Find top-rated Pros in your area

Enter a zip code and get matched to businesses near you.

Power Builders

Handyman Services, Interior Painting, General Remodeling,

About us

General Remodeling & Handyman work. Travel Charges may apply for Waco.

Business highlights

17 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

General Remodeling & Handyman

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8113 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
86%
4
6%
3
3%
2
1%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 51-75 of 113 reviews

Joanna W.
06/2013
5.0
doors, electrician, handyman service, home security systems, lighting, plumbing, pressure washing, screen repair
  + 6 more
We asked Mr. Power to come over and review our list of work. My wife talked with him, and he offered suggestions on what we would do, and some additional things that would likely need to be done. He provided us with a reasonable estimate. Mr. Power Sr. and Mr. Power Jr. arrived on time and started working immediately. They were prompt, friendly, responsive, communicated well, and had a great attitude. Their work was excellent; it is obvious they have experience with a wide variety of things. Everything looked much better once they were done. Good work! They arrived and setup their trailer the first day. We allowed them to leave the trailer in the driveway for the 4 days they worked here, so they did not have to haul it back and forth. They moved all the furniture (including the refrigerator). We paid about 10% of the original amount up front so Mr. Power could purchase anything extra he needed. They also picked up some doors we had purchased at a store to be used for this work. When done, he listed everything in the bill very clearly, and we paid in full. We are looking forward to doing business with them again. We are already building a list of more stuff we need done. Come back soon, Mr. Powers!
Description of Work: Variety of work including pressure washing house and swing set, hanging new exterior and interior doors, refinishing wood trim, sealing swing set, replacing cracked mortar, replaced screens, caulked, replaced light switches, installed a smoke detector, reinstalled a toilet, and more.

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
$2,100

Chris S.
05/2013
5.0
deck cleaning, remodeling, handyman service, interior painters, pressure washing, woodworking
  + 4 more
Had Donald (Powers) do some initial repair work putting underpinning on my pier and beam house as a test. He passed w/ flying colors and I had him repair, replace wood, and stain the entire house for about a week's worth of work at about 5 grand. He's a diamond in the rough. There were times when he actually told me what I wanted costed to much, and the value wasn't there, subsequently suggesting a cheaper (and just as good) way of doing things. He cares about doing a good job, not generating revenue. I trust him implicitly, and he is obviously highly recommended.
Description of Work: Wood repair on Cedar Plank siding, general wood deck and step repair, power washing and several coats of stain on the house, deck, fences, and outdoor garage.

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

Gordon P S.
05/2013
1.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
I called to get an estimate on getting the entire interior painted. Mr Power and his son arrived and inspected the house. I told him that I need to have it completed soon as possible because my lease in the apartment was ending and I didn't want to move in to the house until it was painted and the flooring was replaced. He told me that he would email the estimate to me, which never happened.
Description of Work: Total Interior painting estimate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Power Builders
Hello [member name removed]: Please accept my deepest apologies that you did not receive your email, it was sent. When we last spoke, I told you I was in Dallas doing a job and I was at least 2 to 3 weeks out. I sent you the email from Dallas while I was there. Again I am sorry you never received it, I guess I really should have called you back when I did not get a response to the email, to assure it was received by you. I just assumed you were not in agreement with the price. As you can see by my other reviews, I take my work and customer satisfaction very seriously.

Glenda L.
04/2013
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
  + 0 more
Mr. Power came to my home, was very friendly and knowledgeable and was very patient. We discussed what needed to be done in a trouble area on my eaves, he went home to write me an estimate and emailed the itemized estimate to me. His bid was very reasonable and I was excited to hire him and to have my home repaired.
Description of Work: Mr. Power was very thorough, very knowledgeable, very patient and very fair. I would recommend him to anyone needing carpentry work or a great general handyman. I wanted to pay him cash for labor and charge my materials to my hardware store credit card so I could pay out my materials. He met me at the hardware store, retrieved everything he needed to do the job and I was able to charge the materials. This helped me out greatly to be able to pay out what I could and still pay him cash for his labor. The work he did on my home was outside on the underside of my eaves/overhangs. His carpentry work was great and he was fast and thorough.

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

Denise C.
04/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Very pleased with the work done. Very polite. Would use again.
Description of Work: Changed turbine and fixed leaky faucet.

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
$60

casey H.
03/2013
5.0
fencing, handyman service, woodworking
  + 1 more
Stopped by our house and provided a detailed and fair estimate 2 days after I first called. We scheduled the job a week later. The quality of work was exceptional and the job was done fairly quick.
Description of Work: Repaired a fence in our backyard. Dug out old fence posts and put in new ones. Replace old wood with new boards and put the fence back 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
$375

Tammy F.
03/2013
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
They were great. They did an exceptional job building the room; it looks like it was always part of the house. Their personality was amazing and they were very helpful. My husband is actually deployed and I don’t know all that stuff, so they explained everything to me and told me exactly what was needed and were extremely helpful.
Description of Work: I used Power Home Improvement and they built an addition to my house, which is a room that is 10 by 10.

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
$6,500

Lethitia L.
01/2013
5.0
doors, handyman service
  + 0 more
Very Professional will use Power Home Improvement Again
Description of Work: Needed to new door installed, found Don on craigslist called him up for estimate, he is a very busy man ,,,,,but he came out the following day and gave me an estimate, very nice father and son business, i agreed to price he did the work profesionally i have already scheduled another appointment for more work to be done.

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
$400

George O.
01/2013
5.0
doors, handyman service
  + 0 more
We bought the house and knew things need repair. First winter we realized the back door did not fit the jamb, it was too small (shaved) and cocked in the jamb. A neighbor was having work done and we asked him about it and he recommneded Mr Powers. We called, and he gave us an estimate. Because of his workload it took a while to get the job started. Once started, he helped us purchase the correct pre-hung door, removed the old door & jamb, repaired the sill and threshold, and set the new door and screen. As a bonus, he repaired the door bell as well. All in a day. Because he is in demand, it may take time to get the project started, and he will not be rushed, the job is done correctly or not at all. His work is first rate and he takes the required time to do the job correctly and in a manner worthy of the craftsman he is. I can not recommend him highly enough. We have some other projects in line and he will be the first, and probably only one, we call.
Description of Work: We Replaced a door
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$425

Shawn K.
12/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
They did an excellent job and were always on time.
Description of Work: Mr. Power's built new frame work for a new shower that was being put in. He also replaced carpet in my front room with an unusual flooring and did a fantastic job! Both of the jobs he had done were perfect and I will always hire him again.

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
$3,500

rosemary J.
10/2012
5.0
electrician, handyman service, interior painters
  + 1 more
The Home Improvement went well, and I will be hiring them again.
Description of Work: Power Home Home Improvement did a wonderful job with my two doors that was falling off, my antique shrunk from Germany. My husband and I looked around for an alternative, but was unsuccessful in located the right fixtures . I called, Power Home and Improvement ,and they researched different areas to try to find the right fixtures, and they came up with a plan that I was satisfied with. They also placed my cables from my HDTV into a cable wall bracket, and painted it for me... I have to say, they did a great job, and I would recommend them to others, who may need a home Improvement team. Thank you, [member name removed]

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
$75

Joanna W.
10/2012
4.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
The service was fine. My only concern was that he was one man and I think he could have used two for safety.
Description of Work: Handyman service. He removed a pole and some bat houses and then placed a new pole and a bat house.

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
$200

NANCY M.
10/2012
5.0
doors, fencing, driveway gates, handyman service
  + 2 more
I was impressed. When I call he answers my call or responds to my voicemail message almost immediately. I definitely have not found that kind of responsiveness with other home service providers. They were very busy at the time of my initial call, but we made an appointment for them to come out and do the work and lo and behold! They came when they said they would. I also have not found this to be the case with other providers. They did the work and I am quite happy with the results. About a week later, someone ran into my mailbox and knocked it to the ground. I spoke to Don who was too busy at the time to schedule the job, but when he heard that the mailbox was actually on the ground and not functional, he stated he would come out that evening. Sure enough he did. I was expecting just a temporary fix and that I would have to replace the whole thing, but actually, it looks great and has been adequate. After two years of trying to work with various home service providers, I feel I have found my all-purpose handyman.
Description of Work: They replaced a gate on my fence and fixed my back door so that it would close properly. They also repaired my mailbox post when someone ran into it and knocked it to the ground.

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
$400

Debbie M.
09/2012
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
  + 0 more
Great - I explained it in the details of services performed.
Description of Work: We have a wooden step used to get into a tall/high bed. I sat the step on the bed to clean the floor as always but this time it fell off the bed and came all to pieces. It is an older bed and stairs for a tall bed -especially matching the wood would be difficult to find. I emailed via Angie's list and exchanged emails with a few companies. Mr Power was very responsive in quickly answering emails and then in returning phone calls. He actually came to my job to pick up all the wood pieces to see if he could put my stairs back together. He was able to not only put them back together but returned them to me the next day. And they look great and are even sturdier than before! Mr. Powers was professional in every interaction. I would recommend him for anything if you are looking for prompt, professional service.

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
$50

Jennifer W.
08/2012
3.0
remodeling, handyman service
  + 0 more
We were living a few states away and had to have work done on our property. We found power on this site and set up a time for me to come down and explain what needed fixing. He was on time to the estimate and gave a price on everything. Some things he wanted WAY too much for such as touch up painting a cheap baseboard and door trim, literally 10 dime sized areas in a bedroom ($200).and laying tile floors in livingroom and hallway (he was 800 more than one of the moderately priced floor places in town). Most of his work was quality and done in a reasonable manner. took alot longer than i liked, but he had some circumstances that required attention elsewhere which i understood. He forgot to lay a threshold that I had asked about. and returned 2 weeks later to do it. A few things he told me he could do and put in his estimate, he ended up not being able to do ( windows, electrical work ) He attempted the electrical work by installing 5 ceiling fans after his son installed them wrong. This was after I had went back home and could not inspect completed work. He told me all of the fans were working properly. I returned a week later to inspect the work and 3 of the five woked correctly. One fan does not work at all, another fan only comes on with the lights on, these fans have seperate switches for lights and fan. I called him about it and he said it would be 2 weeks for him to get back out. I said ok and told him i would be haing the switches replaced before he got back out. He said it wouldnt be an issue. The switches were replaced and there was no change in the operation of the fans. He came out to look at the fans finally and he said he noticed the sitches were replaced and tried to blame it on that. Then he got frustrated when I brought the previous conversation up and pointed out that i told him of the error prior to the switches replaced and he stated that they were working when he left and he wasn't going to fix them.I also had him texture the entry way to match the rest of the house. whe rest of the house has medium knockdown, he textured the entry way with small knockdown. the texturing got all over new light fixtures, other wlls, and some furniture. He did not lean up this mess at all.
Description of Work: Replaced 5 ceiling fans, textured entry way, painted entry and bedroom, instaled various trim pieces, replaced drywall seam tape in garage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$2,865

Mary R.
08/2012
5.0
remodeling, handyman service
  + 0 more
I called, he said he could do the job. I bought some of the supplies and he furnished the rest. He arrived on time. He completed the task in a timely manner making sure it was correct prior to completion. He cleaned up the site! It was a very successful endeavor, I gave him a check and we were both very satisfied! I would use him again for anything he was able to do-which appears to be most handy things! Excellent work and pleasant to work with!
Description of Work: DJ did some repairs to my quilting room.

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
$130

Response from Power Builders
Hi Member, This is Donald I believe you wanted to post this report on DJ's page his company is Power House Plus, sorry for the confusion. Thanks

Chris S.
08/2012
5.0
remodeling, handyman service, contractors, woodworking
  + 2 more
I had Mr. Powers out after screening several folks. He was extremely courteous, very prompt, and did a fantastic job. Let me put it this way, if I had not found him on Angie's list, I would not blast his info out to the world. Alas, I called for some more work earlier today, and he apologized about being booked a month out. He's worth the wait. I HIGHLY recommend Mr. Powers.
Description of Work: I needed underpinning put up all the way around my pier and beam house, needed some wood work done on the front porch, and needed it all stained.

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
$1,500

Kathleen K.
08/2012
5.0
fencing, handyman service
  + 0 more
I called several contractors for bids to replace one double gate and poles, extend front fence line and install double gates and pole, and ended up chosing Power Home Repair. Work entailed removing existing chain link fence and poles, and lots of overgrown bushes (horrible, spikey pyracantha bushes the size of trees). Nathan (Don's son) arranged to do work during a weekend we were out of town. We were so pleasantly surprised when we got home. Both gates and the fencing were beautiful, straight, and of excellent workmanship. He went above and beyond, clearing out extra bushes and growth, and totally cleaning up area. He came back to install the gate stops after he waited to make sure which side of the gate we preferred. Nathan is a nice, friendly, professional young man and I would gladly recommend his work to anyone.
Description of Work: Replace back fence double gate and posts; remove existing chain link fencing and poles, clear bushes and trees, extend front fence, install double gate and poles.

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
$1,300

Lorine L.
06/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
excellent workmanship! excellent customer service!
Description of Work: I have consistently utilized Don for repairs on our rental property. He is top notch, friendly, affordable, and has never let us down. Will not consider any one else.

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
$75

Mona M.
06/2012
5.0
ceramic tile, doors, drywall, remodeling, handyman service, interior painters, contractors, woodworking
  + 6 more
Donald Power is the BEST home improvement, customer-oriented perosn I have ever dealt with in the past 30 years.I would give him an A++++ if I could. What started out in trying to find a good, reliable handyman that would do even small jobs; after finding all he wasaccomplished in, ended up having him remodel our entire kitchen from top to bottom. This included: sanding down cabinets, taking down old paneling, texturing, painting and removing all the backsplash/molding. He repainted kitchen doors, patched up things thatneeded to be done, and even changed and fixed small things, as he saw them. He really goes that extra mile. When I didn't understand certain things, he would go with me to show me exactly what I needed. He cleaned up every evening. He has a great work ethic and his integrity is beyond reproach. Mr. Power is a perfectionist and will get the job done to your standards, and even more so, to his own superior standards. He was always poliet and upbeat, which with my constant changes, was amazing. He never showed anything but kindness and understanding. His rates were very reasonable. His finished job was AWESOME. We were beyond THRILLED with all his work. I would recommend Mr. Power to anyone with hesitation. Everyone needs a Donald Power taking care of their home.
Description of Work: Took down paneling in kitchensanded down kitchen cabinetspainted kitchen cabinetstiled backsplash and 1 other area painted kitchen doorsreplaced all molding and repaintedrepaired and painted air ventsmoved, cleaned and replaced frig/stove replaced damage hose going to ice maker

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
$3,500

Suzanne D.
05/2012
5.0
house painters, fencing, handyman service, pressure washing, woodworking
  + 3 more
My experience with Power Home Improvement was wonderful. From the estimate to the completion of the work, Don was very professional, punctual, and let me know right away if he couldn't make an appointment time. His craftsmanship is top-notch and he was very helpful in giving me tips on things I could do myself to save money. And, his pricing is very reasonable. One of the best experiences I have had with a tradesmen in a long time.
Description of Work: Interior/exterior carpentry repair, fence repair, exterior power washing and painting.

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
$540

Ewald C.
04/2012
5.0
decks, handyman service, remodeling, roofing, deck cleaning
  + 3 more
Excellent! I don't write reviews unless they are really bad or really good. Power Home Improvement falls in to the really good category. In fact, it's better than good. I'd say it is as good as you can get regardless of what kind of job you want done. I can't recommend Power Home improvement enough.
Description of Work: I couldn't be more pleased with the a handyman services provided by Don Powers. He is a very skilled gentleman. He did some roof patching, porch trim work, gutter work, and put in new screen doors and made a new door frame for us. I trust him completely. He definately has all the skills, in abundance, to be at the top of his trade as a professional handyman. He can do just about anything. We wouldn't think of using anyone else other than Don Powers own son, Don Powers III (Power House Plus, 254-702-7989). He is also an A+ handyman. Don taught him well.

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
$900

Paula W.
03/2012
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
My experience was excellent. Response time was very good and he kept me informed. Project was completed per schedule. Work completed was exceptional and the price was very fair. Mr. Power is detailed oriented. I will be hiring him in the future for additional work.
Description of Work: Services provided included texturing, priming, and painting ceiling and walls.

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
$1,700

Antoinette J.
12/2011
5.0
ceramic tile, doors, drywall, fencing, flooring contractor, remodeling, handyman service, interior painters, home remodeling, woodworking
  + 8 more
My wife and I purchased a second home that needed work. We needed contractor help and tried a lot of them. Mr. Power was the only one that was on time, professional, kept in constant communication and did what he said he’d do. He completed the job on time and at a very reasonable price. He turned a house that I couldn’t believe we bought (it was horrible) into something I would live in. Can’t go wrong with this guy!
Description of Work: Removed old wood paneling from walls, repaired dry wal as necessary and applied texturing throughout the entire house. Fixed minor plumbing issues. Removed old flooring and laid tile throught house. Painted walls after texturing. Minor handyman repairs here and there.

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

Candace M.
12/2011
5.0
fencing, handyman service
  + 0 more
Don was very responsive and kept his word about when he could complete items. The pricing was very reasonable.
Description of Work: They fixed a shower head, repaired my toilet, and repaired fence.

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
$300

Contact information

PO Box 11802, Killeen, TX 76547

http://powerbuilders.net

Service hours

Monday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

No License Required for Trade
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Interior Painting,
General Remodeling,
Doors,
Drywall,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Fencing,
Ceramic Tile,
Electrical,
Roofing

FAQ

Power Builders is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Power Builders accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Power Builders offers free project estimates.
No, Power Builders does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Power Builders does not offer a senior discount.
No, Power Builders does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Power Builders offers warranties.
Power Builders offers the following services: General Remodeling & Handyman

Contact information

PO Box 11802, Killeen, TX 76547

http://powerbuilders.net

Service hours

Monday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM