Garage Building Contractors in Austin

“What a wonderful experience we had with Bes Builders. From the beginning, with the need for an engineer to the final product, with additional requests, their team was fantastic! Much of the job was done while we were out of the country. They remained in constant communication each step of the way. We trusted them to come and go, lock up, and take care of our home. I would recommend them with confidence to friends and already have.”

“We hired Katz to undertake a significant renovation of our home, a roughly 3,000 sq ft split-level, and the project ran from March 2023 through March 2025. The scope was extensive: adding approximately 900 sq ft, primarily by building a new second floor over the original primary bedroom to create a new primary suite with views, while also gut-renovating the rest of the house down to the studs. The renovation included complete replacement of electrical and plumbing systems, replacement of all windows, spray foam insulation throughout the exterior walls, expansion of the rear footprint, and updates to all major living spaces. One of the defining challenges was a protected heritage oak tree governed by city regulations. Katz proactively brought in an arborist and worked closely with the city to preserve the tree while shaping the design so the new second story fit beneath it, which speaks to their professionalism and problem-solving approach. Katz also provided design support to help develop the new primary suite while keeping the rest of the house functional and thoughtfully updated without unnecessary changes. They helped future-proof the home by incorporating accessibility-minded features such as a curb-free primary shower and planning for a lift. We were also supported extensively in making finish selections—plumbing fixtures, kitchen design, lighting, tile, flooring, and more—through their recommended designer, Inés Lombardi, who was a joy to work with. Midway through the project, Zack and AC joined the team as project managers. Both were highly organized, proactive, and consistently ahead of issues. Problems were often resolved before we even realized they existed, which made a meaningful difference over the long timeline. Budget awareness was a constant theme throughout the project. Katz ensured we understood the implications of design or material changes and never allowed decisions that would significantly impact the budget without transparency. This approach built trust and helped avoid unpleasant surprises. The quality of the subcontractors Katz works with is outstanding. When an original cabinetry vendor proved unreliable, Katz switched vendors, which paid off tremendously. The cabinetry throughout the home—including the kitchen, multiple bathrooms, and office/library—is exceptional. The plumber was an artist, thoughtfully future-proofing systems, and the flooring team went above and beyond, including carefully matching wood flooring color on site to a showroom selection. On a personal level, Lucy and Joel are wonderful to work with. Lucy makes you feel genuinely cared for, while Joel brings deep expertise and steady leadership. Large renovations are never easy, but working with Katz gave us confidence that quality would not be compromised and issues would be handled professionally. We are extremely happy with our home and would not hesitate to recommend Katz to anyone considering a complex, high-quality renovation.”

“Bat City Builders were a great partner when I decided to do some remodeling to my home. Before starting, they worked closely with us to identify what was realistically and reasonably possible and to eliminate options that would have prolonged the project or increased the cost. They also spent time helping guide and advise design decisions that are often hard to make due to having too many options. They were also very helpful, focused, and persistent during the remodeling process. To paraphrase a common saying, "No remodeling plan survives first contact with the city". With all the hurdles that the city put up, Bat City Builders persevered through the red tape and got the final paperwork and permits in a better place than before the project. When it came to supply constraints, vendor hiccups, contractor scheduling, etc. Bat City Builders were on top of it all and also very transparent. At no point was I blindsided by cost changes, delays, or adjustments to the plan. Everything was shared openly and no work was done without approval. I would be glad to work with Bat City Builders again for any home build or remodeling project.”