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Instant Repair Service
Electrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install, Electrical for Home Addition, Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade,
About us
As my motto says, I've been "Keepin' ATX homes "fresh" since 1980" with dedicated one on one service for my clients. Personal homes, rental or commercial properties, I specialize in small repairs to medium custom make overs. You work directly with me. I handle every aspect of your project, from start to finish. Thank you for considering me for your project!
Business highlights
48 years of experience
Services we offer
Bathroom /Kitchen up grades, Cabinetry Building/repair, Ceiling fan replacement, Exterior/Interior Door Replacement, Flooring replacement/repairs, Handicap Support Systems, I have been specializing in complete Handyman Services in the Austin area since 1980. There are not many problems I haven't dealt with. Drywall Repairs, Painting, fence repairs, house sale prep/inspection lists. I also specialize in tiny house design/build out for trailers. Thanks again for considering me for your project!
Amenities
Free Estimates
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
Reviews
4.9116 Reviews
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Anna W.
Mar 2021
Very well! Ralph is such a hard worker, completed everything in one day, and did a great job. I would definitely hire him again.
Response from Instant Repair Service
"Thank you for taking the time to post this review. And again, I thank you for all your assistance with getting the job done in one day. I look forward to working with you again, if you need help."
Becky R.
Feb 2021
Excellent service and excellent work. He was prompt in response to my call. Would hire again.
Eryn F.
Dec 2020
Smooth and timely transaction
Jill G.
Sep 2020
Will definitely use him again. He has my highest recommendation.
Response from Instant Repair Service
"thank you for taking the time to post this review. It means a lot to me!"
Cynthia S.
Apr 2020
Ralph replaced and painted the rotted wood trim on our exterior chimney. He also discovered a hole in the siding at the roof line, probably caused by a squirrel, and repaired that. As the entire exterior of our house was in need of fresh paint, we hired Ralph to oversee that job, as well as minor wood repairs and gutter repair. His painter, Andres, did a fine job of power-washing, caulking, and painting all siding and trim. The costs were reasonable and everything was completed in one week. We would definitely hire Ralph again for other projects around the house.
Response from Instant Repair Service
"Thank you for taking the time to get this review posted. I enjoyed working and talking with you. I look forward to working with ya'll again."
Vell S.
Mar 2020
Ralph showed up, on a Saturday, when no one else would. I know the job was a last minute request, but out of the 20+ people we called, Ralph was the only one who could help us out in our time-frame. The repair he provided was extremely necessary and the last-minute request was very appreciated!
Response from Instant Repair Service
"Thank you for taking the time to post this review! I'm glad It worked out for everyone. And thank you for your service to our country!"
Patti S.
Jan 2020
He did a great job.
Response from Instant Repair Service
"Thank you for taking the time to post this review. I really appreciate it."
Katie R.
Aug 2019
He was very quick to respond to my quote request and had an excellent price compared to other companies. It showed up at the time we agreed upon and did a good job. He was done in about an hour.
Response from Instant Repair Service
"Thank you for posting this review so quickly!! I will be there on Monday to address additional problems."
Kyle B.
Aug 2018
Ralph was courteous, honest and timely. He took his time and did an outstanding job. We’ll hire him again.
Response from Instant Repair Service
"Thanks so much for taking time to post this review. Enjoy your new home. I look forward to working with you in the future."
Shalini A.
Jun 2018
Ralph was very courteous and professional. He would point out the best solution for the best price and performed the service with excellence. I am very pleased and would certainly hire him for future projects.
Response from Instant Repair Service
"Thank you for taking the time to post a review for my services. I look forward to helping you with future projects."
Alan A.
May 2018
I originally hired Ralph back in February 2018 for a couple of major projects: Converting an open game room entry way into double French doors and converting a laundry room door into double slim doors as well. I got multiple quotes via Angie's list but Ralph was the only one willing and able to do the full job from A to Z including ordering the custom doors, doing the dry wall work, painting, etc. while others wanted to do one piece and let me handle the rest. Moreover, his prices were fair and his estimates were accurate. Ralph did a great job on the doors! The game room door, which used to be an open arch entry is literally the best door in the house - it is hung at the right height to prevent noise and closes perfectly with a refined click! As I saw Ralph doing these jobs well, I kept adding more and more projects that ranged from bigger things like assembling/painting swings and ceiling fans to things as small as repairing a light bulb that broke off in the fixture! Ralph was always graciously willing to address them at his normal hourly rate. On days he needed help, he hired and brought his own helper with him so I didn't have to worry about that either. At this point, I've had Ralph over working on numerous things and he's been my go-to-guy for any project I can think of. He's currently scheduled to install some custom-made storm doors for my house, too! :) I definitely recommend you give Ralph a call whenever you're looking for a full-service contractor at a reasonable price!
Melanie W.
May 2018
The team did a great job in repairing a very poor job another company (not from Angie's list) had done. They were extremely responsive and flexible in getting the job scheduled. Looks great and clean up was excellent. We would not hesitate to call on them again and refer to others.
Response from Instant Repair Service
"Thank you for taking the time to post this review. Best to you as you move to your new home."
Mark W.
Oct 2017
I called Ralph on a Saturday, the security light on our garage was out. He called me back the same day. I explained my situation, coming home late at night, I needed the light to work for safety reasons. Ralph came over assessed the situation, tested the light for power, checked the breaker, basic trouble shooting. He replaced the bulb after trouble shooting it first. Since it was a dusk to dawn light, we had to wait until that evening to see if the problem was solved. He told me that if the bulb replacement didn't work he would come back the next day to replace the light. Happily, the light worked that evening. I am very satisfied with his service, promptness, and attention to detail. Also, it says a lot about his character that he did his due diligence and did not over charge me by replacing a light that wasn't broken. I will call him again for my next repair.
Response from Instant Repair Service
"Thank you ma'am. I'm resting easier knowing your feeling more secure. You have enough on your plate already. I look forward to working with in the future."
Min-Fon C.
Sep 2017
Overall, very well, The work was professional, neat and efficient. He clean up nicely after he was done. He was also friendly to work with and we felt comfortable leaving him alone in our home unsupervised. We'll definitely be calling on Ralf in the future.
Response from Instant Repair Service
"Thank you for taking the time to post this great review. I look forward to working with you in the future."
Michael D.
Aug 2017
Ralph was professional and courteous. He did a good job on the repairs and painting. This 10 yr. house was in need of some repair, and Ralph was able to handle all of it. I trusted him with my house and he didn't let me down.
Response from Instant Repair Service
"Thank you for taking the time to post this review. I sure your house will sell fast. Let me know if you need anything else. Best to you!"
Robin P.
Jul 2017
I live in a small apartment and needed some help with painting an accent wall in the living room area as well as having my drapes hung. Very simple and minor. I called Ralph based on the reviews I read from other customers here on Angie's list, figuring I would be in good hands - NOT SO! He came as promised and hung drapes for me - he was a bit frustrated that I didn't know if I wanted them out 10" or 11" on either side - I had to quickly decide to go with 10" - he hung the drapes, which include putting a holding bracket in the middle of the rod. When I later went to hang the drapes the middle of the rod did not sit properly in the middle bracket, but I overlooked that and taped the rod down with some electric tape. The second thing I needed done was to have an "accent" wall painted (about 12 ft) - something I had already done myself but wanted a different sheen on the wall. I went ahead and let him paint the wall figuring how difficult can that be? Only to learn that I really should have paid more attention to the drapes not being properly hung - MY MISTAKE? Giving the guy another shot! I had already painted in myself in no time at all. First - It took him TWO HOURS to paint about a 12ft accent wall - something that had only taken me 30 minutes to do on my own as a novice painter! He arrived about 15 minutes early (while I'm trying to get ready in the morning) & texting me that he couldn't get through the gate. If he was just a bit more patient, I would have been out there in a Nano-second to let him in. Back to the painting - I was super excited to have this wall completed, but to my absolute disgust, when I saw the job he had done, I was 100% SPEECHLESS. It was so upsetting I could hardly speak (that's the truth!). He not only did a very poor paint job that I had to redo - he also used some of the actual room color paint over the white door trim? I didn't even notice that until he left - I called and asked him about that and he said he had to do that to make the paint on the accent wall correct - I'm sorry, but - NO, it's not even the right color! The other thing I noticed about working with Ralph? The guy complains non-stop! I mean, about everything, my floors buckle, I didn't have the sprayer on my sink spout, and on and on... it was a headache waiting to happen. I had to remind him that I LIVE IN AN APPARTMENT! I did call Ralph about my concerns on the paint job and that I would have to repaint it myself. He repeatedly told me that I needed to let it dry - so I painted half the wall myself and left the other half the way he had painted it just to make sure I wasn't loosing my mind. Sure enough, when it all dried, as he suggested, the side I repainted was perfect and his side looked half assed. SO - not only did I have to repaint the wall - I now had to repaint the door! Listen people - this is a real review. I'm not sure who all these other people are in giving him "glowing" reviews and I don't see how they possibly could. Oh, and he went ahead and cashed my check, even thought he said he wouldn't because he knew I was not happy with the work -m but he was pretty **** sneaky about it - he waited a good two weeks before he cashed it. I thought he was being honest & not cashing the check - but NOPE. No honesty here - not with him, that is! Honest guy? NO - has the Christian symbol on his card, but his work is worthless - If you don't believe me, you'll figure it out for yourself the hard way. Bottom line - I don't trust him, I would never have him anywhere near my place again, and I'm fully disgusted with the caliber of his work. And I'm out $225 for ****** work! Disgraceful to say the least. BEWARE - he's not a good handyman! If you have any question OR want to see for yourself - I have all the proof! I can back up everything I have written her. BEWARE OF HIM! Go with someone you know and trust.
Response from Instant Repair Service
"I'm sorry that this person is not satisfied with the job. But I'm not at all surprised by the review. Her own words should serve as my defense and the response I submit. This is the first I've known that this person was dissatisfied with the curtain rod installation. (It took me over two hours to hang the rods because she could not make up her mind about height from floor and width around window.) But yet, I only charged her for one hour of my time. And it must be noted that this job was done on July 4th, to accommodate her schedule. In her own words, "MY MISTAKE, Giving the guy another shot." I don't know why someone would hire me again if they were already dissatisfied with me. To get this wall painted, I once again had to meet her always changing schedule. I re scheduled at least two times on very short notice to accommodate her needs, while bumping other clients that were already scheduled. It must be noted that, in her own words she said, "This wall had been "botched" three previous times before." I quoted that would cost $150.00 to paint. She agreed. I did the best I could to satisfy her. Even offered repaint if it remained uneven at no charge. She declined my offer. There are a couple of other things she brought up that clearly demonstrates what I was dealing with. She called me out in this review for being 15 minutes EARLY to start the job. I was able to get in the gate without her having to come let me in and by doing so, I started the painting at exactly 9:30am, as promised. Complaining about being EARLY???? She also found necessary to call out over 100 previous reviews posted about my work. Insinuating that they were not real reviews. It's one thing to berate and attack my character, but to attack other clients of mine. Beyond belief. Unacceptable! As for payment. She had two weeks to stop payment on the check if she was really this dissatisfied."
Denise J.
May 2017
Ralph was super professional and easy to communicate with. i sent him photos of the cabinet via text and he was able to assess and provide an estimate. Though we found more damage after removal, I thought his additional charges were more than fair. I will continue to use Ralph for future projects.
Response from Instant Repair Service
"Thank you. I hope everything is continuing to work well. I look forward to working with you in the future."
Rachelle J.
Apr 2017
Great! Ralph communicated well, was on time, professional, and completed everything in a timely manner.
Response from Instant Repair Service
"Thank you for taking time to post this review. I enjoyed working in your home. I hope you'll call on me for any future projects."
Arjun R.
Mar 2017
Ralph was incredible. We've never had an experience with a contractor like him before. He was thorough, careful, responsible and responsive. He does all the work himself, or brings one other person with him--regardless, he is always onsite, and we completely trust him in our house. He is also very talented--the finishing of the doorway , with 2 beautiful large wood pieces for the transition, looks amazing. We will not only hire him again, but we have recommended him to several family members and friends already. He provides a rare level of customer service these days.
Response from Instant Repair Service
"Thank you for your very detailed review! I am thankful for clients like you. You were very easy to work with. I look forward to long relationship with you and your beautiful home."
Edison C.
Mar 2017
Great! Ralph is a one-man repair machine. I don't know what he can't do, but he certainly can do a lot. : ) Friendly and very knowledgeable, plus his estimate was fair. When he knew the job was going to take more hours after we discovered something about my house design that would require more time, his estimate of that amount of time was also on target. I would definitely hire him again for this kind of work.
Response from Instant Repair Service
"Thanks for taking the time to post this review. I hope your new space works out. I look forward to working with you in the future!"
Margaret M.
Feb 2017
All went well - Ralph is an easy guy to work with. He had set pricing for the toilet and light fixture replacement and then an hourly rate for the other types of work. I thought the total price was more than fair. He is a very neat worker and cleans up thoroughly after he is finished for each day.
Response from Instant Repair Service
"Thank you for taking the time to post this review. I will be there for you if there is anything else that may come up, as you prepare to sell your house."
Stelliam C.
Jan 2017
Ralph is a pro. He came out in advance to get a sense of the job and then was prepared on the day he worked, with materials, etc. Ralph has been a career contractor, so many of the "handy-man" type jobs, like fixing the toilet, are probably pretty easy for him. We had a hole in the wall where an animal had gotten in and created a nest inside the wall. Ralph fixed it up like new. We also had a closet door that had gotten off track and was installed terribly by the contractor when remodeled the house. Ralph was persistent with it and remarkably was able to resolve the issue. Not sure how he did that without another person's help, but he did! Also, he hung a piece of art for us and was meticulous about measurements and placement, without taking too long. It was perfect! I was originally a bit concerned about price, as he's considerably more per hour that the person we have used in the past. That said, he's reliable, makes quick business of it and does a good job! I felt he was definitely fair with us. I also appreciate that when there is a task, such as detailed electrical work, that he isn't experienced with, he suggested we call an electrician instead. There were a couple small issues with the original job and he came back out and took care of them at no charge. The work he did is for my mom, who is 80. As I don't live in town, I need to know that the person I send over there is someone who is not only capable and honest, but who is respectful of her. Ralph is all of those things and more. We both liked him very much and already have another job for him. I highly recommend him to other Angie's members. As someone who has worked extensively with contractors and handymen in my own work, having someone who is trustworthy and reliable is priceless. Thank you Ralph!
Response from Instant Repair Service
"Thank you for taking the time to write this great review. Please let me know how I can help your Mom in the future. Thanks again!"
Joann E.
Nov 2016
I was very pleased with work and response.
Response from Instant Repair Service
"Thank you your review. Look forward to working with you in the future."
Zev A.
Nov 2016
Ralph is a True Professional. I have a rental property in Cedar Park. My water spigot was not turning all the way off so it was streaming excess water. I called Ralph and he picked up right away which I love. It was Sunday when I called and he said he could even go out that day but I needed to confirm with the tenants. Monday he sent me a picture showing me the work has been completed. I will definitely use his services again. Highly recommended
Response from Instant Repair Service
"i appreciate your time in writing this review. Let me know if I can help you in the future."
Anand G.
Nov 2016
Ralph helped fix old broken panels and made them look great now. I am in fact looking to work with him on another task.
Response from Instant Repair Service
"Thank you for taking the time to post a review. I look forward to working with you on future projects."
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FAQ
Instant Repair Service is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Instant Repair Service accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, Instant Repair Service offers free project estimates.
No, Instant Repair Service does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Instant Repair Service does not offer a senior discount.
No, Instant Repair Service does not offer emergency services.
No, Instant Repair Service does not offer warranties.