Kyle & South Austin, TX
Home repairs & safety, auto repair, performance & customizing, lawn care, and unique projects across Kyle and South Austin. Honest labor-only pricing, no job too small, and a retired EMS Captain's steady hands on every one.
What I Do
A broad, hands-on skill set built over decades. If it's on this list — or even if it isn't — just ask.
Fans, light fixtures, dimmer switches, disposals and finish-out electrical work. I won't touch panels or A/C — I'm always upfront about my limits.
Finish-out plumbing — faucets, shut-offs, supply lines, drain work. If it doesn't involve the main line, I can likely handle it.
I won't touch the panel, but a lot of A/C failures are just a bad capacitor — often ~$250. I'll point you in the right direction and save you a service call.
Building cars since I was 17. Brakes, oil changes and general maintenance on gas vehicles up to 1/2 ton. No diesel or 3/4 ton+.
Mowing, edging, weed eating, blowing. Hedge and small tree trimming available. Equipment sanitized between lawns — your yard gets a clean start.
Exterior and interior windows, including security screens. Starting at $100 for 10 windows — crystal clear, inside and out.
An often-overlooked safety issue — poorly maintained dryer venting is a real fire risk. I'll clear it out and give you peace of mind for $85.
"Too small" for other contractors? That's exactly where I fit in. I can build or fix almost anything around the house — just ask.
Proof, Not Promises
A few real jobs — home, wood and automotive. Hover a before/after to see the change, or tap any project for the full set of photos.
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A clapped-out 2003 Navigator, made whole again: new brakes, rotors and pads with the lines bled; A/C vacuum lines, blend doors and actuators; new side mirrors, window motor and steering wheel; and a full interior restore and detail. Every hour of it done free — this one was for a neighbor who needed a hand.
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Pressure washed, damaged boards replaced and planed to match, then sanded, stained and sealed — from weathered grey back to warm and protected.
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A vintage Guinness mirror made new: frame hand-sanded, holes repaired, then stained, sealed and waxed. Glass deep-cleaned with a clay bar and polished.
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Baked-on brake dust and road grime cut back to a deep, clean finish — corner by corner.
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Years of carbon build-up cleaned out of the throttle body for smoother response and a steadier idle.
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A full engine-bay detail — degreased, cleaned and dressed so everything under the hood looks as good as it runs.
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Dash pulled to reach the Camry’s HVAC air handler — the kind of deep, labor-heavy repair most shops quote a small fortune for.
Way Below Market
All prices are labor only — parts are separate, and I'll always tell you the part cost upfront so there are zero surprises.
| Service | Labor |
|---|---|
Brake Job — Cars & Small Trucks Ceramic pads where shops use composite. Rotor replacement included unless frozen. Caliper repair +$20/caliper. | $200–250+ parts |
Brake Job — 3/4 Ton Trucks (w/ bleed) About $150 less than what shops charge. | $250–300+ parts |
Full Vehicle Detail Full clean and detail including engine & clay bar treatment. | $150 |
Window Washing — Up to 10 Windows Exterior included; interior available for a small charge. Security screens handled too. | $100larger homes: ask |
Dryer Vent Cleaning Unmaintained dryer venting is a genuine fire risk. Don't be a statistic — get it cleaned. | $85 |
Lawn Care — Medium Edging, weed eating, mowing, blowing. | $50 |
Lawn Care — Large Edging, weed eating, mowing, blowing. | $75 |
Oil Changes & Other Services Best discussed per job — text me and I'll give you a straight answer. | Ask |
The Guy Behind The Work
I'm a craftsman, not a corporation. Based in the Kyle / South Austin area, I'm here to offer my skills to people in the community who need small jobs done right — without paying big-shop prices.
I've been wrenching on cars since I was 17. Home repair, electrical, plumbing finish-out, landscaping — I've spent years building the kind of varied skill set that makes me genuinely useful for the jobs most contractors won't bother with.
I spent over 25 years as a Paramedic with Austin & Travis County EMS, retiring at the rank of Captain — responding to the worst moments of people's lives and fixing them. These days I fix leaky faucets instead of lacerations, but the same calm, get-it-done attitude shows up every single time.
"I've seen worse than your plumbing, scarier than your electrical, and messier than your yard."
What People Say
"Matt fixed my garbage disposal the same day I called. Showed up on time, charged way less than any plumber would have. Genuinely a great guy."
"Best brake job I've ever had. Saved me $150 over the dealership and he installed ceramic pads — didn't even know that was an option. Highly recommend."
"Mowed, edged and cleaned up my whole yard in under an hour. Equipment was spotless. Already booked him for next month."
"Matt cleaned my dryer vent and told me it was borderline dangerous. Had no idea that was even a thing. $85 well spent for peace of mind."
"Hung six light fixtures for me in one afternoon. Clean, fast, and didn't leave a single mark. Couldn't believe how affordable it was."
"Inside and outside windows — crystal clear. He handled my security screens without being asked. My house looks brand new."
Let's Talk
Text or call, describe your job, and I'll give you an honest quote — no pressure, no runaround. Fastest way to reach me is a text.
Tell me what you need and hit send — it opens a text to me with your note ready to go.