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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"
Della T on April 2022
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!
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Adrianne L on January 2025
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, youll notice that were 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, youll notice that were 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
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!
We’re disrupting the remodeling business through an innovative approach to the renovation process. With your own personal project manager, drafter, and in-house interior design, we’ve got you covered.
"Amazing company! They were able build my second story garage addition (now theatre room) into a space that looks like it came with the original house! We are very appreciative of Niv and the Ace Remodeling TX team for working diligently and having clear communication throughout our project."
Joseph H on February 2025
We’re disrupting the remodeling business through an innovative approach to the renovation process. With your own personal project manager, drafter, and in-house interior design, we’ve got you covered.
"Amazing company! They were able build my second story garage addition (now theatre room) into a space that looks like it came with the original house! We are very appreciative of Niv and the Ace Remodeling TX team for working diligently and having clear communication throughout our project."
Joseph H on February 2025
We are America's choice for residential and commercial repairs and improvements. All our technicians have over 15 years experience. They are professional, reliable, and insured / bonded so you can feel safe having them in your home or business. Our technician will arrive in uniform, driving a clearly marked Mr. Handyman van, on time, and ready to work. We guarantee our work. Schedule your appointment now to experience the Mr. Handyman difference!
"It went very well. Larry came exactly on time, worked constantly, and did each task professionally and well."
Beth T on September 2018
We are America's choice for residential and commercial repairs and improvements. All our technicians have over 15 years experience. They are professional, reliable, and insured / bonded so you can feel safe having them in your home or business. Our technician will arrive in uniform, driving a clearly marked Mr. Handyman van, on time, and ready to work. We guarantee our work. Schedule your appointment now to experience the Mr. Handyman difference!
"It went very well. Larry came exactly on time, worked constantly, and did each task professionally and well."
Beth T on September 2018
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Very good job. They showed up on time and completed project in 1 day with good thought, care and accuracy. I would recommend them."
MARY P on May 2025
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Very good job. They showed up on time and completed project in 1 day with good thought, care and accuracy. I would recommend them."
MARY P on May 2025
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.
"Complete kitchen remodel. Cabinets, floor, popcorn removal ."
Jesus T on November 2020
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.
"Complete kitchen remodel. Cabinets, floor, popcorn removal ."
Jesus T on November 2020
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
Since 1998, L H Company has excelled in many areas of home repair and handyman services. Owner Louis Huggins has over 25 years experience in the construction industry. Customer satisfaction is valued and excellent service is provided from the beginning of each project until the completion. In fact, all work is warranted for one year from the completion date.
"Louis did an excellent job. He was very communicative and kept me informed throughout the project up to completion. Honest trustworthy and solid contractor. Highly recommend."
Eileen G on April 2025
Since 1998, L H Company has excelled in many areas of home repair and handyman services. Owner Louis Huggins has over 25 years experience in the construction industry. Customer satisfaction is valued and excellent service is provided from the beginning of each project until the completion. In fact, all work is warranted for one year from the completion date.
"Louis did an excellent job. He was very communicative and kept me informed throughout the project up to completion. Honest trustworthy and solid contractor. Highly recommend."
Eileen G on April 2025
FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Austin, TX
Most municipalities require a building permit before you install a tornado shelter. That paperwork proves your shelter meets all safety and construction rules—including FEMA P-361 and P-320 guidelines—for extreme weather. Permit fees start at $50 and can run up to $100.
Check with your local building department first so you know exactly which forms to file, how long approval takes, and whether any extra inspections or fees apply.
Pre-built shelters keep costs down and install in just a few hours, so you’re protected sooner. Because they arrive fully engineered, you skip most on-site construction fees but still get a unit tested to stand up to severe weather. Models come in several sizes and materials, letting you pick the option that best fits your family and budget while still meeting FEMA standards.
A pre-built shelter goes in within four to eight hours. Custom builds—especially ones that need excavation—can stretch into days or even weeks because crews have to prep the site, pour concrete, and assemble the structure piece by piece. The longer timeline simply reflects the extra work needed to hit strict safety standards.
Plan on at least six square feet per person for tornado protection and 10 square feet per person if you also want hurricane coverage. For example, a 5-by-6-foot shelter comfortably fits a family of five. Add extra room for emergency supplies so everyone can move around safely during a long weather event. Enough space keeps your family both protected and comfortable.
If you live where tornadoes or hurricanes are common, a storm shelter isn’t a luxury—it’s a must-have. The reinforced walls guard against high winds and flying debris, giving your family a secure place to ride out the worst weather. Adding one is an investment in peace of mind every storm season.
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