Family owned & operated since 1949. Many home services offered, Pest Control, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Appliance Repair, and Lawn Care, just to name a few.
Business highlights
76 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Pest & Rodent Control. Air Conditioning Maintenance & Installation. Plumbing. Lawn Services – Landscaping, Mowing, Tree Care, Fertilization, Irrigation, Holiday & Event Lighting. Electrical – Repairs, Installations, & Upgrades. Handyman & Appliance Repair. Pool & Spa Cleaning, Maintenance, & Repair.
Aeration composting program is excellent, but very expensive. When the landscaping put down sod for me there was at least 2 inches between pieces and a considerable amount of sod was dormant. Some sod was green some dead looking. Their work is inconsistent. When I called to complain about about it, managers came out and told me what I can do but not what they would do to fix it at that time fix. The mowings have not been as I requested unless manager in attendance. The last mowing was a halfway job but this time they did considerable damage to my raised garden. Also, in two months the crews have broken three flower pots. .I no longer trust ABC to provide the quality I am looking for. Last contact with ABC the Quality Manager was verbally rude and accused me of doing all damages. The comments shown from ABC are incorrect, the Quality Manager did not offer to fix my garden or anything else, he was rude and his accusation that I caused all damages offended me to the point that I told him goodbye and hung up.
Description of Work: Landscaping, mowing, aeration
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
$2,000
Response from ABC Home & Commercial Services - Austin
Thank you for taking the time to speak to our Division Manager, when he called. We very much regret your dissatisfaction with the outcome and would very much like to address what you felt were shortcomings. However, you declined our offer to make repairs to the raised garden and declined offers to make repairs to the other issues you described. Please know that our offers to make repairs will remain open and available to you.
Linda B.
05/2014
5.0
appliance repair, pest control
+ 0 more
Outstanding service. Part was obtained and installed in a timely manner. Very courteous. Excellent service. Price was very reasonable. I will definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Diagnosed problem with Samsung dryer, ordered part and replaced dryer belt.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$190
Response from ABC Home & Commercial Services - Austin
Thanks for sharing your experience, we appreciate you choosing ABC.
Carol H.
05/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
I like the professionalism of the guy who comes out and do the service. They are efficient. They do good work, they are reliable, and they are safe.
Description of Work: I used ABC Home & Commercial Services for pest control regularly.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80
Response from ABC Home & Commercial Services - Austin
Thank you for choosing ABC and sharing your thoughts.
Christopher N.
05/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
We've been using ABC for our lawn and pest control service provider for many years and have always been very satisfied with their services. Their lawn service is reliable and consistent, they clean up after themselves, including cleaning stray trimmings from our pool if any blew in during service. Their pest control service has been excellent over the years as well. We had a serious scorpion and centipede problem when we first moved in. They were able to address these within the first 3-4 months and several years later we still have no issues. A shout out to Raymona, the best pest-wrangler in the south!
Description of Work: Bi-weekly lawn care and quarterly pest control service
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$225
Response from ABC Home & Commercial Services - Austin
Thanks for the great comments, we'll make sure to share them with the team!
Sean K.
05/2014
1.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Stunningly bad service, a basic step. How do I know, the delivery guys with the new dryer did it. If guys that drop, set up and leave check that, how does someone hired to investigate an issue not take that same basic step. You're the experts, not us. Never again! RE: Company's response: Sadly you are wrong on every count and even your manager that I spoke to, the only contact with your company regarding this issue, agreed with my points and some validated via the maintenance visit. It's very sad when a third party joins a conversation in an attempt the smear a customer's honest review instead of accepting a missed procedural step an opportunity to learn from it. Thank you for your unprofessional and completely inaccurate response; it shows the true nature of your company. Readers will take note and know in advance that should they have a valid complaint, that they will be the ones targeted. The lesson learned from this response is to record every maintenance person from the minute they arrive to their departure as hard evidence. SMH
Description of Work: Our dryer was acting up, it kept stopping. The appliance guy said it needed a new motor just by looking at it. Mind you the dryer is two years old and we are an older couple that only uses it twice a week. Since the cost of a new motor and man hours was more than a new one, we purchased a new dryer; that didn't work. Guess what ABC, your guy, who I was with, did not check the electrical outlet to see if that was the issue. We spent $700.00 for a new dryer that ended up being a $8.58 new breaker. Thank you very much for hosing us. How does a professional not use a circuit tester as a simple 1 minute test prior to trying to fix a motor that wasn't broken and costing your customer money, plus having them lose a perfectly good piece of equipment
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from ABC Home & Commercial Services - Austin
As our Service Manager discussed with you on the phone, power to your dryer was never an issue while our service technician was at your home -- your dryer was getting the necessary and appropriate power the whole time. As part of our technician's normal diagnostic routine, he did measure normal voltage at the outlet and there was full power at the outlet the entire time he was there -- approximately an hour. Our technician performed the standard diagnostic routine once he confirmed power to your dryer. He disconnected the vent exhaust to inspect for lint blockage. It was partially blocked and he cleaned it. He then ran the dryer while disconnected entirely from the vent exhaust to determine if you had any internal dryer issues. The dryer once again overheated after running for a few minutes and shut off. He confirmed that the motor was overheating each time which was triggering the thermal safety cut-off switch and shutting down the dryer. Once the dryer cooled down, the dryer could be re-started. Your breaker at the service panel never tripped, and again, there was power at the dryer the entire time our technician was at your home. After completing his test and evaluation of the motor, our technician was confident it had failed and needed to be replaced -- your dryer would not have run properly if you had kept it without repair. It is worth noting that our appliance technician was there almost an hour while performing his diagnostic, but waived all charges including the normal diagnostic charge -- ABC did not charge or collect any money. Since your dryer was only a couple of years old, he was sensitive to your decision to buy a new dryer instead of making the repair to your old one.
JIM H.
05/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
The inspector, Don, did a very thorough job of checking the house for any signs of termites and found none. Don has done the inspection a couple times in the past and did an excellent job so I called ABC after his visit and requested that they send out Don on a continuing basis for the annual inspection. The very pleasant lady on the phone said she would make a note in the file for our address so that Don would be dispatched to our house for all future inspections.
Description of Work: Annual termite warranty inspection. Don inspected the interior and exterior of the house for termites.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Response from ABC Home & Commercial Services - Austin
Thanks for choosing ABC!
John K.
04/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, pavers, gravel
+ 1 more
Some of our lawn was looking lousy after years of drought. We wanted to go with something that requires little water. Rachael came out and looked things over and made suggestions. She sent me an email with a picture of how things could look if we hired ABC Home & Commercial Services. Just what we were looking for so signed up for the full treatment. They were able to set up a date in two weeks. Two-man crew arrived on time and completed all work before it got dark. Rachael was there to lay out plants and explain what I wanted to workers. I didn't like a couple of the plants so she took them back and got some others that looked better. The workers did a great job. They were very fussy about how everything looked before they left. Did such a good job I gave them a tip - something I have never done before with contractors.
Description of Work: Removed dirt, dying grass and weeds (BIG trailer full). Laid down weed barrier and covered with river gravel. Built stone border between gravel and good lawn. Planted native plants. Cleaned up leaves and good lawn.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Response from ABC Home & Commercial Services - Austin
Thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed working with Rachael, she's got a great sense of design style.
Deny W.
04/2014
5.0
animal removal, pest control
+ 0 more
Recheck of residence in good condition. !st year technician identified issues which were augmented by sealing cracks, and replacement of automatic garage with professional flexible seal. On issues for three years.
Description of Work: Recheck for vermin intrusion by squirrels/etc Third year of service. Initial cost based on initial visit.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$135
Response from ABC Home & Commercial Services - Austin
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience.
Sean K.
04/2014
2.0
lawn service
+ -1 more
Sadly, this is all they do, mow and blow. When you call and ask about the leaves (which should be bagged), that is a special call out. Trimming of bushes, that is a special call out. Everything is a special call out, even though when originally hired as part of the write up it was made clear, bagging, cleaning out beds, weeding and leaf removal in spring and winter, yet that doesn't happen and when you call, they're 'going to send the supervisor out,' but that doesn't happen because I waited, but you get a callback saying that the job was done to spec. I am beyond tired and will be replacing the minute a service is located that follows the agreement and understands that blowing dried up leaves under bushes is not cleaning, especially when the first wind blows and out come all of the leaves again. They can mow and blow away someplace else, but their claim to 'mulch' it is just not true.
Description of Work: Mow and blow
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0
$50
Response from ABC Home & Commercial Services - Austin
Thanks for posting your thoughts. We regret your unhappiness and perhaps, this is a case of misunderstanding. Essentially when you became a client in early 2011, you chose the Signature Mowing program. As compared to our basic program, it DOES include weeding & cleaning of planting beds of all debris, as well as the trimming of all shrubs. The Basic Mowing plan is basically, mow & weed-eat the grass, blow the debris off the hardscapes and go. The per visit charge (based on the specific size of your lawn and landscaping) for the Signature Mowing plan, was $82.50 per visit. In May of 2011 (approximately 3 months after the initial agreement) you requested in writing (see below), that we reduce your service level to that of the Basic plan, resulting in a new per visit charge of $45. In doing so, the additional services which you were originally paying for, (cleaning beds, trimming shrubs, etc.) were discontinued. Because we regret your unhappiness, but because we do truly value you as a client, we would like to offer you a one-time clean-up as a show of thanks and appreciation. This one-time clean-up will clean the planting beds of all weeds and debris. If you’d like to avail yourself of the offer, please contact our Lawn Division Manager, directly. His name and email – [hyperlink removed] Hi, Please change my lawn service from the premier weekly to the bi-weekly lawn service. S*** K****** 3*** Grimes Ranch Road Austin, TX 510-XXX-XXXX Please note that the area code is 510 NOT 512.
Linda B.
04/2014
5.0
landscaping, leaf removal, mulch
+ 1 more
Joe was excellent to work with. Provided great suggestions, cost was very reasonable. He arrived on time and his crew was on time for their work. The three men that came out to do the work were great. Worked very hard all morning. The suggestions Joe made were implemented. They trimmed shrubs, removed and replaced one shrub, redesigned the flower beds and area around my two huge oak trees. They used the cement edging I had and the native rocks in my yard to edge the mulch. I could not have asked for anything better. My yard is beautiful. Thank you Joe and your team. I love my yard!
Description of Work: Trimmed shrubs, cleaned up leaves, removed and replaced a shrub. Completely redesigned and mulched the area in the front yard around the house and two huge oak trees and cleaned up the leaves.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$550
Response from ABC Home & Commercial Services - Austin
Thanks for choosing ABC, we're very glad you were pleased with the outcome of the landscaping. Please let us know if you need anything else.
Keith K.
03/2014
5.0
pest control, animal removal
+ 0 more
ABC came out and sealed 17 entry points to our house. Set traps and came back in two days. Caught roof rats and mice in the attic. Reset traps and check them again. Caught one more roof rat. We heard something the next week and without hesitation they were back out there re-checked the entry points, set traps and took care of the problem. They were great to work with.
Description of Work: Wildlife/Rat control
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from ABC Home & Commercial Services - Austin
... glad we could help, thanks for sharing your thoughts with other AL members.
Linda E.
03/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Very professional and knowledgeable. Would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Response from ABC Home & Commercial Services - Austin
Thanks for sharing with other AL, members.
ELLEN S.
03/2014
5.0
pest control, lawn service
+ 0 more
They provide this on a regular basis, or when I call with an out-of-the-ordinary issue. They've always been very responsive, work with me on scheduling, and the service people who come out are punctual and professional, always. I would definitely recommend them - and have.
Description of Work: I've been using ABC for probably a year or longer, give or take, for extermination services.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from ABC Home & Commercial Services - Austin
Thanks for choosing ABC.
Constance C.
03/2014
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
Very professional service. a bit higher than most but you can have total confidence in their work. I recommend highly.
Description of Work: Pruned and trimmed all trees and bushes. Looks great and we are ready for the growing season. They were able to schedule asap due to squirrel problem in attic.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$550
Response from ABC Home & Commercial Services - Austin
Thanks you very much for sharing your thoughts.
Deanna S.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
We had a very good experience with them. It was around $500, that was a little high, I thought. I think I would look around first, before I would use them. They have other services that we're considering using, like their lawn services and things like that. So we would try them for that I think, but as far as plumbing goes I don't think I would use them again.
Description of Work: ABC Home & Commercial Services provided some plumbing services for us for a bath tub.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
$500
Response from ABC Home & Commercial Services - Austin
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with other AL members. In terms of cost, ABC regularly surveys the market and strives to keep pricing within the range of what other companies are also charging. While ABC rarely claims to be the "cheapest in town" we always claim to be among the best values in town. For example, all plumbers are fully licensed and up to date on all continuing education requirements. Before they were hired by ABC, there was a comprehensive criminal history background check as well as drug screening performed. All plumbers are in well-marked company uniforms and fully equipped, well-marked company vans. ABC is reachable 24 hours a day and after having been in business for over 60 years, we certainly aren't going away, leaving customers with warranty needs, in a lurch. In short, there's a lot to running a quality operation. Thank you for choosing ABC and we look forward to serving you again.
Mary L.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
While trying to remove the outer faucet to replace it, the pipe twisted and broke. I called ABC as they were one of the higher-rated I noted who had Saturday office hours, answered their phone (promptly) and offered emergency services. John arrived, quickly diagnosed the fix and replaced the copper piping to the faucet (had to cut through the inner sheetrock to access it) as well as the outside faucet. My overall cost rating was lowered to "good" only because I am unsure what an emergency call would normally cost to fix the piping/faucet. Overall, the $150 was a very reasonable price for the services and price would be "Excellent" also (assuming that emergency call pricing is reasonable). I would use them again.
Description of Work: Emergency call to repair the broken pipe for an outside faucet (in the wall). $139 emergency call and $150 repairs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$289
Response from ABC Home & Commercial Services - Austin
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with other members.
lacinda B.
03/2014
5.0
home security systems, woodworking
+ 0 more
Ron was on time, ready to give us an estimate, and surprised us by completing all the work today! His work ethic and professional manner are top quality.
Description of Work: Ron Klier replaced the siding, top and, and caulking on our chimney. He arrived promptly to look at the chimney and give us an estimate. When we agreed on the work to be done, he left to buy supplies and came back quickly. His work was top quality work! He was professional and friendly. I would highly recommend him.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$430
Response from ABC Home & Commercial Services - Austin
Thanks for sharing with other AL members!
Peter L.
03/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
ABC bought Stroope Pest Control at the end of 2012. I had used Stroope for years, was satisfied with their service and, so far, have seen no difference in the service provided by ABC. I'm satisfied with their service and would recommend them.
Description of Work: ABC provided quarterly pest control service.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$79
Response from ABC Home & Commercial Services - Austin
Thank you for sharing your experiences. Yes, the owner of ABC and the Stroope family were long time friends. When some things changed for the Stroope family, ABC purchased the company from the family. We're very happy to have several wonderful employees (including a Stroope family member) and many new wonderful customers, in the process.
Sylvia M.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I had an emergency and they came right over and they did a good job but it was very expensive. I’m 70 years old and I can’t do a lot of things myself anymore. He did a really good job but it cost me a lot of money. When I had the sidings done, the nails penetrated into the pipes and it started leaking into my house so I had to call him really quickly and that part was very good, he came over because it was a real emergency. Other people told me that I shouldn’t have called him because he is primarily a pest control guy and I should have called a real plumber but I didn’t.
Description of Work: I used the services of ABC Home & Commercial Services.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$365
Response from ABC Home & Commercial Services - Austin
Thanks for calling ABC and we're glad you benefited from the quick service. Allow me to address a couple of things you mentioned. In terms of cost, ABC is very much in-line with plumbing rates in the area. Like many skilled trades, labor, tool and parts costs have risen dramatically over the years. In terms of qualifications, we're afraid your friend is wrong about the qualifications of the person we dispatched. While ABC's roots are in pest control, we offer a wide variety of home services - plumbing, air conditioning, pool & spa repair, electrical, etc. In each and every case (including plumbing) the specialists we dispatch to homes and businesses are licensed and solely dedicated to that particular trade. Only plumbers (full-time licensed plumbers) would have come out to your home. In addition to all of our skilled trades persons being licensed and focused solely on their respective trade, they will have also undergone a comprehensive background screening for criminal history and drug use. The cumulative result of the licenses our employees hold, along with background checks, company uniforms and well-marked company trucks, is homeowners can be assured that a well qualified and well screened and well identified craftsman is addressing their home service issue.
Jenny D.
03/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
They were great and I am happy with them. I saw their service on Angie’s List and my friends also used their services. So, I decided to avail their services.
Description of Work: I used the services of ABC Home and Commercial Service and I have an annual contract with them.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from ABC Home & Commercial Services - Austin
Thanks for choosing ABC, we appreciate it.
Tom D.
03/2014
5.0
pest control, landscaping, lawn service
+ 1 more
The work has always been done well and quickly. The prices are competitive and we receive great value for our money.
Description of Work: ABC Home and Commercial has been my go-to company for installing mulch in my plant beds and this company installed a French drain on one side of our property.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from ABC Home & Commercial Services - Austin
Thanks for sharing your experiences with other AL members.
Brian B.
03/2014
5.0
pest control, landscaping, lawn service, lawn treatment
+ 2 more
This last time, technician explained our lawn's strengths and weaknesses and explained the services he would provide. Promised if we ever have a problem, he will take care of it personally. After working with ABC for years, I believe him.
Description of Work: This last time, we signed up for lawn service (weed and feed), but we also use them for lawn care (mowing/trimming), insect control, and general home repairs. Very pleased with services and customer service.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Response from ABC Home & Commercial Services - Austin
Thanks, for sharing your thoughts with other AL, members.
Michael D.
03/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
We have a monthly service with ABC for pest and insect control. They come out and look over our house applying spray where it is needed. If we have experienced any sign of insects in the house, they do an inside inspection and treat as needed. They are doing a very good job of keeping the wasps away from the house where they are typically building nests under the eves of the porches. The occurrences of inserts and spiders inside the house has reduced to practically none.
Description of Work: Pest and insect control
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$129
Response from ABC Home & Commercial Services - Austin
Thanks, for choosing ABC.
Chris M.
03/2014
5.0
pest control, lawn service
+ 0 more
Like always, no problems and good clean work
Description of Work: Lawn Care
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$43
Response from ABC Home & Commercial Services - Austin
Thanks, for choosing ABC.
James C.
02/2014
5.0
pest control, lawn service, lawn treatment
+ 1 more
Have used ABC for two years and have been very pleased with their work.
Description of Work: Lawn Maintenance, Pest Control, Lawn Fertilization
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Service Categories
Pest Control,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Tree Service,
Plumbing,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Handyman Services,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Animal Removal,
Electrical,
Landscaping,
Lawn Irrigation,
Pool and Spa Service
FAQ
ABC Home & Commercial Services - Austin is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
ABC Home & Commercial Services - Austin accepts the following forms of payment: Check