Full Bathroom Remodel
We strip the old tile and tub down to the studs, reroute the supply and drain lines, install a new shower pan and waterproof membrane, then set tile and hang a glass enclosure.
Service area
Ivy Handyman & Remodeling Services LLC in San Marcos
We are based in San Marcos and serve the whole city. From repairs near the square to remodels in the newer neighborhoods, we are local and can get to you quickly. Handyman repairs and bathroom remodels are the most common calls from San Marcos homeowners.
5.0 stars on Google
From 66 verified customer reviews.
Local, and close by
Covering San Marcos, TX and the surrounding Hays County area.
Free estimates
Tell us what needs doing and we will come out and take a look.
Local service
Proudly serving San Marcos
San Marcos runs on a mix of older homes near the square, mid-century ranch houses in the established neighborhoods, and newer subdivisions pushing out toward the hills. The limestone bedrock and clay soils here shift with the seasons, which puts movement into foundations and makes door frames, drywall, and tile work a steady need. The summer heat and occasional hard freeze test roofing, paint, and decking, so work here has to account for expansion and moisture. The town's layout, from the compact downtown to the spread-out newer sections, means each job site has its own access and setup demands.
Our crew loads up at the shop each morning and drives directly to the job, whether it's a repair in a duplex near campus or a full bath remodel in a house off Hunter Road. We pull the truck right up to the work area, lay down plywood or ram board to protect the floors, and set up a clean zone with a drop cloth and a small tool station. We are based in San Marcos, so we can get to you within a short window, and we sweep and haul away debris before we leave. Being local means we know the streets, the water shutoffs, and the quirks of each neighborhood.
Ivy Handyman & Remodeling Services LLC works across San Marcos, TX and the surrounding Hays County area, so a crew is never far from San Marcos. Call (512) 210-4077 or request a free estimate and we’ll come out and take a look.
Local demand
What San Marcos homeowners call us for
Bathroom Remodeling
Older San Marcos homes often have small baths with cast-iron tubs and tile that needs updating. We gut to the studs, rework the plumbing, and install new fixtures and waterproof surrounds.
Handyman Repairs
The most common call is for patching holes in sheetrock, fixing sticky doors, and replacing worn-out hardware. These quick turnarounds keep homes in the older neighborhoods functional.
Painting
The Central Texas sun fades exterior paint fast, especially on the south and west sides of a house. We prep the siding, prime bare wood, and apply two coats of a quality exterior latex.
Flooring
Clay soil movement in San Marcos can crack tile and make hardwood floors buckle. We install floating vinyl plank and engineered wood that handles the expansion and contraction without failing.
Typical projects
The kind of work we take on in San Marcos
Interior Drywall Repair and Texturing
We cut out damaged sheetrock, screw in new boards, tape and mud the seams, sand smooth, and apply a knockdown texture that matches the existing wall finish.
Exterior Paint and Trim
We scrape and sand all loose paint, caulk gaps around windows and doors, prime bare wood, and brush or spray two coats of exterior paint on the siding, fascia, and trim.
What we do here
Every service, available in San Marcos
Where we work
Across San Marcos
Downtown and the Square
Work here is on older homes and commercial buildings with historic details. We match existing trim profiles, patch plaster walls, and handle the tight parking and narrow doorways that come with a century-old structure.
Hunter Road Corridor
This stretch has newer subdivisions and a few older ranch homes. The jobs here are full remodels, flooring replacements, and porch builds on slab-on-grade foundations that need careful leveling.
Outlying Acreage
Properties on the edge of town sit on larger lots with well water and septic systems. We handle deck repairs, pole barn maintenance, and exterior painting on houses that see more wind and sun exposure.
Before work starts
Permits & local rules in San Marcos
City of San Marcos Permits
The City of San Marcos Development Services issues permits for structural work, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical changes. Check with them before you start a remodel that moves walls, changes fixtures, or alters the footprint of your home.
Hays County Permits
Properties outside the city limits fall under Hays County building permits. Any new construction, deck over 30 inches high, or major plumbing work requires a permit from the county. Ask your contractor which permits apply to your project.
Questions
San Marcos questions, answered
Reviews
What San Marcos homeowners say
5.0 average from 66 Google reviews
“John and his team are very reliable and get the job done! We were in desperate need of same day service and he came through when no one else would! Highly recommend him and his company!”
Cher M
Google Review
“I am extremely happy with the work that was done. The job included removing a closet and built-in drawers, repainting the room, and matching existing hardwood floors where the closet was removed. They did an excellent job piecing the hardwood together so it blends seamlessly with the original floor. You honestly cannot tell it was ever modified.”
Stu
Google Review
“John did a great job on our whole house remodel, paint, new bath update, new kitchen, floors, electrical, plumbing, water heater, ext paint, etc. I love the pics he sent for updates along the way. Any changes were spoken about, approved and put in writing. Payment process along the way was easy. Finished product was nice and clean.”
Paul Starnes
Google Review
“We mandated John to build a screened in porch. They provided expert advice on things we did not know. Their proposal was a reasonable price. For the quality of the work, their price is actually exceptional value. They updated us on the work progress almost everyday. The result is fantastic.”
Simon Lariviere
Google Review
“Handyman Ivy and his team are awesome! They repaired a broken historic wall and rebuilt it. They are reliable and well-priced. Excellent at sheet rock replacement too. Will continue to hire Handyman Ivy.”
Charis Jacobson
Google Review
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