Austin, TX
Austin home repair directory
Every kind of home repair Austin homeowners end up needing, with what the work covers, typical Central Texas pricing, the warning signs that mean call now, and the upkeep that keeps each one from repeating. Each trade has its own page.
Roofing in Austin
Austin roofing repair, hail damage and roof upkeep
Small Austin repairs run roughly $350 to $900.
HVAC in Austin
Austin HVAC repair, tune-ups and summer readiness
A seasonal tune-up is usually $90 to $180.
Plumbing in Austin
Austin plumbing repair, leaks and freeze protection
Standard Austin service calls run $150 to $350.
Electrical in Austin
Austin electrical repair, panels and safety checks
An Austin electrician service call is typically $125 to $250.
Foundation repair in Austin
Austin foundation repair and clay soil movement
An engineer's evaluation runs about $400 to $800.
Gutters in Austin
Austin gutter cleaning, repair and drainage
Cleaning a typical Austin home runs $150 to $300, resealing and re-hanging $200 to $600, downspout extensions $75 to $200 each, and full replacement $8 to $16 per linear foot.
Drywall and paint in Austin
Austin drywall repair, texture matching and paint
Small Austin patches run $150 to $350, larger wall or ceiling sections $400 to $900, and full room texture and repaint $1,000 and up depending on ceiling height.
Pest control in Austin
Austin pest control, scorpions, rodents and termites
One-time Austin treatments run $150 to $350, quarterly plans $100 to $160 per visit, rodent exclusion $400 to $1,500, and termite treatment $1,200 to $3,000.
Landscaping and tree care in Austin
Austin tree trimming, xeriscape and drought watering
Tree trimming in Austin commonly runs $350 to $1,200 per tree, large oak removal $1,200 to $4,000, and bed or xeriscape conversion $2,000 and up depending on square footage.
Pressure washing in Austin
Austin pressure washing for limestone, brick and concrete
Driveways in Austin run $150 to $300, patios and pool decks $200 to $450, and full house siding washes $300 to $700 depending on size and access.
Appliance repair in Austin
Austin appliance repair and hard-water wear
Diagnostic fees run $80 to $130 in Austin, common repairs $150 to $450, and replacement usually wins once a repair passes half the price of a new unit.
Dryer vents in Austin
Austin dryer vent cleaning and repair
Standard Austin cleaning runs $120 to $220, long or roof-terminated runs $200 to $350, and repairs to crushed duct or a bad hood $150 to $500.
Insulation and attics in Austin
Austin attic insulation, radiant barrier and ventilation
Blown-in insulation runs $1.
Handyman in Austin
Austin handyman work and what it actually costs
Austin handyman rates commonly run $75 to $125 an hour with a one to two hour minimum, or $250 to $500 for a half-day of stacked small tasks.
Services we perform, by Austin suburb and ZIP
The trades above describe the work. These are the services Well Kept Home performs directly, each with its own page covering Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville and Leander ZIP codes.
HVAC filter service in Austin
Filters changed on schedule, not when the system struggles
Pre-summer AC readiness check in Austin
Catch the July failure in April
Ceiling fan installation and service in Austin
Installed level, balanced and wobble-free
Sprinkler check and timer programming in Austin
Every zone tested, timer set to Austin watering rules
Smoke and CO detector service in Austin
Tested, dated and replaced before they expire
Caulk and weatherstripping refresh in Austin
Seal the gaps that cost you every August
Water heater flush and anode check in Austin
Hard water sediment out before it kills the tank
Hard water fixture descaling in Austin
Pressure back, scale gone, glass clear
Water shutoff mapping and tagging in Austin
Know where the water stops before you need to
Outdoor faucet and freeze prep in Austin
Ready before the first hard freeze warning
Attic insulation and radiant barrier check in Austin
Find the reason the upstairs never cools
Door and window seal audit in Austin
Doors that latch, windows that seal
Year-round gutter maintenance in Austin
Cleared on the calendar, not after the overflow
Scheduled dryer vent service in Austin
Lint out, airflow measured, every year
Scheduled exterior washing in Austin
Limestone dust, algae and oak tannin, on a schedule
Light fixture and hardware installation in Austin
The list of small installs, done in one visit
Move-in and move-out punch list in Austin
One visit that resets the whole house
Vacation and vacant home checks in Austin
Eyes on the house while you are gone
Keep the list from growing
Most of the repairs above start as small, preventable items. A Well Kept Home membership schedules that upkeep across the year and documents every visit with photos.