Serving Alvarado, TX and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"We cannot say enough nice things about Reformed Outdoor Structures. They were a pleasure to work with---always prompt, answered any questions we had, hard-working, and incredibly pleasant to be around. Our end product was exactly as we hoped it would be!"
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Serving Alvarado, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Great customer service! Jacob went above and beyond to make sure our new fence for our new build was exactly what we wanted. Highly recommend this company for all of your fencing needs!"
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Serving Alvarado, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
Small jobs welcome
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"H&K are awesome to work with. We started with fixing the doors on our shed then the roof of it. Each project we ve had, Henry has done a stellar job on. We ve got a list of projects and trust he will come through on all of them. We highly recommend this business for any home repair."
Serving Alvarado, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"If you are looking for a solid construction company sonart is the way to go for sure! All I could say was wow aside from the fact that my mouth was completely open for a solid five minutes LOL! The house was built around the 50s and hasnâ t been updated since the original build. To see our bathrooms brought more to a modern the lights was honestly heartwarming I know my mother would have appreciated this!Thank you again guys for your hard work!"
Serving Alvarado, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 1986
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Mr. Robert was on-time and he helped me with everything I needed installed. He is awesome. Thank you."
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Serving Alvarado, TX and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Small jobs welcome
"I highly recommend Freddie with Smitty's Handyman. He did an amazing job with my repairs. He was very easy to work with and had a good, professional personality. He was punctual, communicative, knowledgeable, observant, detailed, prepared, and thorough. He completed my original repair request as well as another issue I wasn't aware of prior to him spotting it. He cleaned up after the work was complete and he didn't leave a mess behind. I will definitely be reaching to him again for future repairs."
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Serving Alvarado, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I bought my house recently and i really needed to paint it on the outside. I hired them and my house looks great now. They are best Than you"
Serving Alvarado, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 1980
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
When it comes to decks, patios, porches, or pergolas or any outdoor project we handle the details matter. Of course, we want your new outdoor space to look amazing and seamlessly blend with the style and design of your home. But we also want to make sure it is safe, secure, and lasts for many years. To ensure thats the case, we need to pay attention to the details. Our contractors use a clear Job Process Methodology that ensures the structure is built well, and we have established national relationships with preferred material vendors, including AZEK and Timbertech.\nAs for the team that will be creating your captivating outdoor space? Our deck contractors are each trained, licensed, and certified in each applicable area. Each of our locations is locally owned and operated and backed by a national network of experts\n
Serving Alvarado, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Set up a meeting for a quote and hired. Made arrangements, no problems, worked timely, excellent workmanship. Friendly, I will have them work a similar project (floorboards and trim) in a coming project. Very professional."
Serving Alvarado, TX and surrounding areas
Approved
Small jobs welcome
Custom Built-Ins, Cabinets & Finish Carpentry.\nKitchen tables, cutting boards, picnic tables, etc
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