We have worked with Roman on two separate occasions and this time the project was much more extensive. Roman and his team are fantastic. I used another contractor for a smaller project between the time we did our last project with Roman and this most recent one. I will never do that again. Roman does not just do what you ask, he gives you advice, challenges your decisions when appropriate, and strives to make things perfect. We've just moved into the house that he was working on and love it. My wife and I would highly recommend Roman and his crew. read more

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

Roman and his team are excellent. They are extremely detail oriented, always on time and the work is 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. read more

I got Roman's name from a fellow realtor of mine. I called him and he was at my house within 2 hours. That was great and found out he lives close by too! He brought all of his crew once he found out this job was not the typical kind. I needed my sunroom leveled since the prior owner had not constructed properly. He told me he wasn't inexpensive, but the job would be done right. I liked his confidence and how he wasn't afraid to take on the job. The last contractors I spoke to, were not too sure how to approach it. I wanted to add transom windows to jazz up the design and he was all for it, and found the proper place to make them. Roman said it would take 5 days, but ended up taking 2 and a half weeks! The final product is wonderful and love it! Communication could of been better, but all in all, I'm happy. Roman has a great crew! read more

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Roman and his team have done two significant updates to our place as well as work on a rental house we own. The first job involved removing a fireplace and several walls along with all the support work required and the second was a kitchen/bathroom remodel. The quality of work was great and Roman's team is very talented as well as friendly and polite. If you are looking for a contractor that will show up and get the job done (they don't tear up your house and then start another job while you wait) with great results I recommend reaching out to Roman. read more

We used Roman to update our guest and master bathrooms. We could not be happier with his work and his crew! Roman was always quick to respond if I had a question. His crew was friendly, always on time and put in a full day of work. I would highly recommend using Roman and have already referred him to several friends and clients. read more

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Roman and his crew did an extensive demolition to our kitchen. Walls were removed, a new support beam was installed, new drywall and texture went in, and flooring was removed. This was a HUGE job that was all done in 9 working days! Getting a job like this done well was great, but getting it done that fast was a bonus! Roman's crew arrived at our house daily by 8am and worked straight until 5pm (or later if they needed to get things done). We couldn't be happier with the way this project has turned out and it was made possible by Roman and his crew. Highly recommend. *Attaching pictures to see some of the before and after transformation read more

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Moving to a new city has enough challenges on its own, but to add the thought of doing a kitchen remodel on a temporary living situation was just as daunting. How do you find a contractor? Will it be quality work? Who can we trust? Austin rehabs are booming business right now, is there someone that would even consider our tiny project? Roman Leal Construction was the answer to all those questions. We placed ourselves on a strict budget and was adamant about sticking to it. Roman met that budget and was even under (never told him what our budget was so that tells you that he was extremely fair and charged accordingly to the job). We just moved to Austin and planning on renting out or selling condo once we get the lay of the land and purchase a forever home, so we did not want to break the bank with outrageous upgrades that made no economical sense. Roman and his crew were awesome, so easy to work with!!! And he finished everything in 5 days! That's right, 5 DAYS!!! Had to wait another week for our new range to come in (not his fault, Home Depot's) and he came back to do touch up painting! He wanted everything perfect and done right. He made us feel like we were his only clients. Big thanks to Mario, too! (Our project was small enough that we didn't need a large crew, so Mario was the guy!) Our original kitchen was so dark and rather depressing to be in and now...WE LOVE IT! Remember, we were on a "BUDGET," so just new quartz countertops, only had cabinets painted (white upper & gray lower), repair under sink, installed disposal, added 3 new can lights and new stainless steel appliances (Refrigerator came with condo, it needs to be counter-depth, but going to keep it for now. It works fine and again saving money, just waiting on new fridge for a sale, this one is too big, but works fine.) Roman knows everyone! Every where we went from looking at countertops, Home Depot, even the bank, everyone knew Roman. Hand shakes, high fives and friendly greetings followed us anywhere we went. (Which was so cool, because his countertop fabricators even threw in a FREE sink! Thanks Miguel!) We are so excited to FINALLY have our completed mini condo kitchen. (IN JUST 5 DAYS!!!) When you put yourself on a budget and stick to it, it's possible! After 7 quotes and 3 months of planning, we got the kitchen that makes us so happy to be in with fully working and reliable appliances. It is so much brighter & lighter...just feels fresh and cozy. And absolutely beautiful and stunning! I actually enjoy being in there! (Eventually, we would want to change the flooring, but that would require changing the fireplace, entryway & bathroom, that's for another time!). Thank you Roman and your guys for making us feel like our project was not too small or too big for you. So rest assured knowing if you choose Roman Leal and his team you are investing wisely! read more

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We just had Roman Leal complete our kitchen remodel and couldn't be happier. We had previously hired Roman and his crew re-do our master bath and his success has continued. Thinking that counters and a backslash might be too minor of an undertaking we first consulted YELP and had two granite specialty companies bid our job first. I invited Roman to bid our job and showed him my bids which he swiftly, yet modestly, beat (not by a mile but it's a small job relatively). After the care and quality workmanship that we received during our bathroom remodeling it became an easy decision. I work around skilled laborers in a different trade and can easily tell that Roman keeps top tier, caring technicians as his crew and the proof is in the pudding (that one of my children will spill on our new counters and "accidentally" smear on the beautiful backslash). Roman Leal is a solid contractor who legitimately cares, even if he cost more I still would have considered him... but I saved. Win. Roman Leal 512-228-2333 Roman Leal Construction & Design, LLC 4608 Whispering Valley Drive Austin, Texas 78727 Tel: (512) 228-2333 | Fax: (512) 906-1555 info@romanlealconstruction.com read more

Roman Leal Construction & Design LLC - Roman Leal and his crew finish another beautiful remodel for us with granite counters and back splash. - General Contractors Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We just finished phase one of some home renovations, and Roman and his team were top notch. He helped us divide the work into chunks we could afford, and once we got started, his crews worked incredibly hard and fast, finishing the work in just over two weeks from start to finish. they demo'ed the especially stubborn tile floors in our kitchen, and then did a beautiful job installing new tile. Roman's cabinet genius built custom cabinets for our island that are amazing! And a special shout out to Miguel, who managed to fabricate our new island quartz countertop from a single slab-- really impressive! We will be using Roman and his crew to install custom cabinets and counter tops in the rest of the kitchen, and also update our master bath. Really can't say enough about Roman and his geniuses! read more

Roman is the best contractor in Austin, period! I use Roman exclusively for all of my clients remodels and flips as one of the top Realtors here in Austin Texas. He and his crew are professional, fast, and they do a good job of hitting their deadlines. On one project we did together this summer, time was running out before our photographer was going to show up and Roman jumped in there with his crew for the whole day working his tail off, and helped us meet our deadline in time! That is exactly what makes Roman the best! He cares and he is willing to go the extra mile to make sure you are happy! read more

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When I first met Roman, I told him we were trying to turn a car port into a studio apartment. As we walked through the empty space, he looked at me and he said "you know Drew, If you listen...a house will talk to ya." Roman is so much more than a contractor, he is a true visionary that helped us to turn our property into a dream home. He is communicative, has the best workers (who he takes care of) and always fairly priced. Easily the best contractor experience I've ever had. We built a studio, re-did our kitchen, built a deck and so many minor fixes...he really can do it all. read more

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I hired Roman and his crew to remodel my investment properties on Colonial drive and Brunt street in Austin. It was an extensive remodel for both homes,we had to jack hammer both slabs on both properties, all new sewage lines, all new plumbing lines, all new water lines and all new drain lines. Roman and his crew are very professional and extremely talented, they finished both homes before I expected. It was a pleasure working with them, always on time, respectful and always working hard everyday on their masterpieces. They are highly skilled, you are getting the best of the best, they exceeded my expectations. Roman understood my vision in what I wanted the homes to look like and came up with a beautiful design, when I had no idea how to transform some spaces. His creativity is his God given talent. Roman helped me turn these run down houses into gorgeous homes! It was actually a fun and stress free experience, not to mention that Roman was always very attentive to the timelines. If you want it done right, call Roman. I will definitely be calling Roman again for my future projects. read more

Really enjoyed working with Roman and his crew. Such a great group of guys, and really put everything into their work. They are top quality, and precision when it comes to what they do. They take their time to get it right and make sure everything is the way you want it. We are so happy with our exterior remodel they did. Our house looks amazing and gives that curb appeal we were going for! I could not recommend Roman and his team enough, they did an amazing job! Thanks again for your hard work, and the beauty you gave our home! read more

Roman Leal Construction & Design LLC - Repainted the whole exterior including trim. Also did a neat herringbone tile on the nook to the left of the home for character. - General Contractors Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Roman and his team have done wonders for me. I first had them do a small job to remodel a washroom into a home office. His crew rolled in in force and completed the job in a week. I had been dreaming of making bigger changes to my long-time home. After finding such a friendly and capable crew I decided to work with Roman to make it happen. Over the last several months he has transformed my home, creating an open floor plan, and completely remodeling the kitchen, expanding a bath and closet and generally turning my house into my dream home. He always has multiple projects going but is quick to respond to questions or concerns, picking up the phone when I call or calling right back. He was flexible as my project scope changed and expanded and always worked to find a solution quickly as problems arose. If you want a quality job done quickly by a crew of great guys, give Roman a call. read more

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After our previous good experience with them we had them quote on a much larger, full remodel job on our "forever home" fixer-upper we just bought in central Austin. They came in with a better price and faster time estimate than the other folks who quoted: it was a no brainer. After 6 weeks of heavy duty remodeling they're done, we're living here, and we can hands down say we made the right choice yet again. Roman's crew did a wall to wall remodel of the living/dining/kitchen and master bathroom. Multiple support walls were removed & replaced with header beams, new plumbing was installed, power & gas lines re-routed, new tile, appliances, counter-tops, lighting, exterior door installed, etc...huge job. His crew, like last time, was friendly, on-time, and extremely experienced. Several times we had some ideas and his crew would suggest alternatives or tweaks which ended up looking amazing and better than the original idea - they are craftsmen who take pride in their art and it shows. Just like last time Roman was exceptionally available and promptly responded even on nights and weekends, and is a nice contrast to the typical stereotype of a shifty contractor that makes you feel like you're getting conned. Even when we had to make course corrections or changes he was accommodating and patient, understanding how stressed we felt. To top it off, our new neighbors came over unsolicited while we were moving in and commented on how our contractor's crew had been super mindful of not leaving a mess, keeping the noise down, and had even been keeping an eye on traffic in the street to make sure it was safe for their young daughters who were playing in the front yard. We've had bad contractors and we've had good contractors. Roman Leal gets 5 star because we really think they are the whole package. You are doing yourself a disservice if you don't have them out to at least bid on your job. read more

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Roman and his team just completed a painting and popcorn ceiling removal project at my new condo. This being my first home purchase I was very green and not sure what questions to ask. Roman completely took care of me from start to finish. He was responsive, reliable, and went out of his way to ensure I was satisfied with every aspect of the work. The guys did an incredible job and completely transformed the place....and made it smell brand new!!!!!!! I could not be happier with the work done and would highly recommend Roman Leal to any new home owner! read more

Roman Leal Construction & Design LLC - My newly textured ceiling and freshly painted walls! - General Contractors Near Me - Austin, Texas

DO NOT TRUST the online reviews and fall prey to Roman Leal Construction. He was paid $107,500 to do an extensive remodel of my home. I also paid over $60K for materials. The job took 4 months beyond the promised completion date. There were weeks when no one showed up. He will argue every that every small item is an extra charge and at one point even had the nerve to ask for an advance beyond the specified amount/timeline in his contract. He DID NOT use LICENSED plumbers or electricians and there are HUGE issues that will be thousands to repair those items. These are safety and code violations NOT TO MENTION BREAKING THE LAW! He painted the kitchen with EXTERIOR house paint - another painter trying to correct the situation found the can. The cabinets are destroyed and cannot be salvaged. He did a new roof as part of the remodel. Within a week of moving back in the house, a huge portion of the roof blew off. He would NOT even return a phone call and I had to pay a reputable roofing contractor $2,200 to just repair until the WHOLE roof can be replaced AGAIN. New windows were installed so out-of-square that they do not work properly and have to be torn out and re-installed. It is going to cost as much as the remodel to just repair everything his company did wrong -- not to mention the inconvenience and expense of moving out during another remodel. Roman Leal has ZERO conscience ! Do not expect anything to be corrected once he is paid. DO NOT USE his company or he will DESTROY YOUR PROPERTY and IT's VALUE! read more

Roman and his team remodeled both of my bathrooms two years apart. I could not be happier with the results. The quality of his work is very high. He offers great service, is punctual, keeps his commitments, and his prices are very fair. read more

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Roman Leal and his team upgraded our porch to a proper sun room. We got a few different bids before we started our process, and while Roman was not the cheapest, he was by far the most thorough in his bid and in his communication. One of the other bidders barely asked any questions and somehow came up with a quote. That did not inspire any confidence. Roman spent time discussing the project and our goals and came up with a detailed bid. As the project progressed and we wanted to make modifications such as adding transom windows, adding rails for the steps, and moving the AC unit, Roman was very patient and wanted to make sure we were going to be happy. He didn't rush us to complete according to the original plan and was very willing to work with us. I got regular calls and texts to verify design choices and clarify progress. One of primary goals was for the sun room to look like it was part of the original design of the house, and Roman's team did a great job to meet that goal. The siding is well aligned, the roof line matches, and overall quality is great. We greatly appreciated Roman's availability and quick responses to all our communication, mostly via calls/text and email. We will absolutely call upon Roman again for any other house projects. We are giving Roman a well-deserved 5 star rating. read more

As a realtor in Austin I have used Roman for two projects so far and referred him to many clients and friends. On both my personal projects and my client's jobs, Roman did exemplary work. In all cases he was prompt, straightforward, hardworking, delivered a turnkey product, and came in on budget. He runs a tight crew and his pricing was extremely competitive. In a business where my reputation can be affected by the trades I refer, I am reticent to recommend companies unless they go above and beyond with every client. Roman does it every time. I whole-heartedly recommend him and his team with zero reservations. read more

I'm a repeat customer for Roman Leal Construction & Design who just completed a bathroom gut job, which was much more complex than the previously reviewed exterior paint project. Roman and his team were on-time, responsive, and great problem-solvers. In an industry rife with flakes and half-assers, this company knows how to bring it home. read more

Roman and his guys redid the interior walls of our new home with a flat finish and painted. We had a tight schedule and he got his crew in quickly, was responsive and detail oriented, and the place looks great. We definitely recommend him! read more

So we have a project (AUD) in our backyard. Roman has been involved in the project for a year, perhaps 1 1/2 a year. Guess what gang? Not done yet. The home has failed its *6th* inspection. Yes, six. Like, more fingers than I have on one hand. The same items keep failing on the last three inspections. He doesn't correct the citings but keeps calling out the City to inspect the building. It's as if he thinks that the City will just magically forget. Don't believe me? I have copies of the inspection reports. Get this: So the City says that the sewer pipe at the structure needs protection, and suggests building something over it. What does our man Roman do? Throws a pile of dirt on the pipe leading *up* to the building. Erosion. Science. It's a thing. The inspector just left, and, failed the project again. What do you do with a contractor like this? Answer: Stay far away. Caveat Emptor, y'all.I hope that he has enough decency and integrity to finish our project. read more

We've done a few projects on our house and each time we've used a different contractor. We've always had problems with contractors not meeting our expectations, from quality of work or trying to change the price despite contract agreements. We started our most recent project-replacing our existing carpet and tile with new flooring throughout the house- by getting a few bids from different contractors and searching out their past clients to get recommendations. We ended up selecting a contractor who only lasted a week on the job (he tried to double the price of his bid) and ended up getting Roman and his crew to finish it for us. He finished it within the expected budget and in a reasonable time frame. They showed up every day, on time, and exceeded our expectations in terms of quality. He addressed and corrected every concern we had along the way and we couldn't be happier with the result. Now, instead of dreading hiring a contractor for future projects, we are already looking forward to working with Roman again. read more

The owner of this company broke the contract I had with him, didn't complete the work, didn't pay all of the sub-contractors that performed work for him, and did not perform work that would pass county inspections. He has refused to stand behind the work he did perform. As the general contractor his job is to convey the requirements to the sub-contractors, oversee the work they do, ensure the work is performed to the required quality and handle the payments for the sub-contracted work. He simply did not do this for any of the work performed on my home. Think hard before you decide to have Roman Leal Construction doing work for you. read more

We were needing to remodel our home quickly to be sold. Never having to install new floors or granite countertops, we were nervous about the remodeling process. Roman made it easy and was there each step of the way to help us make the right decisions when it came to choosing our materials, and the work done by his team was extremely fast and thorough. We would recommend Roman Leal Construction to any of our friends needing high quality work done by a high quality team. read more

Roman and his crew were terrific to work with. I was new to Austin with an older home that needed some serious help -- everything from plumbing issues to a crumbling second story deck, and more in between. He didn't just resolve each problem, he had clever solutions that I'm sure saved me money. He was incredibly flexible as the series, and number, of projects kept shifting shape. He also dealt with local Lakeway permit process. His crew was both experienced and incredibly polite. Anything Roman promised, he delivered on. He was always accessible to answer any question. There are more fixes I want to make, and Roman will absolutely be my first call. read more