After several positive experiences with other GC's, we decided to try Urban Home Builders because…read moreour normal GC was not available for our backyard remodel/landscaping. After a consultation with Gary, it became apparent he could not read our landscape architects' plans and was quick to lay fault on said plans. The lack of comprehension and professionalism swayed us to wait until our GC was available, sometimes you have to be smart and know when to say 'No'.

We contracted with Urban Home Builders and Gary Zygmont for a complete renovation of our 1940's…read morecottage. This was no run-of-the-mill job ... Gary and his team took our house down to the studs, destroyed and rebuilt the back 1/3 of the house to replace a crappy patio foundation that had been closed in at some point by previous owners, and added a second level. From the get-go, we had a stellar experience with Gary. During our introductory meeting, he spent as much time as we needed talking with us about our project, his process, and the way he does business, and did an exceptional job of setting our expectations up front. His ballpark estimate was right in line with the other bid we obtained, which immediately gave us confidence in his estimating. We signed with him without hesitation. About a month before the project was set to start, I realized I had completely lost my mind ... it was a *terrible* idea to move out of my home for 7 months. I was too chicken to call Gary on the phone, so I sent him an email telling him that I thought we should delay the project for at least 6 months because I just couldn't deal with it. Like the best therapist, Gary listened with compassion and then broke down my monumental, paralyzing mountain of stuff that had to be accomplished into its most basic elements. "I know it doesn't feel like it, but you're almost done with the hard work," he told us. He sent a list of what we needed to do, with deadlines (this is something he did countless times during the project, which was great!), and helped me get a grip. Much to my husband's relief, the project proceeded as planned. Did I mention that we expected to be out of our home for 7 months? Gary finished almost 2 months early. How? In my opinion, it's because he respects and watches out for his subs, and they return the favor by moving mountains to get stuff done for him. It was truly a joy to watch -- at one point during the project, one of our neighbors remarked that there were almost always people at our house, and they were *always* working. Speaking of our neighbors, living next to a project like ours can be a nightmare. Gary walked the neighborhood before the project started, talked with our neighbors about what to expect, and left letters with each neighbor with his personal contact information. I know of two times during the project when neighbors had complaints ... in both cases, Gary immediately -- and very diplomatically -- addressed them. Now that we're back in our gorgeous "new" home and we've paid the last bill, Gary's level of service hasn't faltered a bit. We've reached out to him with a couple questions and issues, and he has responded immediately, reached out to subs or vendors as necessary, and obtained exactly the "fixes" we believe are necessary - at no cost to us. The workmanship throughout our home is absolutely gorgeous, and the materials are of excellent quality and exactly as specified by us and our architect. He even added a number of "Gary-isms," such as rebuilding a fence for us (not in the contract -- we had planned to have him reinstall the old fence) because it faces the street and the old fence would have looked terrible against our shiny house. I can't recommend Gary and Urban Home Builders enough.

I had a lot of custom requests for my bedroom and bathroom renovation/makeover and Enso Homes was…read moreone of the few companies who really took their time with me to provide not only the most comprehensive bid with total clarity, but Alix also gave great guidance when picking out materials. She helped me with the flooring, lighting fixtures, bathroom vanity, just everything really and she introduced me to Non-VOC paints and there was no terrible paint smell or chemicals that give me a headache when they were painting or during the drying process. The wood work was done by a very talented young man named David that they have on their team and he is very skilled, puts the finishing touch on the room. They kept in touch with me daily and Alix stopped by several times to cehck on the progress, she brought me flowers and a beautiful gift basket with a massage gift card because she knows the renovation process can be stressful when you are living in your home! I highly recommend them.

From the owner: Enso Homes is a design-build remodeling company in Austin, Texas. Every project is designed,…read morepriced, and scheduled before construction begins, so kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, whole home renovations, additions, garage conversions, and exterior work go as planned, on a fixed-price contract. We work in Austin's established neighborhoods, including Tarrytown, Hyde Park, Zilker, Travis Heights, Clarksville, Westlake, and beyond. Materials are chosen for how you'll live for the next 20 years, not just what photographs well: durable, non-toxic, and mold-resistant, built for Austin's climate. Before a wall comes down, you see full renderings, line-item pricing, and a complete schedule you sign off on. During construction, your home is sealed with floor-to-ceiling containment and HEPA filtration, you get photos and a written update every working day in your client portal, and the final 10% isn't billed until the punch list is complete and you've signed off. The Enso Guarantee: If design missed it, the cost is ours.

BUYER BEWARE OF Sitterle Homes - Austin…read more.. Build on Your Own Lot Program It pains me to have to write this, but we have waited long enough and we're past frustration. If you are considering a build on your own lot with Sitterle Homes Austin, beware! Unless you are building in one of their developments, you will not be a priority to them. Initially, we found a home that we really liked. We signed a contract over a year ago (4/30), the salesmen said it would take approximately 7 months to build and complete our home. They have repeatedly used COVID as an excuse and we have tried to be understanding of that. However, since we poured our slab in August, they have started building and have opened several model homes to the neglect of their commitment to us. We were told at the end of Feb 2021 we would be in our home by March 26, 2021, with a contingency plan for unforeseen issues. Every week we get a new move in date, that they continue to miss. Up to this point we felt the quality of the home had met our expectations, but we are starting to see the detail is lacking. Things that are clearly not completed they want to put on a punch list for after we close. We have no faith in the contractors coming back out in a reasonable time to finish their jobs after we close. If you are considering Build on Your Own Lot with Sitterle Homes Austin feel free to reach out to me or my wife. See the attached pictures to see some of the concerns we have.

Highly highly recommended! I work with contractors daily and Corten Core has been by far the most…read moreprofessional experience I've had with single family home renovation work. The team completed major renovations on time and within budget. Very satisfied!

From the owner: Thanks for taking a look!…read more We are an in-house labor company, assuring the standards to reflect expertise, affordability and reliability of every construction project. Wether you're building from the ground up, remodeling or adding to an existing space our team is dedicated to delivering the best product with attention to detail in a timely manner while saving you money! We specialize in high quality construction and carpentry is our strong suit! With close to a decade of experience in the industry climbing all the way from the bottom we take pride on every nail we hit and we are committed to the satisfaction of each and all of all of our clients. Send us a message for a consultation - Always happy to bring spaces back to life!

Daniel designed our custom home in a gated community outside of Austin in the Hill Country. We was…read moreimpressed with his architectural vision from the beginning and after 10 in-person meetings ( 3 in person and 6 via zoom ) we had a fully developed architectural 3D model that we give you from all sides. Daniel was very generous with his time and since we have quite a few impressive views we wanted to capture all of the views perfeand all of the Hill Country ambiance

5 star Architect for a reason!…read more Daniel has an architectural approach that I believe people will find very rare and refreshing these days. He is very giving of his time, knowledge, and is the most collaborative of the 3 Architects we have used on the 2 other custom homes we have built. As an example, even before we signed a contract he made multiple site visits to give us his friendly professional insight about several lots we were considering before we selected the property we ultimately purchased. He was extremely accommodating and friendly throughout the entire process. Collaboration is his priority from the beginning and he made it very convenient through the use of screen share as we designed the home together. We were really impressed with the architectural 3D model that Daniel created. It was amazing that we were able to have a computer-generated 3D model to visualize the complete exterior as well as the outdoor entertaining, outdoor kitchen, and the pool and spa area. We were able to have the majority of our meetings in the evenings after we got off work and we even did a screen share to collaborate on our laptop while we were out of town visiting family. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable about both the architectural and contractual aspects of building, but he seems to have a great instinct for what the client is looking achieve. He also had the desire to study alternatives and create several layouts that might make the most sense for the lifestyle we described. Our custom home is amazing and we would definitely recommend him to our friends. We enjoyed the process of the architectural design of our custom home and even more surprisingly we enjoyed the building process that is often stressful. Instrumental in our smooth building process was Daniel's custom home building budget that he accurately laid out from the beginning giving us many options and associated costs. Daniel's project management and selection of the builder really took confusion out of the process and stress off of our lap. Other critical details that made build successful was his guidance and assistance with the interior design, kitchen, and bath design, and selection of all of our interior finishes and fixtures. Our kitchen and bathrooms really stand out with exceptional design and we are very grateful for that. All in all the 3% that he charged to be a complete steward of our project was an easy decision. We will definitely be using him in the future and so will our friends that are very impressed with our the result as well as our highly detailed and accurate design and building process.

I've had the privilege of watching Ash Creek Homes build throughout Central Texas for 15 years, and…read moreI can say without hesitation that they are the real deal! Over the decades, I've visited countless Ash Creek homes and gotten to know many of the people who live in them. What stands out most is how happy their homeowners are, people truly love living in an Ash Creek home. Every community they design has its own unique style and personality rather than feeling like a cookie-cutter neighborhood. The team puts so much care and creativity into their designs, stands firmly by their quality, and genuinely cares about the families they build for. If you're looking for a builder with integrity, talent, and heart, Ash Creek Homes is as good as it get!

We love living in our home in Tanner Ranch, Cedar Park. It is an Ash Creek Home and our experience…read morehas been amazing. We moved here in Feb. 2024, with only 3 houses built. We are now completely built out and 100% full. I love how Ash Creek builds small communities tucked in other communities. Tanner Ranch has 32 homes in a loop. So easy to get to know your neighbors. All the yard-work is taken care of too. When planning the community, most of the trees on the property were left so it gives a great contrast to the new ones added. From the staff to the upkeep when construction was ongoing was so nice and clean. Ash Creek Homes has been a great builder.

Jenkins Custom Homes demonstrated a wealth of experience, knowledge and design acumen while working…read morewith us on our lake house project. Jenkins has provided us exceptional guidance and advice on matters ranging from practical details to broad design themes. They have a vision for our dream home that is far beyond what we could have achieved ourselves. Jenkins' combines design and building excellence with the attention and responsiveness of a family owned business and I recommend them highly.

We have been extremely happy with every process of the construction of our home by Jenkins Custom…read moreHomes. After answering extensive questions on our lifestyle, the "resident" architect designed our home. The design was so well done, we only changed approximately 10%. Even though we were not present during the construction, it was as if we were there. Jenkins Customs Homes kept us updated on any changes made to the construction of our home. Changes to the cost or house were approved by us before those changes were implemented. They even emailed photographs of the house during the different stages. They have been wonderful to work with! We would recommend them to any of our friends.

The most important question to ask a previous customer - Would we select Ron McGuire to create…read moreour next custom home" A definate YES. Over the years I have purchased 6 new construction homes in various states, so the building process is not new to me. It is always a team effort between homeowner and builder. Working with Ron McGuire team has been such a positive experience. The McGuire's knowledge in relating topography to building costs and design elements was extremely helpful. Throughout the building process Ron was readily available via text or phone. His cooperation allowed this to be "our home" more than merely "our house" by incorporating ideas and features we particularly wanted. Ron and his team are easy to work with and skillful. Ron's attention to detail is evident throughout our home. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND MCGUIRE CUSTOM HOMES.

Built a new home in this community. Love the lot sizes, tax rate, schools, and the hill country…read moreviews. The builder was great to work with.

Scott & Company Residential Renovations exceeded every expectation! I started this project with a…read moresimple idea for a primitive kitchen island, and what they delivered is a stunning, custom piece that feels like it was always meant to be in our home. Heather's detailed drawings helped me clearly see what was possible, and her guidance transformed my basic vision--two drawers and a couple of shelves--into a beautifully designed island with 12 drawers that maximizes storage. She even helped me find the perfect countertop remnant to finish the piece. She was infinitely patient, and there was never a question that our project was a priority. When I compared quotes, Scott & Company's initial estimate was right in line with three other bids I received. As we added more drawers, the cost increased as expected, but the craftsmanship, functionality, and beauty of the final product made it worth every single dollar. From start to finish, the process felt collaborative, professional, and fun. We are absolutely thrilled with the result and wholeheartedly recommend Scott & Company to anyone looking for exceptional quality and true value.

Installed a G3P800 reverse osmosis water filter and faucet. Excellent communication. Speedy…read moreservice. Very professional. Easy to schedule. Would use again.