Have you ever pulled up to your property only to have to get out of your vehicle and manually open your gate?  Does your gate sag and drag to the ground? Do you need oven hot mitts to open your gate on a 100-plus-degree day in Bastrop County, Texas? Have you ever had to get… Continue reading How Much Is A Solar Gate Operator In Bastrop, Texas?

Bathroom remodels have vastly grown in popularity and we get several calls inquiring of the process. The most often asked and most obvious question is, “how much does something like this cost?”. There are several different types and styles of bathroom remodels that all have a lot of variations to choose from. Asking “how much… Continue reading How Much Does it Cost to Remodel a Bathroom in Bastrop, TX?

There has been growing concern in the Austin area about the safety of ornamental iron and wrought iron fences with a pointed design at the top of the fence. So much so that the City of Austin is considering a resolution that would require all new fences below 6 feet to have a flat top.… Continue reading Safe Fencing Is Something You Need To Know About

Remodeling a bathroom is a great way to add enjoyment to your everyday life while increasing the value of your home. Aesthetics, functionality, and overall quality of fixtures can make a big difference in how you feel inside your own house, but remodeling a bathroom is a complex process that requires a great deal of… Continue reading 7 Mistakes to Avoid During Your Bathroom Remodel

Convenient and cheap, it’s hard to beat that! However, these 1 day bathroom remodels usually leave much to be desired and can leave you back where you started – in need of a full update or custom bathroom remodel.

5 great companies to take care of any and all of your pest problems in Bastrop County, TX.

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If you are a homeowner in Texas, you may have felt restricted by your HOA when it comes to putting up a fence around your house. Well, there’s good news for you! Senate Bill 1588 went into effect on September 1st, 2021. While your Homeowner’s Association still has some say in the fence that you… Continue reading Homeowner’s Rights In Texas: Senate Bill 1588

Every fence is subject to the elements and over time, it needs some maintenance to make sure that it continues to stand upright and remain secure. We at Butler Contracting have put together a fence service plan to ensure that your fence gets the care it needs to weather the next storm and still look… Continue reading Fence And Gate Service Plans: Why You Should Consider Them

When it comes to finding the right fencing contractor near Austin, Texas, there are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind. Here are a few tips to help you find the fencing contractor that’s right for your needs: 1. Ask for recommendations from friends, family, or neighbors who have had fencing installed recently.… Continue reading How to find a fencing contractor near Austin, Texas

You may have seen in the fence section of our website, some prices given by the foot with an asterisk. While we wish everything in life worked out to exact numbers and we could give you a final quote just by knowing the length of the fence you want to be built, in reality, it’s… Continue reading Why Fence Projects Can’t Be Quoted By the Foot

Trees are an essential part of the environment and in Bastrop County they are quite plentiful! If you own a house in the area, chances are you’ve needed to prune back some of the growth away from your home or maybe a storm swept through and left a mess that was a bit more than… Continue reading 5 Tree Service Arborists That Serve Bastrop County

If your fencing is made of wood, no matter where you live, the fence needs some kind of treatment to prolong the life of the fence. Staining is a great option, sealant is another, even painting can help protect the wood. Let’s discuss all 3 and in which situations each works best. Staining Staining your… Continue reading Do I Need To Stain My Fence?

It seems that Ornamental Iron and Wrought Iron are terms used almost interchangeably when it comes to fences, but there’s actually significant differences between the two. You might be wondering what those differences are and if one is better than the other. We’ll clear up any confusion and clarify the differences for you. Wrought Iron… Continue reading Ornamental Iron Fence vs Wrought Iron Fence: Which is Better and What is the Difference?

While concrete is still often used to sink wood posts, it’s not always the best option long term as the concrete tends to lock moisture into the wood which contributes to rotting. There are several other methods of sinking a post, such as gravel, crushed rock, compacted dirt and fence post anchors that allow setting… Continue reading Do Fence Posts Need to be Set in Concrete?

When you are handing over your hard-earned cash for a new fence, the thing you and everyone else wants to know is, what is the life expectancy of the fence? There is no one-size-fits-all answer to that question, so let’s take a look at the different types of fence material, how long you can expect… Continue reading How Long Will My Fence Last?

Butler Contracting has been in the fence building business for years and we have built a wide variety of fences to fit every customer’s needs, including chain link fences, wooden privacy fences, ornamental iron fences, and field fences. A key question that we’re often asked is, which is the better material to use for your… Continue reading Wood Posts Vs. Metal Posts: Which is Better When Building a Fence?

Over the course of doing several jobs, we come across folks that need different kinds of work done on their home or property and we’re asked to refer reputable companies that specialize in a given trade. This is a short list of 5 companies that will service your septic system in Bastrop County. Vernon Tuck… Continue reading 5 Septic Companies That Service Bastrop County

One of the most commonly asked questions that we get is, “Should I use treated or cedar wood for my fence pickets?” Both choices have their merits and we’ll explain everything you need to know to make an educated decision that’s best for you. Picket thickness Whether it’s treated or cedar, the thickness of the… Continue reading Treated Wood or Cedar Fence Pickets?

If there is one essential system you need to have functioning while living in Texas, it’s air conditioning! There are several companies providing heating and air solutions and we rounded up 5 popular choices in Bastrop County. If you ever have problems with your heating or A/C, give one of these reputable companies a call!… Continue reading 5 Good Heating and Air Conditioning Options in Bastrop County