Get Smart Reconstruction Inc.

Get Smart Reconstruction Inc. handles carpentry work in Austin as a reconstruction crew led by owner James McCormick. They focus on fixing damage from water leaks and floods, which means tearing out ruined drywall, cabinets, and trim, then rebuilding those sections to match what was there before. James coordinates with roofers and other trades when a missing tile or pipe issue starts the problem, and the team handles bathroom rebuilds plus general interior repairs that come after leaks or bursts.

Homeowners bring them in when a leak soaks through a cabinet or when a pipe burst ruins floors and walls in a closet or rental unit. James and his crew pull out the damaged material right away, check how far the issue spread, and replace everything so the new cabinet or flooring lines up exactly with the old look. One job involved mold in an upstairs closet from a roof leak, where they demoed the drywall, got the roof fixed the next day, and finished the rebuild without leaving gaps. Another case covered a burst tank that took out floors and cabinets, and the crew restored the space so it looked untouched.

James stays on site or in touch daily during these jobs, sending photos of each step and explaining options as the work moves along. Crews show up when promised, work cleanly around the house, and finish on the schedule they set. They deal with insurance paperwork directly, pointing out shortfalls in initial estimates so the final numbers cover the full repair. Homeowners note that the team stays polite, keeps the site tidy, and coordinates material choices through local suppliers when needed.

Google shows a 5 from 21 reviews. Reviewers keep coming back to the clear updates, the way the finished work blends in, and how James explains the insurance side without surprises. The same points show up across jobs: crews arrive on time, stick to the plan, and leave the place ready without extra mess or delays.

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“James and his crew are truly lifesavers!!! They move with the highest level of professionalism from the way they communicate every step of the process to the quality of work. James made sure I was well informed and aware of all options and next steps. This was my first major home repair and the stress I felt was unimaginable. James and his crews reassurance, patience, honesty, and help made this experience as painless and stress free as possible. For that, I am forever thankful and will always recommend him and his crew. 10/10. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!!!”

“James did an excellent job with a water leak that required a cabinet to be torn out, repaired and replaced. Each step was communicated clearly. I was frequently updated on the progress and the next step.James’s crew was timely and polite. The new cabinet looks exactly like the previous one (but without water damage)! I would highly recommend James/Get Smart!”

“We highly recommend Get Smart. They performed the mitigation for a leak and reconstruction of a bathroom for us and did a fantastic job. James McCormick, the owner, was on site and in contact with us continually. His subs/trades are all experienced, professional, and polite. Get Smart also has contacts with local design centers that helped us with material and design decisions, and we are really happy with the results.”

“James and the get smart team is a dream if you’ve found yourself in the terrible position of needing to rebuild. He is honest, communicative, has the heart of a teacher, and just the right amount of opinionated. He helped us rebuild a major renovation, set the right expectations, and stands out. If you want speed, quality, and kindness - James is your guy.”

“I was referred to James by Robert our plumber to fix some water damage we found in our upstairs closet. There was mold present as we didn't see it for a while it was in an unused closet. James came out immediately, identified that the leak was coming from a tile that was somehow totally missing from our tile roof and immediately brought his crew out to rip out the problematic drywall and see the extent of the damage. Robert's crew was very careful with prep and demo and once demo was done he got his roofer out the very next day for the roof repair. The roofer had somehow found the exact tiles we needed and repaired the plywood, fixed the flashing around the pipe coming out at the leak site and finished in less than a day. After leak testing the repair James then brought his crew out 48 hours later and his crew did the interior drywall repair and repaint which came out perfectly. In the meantime while in the attic James identified a serious leak around the plenums of our AC units, which also had mold inside and needed replacing. He got his contact from AC Pros out the same day to look at it, identify the issue and make an appointment to repair it next week. James, his wife a”

“I recently hired Get Smart for an extensive interior home repair, and am extremely pleased with their work. They consistently arrived on time and completed all tasks in their committed timeframe. The quality of their work exceeded my expectations, with meticulous attention to detail. Communication was clear and responsive throughout the process. I highly recommend Get Smart for anyone seeking a reliable, efficient and high quality contractor.”

“I can't recommend James and the Get Smart team enough. I worked with them on a restoration project after the thermal expansion tank burst in my attic requiring floors and cabinets to be replaced. James is extremely knowledgeable and professional and is very skilled at working with insurance companies. I was grateful to be able to work with him through this process. Everyone on the Get Smart team was friendly and did wonderful work. My house looks so beautiful!”

“James was fantastic to work with! He was extremely communicative every step of the way, prompt, and professional. He communicated with me daily with photos of the progress of the work and kept me informed about next steps. I highly recommend James for your construction needs!”

“We were very pleased with the service from Get Smart. From start to finish, they exceeded all expectations in handling our project. They were prompt in their response, thoroughly professional, and communicated with us every step of the way. The team went above and beyond to ensure every detail was addressed, and their workmanship was top-notch. They completed the project on time and within budget, all while showing great respect for our property. The quality of the rebuild is great and we are very happy and proud of the results. I highly recommend Get Smart to anyone needing rebuld services. It’s clear they take pride in their work, and their commitment to customer satisfaction is evident in every aspect of the process. Thank you for making a stressful situation so much easier!”

“We've been getting our house ready to go on the market and a couple weeks before real estate photos we found out our handyman couldn't paint the fascia and do some needed trim repair around the outside of the house. I called around in a panic trying to find someone who could do the work within the week, and James was recommended. He was not only super kind and easy to work with, which meant a LOT as we're juggling a million things as we prepare to sell & move, but his team was amazing. He was able to schedule us really quickly, was super communicative every step of the way (not only with us, but with our realtor as well which was great). And most importantly, his team did such good work - our home looks new! They were total pros and the cleanup was fantastic. James continuously came by to make sure things were going well and ensure we had no concerns. Would use him again in a heartbeat and recommend him highly!”

“We highly recommend James and his team. Their attention to detail, commitment to quality as well as high level customer service stand out! James is very knowledgeable in the area of insurance claims and was able to support us throughout the process. The team is highly experienced and solution oriented. We stayed within our budget. He coordinated our project from beginning to end in a timely manner. Excellent communications skills and reliability. I've got more projects... we look forward to working with Get Smart Reconstruction again soon! Thanks, James!!!”

“Highly recommend James and GetSmart. Extremely punctual, detail, oriented, customer focused. We had a pipe burst and damaged floors and walls. We talked to about five different contractors, and James was the only one who took the time to explain in detail what the steps are with dealing with the insurance company and how things are going to go. The insurance company reduced the initial estimate that James submitted by 6K but we were not surprised because James had warned us about this. James took the time to send them a detailed email pointing out all the mistakes they had made, and where all their estimates were wrong. Insurance company eventually came back with the right amount. All the work from start to finish was done in six days by his crew. The things that were done were: remove about 900 ft.² of old/damaged floors re-level the concrete install new floors, install new insulation and drywall , remove old wallpaper, refinish and texture the drywall and paint. Fix damage on another wall and repaint, etc. James kept us up-to-date regularly with pictures in the morning, and evening of the progress being made. On the final walk through we did not find a single thing that needed fi”

“Get Smart Reconstruction was incredible through a real tough time for my family. Our house flooded while we were out of town and from day 1 he helped me walk through this whole process. Not one time during the entire remodeling process (Months, not bc of him, but insurance) were his crews not there when he said they would be. There work was top notch, and when there were problems, he quickly took action to right the ship. Thanks James and Agent 99 for all your help!”

“I had water damage at one of my rental properties. One of the bathrooms was out of commission and the tenants needed it fixed as quickly as possible. Though the insurance company took some time to approve the estimates, Get Smart was super fast responding and finished the work in two days. They kept me updated on everything along the way as well. Highly recommended!”

“The Get Smart team is fabulous to work with. They are knowledgeable, prompt, polite and respectful of your home. The take care is providing great results. I would use them in the future and highly recommend this team for your home reconstruction.”

“Great work, customer service and communication! Top notch, all around. More importantly, the work they did to repair my water damage had my place looking exactly like nothing ever happened. They'll keep you updated every stop of the way and are amazing at dealing with insurance. HIGHLY recommend!”

“Outstanding workmanship and communication, top notch customer service. Great to work with, high attention to detail, crew was outstanding. Highly recommend for your next project.”

“First rate service, communication and results. Highly recommend.”

“Great quality and great people to work with. Fast and accurate service”

“Outstanding workmanship, great attention to detail, would highly recommend.”