Hill Country Outdoor Power is a local family-owned outdoor power equipment dealership located in southwest Austin. For over a decade, we’ve built a reputation for selling and servicing best-in-class outdoor power equipment for commercial and residential lawn and landscape maintenance applications. Unlike the national chain stores, we carefully select the products we sell to ensure they will stand up to the tough conditions that are the reality of life (and weather) in Central Texas. We sell equipment that's built-to-last and we service the equipment we sell because we're dedicated to keeping our customers mowing, trimming, edging, sawing, and blowing all year-round!
ron the first washer they called and said it could be fixed for 190.00, I said ok, they ordered the parts then told me it couldn't be fixed, supposedly. they diagnosed it wrong, then right? who knows, they didn't do it right on the second washer, they did not call me for permission to fix, supposedly they will fix under 140 with out permission, I don't know, its not on the reciept, this came to a bit over 150.00. I picked up the washer and it was hard to start, then it would not work. I took it back, they called and told me it would be another 200.00 to fix, I said no and asked for my money back. that's when the sparks flew, so bad that the owner Dougy talked bad about my Mother. refused to refund my money. Bottom line is the washer was not diagnosed correctly, nor was it fixed correctly. I have a hunk of metal that doesn't work. If they had told me that to start we would have been good, but their manager kylie and owner were quite rude and insulting. They were given every opportunity to make it right but refused, when I asked the manager is this is the way they do business, he said yes. what kind of response is that? they used to be 2 and 3 months out, now they don't have much in line, hmmm must be a trend
Description of Work: they incorrectly diagnosed two powerwashers, performed service that was not authorized, I picked up the supposedly good machine, it did not want to start or work correctly, I brought it back, they wanted another 200.00 to fix it. I said no
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$201
Response from HILL COUNTRY OUTDOOR POWER
Dear Mr [Member Name Removed], As I explained in the letter that accompanied your refund check, I am very sorry you remain unsatisfied. I understand that you were unhappy to learn that your two pressure washers could not be returned to full working order for the amount you wished to spend on their repair. And I understand that you regretted authorizing the repair and then attempted to unauthorize it after-the-fact. That said, I do not believe the personal attacks on our employees, the verbal abuse you subjected them to during your visits and phone calls, or the defamation written here is remotely appropriate. As I believe is your desire also, I would encourage you to have your equipment repaired elsewhere in the future. Again I am very sorry this occurred, but I believe we have reasonably resolved this issue to the best extent possible for all parties.
Randall P.
06/2015
4.0
lawn mower repair
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I needed service to a Toro Lawn Tractor deck...a large bolt broke off to one of the pulleys. I had the blades resharpen at the same time. They do great work, but are always backlogged in the service/maintenance so turn around time is or seems excessive. Cost of services is probably market rates.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
William M.
04/2015
5.0
lawn mower repair
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Walk behind mower tune up, replace drive belt and transmission
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$240
Deborah B.
01/2015
5.0
lawn mower repair
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They weren't able to fix one of my mower's but helped me out with 2 others.
Repaired a string trimmer. They were prompt, professional and courteous. We have brought several items in for repair and have made several purchases here. Always a good experience.
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
$75
Catherine H.
06/2013
5.0
lawn mower repair
+ -1 more
Only problem is they don't call you when it is ready to be picked up.
Description of Work: Repair lawn mower, has done this each spring last couple of years
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40
David R.
06/2013
5.0
electrician, lawn service
+ 0 more
The guy at Hill Country Outdoor Power did what he was supposed to do and did it in a good time. He was great.
Description of Work: Hill Country Outdoor Power ran a bunch of electrical outlets in my backyard.
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
$1,500
Pamela F.
08/2012
5.0
equipment rentals
+ -1 more
Their services are very good. They have a broad line and it is anywhere between home owners to contractors. They know their equipment really well and they 2:19-2:20 really well. A lot of people who work at their company are landscaping contractors themselves. There is nothing I dislike about them. I would recommend them to others.
Description of Work: I use Hill Country Outdoor Power to supply landscape and lawn equipment. I last used them to buy new equipment.
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
Mike J.
06/2012
5.0
lawn mower repair
+ -1 more
I thought they were pretty good. It is quit a drive to get out there. They are highly recommended. I would my experience over all is pretty good. They got it right the first time. I had to bring back a couple of times, but they always took care of it at no charge. I will continue to use them.
Description of Work: I used HILL COUNTRY OUTDOOR POWER to repair a lawn mower and a chain saw.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$130
Sue M.
04/2012
5.0
lawn mower repair
+ -1 more
Hill Country Outdoor Power is great. I drive there because of their good service. Yes, I will use them again in the future.
Description of Work: They do our annual lawnmower maintenance.
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
Carol K.
08/2011
5.0
lawn mower repair
+ -1 more
We purchased a Stihl Trimmer from another local Still dealer here in Austin, and were very unsatisfied with the product (little did we know we needed to know how to use this powerful trimmer). The local dealer did not take the product back, saying it was already used, but we only used 2x and the string kept breaking. At a loss - we contacted the Stihl Corporation for resolution and they were awesome, steering us to Hill Country Outdoor Power, Jim Dees (Store Manager). With HCOP not even knowing us - after Stihl explained our delimma, Jim offered to take the product back in his store or go so far as to offer to come out here to show us how to use the product. After a long discussion on Stihl trimmers and all the power that comes with it, he advised us on how to use this equipment to it's fullest potential and after another go at it, the product worked with our whole 3/4 acre lot without breaking down. We immediately called Jim back thanking him so much and that there was no longer a need to come out to Austin all the way from Dripping Springs area . Bottom Line: Hill Country Outdoor Power are very customer oriented. Jim Dees was very pleasant to work with. Jim listened to our delimma. He offered choices (return trimmer to his store for a credit (not even purchased at his store) or offered to come 25 miles to our house to actually watch us use it and show us possibly what the problem was. I could not have asked for anything more. Here forward, for all our outdoor equipment needs, we will drive to HIll Country Outdoor Power ...They Rock!
Description of Work: Excellent Customer Service Over Phone with Jim Dees, Store Manager. Above and Beyond.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Elisabeth H.
08/2011
5.0
lawn service, lawn mower repair
+ 0 more
With all the dry weather we've been having our trees are really in bad shape, so we needed to get a new chainsaw and clear out some space for the good trees to thrive. I visited Hill Country Outdoor Power because it's on the way to my friend's place in Dripping Springs, and it was a wonderful experience. Ed, the assistant manager, was very knowledgeable and really helped me pick out the right Stihl chainsaw for my needs. He didn't try to talk me into something more than I needed. He even got it all ready and started it up and gave me some hands-on tips of how to use it and keep it running well. It was an A+ full-service experience from the very beginning, NOTHING like I got from the guys at a certain large lawn and garden store this morning. Thanks Ed, I'll be back for a new mower once we get some rain!!
Description of Work: They helped me pick out a new Stihl chainsaw, got it all ready and started it up, and then showed me how to use it and how to maintain it.
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Service Categories
Lawn Mower & Power Tool Repair,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Electrical,
Rentals - Equipment
FAQ
HILL COUNTRY OUTDOOR POWER is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
HILL COUNTRY OUTDOOR POWER accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, HILL COUNTRY OUTDOOR POWER does not offer free project estimates.
No, HILL COUNTRY OUTDOOR POWER does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, HILL COUNTRY OUTDOOR POWER does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, HILL COUNTRY OUTDOOR POWER offers emergency services.
No, HILL COUNTRY OUTDOOR POWER does not offer warranties.
HILL COUNTRY OUTDOOR POWER offers the following services: POWER EQUIPMENT SALES & SERVICE.