Miscellaneous Trades
Appliance Repair
Appliances are quickly becoming disposable. These guys can usually fix for ~$100, but if the repair gets above $200-$300 and it’s not a high end appliance, you’re better off replacing.
- James Caswell = (512) 789-2405 — Always has cheap used appliances (nothing nice.) Will also haul off any old appliances for free. Can usually fix broken appliances.
- 3 Point Appliances = (512) 482-9349 – threepointappliance95@yahoo.com – Mostly just repairs, Lauren uses frequently, trip charges – $15-$35 depending on location – Just spoke with them 6/27/19 and was told they no longer do service calls. – Lauren Y.
- These guys can possibly fix expensive built-ins like Sub-zero, Thermador, Wolf, etc… No actual experience yet, but was floated as “heard they can do it” from a reliable source. https://www.facebook.com/Ferguson-167803333722520/
Bathtub Refinishing
- Jeff Evans – (512) 585-9997
- Steve Williams – (512) 832-4700
Bath + Kitchen Remodeling
- Jason Duran (Vicki’s son) / 979-709-8973
Chimney Repair
- Matt Bonafair- Absolute Chimney ACE EXPERTS LLC. 512-529-6571/ soot.expert@yahoo.com
Duct Cleaning
- Josh Young at 4:11 service company, they do dryer vents and fireplace too. 512-619-9109
I recommend Steam Team- I priced out for a dryer duct cleaning (it was a stackable W/D that needed to be removed in order to clean- $180) and they were the most competitive by a lot (other quotes were $225-$250). They have good customer service and easy scheduling. There are even rough prices on their website:
Masonry
- Cruz Lorenzo – (713) 259-0751 // Did the house across the street from Eric and he talked with him. Doesn’t speak English. Only stone – no stucco.
Retaining Walls
- Fidel – 512.450.2011 // greendelsolutions@hotmail.com (Currently Eric’s favorite 6/3/2019)
- Lupe (good & reliable – has gotten really expensive) = 512.704.5595
- Miguel (did a retaining wall for 70% less than Lupe for Kenric) = Austin Yard Builder / 512-350-1838 /
- Juan Ramirez (Horacio referral) = 512.679.7282
Solar Vendors
- Shaine Fourie (Zoe’s referral) = 832.714.2850
- John Simon = john@freedomsolarpower.com / 512.595.3833
Stucco Vendors
- Absolute Stucco & Stone — admin@absolutestucco.com
- Austin Stucco & Masonry — 512.785.8226
Wallpaper Hanger
- David Vaneman = (512) 940-9644 (Craig – He’s the best I’ve found. He’s been around for a long time and does work for UT.)
Welders / Metal Work
- Jordan Sheftel (Matt Johnson Referral) – Does quality residential work. 610.428.2272
- Matt Johnson (No longer doing custom work, but builds some killer smokers!) – mattymo.johnson@gmail.com / 254-855-9559
- Alfredo Hernandez // (512)554-7449 (stairs,handrails,landscaping edges) (Adrienne Laosa referral. Spanish only)
Hot Tubs / Swim Spas
- Jason Duran (Vicki’s son) / Manager at Texas Hot Tub Company / 512-360-9341
tags: welding, metalworking