Here at Mark Williamson Contractor we are a full service contracting company working with residential and commercial properties. No job is too large or small for us and we pride ourselves on our professionalism and skillset. Call now for a free quote.
"Mark has helped with all kinds of small projects like garage organization etc"
Della T on April 2022
Here at Mark Williamson Contractor we are a full service contracting company working with residential and commercial properties. No job is too large or small for us and we pride ourselves on our professionalism and skillset. Call now for a free quote.
"Mark has helped with all kinds of small projects like garage organization etc"
We are a locally owned and operated company with over 22 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in handyman/carpentry work and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
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Adrianne L on January 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company with over 22 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in handyman/carpentry work and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
Sonart Construction Corp. has over15 years of experience in providing a variety of exterior and interior renovation services. We provide services to Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.. We specialize in Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Flooring and the list goes on. Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach and keep the customer informed through every phase of the project. When interacting with our company, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing, and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your renovation needs. Give us a call today!
"I called Sonart construction to give me a bid remodeling a kitchen. I spoke to the project manager Ziv and he was very professional I then set up an in office meeting with Ziv we discussed our options and I was very pleased with how we all worked together with different ideas and we all came with the best kitchen design hat suits my needs and wants. Will definitely recommend to all family and friends."
Dorothy K on January 2022
Sonart Construction Corp. has over15 years of experience in providing a variety of exterior and interior renovation services. We provide services to Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.. We specialize in Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Flooring and the list goes on. Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach and keep the customer informed through every phase of the project. When interacting with our company, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing, and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your renovation needs. Give us a call today!
"I called Sonart construction to give me a bid remodeling a kitchen. I spoke to the project manager Ziv and he was very professional I then set up an in office meeting with Ziv we discussed our options and I was very pleased with how we all worked together with different ideas and we all came with the best kitchen design hat suits my needs and wants. Will definitely recommend to all family and friends."
We are a locally owned and operated company out of Ft Worth, Texas. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of general contracting services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
We are a locally owned and operated company out of Ft Worth, Texas. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of general contracting services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
MCI Texas General Contractors
13359 N Hwy 187, 406-321
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13359 N Hwy 187, 406-321
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
652 local quotes requested
MCI Texas General Contractors Our journey began 25 years ago with a vision to bring superior craftsmanship and uncompromising integrity to the Texas construction industry. Today, MCI Texas General Contractors stand as a testament to that vision, delivering top-tier construction solutions across the region. With every project we undertake, we're not just building structures; we're building trust, forging relationships, and contributing to the Texas legacy. Residential: MCI has extensive experience throughout the state of Texas in design and building including all phases of residential construction – from Design Build, new home building, residential home improvements, Additions, complete home remodel, remodels, decks, outdoor livings, and room additions ECT. Key Skills & Expertise ✅ Construction Project Management – Oversee projects from inception to completion, ensuring efficiency and adherence to safety regulations. ✅ Design-Build & Custom Homes – Extensive experience designing and constructing custom homes and commercial buildings. ✅ Highly attentive to accuracy and consistency ✅ Measurement & Estimation Expert – Proficient in using measuring tapes, laser levels, calipers, and other precision tools to ensure exact measurements. ✅ Concrete & Pavement Construction – Managed thousands of yards of concrete and pavement projects with precision. ✅ Blueprint Reading & Compliance – Skilled in interpreting architectural and engineering plans, ensuring compliance with building codes. ✅ Team Leadership & Collaboration – Proven ability to lead, train, and manage construction teams for efficient project execution. ✅ Stakeholder Coordination – Work closely with clients, engineers, architects, and contractors to achieve project goals. ✅ Problem-Solving & Quality Control – Quick at troubleshooting construction challenges, ensuring high-quality standards are maintained.
MCI Texas General Contractors Our journey began 25 years ago with a vision to bring superior craftsmanship and uncompromising integrity to the Texas construction industry. Today, MCI Texas General Contractors stand as a testament to that vision, delivering top-tier construction solutions across the region. With every project we undertake, we're not just building structures; we're building trust, forging relationships, and contributing to the Texas legacy. Residential: MCI has extensive experience throughout the state of Texas in design and building including all phases of residential construction – from Design Build, new home building, residential home improvements, Additions, complete home remodel, remodels, decks, outdoor livings, and room additions ECT. Key Skills & Expertise ✅ Construction Project Management – Oversee projects from inception to completion, ensuring efficiency and adherence to safety regulations. ✅ Design-Build & Custom Homes – Extensive experience designing and constructing custom homes and commercial buildings. ✅ Highly attentive to accuracy and consistency ✅ Measurement & Estimation Expert – Proficient in using measuring tapes, laser levels, calipers, and other precision tools to ensure exact measurements. ✅ Concrete & Pavement Construction – Managed thousands of yards of concrete and pavement projects with precision. ✅ Blueprint Reading & Compliance – Skilled in interpreting architectural and engineering plans, ensuring compliance with building codes. ✅ Team Leadership & Collaboration – Proven ability to lead, train, and manage construction teams for efficient project execution. ✅ Stakeholder Coordination – Work closely with clients, engineers, architects, and contractors to achieve project goals. ✅ Problem-Solving & Quality Control – Quick at troubleshooting construction challenges, ensuring high-quality standards are maintained.
We specialize in installing decks, fences, and pergolas. We have the expertise to build everything from a simple privacy fence, to custom decks and pergolas. Our team is skilled and ready to make your vision a reality.
"New 2-story deck missed the mark across code, Trex guidelines, and aesthetics. Poor planning. Won't make it right. We lost 5 figures on a 2-man crew that lacks longevity with owner. Hire inspectors before paying final invoice. FYI “Custom Deck and Fence Austin” also has poor reviews on multiple sites noting owner Todd Louis Ratajik of "Good Day Baked Energy Snacks" (Forfeited Existence). Sites now name “Cesar” as owner. Negative reviews disappeared. AFFD has pending lawsuits with Travis County Courts. Unknown AFFD subcontractor alarmingly used my name and address in another client’s lawsuit w**! Standard: Visual consistency. AFFD: Mismatched railing. Todd’s words: "It's the same railing but pinched." (A contractor’s FB review notes lack of materials to properly complete jobs.) Std: Concrete pad supports stairs. AFFD: Stair stringers hover in air, failing to land on concrete. Todd blatantly texted that stringers would step out (not down) from deck. I refuted the abnormality. Top step was cut off; stringers don’t reach concrete. Instead of extending pad or redoing stringers, an ugly post was set. Std: Stairs treads w/o gaps. No overhangs. AFFD: Stringer cuts forgot stairs' fascia; treads weren’t 11+”. Gaps added to meet code -> stair noses >1.25", ie trip hazards. FYI Use rise-to-run guidelines. Std: 42” deck railings. 34-38” stair railings ABOVE boards. AFFD: 44” deck railings. Didn’t supply 34” stair railings; boards grossly notched to lower height, which start at 44”! Std: Posts sit on existing FINISHED concrete pads. (LOL) AFFD: Post had no contact with pad (after removing makeshift shams to hide the blunder) ie ZERO deck weight on ground. Todd asked if this was okay [to not deal with]. Post not corrected at start. Rough concrete poured atop pad to meet post. Ew. Std: 16" oc MAX joist spacing (Trex specs). AFFD: 7 of 13 spacings are >16". No blocking. Add 1 or 2 joists = ~15.5" or 14" spacings. Todd said his ways are “affordable” and “economical”. Eek. Best: Competitor contracts: "12-in joist spacings", "blocking", “glulam beam”. Std: Trex Cocktail Rail Kit (full-width support, hidden fasteners). AFFD: 5.5" wavy floor boards nailed to 1" rail. Visible screws, rough shavings, corner gaps, no support eg 2x4s to flatten board. No countersunk screws and putty to hide nails. Std: Professional aesthetics. AFFD: Not spraying railing cuts = RUST. No continuity in stairs fascia to meet deck edge. Silver bolts on black railings. Posts unequal distance from deck edges. Cedar’s shorter lifespan requires staining / maintenance < Trex’s composite fascia. Std: Disclosure of unforeseen issues. Protocols. Loyal crews. AFFD: Crew wasted a day plotting makeshift repairs after causing roof damage. Licensed roofer was furious about erroneously-cut flashing. Roofers returned after crew again made damaging cuts where told not to. Zero acknowledgement from Todd. AFFD: Crew noted holes in house’s ceiling after removing joist nails. No repairmen references. Not-our-problem mentality. AFFD: 15+ days by 2 tired guys: the hire + his actual neighbor. Ditto to reviewer compelled to supervise. Days start late, end after 7pm. My neighbors had 5 deck builders who left by 6pm still jolly. AFFD: Non-recyclables in recycling bin. Concrete and stinky liquid in trash bin. Cigarette butts, nails, and construction debris across yard. AFFD: Crew won’t tell owner about gray areas and errors in judgments. One unsure if he'd get paid wth. Std: Professionalism. AFFD: No final walkthroughs. Owner ignores items in emails. Condescending; when I climbed a ladder re an issue (that I called a roofer to fix), Todd muttered that I was “an inspector, eh”. Instead of talking measurements, Todd’s retort was “I’m the owner of a deck company”, as if titles alone grant proficiency. Labor is hired out, crew turnover is high. Workmanship depends on whoever is outsourced, who aren’t deck builders so much as guys who "have built decks before". Expect no corrections on what Todd Ratajik deems as "good enough"."
Ja N on October 2022
We specialize in installing decks, fences, and pergolas. We have the expertise to build everything from a simple privacy fence, to custom decks and pergolas. Our team is skilled and ready to make your vision a reality.
"New 2-story deck missed the mark across code, Trex guidelines, and aesthetics. Poor planning. Won't make it right. We lost 5 figures on a 2-man crew that lacks longevity with owner. Hire inspectors before paying final invoice. FYI “Custom Deck and Fence Austin” also has poor reviews on multiple sites noting owner Todd Louis Ratajik of "Good Day Baked Energy Snacks" (Forfeited Existence). Sites now name “Cesar” as owner. Negative reviews disappeared. AFFD has pending lawsuits with Travis County Courts. Unknown AFFD subcontractor alarmingly used my name and address in another client’s lawsuit w**! Standard: Visual consistency. AFFD: Mismatched railing. Todd’s words: "It's the same railing but pinched." (A contractor’s FB review notes lack of materials to properly complete jobs.) Std: Concrete pad supports stairs. AFFD: Stair stringers hover in air, failing to land on concrete. Todd blatantly texted that stringers would step out (not down) from deck. I refuted the abnormality. Top step was cut off; stringers don’t reach concrete. Instead of extending pad or redoing stringers, an ugly post was set. Std: Stairs treads w/o gaps. No overhangs. AFFD: Stringer cuts forgot stairs' fascia; treads weren’t 11+”. Gaps added to meet code -> stair noses >1.25", ie trip hazards. FYI Use rise-to-run guidelines. Std: 42” deck railings. 34-38” stair railings ABOVE boards. AFFD: 44” deck railings. Didn’t supply 34” stair railings; boards grossly notched to lower height, which start at 44”! Std: Posts sit on existing FINISHED concrete pads. (LOL) AFFD: Post had no contact with pad (after removing makeshift shams to hide the blunder) ie ZERO deck weight on ground. Todd asked if this was okay [to not deal with]. Post not corrected at start. Rough concrete poured atop pad to meet post. Ew. Std: 16" oc MAX joist spacing (Trex specs). AFFD: 7 of 13 spacings are >16". No blocking. Add 1 or 2 joists = ~15.5" or 14" spacings. Todd said his ways are “affordable” and “economical”. Eek. Best: Competitor contracts: "12-in joist spacings", "blocking", “glulam beam”. Std: Trex Cocktail Rail Kit (full-width support, hidden fasteners). AFFD: 5.5" wavy floor boards nailed to 1" rail. Visible screws, rough shavings, corner gaps, no support eg 2x4s to flatten board. No countersunk screws and putty to hide nails. Std: Professional aesthetics. AFFD: Not spraying railing cuts = RUST. No continuity in stairs fascia to meet deck edge. Silver bolts on black railings. Posts unequal distance from deck edges. Cedar’s shorter lifespan requires staining / maintenance < Trex’s composite fascia. Std: Disclosure of unforeseen issues. Protocols. Loyal crews. AFFD: Crew wasted a day plotting makeshift repairs after causing roof damage. Licensed roofer was furious about erroneously-cut flashing. Roofers returned after crew again made damaging cuts where told not to. Zero acknowledgement from Todd. AFFD: Crew noted holes in house’s ceiling after removing joist nails. No repairmen references. Not-our-problem mentality. AFFD: 15+ days by 2 tired guys: the hire + his actual neighbor. Ditto to reviewer compelled to supervise. Days start late, end after 7pm. My neighbors had 5 deck builders who left by 6pm still jolly. AFFD: Non-recyclables in recycling bin. Concrete and stinky liquid in trash bin. Cigarette butts, nails, and construction debris across yard. AFFD: Crew won’t tell owner about gray areas and errors in judgments. One unsure if he'd get paid wth. Std: Professionalism. AFFD: No final walkthroughs. Owner ignores items in emails. Condescending; when I climbed a ladder re an issue (that I called a roofer to fix), Todd muttered that I was “an inspector, eh”. Instead of talking measurements, Todd’s retort was “I’m the owner of a deck company”, as if titles alone grant proficiency. Labor is hired out, crew turnover is high. Workmanship depends on whoever is outsourced, who aren’t deck builders so much as guys who "have built decks before". Expect no corrections on what Todd Ratajik deems as "good enough"."
Ja N on October 2022
Texas Backyards
S. Austin Ave.
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Texas Backyards
S. Austin Ave.
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience
At Texas Backyards, we understand that transforming your outdoor space is not just about creating a beautiful setting; it's about crafting an experience tailored to your lifestyle and preferences. That's why we prioritize education, guiding our clients through every step of the process to help them make informed choices that align with their vision and budget. We are a team of seasoned professionals who are passionate about outdoor living. We offer a comprehensive range of services from decks, patios, and pergolas to landscape installation, pavers, artificial turf, and more.
"These guys are great. Did quality work for a reasonable price, and were able to start right away."
Cody L on April 2025
At Texas Backyards, we understand that transforming your outdoor space is not just about creating a beautiful setting; it's about crafting an experience tailored to your lifestyle and preferences. That's why we prioritize education, guiding our clients through every step of the process to help them make informed choices that align with their vision and budget. We are a team of seasoned professionals who are passionate about outdoor living. We offer a comprehensive range of services from decks, patios, and pergolas to landscape installation, pavers, artificial turf, and more.
"These guys are great. Did quality work for a reasonable price, and were able to start right away."
Cody L on April 2025
Austin Dream Remodeling
2713 Bristol Dr
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Austin Dream Remodeling
2713 Bristol Dr
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
770 local quotes requested
Austin Dream Remodeling At Austin Dream Remodeling, we specialize in transforming homes with top-tier interior and exterior projects. Our expertise lies in kitchen and bathroom remodeling, where we blend creativity and functionality to bring your vision to life. We offer in-home 3-D design services to help you visualize your dream space before we begin. Our commitment to quality ensures that every project is completed with precision and attention to detail. We prioritize clear communication and adhere to strict timelines, ensuring a seamless remodeling experience from start to finish. Trust Austin Dream Remodeling to enhance the beauty and functionality of your home.
"Great experience working with all of them. The project managers, Shai and Eli, consistently checked in. They made sure everything and us were taken care of. Very big help from Lenny for the design. The outcome was amazing, and definitely a big upgrade from what we had before."
Stacey B on July 2025
Austin Dream Remodeling At Austin Dream Remodeling, we specialize in transforming homes with top-tier interior and exterior projects. Our expertise lies in kitchen and bathroom remodeling, where we blend creativity and functionality to bring your vision to life. We offer in-home 3-D design services to help you visualize your dream space before we begin. Our commitment to quality ensures that every project is completed with precision and attention to detail. We prioritize clear communication and adhere to strict timelines, ensuring a seamless remodeling experience from start to finish. Trust Austin Dream Remodeling to enhance the beauty and functionality of your home.
"Great experience working with all of them. The project managers, Shai and Eli, consistently checked in. They made sure everything and us were taken care of. Very big help from Lenny for the design. The outcome was amazing, and definitely a big upgrade from what we had before."
Stacey B on July 2025
Fairfield
6409 Rialto
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Fairfield
6409 Rialto
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5 years of experience
At Fairfield Innovations, we bring high-end craftsmanship and creative design to outdoor living in Austin. From custom decks and pergolas to patio covers, fencing, and full landscaping, we specialize in building beautiful spaces that feel like home - just outside. Let’s turn your yard into your favorite place to be.
At Fairfield Innovations, we bring high-end craftsmanship and creative design to outdoor living in Austin. From custom decks and pergolas to patio covers, fencing, and full landscaping, we specialize in building beautiful spaces that feel like home - just outside. Let’s turn your yard into your favorite place to be.
JASB Solutions Roofing & Remodeling
12325 HYMEADOW DR
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JASB Solutions Roofing & Remodeling
12325 HYMEADOW DR
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
867 local quotes requested
Why choose JASB? As a professional siding, roofing and exterior remodeling company in Austin, TX, we know what it takes to handle a home renovation from start to finish and deliver satisfying results. Whether we’re repairing your roof after a storm or installing new fire-rated security doors for your home, we always provide top-notch customer service and remarkable workmanship. JASB Solutions Roofing & Remodeling is committed to quality and excellence with a proven reputation in the Austin community. We offer a one year workmanship warranty on all repairs and a ten year workmanship warranty on all roof and siding replacements. Owned and operated by a Marine Corps veteran, JASB Solutions strives to be an above average contractor. We’re staffed with highly knowledgeable service professionals equipped to evaluate every project so that we can provide each potential customer with a competitively priced estimate that they can trust in. Give JASB an opportunity to serve you!
"Amazing job great price. It took a little while to order a get the color I wanted for my metal roof but they kept me informed during the entire process. True professionals."
Luisa S on December 2023
Why choose JASB? As a professional siding, roofing and exterior remodeling company in Austin, TX, we know what it takes to handle a home renovation from start to finish and deliver satisfying results. Whether we’re repairing your roof after a storm or installing new fire-rated security doors for your home, we always provide top-notch customer service and remarkable workmanship. JASB Solutions Roofing & Remodeling is committed to quality and excellence with a proven reputation in the Austin community. We offer a one year workmanship warranty on all repairs and a ten year workmanship warranty on all roof and siding replacements. Owned and operated by a Marine Corps veteran, JASB Solutions strives to be an above average contractor. We’re staffed with highly knowledgeable service professionals equipped to evaluate every project so that we can provide each potential customer with a competitively priced estimate that they can trust in. Give JASB an opportunity to serve you!
"Amazing job great price. It took a little while to order a get the color I wanted for my metal roof but they kept me informed during the entire process. True professionals."
Luisa S on December 2023
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Austin, TX
A bomb shelter is an abode built to withstand disaster. Bomb shelters may refer to a space or bunker that can protect inhabitants through a hypothetical nuclear attack, apocalypse, or any other massive crisis. People usually build bomb shelters underground and stock them to live there a few days to a month at a time. Doomsday bunkers accommodate long-term living rather than just through a short crisis.
Builders construct bomb shelters with reinforced steel, box culvert, concrete, or other durable materials (but many professionals do not recommend shipping containers, as they’re not designed to live underground. If building underground, you’ll first have to excavate land before building the actual structure. You’ll have to implement air and water filtration systems, septic systems, and power supply.
It takes a lot of experience to safely and legally construct a bomb shelter, not to mention make sure it’s fit to live in for extended periods of time. It’s best to talk to a residential structural engineer near you for proper guidance.
The current standard filtration systems require filtering both air and water. For air, you’ll want an NBC filter system, which both domestic and international producers make. NBC stands for Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical, which filters out all three. If you’re only building your shelter for natural disasters, chemical attacks, and biological attacks, you may opt for the less expensive HEPA filter system.
Water filtration requires the same level of care. You’ll likely want to have a large water storage capacity to survive short-term disasters. For long-term living, you’ll want to have a water filtration system.
Rising S bunker prices depend on the size, ranging anywhere from $20,000 to $9 million. Their least expensive model is 96 square feet while their most expensive model has a gym, swimming pool, hot tub, and bowling alley.
Mini: $45,500
Standard Bomb Shelter: $67,500–$109,500
Silver Leaf: $140,000–$182,500
Admiral: $180,000–$500,000
Xtreme: $450,000–$780,000
Xtreme Bunker Complex: $840,000–$1,830,000
Luxury Series: $3,800,000–$9,600,000
You almost always need a permit to build a bunker on land with any type of public utilities running through it. You’ll want to check with your local building code enforcement agency to see if this is the case for your area.
Because you’re building a structural component that often requires electricity, water, and sewage services, you’ll need to apply for permits to attach these utilities to your new property. However, off-grid-only units in rural areas may not need all or any of the permitting you’d normally find in more urban settings.
To survive a nuclear blast, you’ll need to have your bunker at least three feet underground. However, it’s usually advisable to put it further underground. To survive a close strike, you’ll want to have the bunker at least 10 feet down and with five-foot thick reinforced concrete. However, knowing exactly how deep to build depends on the size of the blast you’re trying to avoid. Most bunkers don’t need to be more than 5 feet below the ground.
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