We worked with local, family-owned CG&S on an exterior renovation - updating our 1940s home to Craftsman style. Our home had no original details, but did have a lot of the original exterior materials. The team had to meticulously remove our particle board siding in sections and reseal as there were no exterior walls/wrap and our insulation was just under the siding; shim the roof level while regarding interior drywall as we don't have attic space; shim walls to align with varying depths of windows hung by another company; re-run electrical; and then add wood siding, two new decks with detailed craftsman woodwork, a custom front door, and other finishes. Working on our older home was harder than starting fresh and they handled it with care. Handling permitting was also in their remit and we were glad it was. Our architect handled forms for historical buildings/neighborhoods, city arborists, easements, and other zoning debacles. When we were limited by the city's requirements for expanding our porch, our architect adjusted our plans as best she could to still have a beautiful outcome. We also appreciated most of the subcontractors selected for the job. While the budget was hard to talk about up front, we didn't have any change orders due to surprises - unlike our interior reno project. With any long term renovation project it was important to stay in communication, keep notes, and ask questions and most stressful moments were quickly addressed by the team. The CG&S owners still invite us to their annual tamale dinner and treat us like family. We hope to do another project with them some day! read more

My wife and I highly recommend CG&S for any home renovation project.  We hired them to do a total renovation to our 20 year old home and both the process and the final product were outstanding.  Very highly qualified, friendly personnel and great communication from day one through the end of the project.  We moved out for nine months so that we could take the house back to a new starting point and then build it back the way that we wanted it. We couldn't be happier with the quality people and the smooth process.  The project was delivered on time and on budget - a rarity in today's crazy world! read more

CG&S Design-Build - BEFORE. Split kitchen (too big) and family room (too small), divided by structural wall. - Interior Design Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This is the best company we have ever used hands down. The are so professional and completed our project on time and on budget. The project was beyond our expectations. read more

CG&S Design-Build - Bathroom remodel - Interior Design Near Me - Austin, Texas

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It's hard to find good remodeling resources in Austin. Don't know why, but it's always been that way. We found what I believe to be the best in Austin. We had a 25 year old house that defined uglyfunk. Small rooms, dark hallways, tiny kitchen. Built on a hill with limited access to the house. I wanted to knock it down and start over but it wasn't practical. After meeting with several remodeling companies we settled on CG&S Design. They did everything from concepts to detailed design to babysitting the final punch list AND helping me find the service companies for regular maintenance. The job was so good that they won a NARI award for our remodel. The best part is that they came in on budget and even came up with some cool upgrades like rusted steel walls and etched glass room dividers. Within our budget. Billy and his team are professional, very high quality, and thorough. They were calling and giving ME grief for not making the review meetings! They have a process, great designers, and really good work staff. I HIGHLY recommend them. Check out their site and look at the quality of their work. read more

I moved into a great house it came with a kitchen I referred to as "the cave". I have a visual impairment and needed to make the kitchen a light and visually comfortable room in which to work. After having received several bids, and based on the recommendation of a friend, I chose CG&S. Throughout the process I was impressed with the team's knowledge, skills and creativity. From design and architecture to construction and management/administration, everyone was very professional and understood my special needs. Not only do I have a very comfortable and functional kitchen but it is also elegant and beautiful. Also, because of some of the design features, my dining room is updated and both spaces now flow very well. As someone who is creative, I especially appreciated how my ideas were incorporated into the design while new ideas were suggested that were taking advantage of new technologies, e.g., bringing light from the roof of a two story home into the first floor kitchen. I was very pleasantly surprised with how the new design seemed to make space of the kitchen appear much larger and the ceiling much higher. CG&S helped me to choose appliances and materials and worked with trust worthy suppliers of materials and appliances. The team provided a line-by-line budget, met with me every two weeks at the house to see what had been accomplished and to check on the budget. The project manager was also amazing. He truly cared about the project and my living in the house as the project was underway. Those who did the construction were all respectful and careful; dust and inconveniences were minimized. I would, without hesitation, recommend CG&S to others, and already have done so. read more

top notch! we trusted them and they didn't let us down. they did a huge reno of our 1930s house. they came in prepared for the interview, listened to our vision [keep the 1930s charm, update function via classics and not trendy, quality materials for "forever home"- not a flip, and chose low O&M designs], loved our architect and project manager, and -- one of the big reasons why we ended up going with them in the first place -- their famous dedication to their work via warranty is legit. high quality, high service, full package company. esp noticed how they also respect the craftsmen in their company-- shout out to the hard work and clever trouble shooting from Paloma and Chuy. Also appreciated their listening was authentic- no "mansplaining" or talking over us, brought us into the conversation. Very professional team to work with. renovating with a baby and a toddler is tough but CG&S made it worth it. read more

We live in Central Austin (78703) and used CG&S to add a bathroom and laundry room and to enlarge and update our kitchen. Not only did CG&S create an excellent product, but they were also extremely professional and provided great customer service (all the way from the owners down to the construction crew). Both my husband and I have busy work schedules, and the CG&S team made the process as easy as possible for us. We never even had to move out of our house! The crew was very good about keeping the work site clean and being as unobtrusive as possible (while removing walls). It was clear they know what they are doing and are good at it. Our project was relatively small and the quote we received from CG&S for the project was definitely not the lowest. However, the quality of their work is excellent. They were meticulous, custom cutting wood finishes to match our existing siding and custom cutting molding to match the original molding, among many other things. I cannot imagine having gone with another builder. Additionally, we were impressed with the level of wrap around services we received -- between our architect, designer, general contractor and project manager at CG&S. I have even recommended them to my parents (78750), and they are starting a project with them this month. read more

When it comes to choosing a remodeling contractor for home improvements homeowners have a variety of choices in the Austin area. My wife and I thoroughly researched a number of the top Austin firms and chose CG&S Design Build to remodel our kitchen and four bathrooms. CG&S is a family owned business established in Austin in 1957. They are an active member of the National Association of the Remodeling Institute and they maintain the highest ethical standards and business practices. Numerous CG&S projects have won NARI awards for excellence in design and construction. The company is licensed, bonded and insured--three things you should demand from any contractor you allow to work on your home. Their customer service is excellent as are their in-house architects and interior design staff as evidenced by their many awards. Many of CG&S tradesmen are long-term employees of the company who are masters of their craft and are committed to the highest quality workmanship. CG&S conducts multiple levels of review during all phases of the design/build project. They promptly respond to owner questions and concerns and are exemplary in their efforts to resolve any issues that may arise during the project. My wife and I love our kitchen and bathroom remodel and highly recommend CG&S to anyone who is seeking the very best in home design and remodeling. We will be using CG&S for all of our future remodeling needs and highly recommend that you do too! Give CG&S a call today and just ask for Billy. On a scale of 1 to 10 CG&S gets an 11! read more

CG&S has done 3 extensive projects for us and we have been so pleased with each of them. They are extremely easy to work with and the whole process is very transparent. All their people are great to be around. You can bet we will use them again for our next project. read more

We hired CG&S to remodel our kitchen and add on an adjacent dining area. This company was such a pleasure to work with. The whole process was great. The architecture/design team creates amazing 3D drawings, so you can see what your space will look like. They help you with colors, popping them into the drawings so you can see them in your space. The construction crews are super nice and respectful, and always clean up after each day. Our project manager was in contact nearly every day. CG&S is also very straightforward with their pricing. The number they give you in the beginning is very close to what you will actually pay. Any additional costs will be in the form of a written change order that you approve. Our kitchen and dining area, complete with a super cool built-in storage window day bed look amazing! I highly recommend CG&S! They are a great family owned business and I'm so happy we found them!! read more

CG&S seemed like a great design company, which is why I sought them out, but they go through a "weeding out" process before they meet with you, and apparently, we weren't up to snuff. We own a high-end home that needs a ton of work, and we were looking for guidance on what to focus on and what a healthy budget should be (because we have no idea). However, before they got any real details or even saw the home, they were disqualifying us based on budget. I think we have a pretty healthy budget and could probably increase it if it made sense, but it clearly wasn't high enough for them to consider us. We didn't appreciate the snooty person on the phone, Maria, who made it very clear she was sizing us up. Wouldn't ever recommend them. read more

We love CG&S so much that we have worked with them three times in the course of a total remodel of our mid-century ranch house. They are structured well for big builds, but they have also worked with us on smaller jobs. In all cases, while they weren't the cheapest game in town, the costs were fair, and mapped to high quality work and responsible project management for cost control -- they never went over their quotes. And, most importantly of all, all the remodels were solid, modern and beautiful. We trust CG&S with our house! read more

After trying for several months to find someone to remove our in-ground swimming pool and landscape the new area I was fortunate to find Billy Guerrero of CG&S. The price was reasonable and done in a reasonable amount of time. All of the workers were very nice and did an excellent job. In addition to doing a great job on the pool project, Billy and the project manager, Randy Gray, were helpful in trouble shooting some other little projects I had going at the same time. I am so glad I found CG&S. read more

CG&S does great work. First class design and build and service over the years is the best. I have done several remodels with them over the past 7 years. They are not cheap, but the value is well worth it. They will add tremendous value to your home and you will enjoy the result. read more

Our comfy 1942 stone home needed upgrades and was found to have extensive termite damage throughout all the interior walls and ceiling. Bring in CG&S Design Build who completed an extensive and beautiful remodeling and creative new building of a carport. CG&S also added an exterior walk way, path lighting and front porch screening to the home. Dolores, Billy and Stewart along with our site manager, Jim and everyone that added their skills to the project were very communicative, supportive and friendly. I can't say enough about how pleased I was with the outcome of our project and the very positive dealings with the CG&S "family!" read more

We contacted G&S Design-Build because my father had such a great experience over the years with the work of Clarence and Billy. Randy and Billy agreed to take on creating a dry-in space out of an original project of existing concrete walls with rounded corners which no other contractor wanted to tackle. They did a spectacular job with the money we had to enclose the walls with a standing seam metal roof accommodating the already existing archways with windows and doors. We now have the most beautiful tongue and groove cedar ceilings in Central Texas!!! Very respectful and trustworthy workers who obviously enjoy their craft. Our communication lapsed toward the end of the three month period and we were surprised at the end of our cost plus arrangement. read more

We have used CG&S several times over the last eleven years for jobs ranging from refinishing and repairing a deck to a 1600 foot addition to our home. Each person we have encountered has been polite and knowledgable. Stuart Davis did an amazing job designing the addition, Dolores is very easy to work with and makes sure you know what is going to happen and what to expect, and all of the people who have worked on our house have been top notch. I also appreciate them as a company who treats their employees like family. I recommend them without reservation. read more

Can't speak highly enough about CG&S Design-Build. We wanted the design/build model so there would be no " he said,she said " issues between the architect and builder. End result was creative design and quality construction delivered on time at a competitive price. Couldn't be more satisfied. read more

I e-mailed CG&S over the Christmas holidays regarding a master bath renovation and did not expect to hear back until after the New Year. But within about a day I received a called from Billy, the president of the company. He was very down to earth and friendly. In our discussion, it became clear that they might be a little out of my price range. But that did not change how he treated me. He still wanted to get a sketch of my space and some photos which I emailed to him. Within hours he got back to me with a rough estimate just so I could know what I might be looking at. His estimate was really not that much different from others I have received, but the treatment and attentiveness I received was far better. While I have not yet made up my mind who to work with yet, and am still examining my budget, I am really considering using them just because of how they have treated me thus far. I have still not heard back from some of the companies that I contacted. If I am treated this well when they are fairly certain that I won't hire them, I think I should really consider them and am seriously doing so. read more