Melde Construction company's motto "Love your home. Enjoy the journey" is nothing but a facade…read moreafter the experience our family endured from May 2022 to December 2025. The quaint white building on 6th street, showcasing yearly "Austin Best Builder" signs with owner and employees who wear black tee shirts that say "Humility & Curiosity & Diligence & Confidence" is simply not at all what we experienced. We recently settled a six-figure lawsuit against Melde Construction, (new owner) Bernie Calcote, its former COO Nic Bell, its former Project Manager Jesse Marsh and several subcontractors. Mr. Calcote and Mr. Bell were never deposed under oath after much legal maneuvering and boxes of evidence and hours of witness testimony are not easily accessed publicly. Therefore, we feel an obligation to warn other potential clients about key facts before possibly hiring Melde construction or any of the people involved. Melde: 1) did not keep the project notebook required by the contract that would facilitate us to see invoices for labor & materials 2) used incorrect building materials 3) did not follow architectural plans 4) charged us for work they never ultimately performed 5) made errors that could have caused catastrophic fire and/or carbon monoxide poisoning 6) repeatedly lied by omission about water intrusions in the house while family lived elsewhere If this was simply a situation of a construction project that took too long and went over budget, or if Melde had taken responsibility, we would not be voicing our concerns publicly. Melde blamed the homeowners and refused to be accountable for its actions. Homeowners are still trying to solve Melde's errors, among the most egregious issues: -concealed water damage to original hardwood floors after failing to protect home during at least two storms (fall 2022) -installed incorrect furnace in attic that would have caused fire if activated -charged for an electrical service upgrade that did not occur -installed brick type we did not order, had workman chisel to look weathered instead of ordering weathered brick -placed new HVAC condensers without discussing placement -painted over damage to the ceiling in the garage (garage was not within project scope) -installed doors & handles on the addition that don't match existing doors & handles which are directly adjacent to addition -charged DOUBLE original quote for metal handrails then did not paint with direct to metal acrylic enamel -did not honor warranty for windows, left project with multiple hardware, latches and weather strips missing Before entering into contract with Melde Construction (Bernie Calcote bought business from Leon Melde in July 2016), feel free to contact us for more explanation and details. There are many credible construction companies in Central Texas. We highly recommend considering our feedback before choosing this one.

These guys are awesome. My wife and I put an offer on buying a home in south Austin, only to find…read morethat our lender wanted the two-story covered balcony replaced before we closed. It was completely rotted out and was a safety hazard. Out of the four contractors I called, Melde was the only one who responded right away. Two of the other companies told me the balcony was beyond the scope of their abilities. As for Melde, I knew they did home renovations, so I wasn't sure if our balcony was a job they'd do. Nick was able to come out within a day or two to give us a quote, and he assured me that they could do high-end renovations, build a dog-house, and everything in between (including the balcony). They were able to start the job the following Monday. They finished on time and under the original estimate. I was very pleased with the work. I'll definitely do business with them again.

William was wonderful and did a fantastic job for us! I hired him to fix a pocket door that was…read morejammed (which he fixed in about 5 seconds during our consultation) and a big project for us which was renovating our kitchen cabinetry in order to fit a new double oven. He was super professional and fixed everything in 2 days, even though there were a lot of unforeseen issues (extra electrical work needed, and the original cabinetry was not level). He even helped remove the old oven and installed the new one to make sure it fit and worked properly, which it did on all accounts! Thanks William! I hope we will be working with you again on our next project.

William is the most skilled contractor/handyman I've ever hired. He'll produce high quality work no…read morematter what project you assign him. He also listens carefully, pays attention to detail, and is extremely friendly.

We used Dave Weber to do major renovations on a house that we had purchased in 2019 and we were…read morevery pleased. He has crews of workers that he uses repeatedly- no random strangers showing up at our house. The crews he used were all very friendly, respectful, competent and efficient. They showed up on time and worked hard. Dave did a great job of managing the project. He was onsite multiple times per day and provided good oversight. I really appreciated his transparency with accounting and his knowledge of the construction industry. He even gave guidance on other projects that we had going on that were beyond the scope of what we had contracted with him. Our renovations turned out beautiful and we feel the price we paid was very fair. His crews moved fast and made constant progress. We are very pleased!

Ray and his team did an exceptional job for us. They "…read moregutted" our "1970" apartment and updated it for us.( it is beautiful .) He gave me a quote and stuck by it, even though there were a few unforeseen items that came up. We plan to ask him to bid a couple more jobs for us In the near future. I would definitely recommend him.

I had nothing but an excellent experience with this company! We hired them to do our new roof and…read moreare over the moon happy with the work they did! Wayne and Jeff were on top of everything from the moment I contacted them. I wish I had found them sooner to build my whole house instead of the contractor we found at the beginning of the project.

Andy did a marvelous job building a gorgeous and functional patio for us to enjoy with our friends…read moreand family years to come. I had to redesign the patio several times and Andy patiently worked with me throughout the process without charging me extra. His office is far from our house in Bee Cave but he made sure to be there to supervise the construction. I highly recommend Andy at BuildPro ATX.

Top notch work! I hired Andy and his team to whitebox a new…read morecommercial property in East Austin. I didn't have any previous experience dealing with commercial properties. Andy was very thorough explaining how the work and budgeting was done, and kept me updated during the whole process. He delivered the work on time and with high quality. I highly recommend BuildPro ATX/Andy for all your commercial property needs!

If I could give 0 stars I would. Do yourself a favor and do not use David as a contractor. My…read morekitchen came out awful, he gave me less than a day to select products from his suppliers and was slightly irritable it was taking me too long to decide. He took the countertops off in my kitchen then realized he couldn't match the countertops to the island countertop. He also installed countertops different than what I had selected. The trim on the kitchen island has already come off (less than 3 months after completion). Instead of installing toe kicks he put in baseboards which do not go all the way up and now there is a gap under my kitchen cabinets which lets in quite the breeze when it is cold. I told him about all of my issues and he didn't care. He didn't bother to even 'try' and fix anything that I had issues with and just got his money and walked away. I hate the way my kitchen turned out and told him that to no avail.

We brought David and Mike back to add a half bath to our finished Attic. It has made a world of…read moredifference in our home, and now I can't imagine life without it. The scope was broad (plumbing, framing, stair flooring, electrical, tile, painting). The attention to detail was superb, even with a pretty wide scope of work. I work in the Land Development business, and come across a wide range of contractors, both large and small. David's company stands out from all of them with their attention to detail, communication, and workmanship. We threw some scope changes their way, and it was handled with the utmost professionalism. They also completed touch-up work in a timely manner after the project was finished. Whether it is this home or a future home, David will be our first and last call for any remodeling.

My husband and I added 1200 square feet to our home including a new master suite, dining room and…read morefamily room. We couldn't be happier with our new space, and our experience with RisherMartin during the process was truly exceptional. They go above and beyond in every category. Here are a few of the things we appreciated: Professionalism - From our first conversation with RisherMartin, we felt as if we were dealing with true professionals. We interviewed many builders over the course of about a year without feeling like we'd found someone we could trust. As soon as we met with them, we knew we were in good hands. Communication - RisherMartin met with us in person at our home on a weekly basis and came with updated written progress of our project so we always knew what our current status was and what to expect in the coming week. We very rarely had to request information from them, but when we did have a question our calls/emails were always answered the same day (frequently within the hour). Quality - RisherMartin not only exceeded our expectations for quality on our entire project, they fixed several things we didn't even notice! Timeliness - We were expecting our first child when we began our project. RisherMartin promised us we'd be in before his arrival, and we were able to move into our new space literally the exact day they had projected for completion at the beginning of our project. Budget - RisherMartin was 100% within budget on our project. Our only over-runs were due to additional requests on our part and they were all handled immediately! We honestly have nothing but great things to say about RisherMartin, and we will most definitely use them again on our next project!! Kimberly and Bill Klein

So many people wondered if I was crazy for remodeling my mother-in-law's kitchen. Maybe yes, but I…read morehired RisherMartin and they were amazing. They took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for, arranged the appointments to choose finishes around my schedule, and followed through on every single item that they said they would do. My husband was impressed because at each stage of the job, the house was always left clean - even after demo! I highly recommend working with RisherMartin. Best customer service, very quality work, and competitive pricing.

We built a custom 750-square-foot pool house with McKay Vassaur Custom Builders. Our criteria were…read moreto match the pool house to the existing main structure and blend the new building into the landscape and pool area. Jeff Vassaur helped us take an idea and a dirt backyard, turning it into a dream mother's suite. The team at McKay Vassaur helped us navigate design, permitting, material selection, and the construction process. Jeff was always there to keep us informed and provide innovative solutions to the obstacles that occur throughout any construction process. We have designed and built several homes, but McKay Vassaur is the best builder we have ever worked with. Jeff and his team are the best because they are available, communicative, professional, and produce an amazing product. Thank you, McKay Vassaur, and thank you, Jeff.

My wife and I have been speaking with Jeff, the owner, for over a year and a half working through…read moreplanning, ideas, and asking every question we could think of when building a home. Let me start by first saying that Jeff and his organization are world class! We spoke to and toured every home builder in the area, even speaking with builders from outside of the CTX area, and let me tell you that the quality of our home, the speed in Jeff's ability to answer questions, solve problems, and his knowledge have not only been amazing but truly a blessing to our family. His pride and attention to detail shines through every portion of our home. From start to finish, and even small things needing to be taken care of through warranty have been absolutely seamless. Probably one of the hardest things we dealt with when speaking to other builders was them taking the time to actually listen to what we were looking for, this is not the case with Jeff. He addressed all of our questions leaving zero doubts in our mind that we were always aligned. Jeff is undoubtedly one of the kindest, honest, and transparent people we have met, and his team is truly amazing. You would be doing yourself a huge disservice by not contacting McKay Vassaur Custom Builders for your home build or remodel. Thank you, Jeff, for building our dream home and making us feel like family from day one!