MELDE Construction Company

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Chad Yarbrough

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We have worked with Melde on multiple projects and cant say enough great things about the company. Bernie and his whole team are incredible to work with.

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Ben Broughton

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Great team to work with. Thoughtful, good communicators, excellent builders. They care about you as a client which is really nice while going through the ups and downs of a project.

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Wendy Woolfolk

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Melde Construction company's motto "Love your home. Enjoy the journey” is nothing but a facade after the experience our family endured from May 2022 to December 2025. The quaint white building on 6th street, showcasing yearly “Austin Best Builder” signs with owner and employees who wear black tee shirts that say “Humility & Curiosity & Diligence & Confidence” is simply not at all what we experienced. We recently settled a six-figure lawsuit against Melde Construction, (new owner) Bernie Calcote, its former COO Nic Bell, its former Project Manager Jesse Marsh and several subcontractors. Mr. Calcote and Mr. Bell were never deposed under oath after much legal maneuvering and boxes of evidence and hours of witness testimony are not easily accessed publicly. Therefore, we feel an obligation to warn other potential clients about key facts before possibly hiring Melde construction or any of the people involved. Melde: 1) did not keep the project notebook required by the contract that would facilitate us to see invoices for labor & materials 2) used incorrect building materials 3) did not follow architectural plans 4) charged us for work they never ultimately performed 5) made errors that could have caused catastrophic fire and/or carbon monoxide poisoning 6) repeatedly lied by omission about water intrusions in the house while family lived elsewhere If this was simply a situation of a construction project that took too long and went over budget, or if Melde had taken responsibility, we would not be voicing our concerns publicly. Melde blamed the homeowners and refused to be accountable for its actions. Homeowners are still trying to solve Melde’s errors, among the most egregious issues: -concealed water damage to original hardwood floors after failing to protect home during at least two storms (fall 2022) -installed incorrect furnace in attic that would have caused fire if activated -charged for an electrical service upgrade that did not occur -installed brick type we did not order, had workman chisel to look weathered instead of ordering weathered brick -placed new HVAC condensers without discussing placement -painted over damage to the ceiling in the garage (garage was not within project scope) -installed doors & handles on the addition that don’t match existing doors & handles which are directly adjacent to addition -charged DOUBLE original quote for metal handrails then did not paint with direct to metal acrylic enamel -did not honor warranty for windows, left project with multiple hardware, latches and weather strips missing Before entering into contract with Melde Construction (Bernie Calcote bought business from Leon Melde in July 2016), feel free to contact us for more explanation and details. There are many credible construction companies in Central Texas. We highly recommend considering our feedback before choosing this one.

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Russell Webb

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We’ve worked with many of the best contractors in Austin, and Melde Construction is consistently at the top of that list. On every residential project, they run organized, well-managed jobs, communicate clearly, and genuinely respect the trades they work with. Schedules are realistic, expectations are clearly set, and any issues are handled promptly and professionally. Beyond their operational excellence, Melde brings a positive, collaborative energy to every jobsite and has built an amazing team culture that shows in how smoothly projects run. From a plumbing contractor’s perspective, working with Melde makes every project more efficient and enjoyable. We highly recommend Melde Construction and truly value our ongoing partnership.

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George Williams

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We have been working together with MELDE for the last couple of years and are continuously impressed with their organization, attention to detail, and communication. We appreciate working alongside the architects, interior designers, and other talented subs that we meet on MELDE projects - and we're looking forward to even more collaboration, and phenomenal projects in the years to come ! Big thanks to Bernie, Kellen, Cody, Travis, Tanner, and the rest of the MELDE crew !

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Michael Linehan

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Melde is great to work with, great communication and attention to detail