Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
Trusted General Contractor for Austin Homeowners
Hiring our General Contractor in Austin means putting a six-figure decision in someone else’s hands, and too many homeowners end up with a price that moves, a schedule that slips, and a crew they don’t recognize. Sawyer Remodel Austin has done remodeling work since 2005 under The Relay Standard: a written price before any work starts, live arrival time tracking, and photo updates after every workday. When you call (409) 834-4854, a real person answers and schedules your free estimate. No voicemail loops, no four-hour windows. Luca Romano leads every project here in Austin with the same rule: the number you approve is the number you pay.
Construction Company
A construction company handles the structural and finish work that turns a house into the home you actually want: framing, drywall, flooring, tile, electrical rough-in, plumbing, and everything between. Austin homeowners call Sawyer Remodel Austin when a project is too big for a handyman and too important for guesswork. A bathroom remodel in Austin runs $9,000 – $28,000, and a full kitchen remodel typically lands between $14,000 and $45,000 depending on cabinet grade, countertop material, and how much plumbing moves. We quote every line item in writing before you sign, so the invoice matches the estimate.
Whole-Home Renovations
When the scope covers multiple rooms, older Austin homes in areas like Crestview or Hyde Park often hide surprises behind the drywall: galvanized pipes, undersized electrical panels, or framing that moved over decades. We open walls carefully, document what we find with photos, and price any needed changes before proceeding. Your renovation stays on a number you control, not one that grows without your sign-off.
Kitchen Remodeling
Austin kitchen remodels range from $14,000 to $45,000, with smaller galley-style kitchens in places like Wells Branch often landing in the $9,000 – $20,000 range. We install KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry, Cambria and Caesarstone countertops, and Kohler or Toto fixtures. Every selection is manufacturer-backed, so if a cabinet hinge fails or a countertop seam separates, the warranty conversation is with a brand that stands behind the product.
Styles & brands we work with
Remodeling Contractor
A remodeling contractor specializes in changing what already exists: taking apart a dated bathroom, reworking a closed-off kitchen, or converting a garage into livable square footage. Sawyer Remodel Austin handles that scope from demo day to final walkthrough, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise means if something isn’t right within a full year of project close, we come back and make it right. That’s written on every contract, not a verbal “trust us.” A tub-to-shower conversion in Austin runs $3,500 – $10,000, and a walk-in shower installation starts around $4,500 and goes to $12,000 for larger formats like full Schluter waterproofing systems.
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom remodels are the most common project we take on in Austin, and small bathrooms in homes from Lost Creek to Shady Hollow typically run $5,000 – $12,000 when the footprint stays put. Moving plumbing, adding a double vanity, or expanding a shower pushes the number toward the $28,000 top end. We quote it all before demo starts.
Home Renovation
Austin homeowners renovating instead of moving often discover their existing house has better bones than anything on the market at their price point. We’ve handled full interior renovations where the goal was keeping the Midland-century character while replacing every mechanical system behind the walls. The Relay Visibility Guarantee applies here: you get before-and-after photos of every phase, so you’re never guessing what happened while you were at work.
Licensed General Contractor
A licensed general contractor carries the state credentials to pull permits, pass inspections, and manage the trades legally. Austin enforces specific codes, and unpermitted work becomes a nightmare at resale: buyers’ inspectors flag it, lenders hesitate, and the seller eats the fix. Sawyer Remodel Austin pulls permits on every project that requires them, schedules inspections, and stays on site until the work passes. What that costs depends on scope: a bathroom remodel runs $9,000 – $28,000, a kitchen remodel $14,000 – $45,000, and a full home addition starts at $45,000 and goes to $130,000 depending on foundation, framing, and finish level.
Permits and Code Compliance
Luca Romano walks every Austin project with the city’s code as the baseline, not the ceiling. That means when an inspector checks plumbing rough-in or electrical work, the notes come back clean the first time. You don’t pay for rework caused by a crew that cut corners.
Insurance and Accountability
Every technician who walks into your Austin home is background-checked and uniformed. We’re insured and bonded, and the written guarantee doesn’t disappear when the last check clears. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the work for a full year after close, with a free second visit if a repair fails. No argument, no phone tag, no fine print.
Residential General Contractor
A residential general contractor focuses on single-family homes rather than commercial builds, which means understanding how Austin families actually live in their houses: kids, pets, a home office somewhere, a kitchen that works on weeknights. We’re not running three commercial jobs at once and fitting your house in. Your project gets our crew’s full attention, with daily photo updates and a live arrival time so you know exactly when someone shows up. Typical residential work in Austin: a roof replacement runs $8,000 – $20,000, window replacement $4,500 – $15,000, and a paver patio installation $3,500 – $11,000.
Additions and ADUs
Austin’s accessory dwelling unit market is hot, and for good reason: an ADU in a neighborhood like Jollyville adds real rental income or a multigenerational setup. ADU construction runs $90,000 – $220,000 depending on square footage and site work, and we handle the full scope: design, permitting, foundation, framing, and finishes. A conventional home addition starts around $45,000.
Exterior Replacements
We replace roofs with GAF, CertainTeed, and Owens Corning systems, and install James Hardie siding where Austin’s heat and humidity beat up lesser products. A roof replacement runs $8,000 – $20,000 in Austin, and siding replacement runs on a per-square basis we quote clearly. You’ll see the manufacturer warranty documentation before any material gets ordered.
Hire a General Contractor
When you hire a general contractor, you’re buying coordination: someone who schedules the plumber before the tile guy, who orders cabinets eight weeks out so they arrive when demo finishes, and who answers the phone when you have a question. Sawyer Remodel Austin has run projects this way since 2005, and the system is built around a simple promise called The Relay Visibility Guarantee: a written price, a live arrival time, and photo updates before and after every workday. A kitchen remodel in Austin runs $14,000 – $45,000. A bathroom remodel runs $9,000 – $28,000. We give you the exact number for your project after a free walkthrough, in writing, before you commit to anything.
What to Look For
The contractor you hire should hand you a written line-item price before you sign. If someone quotes a verbal “ballpark” and asks for a deposit, walk away. Also check who actually shows up: our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and named before they arrive, so you’re never opening the door to a stranger.
What to Avoid
Austin homeowners get burned by the same three patterns: low initial quotes that balloon mid-project, contractors who ghost between visits, and unpermitted work that surfaces at resale. We price so the invoice matches the approval. We answer the phone 24/7. And we pull permits every time the scope requires it.
General Contractor Services
General Contractor Maintenance Checklist for Austin Homeowners aside, our services cover everything from a one-room refresh to a full gut renovation. We handle bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling, whole-home renovation, home additions, ADU construction, garage conversions, exterior replacements, and more. The thing that stays the same across all of it is how we run the job: written pricing, scheduled communication, no surprises. In Austin, a garage conversion runs $30,000 – $80,000, a concrete driveway installation $4,500 – $12,000, and a backsplash installation $800 – $2,500. We don’t do mystery pricing.
Interior Renovation
From flooring to cabinets to countertops, we handle interior work with trades we know: KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinets, Cambria and Caesarstone surfaces, Kohler and Toto fixtures. Prices stay within the ranges above, and every selection gets manufacturer warranty backing. You’re not buying “builder grade” unless you choose it.
Exterior Renovation
Roof replacement with GAF and CertainTeed systems, James Hardie siding, and driveway or patio work all fall under our exterior scope. Austin’s climate punishes cheap materials fast: UV, hail, and summer heat cycles wear out substandard shingles years early. We recommend products built for this region and stand behind the install with the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service
We work with Atlas and Tamko roofing systems regularly across Austin, and our crews know their installation specs cold: Atlas shingles with their Scotchgard protector and Tamko’s Titan XT line both hold up well in Central Texas heat when installed to manufacturer spec. The difference is the install, and that’s where we don’t cut corners: proper underlayment, correct nail pattern, and thorough flashing work.
We also handle Boral roofing products, including their concrete and clay tile lines common in higher-end Austin neighborhoods like Lost Creek and Westlake. These systems need specific batten layouts and underlayment details, which we’ve refined over nearly two decades. Whether you have an Atlas, Tamko, Boral, or any other make, we can give you a straight answer on condition and a written price on repairs or replacement.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Water staining on your ceiling or walls. This means water is already past your roof or a pipe is leaking inside a wall. The longer it sits, the more framing, drywall, and insulation you’re replacing. We trace the source, document the damage with photos, and price the fix before tearing anything open.
- Your bathroom floor feels soft or bounces. That’s subfloor rot from a slow leak around the toilet or shower. Once the subfloor goes, tile cracks and the problem spreads. A small bathroom remodel in Austin runs $5,000 – $12,000, but catching the leak early keeps you at the low end.
- Doors or windows stick that never stuck before. Austin’s clay soil expands and contracts with moisture, and over time that movement shifts foundations and framing. A door that suddenly jams can be a sign of a structural issue, not just humidity. We check the framing before recommending a fix.
- You’re planning to sell within two years. Austin buyers’ inspectors look hard at old roofs, outdated electrical panels, and water heater installs. Fixing issues now costs less than sellers’ concessions later. We tell you what actually needs to be done versus what can wait, in writing.
- Your home was built before 1980 and hasn’t been rewired. Aluminum wiring and undersized panels are common in older Austin neighborhoods like Crestview and Hyde Park, and they’re a fire risk plus an insurance problem. We can assess what’s there and give you a straight answer on what needs replacing.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Free walkthrough and written estimate. Luca or a project lead walks your Austin home with you, listens to what you’re trying to accomplish, and takes measurements. Within a few days you get a line-item written price. No deposit required to get the number.
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Scope confirmation and scheduling. You approve the written price. We confirm material lead times, pull permits, and give you a start date you can plan around. Live arrival time tracking kicks in from the first day.
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Demo and rough-in. We open walls carefully, document what we find with photos, and bring in the licensed trades: electrical, plumbing, HVAC where needed. Any hidden condition gets photographed, explained, and priced before we proceed. You approve every change in writing.
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Finish work and daily updates. Cabinets, tile, countertops, fixtures, paint. You receive before-and-after photos after every workday, so even if you can’t be on site, you know exactly what happened. The invoice you pay matches the price you approved.
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Final walkthrough and 365-Day Done Right Promise. We walk the project together. Anything not right gets fixed. Then you have a full year: if something fails, we’re back on a free second visit. No argument, no chasing.
How Much Does General Contractor Cost in Austin?
A typical bathroom remodel in Austin runs $9,000 to $28,000, and a kitchen remodel lands between $14,000 and $45,000 depending on cabinet selection, countertop material, and how much plumbing or electrical work moves. Smaller projects like a backsplash installation run $800 – $2,500, while a full home addition starts at $45,000 and an ADU construction typically costs $90,000 – $220,000 in Austin. A roof replacement runs $8,000 – $20,000, and window replacement $4,500 – $15,000.
What moves the price? Material grade is the biggest lever: builder-grade cabinets versus KraftMaid, standard granite versus Cambria quartz, entry-level fixtures versus Kohler. Scope changes matter too: moving a plumbing wall costs more than keeping the footprint, and a project that opens walls always risks finding something (old wiring, water damage, poor prior framing). We price those discoveries as they come, with photos and a written change order, so you decide with full information.
How do you avoid overpaying? Get a written line-item price before you sign, not a verbal ballpark. Ask whether the price includes permits, debris disposal, and finish materials or if those are separate. And confirm the warranty in writing. Our free estimate includes all of that detail, and the number we give you is the number you approve. Call (409) 834-4854 to schedule yours.
Our Service Area Near Austin
Sawyer Remodel Austin serves homeowners across the greater Austin metro, including Leander, Kyle, Lakeway, Jollyville, Lockhart, Bastrop, Shady Hollow, Lost Creek, Hornsby Bend, Wells Branch, and Buda. We also run dedicated operations in General Contractor in Leander and General Contractor in Kyle, so if you’re in those areas you’ll get the same written pricing and visibility guarantee. Start at our home page to see everything we handle.
Serving Austin, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Austin area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About General Contractor in Austin
A general contractor coordinates the trades and manages the build: scheduling electricians, plumbers, carpenters, and tile installers, pulling permits, and keeping the project on time and on budget, whether you need our General Contractor in Buda or elsewhere in the region. General contractors also handle the direct building work, from framing to finish carpentry. Sawyer Remodel Austin has served Austin homeowners since 2005 under The Relay Visibility Guarantee: a written price, live arrival tracking, and photo updates throughout the job. Call (409) 834-4854 for a free estimate.
Most single-room projects in Austin take two to six weeks depending on scope: a small bathroom remodel often finishes in two to three weeks, while a full kitchen remodel with cabinet replacement, countertop installation, and plumbing moves can run four to six weeks. Larger projects like home additions or ADU construction take three to six months or more. We give you a written schedule up front, and photo updates keep you informed every day.
Bathroom remodels in Austin run $9,000 – $28,000, kitchen remodels $14,000 – $45,000, roof replacements $8,000 – $20,000, and home additions $45,000 – $130,000. The exact number depends on material grade, scope, and what’s behind the walls. Our free estimate gives you a written line-item price so you know exactly what you’re approving. Call (409) 834-4854 to schedule yours.
Yes. We install and repair Atlas, Tamko, and Boral roofing systems, along with GAF, CertainTeed, and Owens Corning products. Each manufacturer requires specific installation details to honor the warranty, and our crews follow those specs exactly. We also handle repairs on existing systems regardless of brand. Call (409) 834-4854 for a free roofing assessment.
Yes, we answer calls 24/7 and can respond to urgent issues like active roof leaks, water intrusion, or storm damage in Austin. While we don’t rush structural or finish work on planned renovations, we do prioritize emergency situations where waiting causes more damage. Call (409) 834-4854 and a live person will pick up, not a voicemail.
Every project we complete includes the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing: if something isn’t done right within a full year of project close, we come back and fix it at no charge. That includes a free second visit if a repair fails. No fine print, no argument. The guarantee is written on every contract.
Start by making a list of what’s not working in the space, not just what you want it to look like: storage that’s too shallow, a shower that leaks, a kitchen layout that isolates you from guests. That practical list helps us design a solution that solves real problems. Then gather inspiration photos so we understand the direction. We’ll handle the rest from the first walkthrough.
Schedule Your General Contractor Service in Austin Today
Call General Contractor in Austin at (409) 834-4854 and talk to a live person who can answer your questions and schedule a free walkthrough. You’ll get a written price before any work starts, and if it’s not done right, we make it right for a full year. No obligation, no pressure, no mystery pricing.
Written by Luca Romano, Owner at Sawyer Remodel Austin, serving Austin since 2005.
