My name is Steve Lee.
I have been in the home maintenance and repair business since 1991 and have been servicing the Austin metro area since 2004. Austin has grown tremendously in the last decade but my business remains small to keep the "Quality" in the services we strive to provide for our valued clientele.
Thank you for Choosing the Great city of Austin and Quality Handyman Services.
3 employees. Free estimates. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Ask about Angie's List discount.
Business highlights
33 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Bathroom remodels, Tile / Wood flooring install, Fence repair and replacement, Electrical and Plumbing repair and replacement. Interior and Exterior painting, Kitchen cabinet refinishing. Interior and Exterior Door replacement. Exterior Siding and Trim replacement, Deck repair and replacement, Deck refinishing. Drywall repair and replacement. Drywall texturing. Interior trim installation. Power washing. Gutter cleaning. Hauling and Debris removal.Garage cleaning and organization...
Steve was very responsive and reliable. He was also flexible as the job changed in scope. He incorporated an electrician and a laborer as the job dictated, but managed them effectively. Based on the other bids I received, his pricing was fair and he finished the job in a timely manner. Good guy.
Description of Work: Fence repair, power-washing, landscaping, landscape lighting, painting
Steve and his team of 2 others showed up on time. They worked almost non-stop the entire time. They took care of everything, were very professional and cleaned up all the material. Steve even hauled off all the old fixtures. For the amount of work it took(came back the second day)Steve's price was excellent.
Description of Work: Replaced 6 ceiling fans, multiple other large and small light fixtures. Even moved some furniture while onsite.
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
$1,250
K L.
03/2009
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
Steve Lee was exceptionally responsive over the phone and email. Very polite, professional and knowledgeable. Originally I had him just do the laminate countertop, but decided to give him add'l work which he definitely met the challenge with a positive attitude and very reasonable price. We were cosmetically overhauling the house and was able to do it in a timely manner. He completed the work as specified, there were only a few items off the list of 30+ he forgot to do, but immediately went back to address it. I would definitely recommend him!
Description of Work: Replaced Kitchen Countertop Laminate. Installed Stove, Microwave, Kitchen Faucet. Primed interior of kitchen cabinets. Fixed leak in kitchen sink and master bathroom. Recaulked and Epoxied master bathroom. Hauled away debris. Add'l garage carpentry. Misc handyman work...long list!
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
$1,050
Thomas S.
02/2009
5.0
contractors, handyman service, locksmith, doors, foundation repair
 + 3 more
Steve stopped by on a Monday to see what we wanted done and scheduled the work for that Thursday. He arrived promptly and immediately started to work. He had estimated that it would take a day but he finished in six hours, which we appreciated. He and his assistant were very thorough and cleaned up after each step of the work.
Description of Work: We had several items that needed repair because of foundation settling due to the drought we are suffering in central Texas. Steve Lee and his assistant reset three strike plates in doors, installed a new deadbolt retainer, replaced a rotted wood window sill, fixed exterior crawl space accesses and sealed the carport roof.
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
$575
Richard A H.
01/2009
5.0
drywall, handyman service, interior painters
 + 1 more
Excellent response to the work place each day, coordinated availability of areas with the electricians and performed all aspects of the job in a very satisfactory manner. Completed all six project items during the middle of December 2008, taking three days of work to insure all items were done right. Would use again on handyman projects.
Description of Work: Interior drywall patching throughout upper floor at ceilings and walls. Sanded and painted woodwork at windows frames & sills. Textured and painted drywall repairs. Leveled and painted built-in TV shelf. Installed closet shelf and painted. Painted areas around four skylights in bedroom.
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
$670
Denise A.
01/2009
5.0
handyman service, lighting, replacement windows
 + 1 more
It went very well. Very efficient and quick. We are staging our house to sell and this was really helpful.
Description of Work: Did exterior work around windows, fixed utility box and installed a new light fixture.
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
$170
RICHARD B.
12/2008
5.0
handyman service, hardwood floor
 + 0 more
They were very efficient and courteous. I am very satisfied with the work.
Description of Work: He replaced wood flooring in the bathroom.
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
$125
Michael G.
12/2008
5.0
ceramic tile, handyman service, doors
 + 1 more
The job went fairly smoothly. Quality Handy Man was on time and on budget.
Description of Work: Complete room renovation from a man-cave to a functional office. Work included replacing the doors w/French doors, scraping popcorn and refinishing the ceiling, and some tile work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Nicole C.
12/2008
5.0
handyman service, siding
 + 0 more
He actually got on the roof to determine the extent of the damage for the initial bid. None of the other handymen climbed the ladder and they all quoted higher prices. He only repaired what needed to be repaired. He was on time and professional.
Description of Work: The siding around my chimney was beginning to rot. He replaced all damaged siding, sealed, and painted it.
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
$800
JEROME B.
11/2008
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
He had to add to the counter as the sink selected was smaller than the opening. Replaced the laminate countertop and also replaced the plumbing as the new sink was deeper than the old one.
Description of Work: Installed bathroom sink.
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
$155
Yehudi M.
10/2008
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
The scheduling was easy to work with and he showed up on time. He explained what was going on, and he did the work that I had set up for him. The quality of his work was great, and he knew what he was doing. I had gotten other quotes from companies, and his his rates were the best.
Description of Work: They came out and did a variety of work in my home.
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
WAYLAND K.
10/2008
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
He came out and looked at the damage. We made a second appointment for him to come back and fix it. He did a miraculous job. He is a fine gentleman to deal with.
Description of Work: I hired Quality Handyman to replace a rotted wall behind the shower in my bathroom. He also repaired the lumber work behind the window above the shower and also replaced the tiling in the shower.
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
$532
Ryan H.
08/2008
5.0
drywall, handyman service
 + 0 more
It went great! Steve showed up on time each day he did the work. He gave us an estimate for time to completion and followed it to the T. He said it would take 2 - 3 days, and it took 2 1/2 days. He did all the work himself and worked very hard the entire time he was at our house. I waited several months after the work was done to write this review to make sure the cracks wouldn't open back up. We do have one minor crack that has appeared, but you can't see it unless you get very close and it's clearly from settling and temperature changes. I was extremely pleased with the work done by Steve.
Description of Work: Our 6 year old house has a lot of cracks in the drywall in the ceiling and in the corners. Also, the builder did not float and tape the house correctly in spots, so the edges of the tape were visible under the texture and painting. We also had water intrusion around the back door which caused some minor damage. We decided to install a storm door to prevent the water from getting in.
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
$800
Nicole C.
08/2008
5.0
siding
 + -1 more
Got a few quotes and Steve was the only one who actually climbed up on the ladder to see what was rotten and needed to be replaced. All the others stood on the ground and wanted to replace the entire siding which wasn't necessary.
Description of Work: Repaired rotten siding around my chimney.
At first, I was impressed with Steve's responsiveness and professionalism. He was quick to provide me with a quote and showed up when he said he would. My impression changed once the work started. There were several tasks that Steve quoted that he ended up bailing on because he just didn't want to do the work. This included repairing my fence and prepping my flooring for carpet (he removed the tile where carpet was going to go, but he didn't want to remove the thin-set). I rented a pneumatic tool from a hardware store and prepped the floor myself in less than an hour. My main problem with Steve is that he cut corners in several areas and didn't really live up to his company name by doing "quality" work. I had him paint the entire house and he didn't use tape or any tool to provide a sharp definition between the walls, baseboards and ceiling. I've never seen a professional painter that did the "cutting" work by hand and this resulted in a sloppy paint job. His plumbing work was also sloppy. I had to get a real plumber to come out and fix some of the work that Steve did. The plumber was surprised to find that Steve tried to fix his poor sink installation by coating the underside of the sink with silicone. This fix only lasted for a month and I had to pay a real plumber to install the sink correctly. The plumber also had to fix two toilets that Steve installed. There are several other areas where corners were cut to save Steve time, but I won't go into all of them. Also, after my renters moved in, we had a problem where a closet door that Steve had installed fell off the hinges in the middle of the night. He gave me a quote for fixing both sides of the double-door closet. When he arrived on site, he realized that he only needed to fix one of the doors yet he still charged me for both. When I learned that he had only installed one door, I requested a refund on the other door. Steve agreed to refund half of the cost, however I have yet to receive any refund despite constant reminders. It has been at least 2 months since he did that work. I'm not sure if my experiences are because this was a rent house and Steve thought he might be able to get away with doing a more shoddy job than normal. At any rate, I would not use Steve's handyman services again - especially in the areas of painting and plumbing. I would also recommend keeping a close eye on all of Steve's work. If you are getting work done on your personal home, he may be a decent handyman for you. If you're getting work done at another location, go with someone else.
Description of Work: Steve did a complete remodel of a rent house I purchased. He did some light construction work, drywall, interior painting, appliance installation, plumbing, power spraying, garage door installation and I'm sure some other things I can't think of right now.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$7,500
George L.
07/2008
1.0
siding
 + -1 more
I called him and talked to him about and said he could do it but he just needed more information. The thing that I really didn't like was that he was un-knowledgable about Hardy Board siding where the stain is pre-applied and he wanted me to look up the info about it. I researched and looked up a lot of information about it and spent alot of time on it. I sent him all the information before the weekend and he said if I did he would review the information over that weekend and we would set up a time that next week for him to come out and give a bid. He never made any attempts to call me, I had to do all the calling. He also told me he would install the siding over the existing siding but I found out from another guy and got it confirmed on the Hardy Board website that you can't do that. This siding has a very specific installation process. On the though phone though he was very nice and I have only seen glowing reviews of him on Angie's List.
Description of Work: I called him to get a bid on Hardy Board siding installation on my home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
Rebecca D.
07/2008
1.0
home remodeling
 + -1 more
I have a full bath remodel and a 1/2 bath remodel. Totaling around $20-25K. They scheduled an appointment with me, confirmed, and then didn't show up for an initial appointment...no call, nothing.
Description of Work: None - they scheduled to come to my house and give me a quote and then didn't show. No call.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Charles L.
07/2008
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
He did the work that we agreed to and he did it on time. He had a fair price, I would rate him very highly. He didn't clean up the outside after the paint work.
Description of Work: He put weather stripping on three doors, painted some metal finishing on the outside of my home, added a separate switch for a ceiling fan, and filled up a hole on the outside of my house.
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
$420
Vicki S.
06/2008
5.0
handyman service, replacement windows
 + 0 more
Steve arrived on time and completed this project in a timely manner.. He cleaned up his work area very nicely. I am so happy with Steve's work I have referred him to my Aunt for her kitchen remodeling project. ..Way to GO Steve...
Description of Work: 4th project Steve has completed for me. Steve had to replace an existing window w/frame at my parents house for me. Moved 20 ft of fencing, also installed attic ladder and closed off existing attic entrance. Steve thanks for an outstanding job again.
Steve got me estimates on all projects over night, he showed up on time and worked until everything was done, even after I had left the house to move to Oregon. His estimates were right on, no surprises. His team moved from one project to the next. I have a 3 story house with lots of stone plus a 10X40 foot retaining wall that was power washed to perfection. He selected a lovely color for the house, painting was done swiftly and looks great. He checked my leaky chimney twice and for the first time in years stopped the leaks. I would highly recommend him to anyone that wants all three elements, on time, quality and price from a handyman. Also if he can't do it, he'll tell you and even make a recommendation on someone who can.
Description of Work: I needed a lot of work done to get my house ready to put on the market after an inspection report. Steve handled a series of 4 different projects ranging from simple power washing to house painting, interior painting, gutter replacement, sheet rock, fixing popcorn ceilings, installing facets, disposal, deck buildings, lights and tile installation, resealing chimney and replacing damaged siding.
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
$4,500
NICOLE B.
03/2008
1.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
Very disappointed. I called Steve Lee to get an estimate on work my in-laws needed done on their newly purchased house. He was friendly and responsive over the phone. I emailed him the list of work that needed to be done and I also agreed to call him the day before the estimate to confirm the time the following afternoon we would meet at the (vacant) house. We talked the night before the scheduled estimate and agreed to meet around 3pm the following day. He told me he would be coming from another job, I gave him directions, and all seemed set. I arranged for a friend to watch my oldest child, brought my youngest with me, and was prepared to go over all the specifics of the work my in-laws needed done. 45 minutes later I called Steve's cell phone and left a message. An hour after our planned meeting time, I left and have still never heard back from Steve Lee. Based on his ratings, I expected a lot more. I definitely do NOT recommend Quality Handyman.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Quality Handyman Services
TO WHOSOEVER IT MAY CONCERN, I, STEVE LEE, OWNER OF QUALITY HANDYMAN SERVICE, WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT THE MORNING OF MY APPOINTMENT WITH THE MEMBER AND WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED ALONG WITH MY SON WHOM I WAS TAKING TO SCHOOL AND WAS HOSPITALIZED. I ASSUMED THE MEMBER HAD SINCE THEN ACQUIRED ANOTHER CONTRACTOR. THINGS HAPPEN IN LIFE BEYOND OUR CONTROL BUT MISSING AN APPOINTMENT WITH A POTENTIALLY VALUED CUSTOMER IS NOT A HABIT OR PRACTICE THIS COMPANY PRACTICES. MY APOLOGIES TO THE MEMBER AND MY VALUED CUSTOMERS WHOM I RESPECT.
Steve arrived everyday ready to work. He was totally focused on the work he had to perform here. Nothing was to big for him to tackle. Steve was very neat with his work. Would clean up every evening before he left. THANK YOU Steve for an outstanding job and experience.
Description of Work: Steve fixed many things around the house. His major project was my 2 bathrooms. He had to come in and complete/repair many different things in my 2 bathrooms that a previous contractor didn't complete or messed up. Other contractors had told me that my tile shower had to be torn out and redone. Steve gets here, tells me no problem, shower not leaking just need to re-grout and repair the curb (step-over) and seal all the tile and add trim around the wall and tile. Not once did he say the tile shower needed to be torn out and redone. He repaired a leaky toilet not installed correctly by the previous contractor along with installing all the mirrors and towel racks etc. Touched up the entire paint job the other contractor totally messed up and fixed some of the texture on the walls, installed light/vent in 1 bathroom, replaced some uneven floor tile in both bathrooms. Steve also showed me how to do some things around the house for regular up keep.
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
$2,350
RS R.
10/2007
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
The job went well. Mr. Lee contacted the resident and came when he said he will. The job was completed in 2 days, the resident was happy, and the solution appeared to have eliminated the problem.
Description of Work: The job, done in July 07, required innovation and thinking which Mr. Lee is good on both. The tile wall adjacent to the tub in the bathroom had to be partially dismantled, the back evaluated and let dry, stucco work done and matched tile purchased, picked up, installed and finished. Mr. Lee did well on all categories and the work looks good. Even though the original tiles are no longer available, Mr. Lee found a good equivalent and managed to installed those so they look good. The leak problem was solved. Sealing of the grout is still pending 3 months later, but it will be combined when another task is called for there.
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
$706
Kurt P.
09/2007
5.0
drywall, handyman service
 + 0 more
The contractors were dependable, responsive, fairly priced and performed well. They cleaned up after themselves and were respectful of the property. The owner of the business personally attended all work site visits and was a great guy to work with. He was personable, professional and took his job and client satisfaction seriously.
Description of Work: I contracted Quality Handyman Services to perform two jobs. The first was deconstruction and removal of an interior wall, along with subsequent drywall patching. The second entailed replacing the weatherstripping, caulking and such around the 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
$1,200
Michael E.
09/2007
5.0
drywall
 + -1 more
Very well. There was a delay in getting Steve to answer my calls but I then found he had been on a short vacation. Once he called back he was very professional. He came by and inspected my problems, then left and e-mailed me a professional estimate for the job. We scheduled it and he arrived and did a great job. The cost was exactly as estimated. I have already asked him for a bid on a different project, to break down and rebuild the shower in our bathroom which has started to leak due to old seals around the glass. I am pleased and can recommend Steve.
Description of Work: Repaired three damaged wall sections which were cut out for emergency plumbing work.
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Service Categories
Handyman Services,
Drywall,
Fencing,
Electrical,
Interior Painting,
Plumbing,
Doors,
Lighting,
Ceramic Tile,
Exterior Painting,
Ceiling Fans,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking
FAQ
Quality Handyman Services is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Quality Handyman Services accepts the following forms of payment: Check,PayPal
Quality Handyman Services offers the following services: Bathroom remodels, Tile / Wood flooring install, Fence repair and replacement, Electrical and Plumbing repair and replacement. Interior and Exterior painting, Kitchen cabinet refinishing. Interior and Exterior Door replacement. Exterior Siding and Trim replacement, Deck repair and replacement, Deck refinishing. Drywall repair and replacement. Drywall texturing. Interior trim installation. Power washing. Gutter cleaning. Hauling and Debris removal.Garage cleaning and organization...