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AGC Home Remodeling

5.00(
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AGC Home Remodeling

5.00(
47
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

AGC Home Remodeling, a top-rated contractor in Austin, TX, specializes in home additions, full remodels, ADUs, new construction, and kitchen and bathroom remodels. With decades of experience, we provide exceptional design, craftsmanship, and customer service, managing every phase from architecture and engineering to permits and construction with precision. Start your remodeling journey with us and experience the difference.

"I cannot say enough great things about Geoff and his team. From start to finish, they made my full home remodeling project an enjoyable and stress-free experience. The team was professional, communicative, and detail-oriented every step of the way. The quality of their work is top-notch, and it’s clear they take great pride in what they do. What impressed me most was how reliable and responsive they were. Anytime I had a question, they had an answer. Anytime an adjustment needed to be made, it was handled quickly and seamlessly. I always felt like my project was a priority. My home feels completely transformed, Geoff feels like he's truly part of the family."

Yolanda W on October 2025

AGC Home Remodeling, a top-rated contractor in Austin, TX, specializes in home additions, full remodels, ADUs, new construction, and kitchen and bathroom remodels. With decades of experience, we provide exceptional design, craftsmanship, and customer service, managing every phase from architecture and engineering to permits and construction with precision. Start your remodeling journey with us and experience the difference.

"I cannot say enough great things about Geoff and his team. From start to finish, they made my full home remodeling project an enjoyable and stress-free experience. The team was professional, communicative, and detail-oriented every step of the way. The quality of their work is top-notch, and it’s clear they take great pride in what they do. What impressed me most was how reliable and responsive they were. Anytime I had a question, they had an answer. Anytime an adjustment needed to be made, it was handled quickly and seamlessly. I always felt like my project was a priority. My home feels completely transformed, Geoff feels like he's truly part of the family."

Yolanda W on October 2025


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A-Plus Air Conditioning & Home Solutions

4.58(
945
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A-Plus Air Conditioning & Home Solutions

4.58(
945
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Customers say: Super punctual
49 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Looking for a company that gives you the “warm fuzzies” and makes you feel good each time we do business together? For Emergency Services or After Hour Services, Please call 512-450-1980! When you call A-Plus, you can sense warmth, experience and knowledge from our professional staff. Family owned & operated since 1977. We service Austin & surrounding areas 7 days a week .

"BUYER BEWARE! DO NOT USE THIS VENDOR! I was duped by this company! Told me the installation of my single front iron door would be $255/hr for 1 hr possible 2 hours for 2 people. This install was 7 hours for each person or 14 hours which cost me over $1300 to install 1 door. The door was already prehung. The 2 men were walking around wasting time, pretending to look for parts such as door handles which were right in front of them in the box. This is deceptive, false advertising, and will be reported to the BBB. They didn’t even get my confirmation/approval for additional hours or work! I will NEVER use their services again. Duped!"

Laurie P on April 2025

Looking for a company that gives you the “warm fuzzies” and makes you feel good each time we do business together? For Emergency Services or After Hour Services, Please call 512-450-1980! When you call A-Plus, you can sense warmth, experience and knowledge from our professional staff. Family owned & operated since 1977. We service Austin & surrounding areas 7 days a week .

"BUYER BEWARE! DO NOT USE THIS VENDOR! I was duped by this company! Told me the installation of my single front iron door would be $255/hr for 1 hr possible 2 hours for 2 people. This install was 7 hours for each person or 14 hours which cost me over $1300 to install 1 door. The door was already prehung. The 2 men were walking around wasting time, pretending to look for parts such as door handles which were right in front of them in the box. This is deceptive, false advertising, and will be reported to the BBB. They didn’t even get my confirmation/approval for additional hours or work! I will NEVER use their services again. Duped!"

Laurie P on April 2025


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Just In Time Handyman Services

4.94(
24
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Just In Time Handyman Services

4.94(
24
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

JustINTime Handyman/home renovation Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"On this project, Justin's time estimate to complete the job was optimistic. Otherwise the crew was friendly and the work was excellent."

Robert (Grant) L on September 2023

JustINTime Handyman/home renovation Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"On this project, Justin's time estimate to complete the job was optimistic. Otherwise the crew was friendly and the work was excellent."

Robert (Grant) L on September 2023


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Stanley Handyman and Remodeling Services

4.80(
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Stanley Handyman and Remodeling Services

4.80(
45
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Specializing in all home needs. We aim to work with and make it a point to go above and beyond for our valued costumers. We have been in construction and home repair for 23 years. We cover a very wide variety from landscaping to fence repair or building to installation of security. We are very driven on maintaining a great relationship with our costumers. As an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau we look forward to taking care of all of your home repair needs.

"Gary had great customer service and ideas ."

Joey M on July 2025

Specializing in all home needs. We aim to work with and make it a point to go above and beyond for our valued costumers. We have been in construction and home repair for 23 years. We cover a very wide variety from landscaping to fence repair or building to installation of security. We are very driven on maintaining a great relationship with our costumers. As an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau we look forward to taking care of all of your home repair needs.

"Gary had great customer service and ideas ."

Joey M on July 2025


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Mr. Handyman of South Austin/Lakeway

4.77(
94
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Mr. Handyman of South Austin/Lakeway

4.77(
94
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

One call does it all! At Mr. Handyman, we complete jobs faster and better because you don’t need to make multiple phone calls to multiple contractors. Our insured technicians can take care of all of the projects on your "to-do list" saving you time from the first phone call all the way through to project completion. We promise to offer you peace of mind knowing Mr. Handyman's professionals are company employees who will arrive on time in Mr. Handyman vans and will also clean up when they’re done. Busy schedules can make home repairs hard to get to. Now your growing "To Do" list just looks overwhelming and unmanageable. Where do you start? It takes just one call to hire your local Mr. Handyman to solve all your home repair headaches. Professional, safe, reliable handyman services on-time, every time, that's our guarantee. We have also been honored to have earned the Angi Super Service Award each year since 2016.

"I am very pleased with the results. Highly recommended."

Jay V on February 2025

One call does it all! At Mr. Handyman, we complete jobs faster and better because you don’t need to make multiple phone calls to multiple contractors. Our insured technicians can take care of all of the projects on your "to-do list" saving you time from the first phone call all the way through to project completion. We promise to offer you peace of mind knowing Mr. Handyman's professionals are company employees who will arrive on time in Mr. Handyman vans and will also clean up when they’re done. Busy schedules can make home repairs hard to get to. Now your growing "To Do" list just looks overwhelming and unmanageable. Where do you start? It takes just one call to hire your local Mr. Handyman to solve all your home repair headaches. Professional, safe, reliable handyman services on-time, every time, that's our guarantee. We have also been honored to have earned the Angi Super Service Award each year since 2016.

"I am very pleased with the results. Highly recommended."

Jay V on February 2025


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OnCall Home Services

4.35(
710
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OnCall Home Services

4.35(
710
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
28 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 20 years of experience servicing the Austin area, we strive to provide a wide array of high quality, affordable services. We offer home repair, remodeling, make-readies, custom interior and exterior paint, and many other services. Currently, we have five employees, and use professional and licensed subcontractors. ***We offer free estimates, price matching, flexible payment and financing available as well as.*** Call us today for your home repair and remodeling needs! **$500 minimum for labor on Service Calls**

"They did a great job at replacing my roof. Quality of work was great. They also did a great job of cleaning up after."

Brandon H on September 2025

With over 20 years of experience servicing the Austin area, we strive to provide a wide array of high quality, affordable services. We offer home repair, remodeling, make-readies, custom interior and exterior paint, and many other services. Currently, we have five employees, and use professional and licensed subcontractors. ***We offer free estimates, price matching, flexible payment and financing available as well as.*** Call us today for your home repair and remodeling needs! **$500 minimum for labor on Service Calls**

"They did a great job at replacing my roof. Quality of work was great. They also did a great job of cleaning up after."

Brandon H on September 2025


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Integrated Outdoor Designs, LLC

4.89(
36
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Integrated Outdoor Designs, LLC

4.89(
36
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We also Offer Financing 12/Mo No interest with approved credit

"We were recommended to Interior Outdoor Designs by a friend and we had a great experience throughout. As first-time house buyers, we were uncertain on what colors and styles we wanted for our screened-in porch, but Kyle and his team did a great job on explaining our options. They were also very helpful on making tweaks to meet our budget! We're so happy with the final product and love being able to spend time outside without having to deal with those pesky mosquitos. We will definitely be passing on our recommendation to family and friends in the future!"

Sean B on August 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We also Offer Financing 12/Mo No interest with approved credit

"We were recommended to Interior Outdoor Designs by a friend and we had a great experience throughout. As first-time house buyers, we were uncertain on what colors and styles we wanted for our screened-in porch, but Kyle and his team did a great job on explaining our options. They were also very helpful on making tweaks to meet our budget! We're so happy with the final product and love being able to spend time outside without having to deal with those pesky mosquitos. We will definitely be passing on our recommendation to family and friends in the future!"

Sean B on August 2025


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Diamond Decks

4.76(
81
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Diamond Decks

4.76(
81
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of decking services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Highly reputable company. I had some issues with finish work, but they made sure all my issues were taken care of. Would use them in my future orojects"

Tonya C on September 2020

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of decking services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Highly reputable company. I had some issues with finish work, but they made sure all my issues were taken care of. Would use them in my future orojects"

Tonya C on September 2020


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Daybreak Construction

5.00(
12
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Daybreak Construction

5.00(
12
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the needs of the consumer. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They were on time and efficient. They worked quickly and overcame all problems and barriers to the needed work. Work was seamless and looked new at the end of the job. Amazing work and great value. Will hire again for any other construction work for my home. A++"

Michael Q on March 2023

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the needs of the consumer. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They were on time and efficient. They worked quickly and overcame all problems and barriers to the needed work. Work was seamless and looked new at the end of the job. Amazing work and great value. Will hire again for any other construction work for my home. A++"

Michael Q on March 2023


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Get Complete Maintenance and Repair

4.83(
55
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Get Complete Maintenance and Repair

4.83(
55
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

GET COMPLETE Maintenance and Repair views maintenance and repair from a unique perspective, not just through the eyes of a single trade like a plumber or electrician, but as a property owner. Combined, we have spent more than 80 years managing and maintaining property, dealing with thousands of service vendors. GET COMPLETE Maintenance and Repair evolved out of a desire to have a one-stop maintenance, repair and construction solution that delivers all the service "positives" from a life-time of experiences. These include a professional service that is reliable, arrives on-time, never "no shows", pays attention to detail, respects your property, communicates well and provides proof of service--all at a reasonable price. The sort of company that we would call for our own property repairs and eagerly refer to someone else. Our goal is simple--to make sure your issue gets fixed and you are happy with our service to call us again!

"Extremely fast service. Posted on Angie at 8:30, job was complete by 11. I appreciated they took pictures of the problem and repair as I was not on site. Very professional."

Tom Z on June 2025

GET COMPLETE Maintenance and Repair views maintenance and repair from a unique perspective, not just through the eyes of a single trade like a plumber or electrician, but as a property owner. Combined, we have spent more than 80 years managing and maintaining property, dealing with thousands of service vendors. GET COMPLETE Maintenance and Repair evolved out of a desire to have a one-stop maintenance, repair and construction solution that delivers all the service "positives" from a life-time of experiences. These include a professional service that is reliable, arrives on-time, never "no shows", pays attention to detail, respects your property, communicates well and provides proof of service--all at a reasonable price. The sort of company that we would call for our own property repairs and eagerly refer to someone else. Our goal is simple--to make sure your issue gets fixed and you are happy with our service to call us again!

"Extremely fast service. Posted on Angie at 8:30, job was complete by 11. I appreciated they took pictures of the problem and repair as I was not on site. Very professional."

Tom Z on June 2025

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

You may need a permit to install your window seat. Even though it's an indoor modification, some municipalities require permits for any built-ins added to homes. Check with your carpenter or, if you're DIY-ing, do some research on your city's requirements.

DIY is possible, but professional construction ensures structural integrity and proper anchoring.

You can use a nail to find ceiling joists, but it’s not as reliable as a stud finder, and you’ll end up with lots of small holes in your ceiling. If the nail hits a joist, you'll feel increased resistance. Mark the spot with a pencil. Repeat this process regularly along the ceiling, 16 or 24 inches apart, until you've mapped out the joist locations.

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