Find Certified Contractors in Austin, Texas

Almost every major home improvement job requires a permit. Your contractor should handle the application process to ensure that the correct permits are obtained for the job. Even though this represents another step in the process, permits and any required inspections are essential to ensuring that the work is done safely.

For information on citywide permits, as well as a county by county breakdown of the Greater Austin area, please follow the available links.

City of Austin

Counties

• Bastrop County, TX
• Caldwell County, TX
• Hays County, TX
• Travis County, TX
• Williamson County, TX

The state of Texas only requires contractors to obtain licensing for specialty services, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lawn treatment, mosquito control, and security systems, among others. For more information on the types of licensing required, and for a broader list of services, please visit the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Workers' Compensation: Texas is the only state where workers' comp is optional for private employers. However, contractors working on government projects (city, county, or state) must carry coverage. Non-subscribers lose protection from employee injury lawsuits.

The Best Pick Promise: We verify that every Best Pick contractor carries appropriate general liability coverage for the work they perform. You can verify specialty trade licenses (electricians, HVAC, plumbers) at the Texas TDLR License Search.

Located in Central Texas, Austin experiences hot summers and mild winters. The city gets an average of 34 inches of rain each year, and May is the rainiest month.

Warm temperatures for much of the year ensures that HVAC, landscaping, lawn care, and pool service companies are frequently in high demand.

Best Pick Reports conducts independent consumer satisfaction research in Austin annually. We survey thousands of homeowners who have recently hired home service companies, analyzing their experiences to identify contractors who consistently deliver quality work.

To earn Best Pick certification in Austin, companies must:

• Maintain a 4.0+ Google rating or 80%+ customer recommendation rate
• Hold all required state and local licenses
• Carry general liability insurance [+ workers' compensation where required]
• Have no unresolved complaints or regulatory violations
• Re-qualify annually through fresh consumer satisfaction surveys

We verify licensing and insurance annually for every certified company. When you hire a Best Pick contractor, you're also protected by our Best Pick Guarantee, which provides up to $2,500 in coverage if a certified company fails to meet their commitments.