SALT has been Austin, TX #1 Electrician since 1984. We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring and panel upgrades and a variety of other jobs. Were committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on & look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.
"Management is completely unreliable, unavailable, and lacks integrity. Many of them are frequently drunk or high on the job. If you have a maintenance issue, expect to be upsold on expensive, unnecessary services that could actually damage your system. If you purchase an HVAC system from this company?costing anywhere from $20,000 to $30,000?you?ll likely experience multiple issues on the very first day due to poor installation. Many customers have had to replace their entire system within six months, only to be charged extra for the replacement. The HVAC team is inexperienced, with most technicians having less than a year in the trade, and the company has multiple EPA violations. As for electrical work?good luck! Most of the electricians are unlicensed trainees who should not be working on your home without proper certification."
Johnny I on February 2025
SALT has been Austin, TX #1 Electrician since 1984. We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring and panel upgrades and a variety of other jobs. Were committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on & look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.
"Management is completely unreliable, unavailable, and lacks integrity. Many of them are frequently drunk or high on the job. If you have a maintenance issue, expect to be upsold on expensive, unnecessary services that could actually damage your system. If you purchase an HVAC system from this company?costing anywhere from $20,000 to $30,000?you?ll likely experience multiple issues on the very first day due to poor installation. Many customers have had to replace their entire system within six months, only to be charged extra for the replacement. The HVAC team is inexperienced, with most technicians having less than a year in the trade, and the company has multiple EPA violations. As for electrical work?good luck! Most of the electricians are unlicensed trainees who should not be working on your home without proper certification."
Johnny I on February 2025
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Austin is standing by to take care of any plumbing issues you might have in your home. Our team is known for being friendly, punctual, knowledgeable, efficient, and clean. Our Austin plumbing services are known for being effective and competitively priced. Keep your home’s plumbing systems in tip-top conditions with the help of Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Austin. With routine maintenance, we can help you avoid major plumbing problems. But if they do happen, our repair services can get us at your door quickly to get things under control, even for emergencies that happen at odd hours and on weekends or holidays! We bring you the best of all worlds when you call on us to work on your Austin home plumbing services. You get the personability and quick turn-around times of a local plumber. But you also get the advanced training and top-grade equipment of a corporate plumbing company!
"It went well. They heiped get the manufacture to replace the heater for no charge. We had to pay for labor but still we didn't have to pay for the heater. Aaron was friendly and did a great job."
Cate S on July 2023
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Austin is standing by to take care of any plumbing issues you might have in your home. Our team is known for being friendly, punctual, knowledgeable, efficient, and clean. Our Austin plumbing services are known for being effective and competitively priced. Keep your home’s plumbing systems in tip-top conditions with the help of Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Austin. With routine maintenance, we can help you avoid major plumbing problems. But if they do happen, our repair services can get us at your door quickly to get things under control, even for emergencies that happen at odd hours and on weekends or holidays! We bring you the best of all worlds when you call on us to work on your Austin home plumbing services. You get the personability and quick turn-around times of a local plumber. But you also get the advanced training and top-grade equipment of a corporate plumbing company!
"It went well. They heiped get the manufacture to replace the heater for no charge. We had to pay for labor but still we didn't have to pay for the heater. Aaron was friendly and did a great job."
Cate S on July 2023
Proudly servicing the Houston area. We offer quality custom products for residential and commercial properties. Owned and operated by William Garcia for over 30 years. Call or text (512) 669-1627 William today for any and all of your remodeling needs.
"William and his crew were great. They originally remodeled our bathroom which is beautiful. We had them come back again to some handyman work that involved repairing some wooden flooring, fixing a leaky window, and painting our house. Great work! Highly recommend!"
James L on October 2024
Proudly servicing the Houston area. We offer quality custom products for residential and commercial properties. Owned and operated by William Garcia for over 30 years. Call or text (512) 669-1627 William today for any and all of your remodeling needs.
"William and his crew were great. They originally remodeled our bathroom which is beautiful. We had them come back again to some handyman work that involved repairing some wooden flooring, fixing a leaky window, and painting our house. Great work! Highly recommend!"
James L on October 2024
Old School Builders LLC - Your trusted general building contractor in the Austin area. Also servicing Dripping Springs, Driftwood and Wimberley. With our expertise in new building and remodeling, we have been recognized with the prestigious Super Service Award in 2022,2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2014, and 2013. Contact us today for all your home improvement needs.
"Jimmy and Jeremy Leake did outstanding work for us on an attic storage remodel. On time, on budget and careful completion on every detail. We highly recommended them for any important project going forward."
Allison H on May 2024
Old School Builders LLC - Your trusted general building contractor in the Austin area. Also servicing Dripping Springs, Driftwood and Wimberley. With our expertise in new building and remodeling, we have been recognized with the prestigious Super Service Award in 2022,2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2014, and 2013. Contact us today for all your home improvement needs.
"Jimmy and Jeremy Leake did outstanding work for us on an attic storage remodel. On time, on budget and careful completion on every detail. We highly recommended them for any important project going forward."
Allison H on May 2024
From tiling a tub surround to building a luxurious bathroom suite, Texas Shower Company has the experience and skill necessary to handle any bathroom remodeling project. Our remodeling professionals have honed their skills on building beautiful showers and bathrooms. We go to great lengths to turn a client’s vision into reality by combining our advanced technical and creative design skills. The result is a dream retreat that not only adds to the value of your home, but most importantly, your quality of life. We work tirelessly to be a valuable resource for Austin homeowners who need an expert in the field. If you have a bathroom or a shower problem, Texas Shower Company is your solution.
"Good experience! Glen did a fantastic job on our new shower. I appreciated his professionalism throughout the project. Always on time and did great work. Chad was also very responsive, helpful with planning, and upfront/honest about pricing."
Kelsey J on April 2025
From tiling a tub surround to building a luxurious bathroom suite, Texas Shower Company has the experience and skill necessary to handle any bathroom remodeling project. Our remodeling professionals have honed their skills on building beautiful showers and bathrooms. We go to great lengths to turn a client’s vision into reality by combining our advanced technical and creative design skills. The result is a dream retreat that not only adds to the value of your home, but most importantly, your quality of life. We work tirelessly to be a valuable resource for Austin homeowners who need an expert in the field. If you have a bathroom or a shower problem, Texas Shower Company is your solution.
"Good experience! Glen did a fantastic job on our new shower. I appreciated his professionalism throughout the project. Always on time and did great work. Chad was also very responsive, helpful with planning, and upfront/honest about pricing."
Kelsey J on April 2025
Locally owned and operated. All handyman, landscaping, home automation, and remodeling services. Your Austin-area experts in home renovation, repair and maintenance, we handle jobs of all sizes, whether you're planning a major renovation, or just need a handyman to fix a leaky faucet, we'll help you get it done quickly, affordably, with high-quality results and some of that local Austin flavor you can't find anywhere else.
"Austin best handyman was successful in working me into their busy schedule. They appeared on time and completed the job in time. I would highly recommend them for any job around the house. I have a few projects and plan on hiring them again."
William B on November 2024
Locally owned and operated. All handyman, landscaping, home automation, and remodeling services. Your Austin-area experts in home renovation, repair and maintenance, we handle jobs of all sizes, whether you're planning a major renovation, or just need a handyman to fix a leaky faucet, we'll help you get it done quickly, affordably, with high-quality results and some of that local Austin flavor you can't find anywhere else.
"Austin best handyman was successful in working me into their busy schedule. They appeared on time and completed the job in time. I would highly recommend them for any job around the house. I have a few projects and plan on hiring them again."
William B on November 2024
WJP Renovation LLC specializes in kitchen and bathroom renovations as well as granite and marble countertop installation and fabrication. It is a family-owned business that provides outstanding services. We understand the importance of feeling comfortable in your own home. You can count on our dedication to quality and our ability to maximize the value of your home. From initial consultation to installation, WJP Renovation will provide exemplary service and attention to detail. At WJP Renovation we specialize in kitchen and bathroom remodeling. The kitchen is the most important room in any house. From breakfast to dinner, it’s the focal social space of the modern American home. We can also give you a bathroom that is not only functional but features your own personal touch. From custom tile work to the perfect light fixtures, we’ll make sure your bathroom is an intimate sanctuary to unwind and feel at peace in.
"all the grout and surrounding silicone caulk needed to be removed and replaced with new product. not a large project however heavy use area so important the work was performed well. Service REP was very meticulous, thorough and respectful including full clean-up."
Andrew K on April 2025
WJP Renovation LLC specializes in kitchen and bathroom renovations as well as granite and marble countertop installation and fabrication. It is a family-owned business that provides outstanding services. We understand the importance of feeling comfortable in your own home. You can count on our dedication to quality and our ability to maximize the value of your home. From initial consultation to installation, WJP Renovation will provide exemplary service and attention to detail. At WJP Renovation we specialize in kitchen and bathroom remodeling. The kitchen is the most important room in any house. From breakfast to dinner, it’s the focal social space of the modern American home. We can also give you a bathroom that is not only functional but features your own personal touch. From custom tile work to the perfect light fixtures, we’ll make sure your bathroom is an intimate sanctuary to unwind and feel at peace in.
"all the grout and surrounding silicone caulk needed to be removed and replaced with new product. not a large project however heavy use area so important the work was performed well. Service REP was very meticulous, thorough and respectful including full clean-up."
Andrew K on April 2025
Villas Plumbing is a local family owned company. We are self funded through our loyal customers with their quality of service in mind. Our whole team to date was born and raised here in the greater Austin Texas area. Quality of service, Attention to detail, and Reliability are what sets us apart from the rest of the plumbing industry. With decades of experience and fair pricing we believe in serving our community with the old-fashioned, neighborly, & friendliness approach to business we all used to know. Villas Plumbing is made up of several Professional, Respectful, and Reliable men and women, and we all look forward to serving you and your families.
"Very pleased with my experience and found they were competitive on pricing compared to other estimates."
Parker H on February 2025
Villas Plumbing is a local family owned company. We are self funded through our loyal customers with their quality of service in mind. Our whole team to date was born and raised here in the greater Austin Texas area. Quality of service, Attention to detail, and Reliability are what sets us apart from the rest of the plumbing industry. With decades of experience and fair pricing we believe in serving our community with the old-fashioned, neighborly, & friendliness approach to business we all used to know. Villas Plumbing is made up of several Professional, Respectful, and Reliable men and women, and we all look forward to serving you and your families.
"Very pleased with my experience and found they were competitive on pricing compared to other estimates."
Parker H on February 2025
Your local water treatment experts sense 1987. We install industry-leading water treatment systems and water heaters at the highest professional standards. We also provide FULL bathroom remodels, transforming old run down bathrooms into the oasis homeowners dreamed of.
"They replaced the gas water heater in my attic on the date and time they said they would, they cleaned up after themselves and took off the old water heater as agreed. This was a bit of a rush job since my old water heater quit working correctly and my sister was coming to visit. They contacted me within 15 minutes of my request for a quote through Angie but I felt like they could have done a better job of communicating with me at times through the process to ensure I knew they were on track to get it done on the date/time requested."
Michael C on November 2022
Your local water treatment experts sense 1987. We install industry-leading water treatment systems and water heaters at the highest professional standards. We also provide FULL bathroom remodels, transforming old run down bathrooms into the oasis homeowners dreamed of.
"They replaced the gas water heater in my attic on the date and time they said they would, they cleaned up after themselves and took off the old water heater as agreed. This was a bit of a rush job since my old water heater quit working correctly and my sister was coming to visit. They contacted me within 15 minutes of my request for a quote through Angie but I felt like they could have done a better job of communicating with me at times through the process to ensure I knew they were on track to get it done on the date/time requested."
Michael C on November 2022
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Geovanny and his crew were very kind, courteous, and thorough. We are very happy with our new kitchen and are looking forward to working with them again for other projects around the house."
Lauren W on October 2024
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Geovanny and his crew were very kind, courteous, and thorough. We are very happy with our new kitchen and are looking forward to working with them again for other projects around the house."
Lauren W on October 2024
Most residential pumps draw approximately 1,300 to 2,900 watts when they first start, then settle at roughly 800 to 1,050 watts during normal operation. The exact number depends on the motor’s horsepower and how often the float switch tells the pump to run. Even at the high end, the electricity cost is minor compared with the expense of cleaning up a flooded basement.
Grab a ruler and an empty 18‑inch‑wide pit. During a steady rain, time how much the water rises in one minute. Multiply that depth (in inches) by 60 to calculate gallons per hour, then add 50% for safety. If the result tops 2,100 gallons per hour—about 35 gallons a minute—you’ll need a 3/4‑horsepower unit. Anything lower, and a 1/3- or 1/2-horsepower pump should do the trick.
Loud rattling, constant cycling, or shuddering vibrations are the pump’s way of telling you it’s on its last legs. Musty smells, higher electric bills, and visible rust are other red flags. If the unit is 10 years old or older and exhibits any of these symptoms, replace it before the next heavy rain turns your basement into a wading pool.
You don’t have to hire a licensed plumber, but you should still bring in someone who installs sump pumps for a living—whether that’s a plumber, basement‑waterproofing specialist, or experienced handyman. They know the local codes, can wire the pump safely, and will test the system before they leave. Skipping professional help might void the warranty and could leave you with a pump that fails when you need it most.
Not every basement needs a pump, but if your home sits in a floodplain, has a high water table, or has ever taken on water during a storm, a sump pump is inexpensive insurance. For basements that only struggle with condensation or the occasional damp spot, sealing cracks and improving drainage may be all that is needed.