Butler Contracting

10/31/2026

🎃 Your Halloween decorations should give the neighbors a fright. Your fence shouldn’t. 👻

A fence or gate project should leave you enjoying your property not feeling like you’ve stepped into a horror movie.

These photos, shared with us by a homeowner, show work completed by another contractor. They’re a reminder to look closely at workmanship, ask questions, and check a company’s reputation before hiring.

At Butler Contracting, we’ve been building fences, gates, and community relationships with award winning service across Bastrop County since 2015.

🎬 Give your home its movie-worthy entrance and leave the horror show to Hollywood.

Ready to talk about your fence or gate? Send us a message.
📞844-628-8537
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Happy Halloween from Butler Contracting! 🎃

10/30/2026

Your new deck looks great—but what’s protecting the wood underneath? Joist tape is a detail worth asking about BEFORE the deck boards go down.

This protective flashing tape covers the tops of wood joists and beams, helping reduce water pe*******on around screws and moisture damage to the framing.

🌧️ In Central Texas, rain, humidity and sprinkler overspray can repeatedly expose your deck to moisture. Even pressure-treated lumber benefits from added protection.

Choosing composite decking? Protecting the wood frame underneath matters, too!

Joist tape helps reduce the risk of rot. It works alongside proper flashing, drainage and ventilation to help protect your investment.

📌 Save this for your next deck project—and ask your contractor: “Does my estimate include joist tape?”

Planning a deck in Bastrop, Smithville, Elgin or Cedar Creek? Message Butler Contracting to discuss your project.

📞844-628-8537

https://butler.contractors/contractor-services/deck-and-pergolas/

10/29/2026

October is Gate Safety Awareness Month, and we never want it to pass without sharing Alex’s story.
Seven-year-old Alex Quanbeck was playing with friends during school recess when he tried to close a gate to keep their ball from rolling away.

The gate detached from its supporting hardware and fell on him, tragically taking his life. His story is a heartbreaking reminder of why proper gate design, installation, and maintenance matter.

His parents turned their grief into action through The Hummingbird Alliance, advocating for safer gates and working to prevent other families from experiencing the same loss.

Thankfully, awareness is growing. This April, the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, chaired by Texas Senator Ted Cruz, advanced the bipartisan Alex Gate Safety Act—a meaningful step toward stronger gate safety protections nationwide.

Here in Bastrop County, we continue to encounter gate systems with serious safety concerns. A gate that opens and closes can still have dangerous defects.

At Butler Contracting, safety is a responsibility we take personally. We invest in professional training and certification because protecting your children, grandchildren, visitors, and neighbors deserves that commitment.

Butler Contracting is home to Bastrop County’s only American Fence Association Certified Gate Automation Technician and Certified Gate Automation Designer.

From structural supports and hardware to automatic gate safety devices, the details matter. Proper installation, inspections, and ongoing maintenance all play a role in reducing risks.

If you’re planning a new gate or have concerns about an existing system, let’s talk.

📞 844-628-8537

We also encourage you to learn about and, if you’re able, support The Hummingbird Alliance. Share Alex’s story, start conversations about gate safety, and work with others to build safer communities right in your own backyard.

Remembering Alex. Protecting families. Making safety a priority beyond October.

Learn more at: thehummingbirdalliance.com

10/29/2026

Everyone loves a deal. We do, too we look for bargains just like everyone else. There are purchases where choosing the cheaper option makes perfect sense.

But when you’re investing in a fence, automatic gate, deck, or porch, the upfront price is only part of what you’ll spend.

Paying to build it once and then paying to tear it out and build it again can cost far more than getting it right the first time.

The other option? Living with a gate that won’t work reliably, a fence that’s already leaning, or a deck that leaves you questioning the workmanship every time you step outside.

That bargain can become a daily frustration.

A lower quote doesn’t automatically mean bad work. But it deserves a closer look:

🔹 Are the materials and scope comparable?
🔹 Is the installation designed for your property and how you’ll use it?
🔹 Are necessary safety features included?
🔹 What does the warranty cover?
🔹 Who will answer the phone when you need help?

At Butler Contracting, our recommendations come from experience—seeing what holds up, what fails, and what it takes to fix it. We explain those details so you can make an informed decision.

We’ve been building trust in Bastrop County since 2015, one project and one relationship at a time.

A good deal should still feel like a good deal years after the check clears. If there is an issue we actually honor our commitments and our warranty answer the phone and address the issue. That is what you paid for!

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https://butler.contractors/fences/

Fences • Automatic Gates • Decks & Porches • Outdoor Living

10/27/2026

You can claim to be trustworthy in an advertisement. Earning that trust takes years.

Any contractor can say they’re local, family owned, insured, and committed to doing a great job. Those things matter. But trust comes from what happens after the promises are made.

It comes from showing up. Following through, and doing what’s right when things get difficult. Even when it costs you something.

Since 2015, that’s how we’ve worked to build Butler Contracting.

Here’s something that still means a lot to me: customers have trusted us with their projects without ever meeting us in person. We’ve received $50,000 deposit checks based on phone conversations and the reputation we’ve earned having never met the customer in person.

That has happened multiple times and every time, we recognize the responsibility that comes with it. These customers are trusting us with their homes, their money, and their expectations.

Over the past decade, we’ve refined our systems and processes to deliver a better customer experience from the first conversation through the completed project. Our team deserves tremendous credit for turning those conversations into finished work customers are proud of.

The deposit is where our responsibility begins. The completed project is where we prove we deserve the trust.

Our community has voted to recognize Butler Contracting in Best of Bastrop County every year since 2018. We’re grateful for that recognition, and we know we have to keep earning it.

If you’ve hired us, referred a neighbor, or recommended us when someone asked, “Who can I trust?”—thank you. You’ve helped build this company that truly serves the community.

If you have a project in mind, call Butler Contracting at 📞844-628-8537
https://butler.contractors/

Building trust in Bastrop County since 2015.

10/27/2026

Thank you, Bastrop County! 🏆 Since 2018, Butler Contracting has been voted and recognized in Bastrop County’s Best each year and we have YOU to thank.

Every vote, referral, review, and call means something to our family and our team. You’ve trusted us with your homes, recommended us to your neighbors, and supported our business through the years.

We’re proud to be the contractor the community trusts and leans on when something needs to get done. That trust comes with a responsibility to show up, stand behind our work, and give back to the community that supports us.

Thank you for letting us be part of your projects and this community.

Need help with a project? Call Butler Contracting at 844-628-8537.
https://butler.contractors/contact/

10/24/2026

A fence quote tells you the price. It doesn’t always tell you what you’re getting.

Two fences can look almost identical on installation day and perform very differently over the next five or ten years.

So why work with Butler Contracting? Here’s what matters:

🔨 The details that hold it up.
Post selection, footing depth, bracing, fasteners, material thickness, and installation methods affect how your fence performs. You deserve to understand those details before you spend your money.

🏡 A recommendation that fits your property.
Keeping dogs contained, protecting a pool, securing a business, and managing livestock require different solutions. We start by understanding what you need the fence or gate to do.

💵 Clear choices about your investment.
There are different material grades, finishes, warranties, and maintenance requirements. We explain the tradeoffs so you can decide where spending more makes sense and where it doesn’t.

🚪 Automatic gate expertise.
A gate needs to do more than open during the demonstration. Operator selection, safety devices, power supply, access controls, and service access all matter. Our team holds American Fence Association certifications as an Automatic Gate Systems Technician and Gate System Designer.

📚 Training behind the work.
Our team has also completed the American Fence Association’s Fence Installation School. That training supports the decisions we make on your property, from planning through installation.

🤝 A local business you can build a relationship with.
We’re local and family owned and have served the Bastrop area since 2015. When you need maintenance, repairs, or help planning the next project, you know who to call.

Our job is to help you understand what you’re buying, build it properly, and earn your confidence in the investment.

Planning a fence or automatic gate? Let’s talk about your property, your priorities, and your budget.

📞844-628-8537
🌐 https://butler.contractors

10/23/2026

Why is your fence quote so much higher than the other one?

It’s a fair question and we’re happy to help you understand the difference.

Customers often ask for an aluminum, wrought iron, or ornamental iron fence. But those names alone don’t tell you exactly what you’re buying. Two fences can look very similar in a picture and have very different materials, construction, finishes, warranties, and maintenance needs.

The details behind the price matter:

• Material thickness and grade
• Post sizes and panel construction
• Protective coatings and finishes
• Installation methods and foundations
• Manufacturer warranty and what it covers
• Expected maintenance and upkeep

What country was the material made in is another consideration, but it’s only part of the picture. The specifications, manufacturer support, and installation all deserve a closer look.

Yes, we have options at different price points. The right choice depends on your goals, your budget, and how long you plan to enjoy your fence.

At Butler Contracting, we start by asking what matters to you. Appearance? Keeping pets secure? Less maintenance? Long-term durability? Staying within a particular budget?

From there, we explain the options and tradeoffs so you can make an informed decision.

You deserve to know what you’re paying for and what to expect after installation.

Planning a fence in Bastrop or the surrounding Central Texas area? Let’s talk about what works for your property.

Learn more here👇
https://butler.contractors/blog/wrought-iron-vs-ornamental-vs-aluminum-fence-whats-the-difference/

10/22/2026

Most importantly, everyone is OK. 🙏

When a vehicle left the road and crashed through this customer’s fence, it damaged the fence and an H-brace our Butler Contracting crew welded and installed a couple of years ago.

The steel bent, but our welds held—and the post stayed in the ground. Seeing that workmanship hold together under those circumstances says a lot about the care our team puts into each installation.

Just as meaningful is the trust our customers place in us. Mike has chosen Butler Contracting for three gate installations, including replacing one damaged in the accident. Here’s part of his five-star Google review:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Their crews are always knowledgeable, friendly and hard working. They communicate very well and quickly address any changes or questions. I'll use them again!”
— Mike Mathews

Thank you, Mike, for your continued trust and for recognizing our crew!

From farm and ranch fencing to custom gates, automatic gate systems, and repairs, our local, family-owned team is proud to serve Fayette County and surrounding Central Texas communities.

Need help with your fence or gate? Give Butler Contracting a call.

📞 844-628-8537
🌐 https://butler.contractors

10/21/2026

Most importantly, everyone is OK. 🙏

When a vehicle left the road and crashed through this customer’s fence, it damaged the fence and an H-brace our Butler Contracting crew welded and installed a couple of years ago.

The steel bent, but our welds held—and the post stayed in the ground. Seeing that workmanship hold together under those circumstances says a lot about the care our team puts into each installation.

Just as meaningful is the trust our customers place in us. Mike has chosen Butler Contracting for three gate installations, including replacing one damaged in the accident. Here’s part of his five-star Google review:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Their crews are always knowledgeable, friendly and hard working. They communicate very well and quickly address any changes or questions. I'll use them again!”
— Mike Mathews

Thank you, Mike, for your continued trust and for recognizing our crew!

From farm and ranch fencing to custom gates, automatic gate systems, and repairs, our local, family-owned team is proud to serve Bastrop County and surrounding Central Texas communities.

Need help with your fence or gate? Give Butler Contracting a call.

📞 844-628-8537
🌐 https://butler.contractors