Austin homes keep repair pros busy all year. Pick a service below, or call and tell us what is going on, and we'll connect you with an independent local company that works in Hyde Park, Travis Heights and Clarksville.
Call 1-844-31-HOME-5(844) 314-6635Appliance Repair
Refrigerator and freezer repair
Electrical
Outlet and switch repair
Garage Door
Broken spring replacement
Heating & Cooling
Furnace and boiler repair
Locksmith
Home lockouts
Pest Control
Mice and rat control
Plumbing
Leak detection and repair
Roofing
Leak repair
Water Heater
Tank water heater repair
Getting to know Austin
Austin Energy, owned by the city, supplies electricity to most of Austin. Hyde Park and Travis Heights have many homes from the early 1900s. Mueller is a newer neighborhood built on the site of Austin's former airport.
Barton Springs Pool is fed by the Edwards Aquifer. Winter Storm Uri in 2021 knocked out power and burst pipes across Austin. Summer highs regularly top 100 degrees.
Expansive clay soils in parts of Austin can move foundations and stress plumbing. Hard water from local sources leaves scale in water heaters and on fixtures.
Who runs what in Austin
Austin Water, owned by the city, treats water drawn from the Colorado River through Lake Austin and Lake Travis. Wastewater goes to Austin Water and its wastewater treatment plants. Austin Energy supplies electricity, and natural gas comes from Texas Gas Service. Building permits are handled by the City of Austin Development Services Department.
Questions about Austin
Who supplies water in Austin?
Austin Water, owned by the city, treats water drawn from the Colorado River through Lake Austin and Lake Travis. Billing and water quality questions go to them. For leaks inside your home, a plumber is the right call.
Who do I call about a power outage or gas smell?
Electricity comes from Austin Energy and natural gas from Texas Gas Service. Report outages to the utility. If you smell gas, leave the building first and call from outside.
Do repairs in Austin need a permit?
Many do, including most electrical, plumbing, heating and roofing work. Permits are handled by the City of Austin Development Services Department, and the pro doing the work usually pulls them.
How do I check a contractor here?
Texas licenses plumbers through the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, which has an online license search. Texas licenses electricians through TDLR, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and licenses can be checked online. Ask for license or registration details and look them up before work starts.
Can I use this if I rent?
Yes, but many repairs are the landlord's responsibility. Tell your landlord in writing, and check with them before scheduling work on the building.
We're a referral service, so the pro you speak with sets the schedule and the price. Ask your questions before you agree to anything.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Austin, depending on which independent pros are available.
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