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Home-project know-how

Austin home-project guides. Scope the work before it starts.

Explore 23 home-project categories through five clear phases: describe the result, document what is visible, use the right professional review, approve the written scope, and keep one project record.

23 project categories

What are you working on?

Choose the closest category. Each guide separates what you can document now from what a professional must verify in the field.

Painting

Rooms, trim, ceilings, cabinets

Interior, exterior, cabinets, touch-up

Plumbing

Leaks, drains, fixtures, stoppages

Repairs, replacements, diagnostics

Electrical

Fixtures, outlets, breakers, wiring

Installs, troubleshooting, upgrades

HVAC

Heating, cooling, vents, thermostats

Repair, tune-up, replacement

Roofing

Roof leaks, inspections, replacement

Shingle, flashing, minor storm repair

Flooring

Install, replace, refinish, repair

Hardwood, LVP, laminate, carpet

Tile

Shower, backsplash, floor tile, grout

Install, repair, regrout, replacement

Lawn Care

Mowing, cleanup, irrigation, edging

Mowing, cleanup, sprinkler, and yard work

Pool & Spa

Pool and spa cleaning, repair, startup

Equipment, water care, inspection

Cleaning

One-time, deep clean, turnover

Move-in, move-out, refresh, and make-ready

Garage Door

Openers, springs, tracks, doors

Repair, replace, tune-up

Pest Control

Inspection, treatment, prevention

General pests, termites, rodents

Appliance Services

Kitchen and laundry appliance service

Repair, install, haul-away

Handyman

Small jobs and punch-list work

Assembly, patching, mounting, fixes

Moving & Hauling

Junk, furniture, pickups, moves

Haul-away, loading, delivery, verified movers

Fencing

Fences, gates, posts, stain

Wood, chain link, metal, repair

Decks

Boards, stain, railing, stairs

Repair, refinish, diagnostics

Concrete

Patios, pads, walkways, demo

Flatwork, removal, diagnostics

Windows & Doors

Doors, windows, screens, hardware

Interior, entry, patio, inserts

Drywall

Patch, texture, hang, repair

Walls, ceilings, water damage

Carpentry

Trim, casing, cabinets, millwork

Finish carpentry and repairs

Mitigation & Restoration

Water, fire, mold, storm, contamination

Emergency assessment and measured restoration scope

Landscaping

Design, sod, beds, stone, paths

Visit First assessment and measured landscaping scope

Planning a painting project?

Choose the closest Austin painting scope for specific preparation, safety guidance, and the five planning phases.

See all painting know-how

Keep the project together

Continue with the details in Completa.

The app asks the trade-specific questions and keeps photos, scope, approvals, milestones, and the project record connected.

Continue in Completa