Home Improvement and Repair

General Remodeling, Finished Carpentry and Woodworking, Exterior Painting,

About us

Home Improvement and Repair has been operating in Austin and the surrounding areas for over ten years and has a long list of satisfied clients. Our decades of construction and remodeling experience have made us experts and inculcated an interest in serving clients more efficiently and attentively. Over a decade ago, I decided to form a company built on the ethics and morals I hold most valuable. DBA Home Improvements and Repair serves Austin with pride, and we pledge to be: Responsible, Organized, Expert, Practical & Professional It's our goal to have 100% customer satisfaction. Ask us for past referrals to see how we're doing. We deliver quality work on par or better than the big guys for less. We can offer this value because our team has spent years learning multiple trades within construction and remodeling. As a result, our team doesn't have to wait for the next crew to show up or for the foreman to give the nod. When you hire Home Improvement and Repair, you don't get an expensive corporate office, corporate trucks, or crowds of crews. You only get specialists in nearly all aspects of construction and repair on one crew, overseen and managed by me, Yamil. If you want to know what it's like to work with us, here are a few examples of the things our customers love: Taped beadboards overall trafficked floors. Cleaned and vacuumed the job site every day when we leave. Respectful to neighbors, pets, and guests. Accommodating individual. requests (1 size does not fit all) Personal touches to exceed your expectations. For a General Remodeled, Repair & Installation, or any Handyman Services, Please call me at 512-483-1115 Thanks! Yamil Exposito

Business highlights

17 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

General Carpentry Repairs and Installations, including Siding, Doors, Windows, Decks, and pergolas, Framing, Cabinetry and installation, Trim Work, Drywall and painting, Kitchen and bath Remodeling, and any Handyman job.

Services we don't offer

Ask for details.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.056 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
95%
4
0%
3
0%
2
2%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

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Showing 26-50 of 56 reviews

Paul H.
11/2019
5.0
appliance repair, roofing
  + 0 more
It went very well.
Description of Work: I needed my roof patched..
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Jane C.
10/2015
5.0
doors, house painters, remodeling, roofing, siding, woodworking
  + 4 more
Yamil came on a Saturday, the day after I called him, to give us an estimate and we signed a contract. He returned alone the following Monday and began the demo work. His assistant, Martin, appeared the next day and began work on the siding. The work was flawlessly done and completed within four days. The initial estimate increased by over $1,000 as new problems emerged, but I believe this is normal for a house built in 1942, and we feel grateful that at least in these areas we don't have to worry about further surprises. Yamil is a very pleasant and energetic man as well as a skillful craftsman, and Martin turned in exacting and beautiful work on the siding. They did a great job on everything we asked for, and an unusually good job of cleaning up the site. We're very happy and hope to have them again soon to do some interior work.
Description of Work: Repaired and painted rotted wood siding, caulked, removed a sheltering roof over a doorway repaired and replaced it, sank a new post for a gate and a few other small chores

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,700

Response from Home Improvement and Repair
Thanks for the review Ms. [Member name removed], Hoping to hear back from you on futures project. sincerely, Yamil

Gary W.
09/2015
5.0
house painters, replacement windows, woodworking
  + 1 more
He was on time, explained all he was going to do, excellent quality. Prepped by covering screens, windows, before painting and cleaned up. No surprises or extra charges. No paint mess on brick.
Description of Work: Replace wood rot around glass tile window, strip wood on back door, and replace wood rot on chimney, and painted all of outside of house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,600

Response from Home Improvement and Repair
Thank you very much for the review. Hoping to hear back from you on futures project. sincerely, Yamil

Karen L.
07/2015
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
Yamil is very professional and easy to work with. He evaluated the work we asked for and pointed out some things that were in poor shape as a result of the previous work done by someone else. The paperwork was very thorough, including photos of exactly what area was involved and exactly what work he proposed. We agree upon a price, which we felt was appropriate for the work, and set a date. He came with his crew that day, got the work done, cleaned up after himself. Very refreshing experience, based on our interaction with other service providers in our neck of the woods.
Description of Work: Made changes to attic framing to accommodate HVAC changes and fix what previous 'contractor' messed up

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

Response from Home Improvement and Repair
Thank you very much for the review. Hoping to hear back from you on futures project. sincerely, Yamil

Gary B.
07/2015
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
.Yamil and helpers did an excellent job on every aspect of their work. North exterior replaced with double-layer wall; trim all around done replaced beautifully; chimney rebuilt with extra support; can't say enough for quality workmanship!
Description of Work: Complete house refurbish: new exterior trim, siding, chimney rebuild, gutter removal, facia repair, and inside painting prep.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,735

Response from Home Improvement and Repair
Thank you very much for the review, [Member Name Removed], sincerely, Yamil

Mohinder S.
05/2015
5.0
remodeling, woodworking
  + 0 more
Yamil Exposito is a gifted carpenter and a perfectionist. He did his job better than I expected. He wouldn't let me cut corners and inspired me to go for the perfect solution. Extremely professional and trust worthy.
Description of Work: Miscellaneous carpentry work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600

Response from Home Improvement and Repair
Thank you very much for the review. Hoping to hear back from you on futures project. sincerely, Yamil

DARREN F.
03/2015
5.0
flooring contractor, remodeling, contractors
  + 1 more
Did an awesome job. Had it all done in 3-4 days. Braced the roof up and put of plastic ceiling to floor. This was the wall separating the living room and the outside. He was very professional and did an awesome job. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: Rebuilt 14 feet of back wall of house. Replaced all studs, headers, and floor beams. Entire area was rotted due to roof leak and infested with termites and ants.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$2,800

Response from Home Improvement and Repair
Thank you very much for the review. Hoping to hear back from you on futures project. sincerely, Yamil

Harold W.
11/2014
5.0
deck cleaning, decks, remodeling, siding
  + 2 more
Yamil Exposito did two jobs for me. The first was to repair wood siding to prepare the house to be painted. I was referred to him by Southern Painting. He did an excellent job. The siding really looks like new. A month later I hired him to rebuild my deck. It looks terrific and feels much more solid than my old deck. I would definitely hire him again.
Description of Work: Repaired siding and built deck

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Response from Home Improvement and Repair
Thank you very much for the review. Hoping to hear back from you on futures project. sincerely, Yamil

Shalonn H.
11/2014
5.0
remodeling, home remodeling, woodworking
  + 1 more
Yamil and crew installed over 300 linear feet of crown molding in the Hallways, Kitchen, and Bedrooms to match the rest of the house. They caulked, covered the nails holes and painted, as well as hauled off the trash and debris. Almost every contractor quoted me the same $7 per foot figure, but Home Improvement and Repair had some of the best reviews. Everything looks great. They were professional and fast. They took great care to clean and retouch any fingerprints they may have left. I would hire them again.
Description of Work: Installed crown moulding; Interior trim work

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,125

Lance Z.
10/2014
5.0
doors, remodeling, siding, replacement windows
  + 2 more
We found Yamil to be very responsive to our inquiry, personable, helpful with design aspects, as well as highly skilled in his profession. They handled all the small details to deliver a great final project. I will hire Home Improvement and Repair again.
Description of Work: Home Improvement and Repair provided a written estimate and completed the work on an addition to our house including concrete foundation, framing, siding and install door and window.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Liz N.
09/2014
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
They used existing materials, which saved on costs. Final work looked great and was well done. Responded quickly with an estimate, and were very flexible about meeting our needs around work schedule.
Description of Work: The company fixed roof drainage that had fallen down in a storm.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$300

bruce O.
08/2014
5.0
doors, flooring contractor, remodeling, home remodeling
  + 2 more
As you know home repairs can be a night mare and in Austin Tx finding someone that can get to a project is tough because of the high demand these days. Thankfully I found Home Improvement and Repair through Angie's list and they were able to work us in with in a few weeks. After we did the walk through and agreed on work and price the work commenced on July 28th and was finished the morning of Aug 1st. I could not believe there was not a large mess,nothing needed correcting and they were very respectful in trying to keep the house clean. The wall they textured looked exactly like the other walls you could not tell that any work had been done it blended perfectly with all the others. Yamil and his crew uninstalled a French Door that had been installed incorrectly, it was leaking previously. The finish work in all his projects was very good. I am glad to know that in future projects that I have someone I can trust. No stress,no arguing and no mess we could not have been happier.
Description of Work: Unistall a French door,install tile flooring in two bathrooms, install new front door and remove bathroom mirror and florescent light fixture. Repaired and textured the wall and installed two new light fixtures and mirrors in the bathroom.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Peggy G.
07/2014
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
It went very well. He suggested an alternative approach for construction of the pergola which was more attractive and sturdy than the one being replaced. All of the work was very well done and was done efficiently It was easy to schedule the appointment for the estimate and the actual work. He was always on time. The price was very competitive I definitely recommend him
Description of Work: Replaced a pergola Replaced rotted wood in underpinning of eave and door threshold Replace screens on porch

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,700

Sarah L.
05/2014
5.0
doors, remodeling, replacement windows, woodworking
  + 2 more
Great! In and out in one day, everything was done as requested. They cleaned up and vacuumed before they left and they put up with my dogs barking at them through the windows all day. We will likely use them again for another project.
Description of Work: Removed wood paneling, removed and replaced door casing trim and window sills. Also installed sheetrock around can lights that replaced fluorescents.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,390

Dana D.
04/2014
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
Yamil came out quickly to the house and gave us a complete estimate in writing. Yamil and his crew's quality and performance were above and beyond our expectations! His advice and expertise was very helpful. They arrived daily on time and they cleaned up completely at the end of each day. He even saved us money wherever he could! He and his crew were very professional and worked hard to finish the project quickly! The results are beautiful! We would highly recommend him to anyone and we would hire him again! We wish all companies were as reliable and easy to work with!
Description of Work: Exterior siding repair and paint

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500

Response from Home Improvement and Repair
Thanks for the review, I really appreciate it. You guys are awesome!

David M.
04/2014
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
Yamil encountered some issues we weren't expecting, plumbing, sheetrock repair and texturing and replacing a few floor tiles but Yamil took his time and made sure that the job was done right. He even called in a helper on Saturday to help out. The new vanity and bathroom looks fantastic.The vanity had a sink in a different location than the one that was taken out so Yamil had a challenge on his hands when it came to the plumbing work. If the plumbing job isn't an exact replacement job I would recommend hiring a Licensed plumber.
Description of Work: Replaced an old vanity in the bathroom with a new one that we had purchased online from Home Depot.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Bobbie P.
01/2014
5.0
cabinet refacing, remodeling, woodworking
  + 1 more
Kudos to Yamil! He responded to my call for help the same day. He was very professional and did an excellent job. I would definitely recommend him to others. Very impressed with him.
Description of Work: Yamil repaired several broken kitchen drawers and cabinet doors.

Rating CategoryRating 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 Home Improvement and Repair
Thanks for the great review. I hope to do business with you again.

Caroline H.
01/2014
5.0
flooring contractor, remodeling, home remodeling
  + 1 more
Yamil was able to come to my house and give an estimate the same day I called him. He fit me into his schedule quickly and performed the work in a timely and professional manner. He took pictures of the progress for documentation and shared it with me upon completion. He went above and beyond the scope of work by fixing our baseboard moulding and securing the subfloor in additional areas of the bathroom. Overall an excellent experience and I will definitely be calling him again n the future.
Description of Work: Bathroom subfloor water damage repair.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Response from Home Improvement and Repair
Thank you [member's name removed] for the review. I really appreciate it. I hope to do business with you again in the future. Yamil

victoria W.
12/2013
5.0
doors, remodeling, home remodeling, contractors, woodworking
  + 3 more
Yamil, the owner, is diligent about doing the right thing the right way. His passion for beauty as well as detail are unsurpassed. He is truthful and upfront about any issues that come up. He is creative about solving them, leaving it up to the client to choose. He has high expectations of himself and is relentless about details and the finer points of construction without dragging the project out. I?ve had many contractors in my life and Home Improvements and Repair is exceptional.
Description of Work: Former (fired) contractor left uneven kitchen cabinet frames and half completed carpentry projects through the kitchen and house. It is difficult to find a contractor who will step in after another contractor and use what he can use to save time and money. Yamil, owner, designed and produced beautiful custom cabinets, trim and door to fit original and new frames. Old oak kitchen is now a contemporary, beautiful space. All done in less than three weeks which I find amazing. Also, made custom hardwood floor transitions, moulding, etc. for remainder of the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000

Response from Home Improvement and Repair
Thanks! I really enjoyed working with you too. You are an exceptional customer and a great person. I'm looking forward to do business with you in the future again. Feel free to call me again if there's something I could help, kindly -Yamil

J R.
06/2013
5.0
decks, remodeling
  + 0 more
Over the past several years, Yamil has been to our house to repair and rebulid multiple outdoor decks, stairs, and railings. He has also helped us with some other home improvement projects. Some of this work required several days to complete. First off, I can not recall ever seeing Yamil without a smile on his face whenever we met or when he was working. I believe he truly enjoys his work and it shows. He also likes to improve upon the previous work if possible. He is quick to offer these suggestions. Yamil recently did some warranty work for us (the wood had warped after install) and he came back and replaced it. That went smoothly. When the project is complete, or just the end of the working day, he leaves the work area clean and removes all debris, saw dust etc. We really appreciate this as all too often that doesnt happen, although you are usually told it will. To sum up, Yamil has delivered what he said he would, is pleasant to work with, shows up on time, completes the work in the time allotted, cleans the work area when done, and the whole process of working with him from the start to finish has been a good experience. He delivers a very good product. Oh yes, he has a great sense of humor! Highly recommended.
Description of Work: Repair, rebuild redwood decks and stairs

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Marilyn K.
05/2013
5.0
house painters, remodeling, interior painters
  + 1 more
It went very good, he was very prompt and stayed with his crew the whole time. And they did an awesome job.
Description of Work: He came out to do some drywall work and to repaint a ceiling.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

LESLIE D.
04/2013
5.0
remodeling, contractors, woodworking
  + 1 more
Yamil finished the work in two days. He is very efficient and neat and does beautiful work. I would definitely recommend him to others.
Description of Work: Installed crown molding in two bathrooms Removed and replaced kitchen cabinet doors and hinges (27) Removed and replaced face drawers (12) Removed and replaced upper kitchen cabinet crown molding Built two sliding drawers for stove cabinet Replaced existing drawer slides with new drawer slides

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,700

Gary & Karen G.
09/2012
5.0
doors, house painters, interior painters, contractors
  + 2 more
Lamil, the carpenter, was on time, reasonable price and completed the job in a professional and timely manner. He was pleasant and respectful while in my home.
Description of Work: Removed and replaced exterior rotten fascia board, including removing gutter and installing same gutter back after repair. New wood was primed caulked and painted to match existing color, replaced interior door jam, prime and paint. Hauled off all trash and left premises clean.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Dan H.
08/2012
5.0
remodeling, siding, woodworking
  + 1 more
After comparing repair versus replace bids, we chose Home Improvement and Repair because they've done great work in the past and gave us a very responsible bid for replacement. Yamil and his crew were at our home from 8:30am to 7pm to get the job done in one day. It's rare that you find speed, quality of craftsmanship and cost efficiency all-in-one. We have used Home Improvements and Repair twice now (for other remodeling and carpentry work) and will definitely use them again in the future.
Description of Work: Our home was in dire need of siding repair. Replacement would have cost $15,000 so we pursued less expensive options. Home Improvement and repair gave us a very reasonable bid to replace the rotten siding with identical, cedar siding and we couldn't be happier with the end result.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Dan H.
06/2012
5.0
remodeling, woodworking
  + 0 more
Yamil showed up on time every day he worked with us and left the workspace clean (he even vacuums) before leaving. He worked very quickly and (importantly) was very receptive to feedback and minor adjustments along the way. He came up with several nice touches that made the finished product much better than your average contractor. We are difficult to please and have had innumerable bad experiences but Yamil is exceptional. We will be working with him again in the near future and would highly recommend him to anyone with remodeling needs.
Description of Work: Yamil performed two jobs for us.: 1) He expanded a room by knocking out a wall and creating new closet space in our attic, and 2) He created a floor-to-ceiling fireplace mantel in a room with 15 foot ceilings. For both jobs he ran wiring, created a frame and sheet-rocked with a great level of precision and attention to detail. In the closet he created custom hanging racks and a very well designed toy-chest for my daughter. Exceptional work all around.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
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Contact information

P.O Box 17301, Austin, TX 78760

http://www.homeimprovementsandrepair.com/

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade
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Service Categories

General Remodeling,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Exterior Painting,
Doors,
Interior Painting,
Decks and Porches,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Siding,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing,
Windows,
Remodeling - Modular & Mobile Home

FAQ

Home Improvement and Repair is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Home Improvement and Repair accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Home Improvement and Repair does not offer free project estimates.
No, Home Improvement and Repair does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Home Improvement and Repair does not offer a senior discount.
No, Home Improvement and Repair does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Home Improvement and Repair offers warranties.
Home Improvement and Repair offers the following services: General Carpentry Repairs and Installations, including Siding, Doors, Windows, Decks, and pergolas, Framing, Cabinetry and installation, Trim Work, Drywall and painting, Kitchen and bath Remodeling, and any Handyman job.
Ask for details.

Contact information

P.O Box 17301, Austin, TX 78760

http://www.homeimprovementsandrepair.com/

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM