Living in Bastrop County, Texas comes with its share of climate surprises. With unique soil types and unpredictable weather patterns, local homeowners can experience water-damage. Rainfall levels vary greatly, from minimal amounts to over 20 inches during heavy storms. That’s why having effective drainage solutions in place around your property is important.   By choosing… Continue reading Protect Your Home from Water Damage with a French Drain from Our Central Texas Fence Company

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Vote For Us – It Only Takes A Minute The Bastrop County Best Contest 2023 is still running. We’d greatly appreciate it if you took a moment to vote for Butler Contracting in the category of Home Contractor/Repair/Remodeling as well as Roofing Turtle for Best Roofing Company.  Just click on the buttons below! Vote For… Continue reading Vote For Us! – Bastrop County Best Contest 2023

As a trusted fence company in Bastrop and the surrounding areas, Butler Contracting offers a wide range of fencing solutions for both residential and commercial properties. In addition to permanent fencing options, we also provide temporary fencing solutions for construction and events. Why Choose Temporary Fencing? Temporary fencing is an excellent option for those who… Continue reading Temporary Fencing for Construction and Events in Bastrop, Texas

Choosing flooring for a bathroom build or remodel can be a daunting task as there are many varieties of flooring available with several styles and qualities for each category. This article will give you an introduction to the types of flooring that can go into your bathroom and some pros and cons for each. Laminate… Continue reading Bathroom Flooring Materials and Types

Every porch overhang or structure needs some kind of support. Those supports are usually large wooden beams that have one end in the ground and the top of the beam secured under part of a roof or ceiling. This article isn’t meant to be a step-by-step guide on installing porch post hardware, but instead to… Continue reading Porch Post Hardware and Installation

Like most projects, when choosing porch posts, material matters. There are several factors that may determine which post best fits your needs such as cost, aesthetics, and required maintenance. Below we’ll go through the pros and cons of 3 different types of porch post materials. Pressure Treated Lumber Most treated lumber comes in the form… Continue reading Post Options For Your Porch Or Patio Overhang

Ornamental Iron vs Aluminum Fencing If you’ve settled on an ornamental style of fence because you enjoy the aesthetic, the next thing that you have to consider is the material that it’s made out of and which one is the right fit for your situation. This article compares Ornamental Iron (not to be confused with… Continue reading Ornamental Iron vs Aluminum Fencing

Butler Contracting was founded by Alan Butler in 2015. After years of working in the contracting and construction industries, Alan decided it was time to start his own company. Today, with more than 30 years of combined experience, the fencing contractors and experts on the team at Butler Contracting are proud to serve as Bastrop… Continue reading Butler Contracting: Top Service Contractors of Texas

In the great State of Texas, when it rains, it pours especially in Central Texas the flash flood capital of the United States.  Because of the inescapable and temperamental weather, a proper drainage system is of the utmost importance for any house or property in Texas and a French Drain System is a simple way… Continue reading Why French Drains Are A Great Standing Water Solution

The first thing you need to determine when building a fence is the specific area that you’re fencing in. If you’re wanting to maximize the area inside the fence, you can do so by building directly on the property line, but this comes with a unique set of circumstances in which the law is slightly… Continue reading How Close to the Property Line Should You Build a Fence?

Screen porches are one of those things that make your outdoor living experience all come together. Especially in Texas where mosquitos and other bugs can become a real nuisance while you’re just trying to relax on your porch. If you have considered installing a screen porch or are just curious if one is right for… Continue reading How Much Does A Screen Porch Cost In Bastrop, TX

Whether your mailbox was taken out by a driver or it was damaged by some other inconvenient means, you may find yourself in need of installing a new one. It sounds like a simple endeavor to put a support in the ground and attach a mailbox on top of it, but because they are usually… Continue reading Installing Mailboxes in Texas

Decks can be one of the more enjoyable parts of a home and you might want to get straight to dreaming up an idea and building it immediately, but before you buy your materials and lay down any planks, there are code requirements that must be met by the structure in order to avoid any… Continue reading Deck Railing Codes and Requirements in Texas

Adding a kitchen to your outdoor living space can really expand your hosting options! If you like to entertain, an outdoor kitchen allows you to offer your company a seat at the bar while you do the grilling (or smoking). We at Butler Contracting love installing outdoor kitchens and we made an Outdoor Kitchen Brochure… Continue reading 3 Outdoor Kitchen Contractors in Bastrop, TX

A great way to expand the space of your home in a relatively inexpensive manner is to utilize the outside! Outdoor living spaces are growing in popularity for good reason – they increase the value of your home while providing a wonderful place to host your friends, spend time with family, or simply enjoy the… Continue reading 3 Outdoor Living Space Builders in Bastrop, Texas

A great way to provide cover for your outdoor living space is to build a roofed structure that is attached to your house. These structures are referred to as patio overhangs and patio covers and some even use the word “pergola” interchangeably. While here at Butler Contracting we would love to earn your business building… Continue reading 3 Patio Overhang Companies in Bastrop Texas

Outdoor kitchens are the perfect complement to your outdoor living space and they give you the perfect setup to host friends and family for an awesome outdoor experience! Adding a kitchen on the outside of your house is a highly enjoyable way to increase the value of your home and gives you the possibility of… Continue reading Outdoor Kitchen Guide for Central Texas

Outdoor living spaces are growing in popularity as they are a great way to host company, spend time with family, and create an enjoyable place to enjoy the outdoors with the conveniences of what you’d find inside your home. One variation of an outdoor space to consider is a screen porch, which is a structure… Continue reading 3 Screen Porch Companies In Bastrop, TX

You’ve finally purchased a homestead and now you’re looking to build an outdoor living space to fully enjoy your property. Pergolas can be a nice touch to add to the aesthetic of an outdoor living space and really round out the backyard experience, but they can also have a few other perks as well. What… Continue reading How Much Does It Cost To Build A Pergola In Bastrop, TX?