrible storm in our neighborhood and a very large tree (at least 25 feet tall) fell directly on our fence. Despite a direct hit, the fence stood firm with only a small dent in the cap board. Talk about quality work! More broadly, our experience was great. We worked with a super helpful person laying out the task who made some fantastic design suggestions (totally not on our radar) that we're really happy with. The work was done efficiently to mimimize the amount of time we had to keep our dog out of the yard. And when seasonal shifting made it impossible to open our gate, they came and fixed it months after the work was done. Great experience all around and would recommend to anyone.

I hired Juan RL Contractor for a ceiling vault and some exterior work. He and his team showed up on…read moretime with a great attitude and got the job done efficiently. He hung new drywall, taped, mudded, and left it with a clean level 5 finish. He also demoed parts of the exterior, installed new sheathing, and put up a vapor barrier--all done properly. As a working contractor myself, I've dealt with plenty of subs. What stood out most with Juan was his follow-through. He stayed on top of things, communicated well, and saw the job through to the end. That kind of dependability is rare and appreciated.

I would hire Juan as a contractor again in a HEARTBEAT! He was absolutely fantastic in every…read moreelement of the job from pricing to communication to the work he performed! I needed drywall repaired on the ceiling in an upstairs bedroom that was damaged from a roof leaf. After collecting about 7 different quotes, Juan was one of the most affordable options but also left a good impression on me with his quick and clear communication. After texting him on a Monday night that I wanted to work with him, he was able to come out on Wednesday morning to start and had the job done before noon on Thursday! I couldn't be happier with how the project turned out and am beyond happy that I went with Juan! HIGHLIGHTS: * Responded to my initial message quickly and got me a quote the same day * Fair and reasonable pricing * Able to schedule me in right away * Communicated a start time through text and arrived on time * Worked efficiently and quietly so I was able to work from home without interruption * Extremely clean... took off his shoes in the house and swept up before leaving each day * Beautiful work... I'm not a drywall expert but I'd never even know there was a hole there! * Final cost matched the initial quote Honestly, I have absolutely nothing but great things to say about the experience. I'm now looking around my house to find other projects that I can hire Juan to complete because I'm that satisfied with his work and will absolutely recommend him to anyone I know that needs a contractor in the Austin area.

All very professionally done! Mike came out to look, was extremely professional and thorough in…read morehis exam of our deck which needed repairs. He took the time to explain what would happen and took time to answer all questions. The workers were great and paid attention to detail by taking their time. Overall would not hesitate to recommend! Lynn

We recently reached out to Mike to refinish our deck. They went over and above in addressing little…read morepoints, going over every piece of work and doing it in good time. Highly recommend.

I worked with Ashley on getting a quote. She was prompt to answer any questions I had and explain…read moreto me my options. We had to wait until we were finished with some other construction before we could do the fence and Ken and Ashley were very helpful and worked with us about shifting the schedule to accommodate our construction. Once we were ready to go the crew came out and were professional and helpful talking about the project. They got right to work and even though Ken told me it would only take two days I didn't believe it could be done that quickly. Ken was right and the crew worked their tails off and were very efficient and cleaned up very well. I would recommend Georgetown Fence and Deck and will be using them again when I can.

After getting several quotes, we chose Georgetown Fence & Deck to install an ornamental metal fence…read moreat our new home. Pricing was similar to another vendor, but Georgetown won out because they seemed better equipped to work with our restrictive HOA to navigate approval for a puppy picket fence. Their responsiveness and ability to fast-track paperwork gave us confidence--and they did deliver on that. We wanted a rackable puppy picket design, which most companies couldn't accommodate. After some searching, Ken (the owner) located a sample panel that seemed perfect. He showed it to us in person and said he could weld a fence to of that type for a small surcharge. We signed, paid a 50% deposit, calendared a date, and believed we were set. The very next day after paying our deposit, Ken informed us the sample panel was unavailable nationwide, with no new stock for months. Already under contract with him and having to let our dogs out on leash for a month, we reluctantly settled for his only other option: a standard rackable fence with puppy mesh. Ken did reduce the price to reflect the substitute panels, but charged full price for the puppy mesh. Given the frustration of losing out on the fence we'd waited for, comping or at least discounting the puppy mesh would have shown goodwill. Instead, we paid for something less than what we bargained for; a compromised design that's a challenge for yardwork. Our neighbors (also Ken's customers) have shared their displeasure with weed-eating their side of the puppy mesh with us on more than one occasion. To their credit, our installation went smoothly without a hitch and on time. Georgetown uses a blend of Portland and quick-set cement so the job is done in a single day. That worked for us, though some might prefer posts to set up overnight. By mid-afternoon, our fence was in place. Still, the end product was not without flaws. The fence looks good from a distance, but, up close, some welds are inconsistent, and a few welds are incomplete with visible holes. The gate hardware was bare minimum--no self-closing hinges, no key-locking latch. When I later asked about upgrading the gate hardware at my expense, Ken dismissed it as no longer possible and told me I didn't need it. Meanwhile, our neighbor's installer provided higher-quality hardware as standard. This was our first metal fence, and we relied heavily on Ken and his experience for guidance. In hindsight, it felt like we weren't offered the best options. There were also issues with our sprinkler system made obvious by the fence installation. Ken hinted before the contract that he could help if our builder misplaced irrigation heads relative to the property line, which happens often. Sure enough, our builder's irrigator missed the property line on several heads. When I called, Ken's only suggestion was to "call the builder yourself." It all worked out in the end, but the help implied up front was ultimately not what we would have hoped. After two months, rust was already showing at several welds. Nothing catastrophic, but disappointing because that means painting over the weld spots was inconsistent. I'll just touch it up myself rather than engage in another conversation. Maintenance is on me, sure, but after only three months? In the end, Georgetown delivered a decent fence at a fair price--just not the one we contracted or the quality expected. Scheduling was quick, and installation was efficient. However, the hit-or-miss welding and paint quality, budget-grade hardware, and limited assistance on sprinkler issues left us underwhelmed. Even their HOA connections ended up moot since the fence they ultimately installed didn't require pre-approval. And while Ken did adjust our project total to reflect materials actually used when the original materials fell through, paying full price for the less desirable puppy mesh solution we never wanted left us with a bad taste. Would I say don't use Georgetown Fence & Deck? No--they're competent, reliable, and can get the basic job done. But if you do, no matter who you go with: 1. Get written confirmation the materials you want are in stock before paying a deposit. 2. Do your research and nail down every detail up front in writing. Don't assume options will be available later. 3. Get promises in writing and in your contract. In short, for a functional standard metal fence installed quickly at a reasonable cost Georgetown Fence & Deck is fine. Look elsewhere if you desire higher quality workmanship or more flexibility in design and feature choices.

Scott and his team at Texas Stone Masons are incredible. We had them build an outdoor hearth that…read moreis the focal point of our pool area, along with extenstive retaining walls, gorgeous illuminated steps and the final decking for our pool. It's a work of art! The fireplace is massive and we use it all the time. Scott listened to our original ideas and improved upon them significantly, especially with the elaborate steps for our very steep backyard. We plan on using Scott for additional projects. He completed everything on time, on budget and his work is very high quality.

Scott and his crew were spectacular to work with. They showed up early and worked late. They…read morearrived when they said they would and stayed in constant contact, letting us know where we were in the process, what stone they'd recommend, how long turn time would be, all while being open to making changes as we went along. We have had some poor experiences with other contractors in the past, whereas Scott and his team restored our confidence in being able to get much needed projects underway, and completed. We would highly recommend Texan Stone Masons. Attaching photos of our most recent project. Can't wait to have them back for more.