Our renovation work, and how we go about it
Who you are dealing with, how the work gets done, and where we do it, across San Marcos, TX and the surrounding Hays County area.
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About Ivy Handyman & Remodeling Services LLC
The first call usually starts with a description of what is not working or what a homeowner wants changed. We ask about the age of the house, the existing materials, and any past repairs. We also ask what the homeowner’s goal is: a quick fix, a long-term solution, or a full remodel that changes the layout. Then we schedule a time to come out and look at the job in person. We walk through the space, take measurements, check the structure underneath, and note any access issues. After that, we put together a quote that lists the work and the materials we plan to use. We explain what each line covers and answer questions before anyone decides to move forward.
We use materials that hold up in this climate: pressure-treated lumber for exterior framing, cement board in wet areas, and primer-sealer on bare wood before paint. Fasteners are stainless or galvanized where moisture is a concern. Joints get glued and screwed, not just nailed. For flooring, we follow the manufacturer’s acclimation instructions and leave expansion gaps. Paint is two coats over a proper primer, with cut-in edges that do not peel. The difference between work that lasts and work that fails is in the prep: cleaning the surface, filling gaps, letting things dry before the next step. Rushing a job or skipping a step is what makes it come apart later.
Renovation work done properly
We work at the customer’s home, so we treat it like our own. We lay down drop cloths and runner paper on the floors. We tape plastic over doorways to keep dust out of the rest of the house. Tools and materials stay in a staging area that we set up and clear each day. We start work at a reasonable hour and keep noise to what the job requires. At the end of each day, we sweep up, bag the debris, and take it with us. The job site gets left clean enough to live in while the work is in progress. When the project is complete, we do a final walkthrough with the homeowner to make sure everything is as it should be.
What You Get, Every Job
After the job is done, the same phone number still works. If a question comes up about a repair or a finish, the homeowner can call or text and we will answer. We keep records of each job, so we can remember what was done and what materials were used. We think of the people we work for as neighbors, not just customers. That means we treat the relationship the same way we treat the work: with care and follow-through. If something needs adjusting, we come back and handle it. We do not disappear after the last payment clears. The work we do in this community stays here, and so do we.
- Same crew from quote to clean-up
- We come to you, every time
- Drop cloths and plastic before work starts
- Materials chosen for the local climate
- Debris hauled off each day
- Final walkthrough before we leave
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Tell us about your project and we will get back to you within one business day to schedule a time to come look at it.