About

TriStar Repair & Construction has been providing Denton County and the surrounding areas with top-quality remodeling and construction services for nearly a decade. Our business began in the summer of 2006 in Denton, Texas with a dedication to professionalism and commitment to offering only the finest materials and services. Since we started doing business, our team has remodeled, repaired, rewired and completely renovated countless homes and businesses, and, in the process, we have become a leader in the field. At TriStar, we have a genuine love for our business and the communities it serves. We know your home is your castle and your business is your livelihood, so we do everything in our power to ensure we complete all repairs and services to perfection. Our commitment to excellence, attention to detail and precise workmanship truly set us apart from other remodeling and construction companies in the area. Our time in the construction industry has enabled us to gain invaluable experience, expertise and allows us to offer premium services including:

  • Residential kitchen remodeling

  • Residential bathroom remodeling

  • Granite countertop installation

  • Tile, hardwood and carpet flooring installation

  • Commercial construction

  • Tenant finish-outs

  • Electrical services

If a residential or commercial renovation or construction project is on the horizon, contact the team at TriStar Repair & Construction. We will do our absolute best to carry out your remodeling or construction job to perfection because we are not satisfied until you are!


Meet the Team

Troy Ballenger

Owner
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Since moving to Denton in 1996, Troy has witnessed first-hand the transition of small town Denton to become what it is today. He has established a company from the ground up that can meet the needs of homeowners and business owners and stay true to the ever-evolving city. Troy earned his business degree with a minor in real estate from the University of North Texas. His interest in real estate and ability to build relationships with people has been the foundation of his success in the construction industry. He has an unmatched determination to succeed and a drive to do amazing things, and you can see it in his work. Troy is always increasing his knowledge and skills to bring his business to the next level and help his customers realize their dreams.

Kira Lee

Vice President of Operations
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Kira is a native to Denton, having graduated from Billy Ryan High School and studied at the University of North Texas. Since coming on with TriStar in 2008, Kira has filled many roles as the business has evolved. She currently maintains the company’s operations and procedures on a day to day basis, as well as overseeing the office staff and managing the books. She has a working knowledge of computer program, design, and general construction and her determination and passion for the business make her a valuable asset of TriStar’s team. Kira has a busy home life with two little boys but when she can, she and her husband love going to the movies and scuba diving.

Clay Tolin

Commercial Project Manager
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Clay Tolin recently came to TriStar to act as our Residential Project Manager and to estimate the incoming projects and oversee our hardworking employees. Clay’s experience in local residential property management and maintenance gives him an edge in the remodeling field. He has had hands on training in the construction industry since the early 2000s and is highly skilled in design and quality. He is also a licensed realtor, which gives him an insight to the home upgrades that can make your property even more valuable!

Casey Straughn

Residential Project Manager
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Casey is a North Texas native and a sociology graduate of the University of North Texas. He and his wife are active members at the Village Church Denton Campus and love to go on mission trips during their spare time. Casey has been in the construction and remodeling industry for over 10 years and is a great addition to TriStar with his product knowledge and project management. Casey has a passion for customer service and for watching our clients’ dream projects come to life. His specialty is custom painting and he is our go-to guy for all interior and exterior painting.

Wade Word

Commercial Estimator
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Wade arrived in Denton on 1963 when he was four years old. His father worked for The Rayzor Cattle Co, the company that sold the land to the Developers of the Rayzor Ranch Retail Center here in Denton. He graduated from Denton High and attended Texas State Technical Institute in Waco, graduating with an Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Technology. He worked in the petro Chemical Industry as a Maintenance Engineering Specialist until 1984, and from there, Wade went to work for his Father-in-Law, E.D. Groening, a well know Denton Area Builder. In 1991, Wade became an independent Building Contractor, working in new construction of residential homes and remodels, commercial interior finish out, and most recently, building apartments. Wade and his wife attend Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where he teaches middle school students the faith every Wednesday evening.

Robert Mayne

Residential Project Manager
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Robert has 25 years of experience in the trades! He’s an incredibly experienced handyman with a specialty in electrical work, which makes him extremely valuable as a project manager. He oversees the onsite construction of our remodeling projects and also helps train all of our new hires. He has a bachelor’s degree in science education with a minor in communications and enjoys all outdoor activities, mentoring the youth in his church, hanging out with his kids and all things music.

 

Matt Greanead

Residential Project Manager
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Matt moved to the big city of Denton from Decatur, TX.  He found his passion for baseball in high school, went on to play college ball, and then turned that into a career by opening up a local baseball school.  He began working for TriStar during summers when his students weren’t attending the program and loved it so much he continued working for in Roofing Sales.  He moved over to the Residential team in August of 2020 to help customers turn their existing homes into their dream homes.  He’s still available to help with roof replacements, both residential and commercial.