Miscellaneous Trades

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Mar 09, 2019

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 – [email protected] – 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

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: https://www.thesteamteam.com/pricing

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 // [email protected] (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 = [email protected] / 512.595.3833

Stucco Vendors

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!)  – [email protected] / 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

 

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