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.

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 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 is a planning-first remodeling company serving Austin and surrounding areas. We help…read morehomeowners avoid delays and budget surprises by clarifying scope, timeline, and investment before construction begins. Our work includes kitchen and bathroom remodels, whole-home renovations, and home additions. We’re thoughtful about materials and construction methods, prioritizing durable, low-toxicity, and mold-resistant materials while being intentional about where spending matters most. Our approach is built on The 13-Day Design Plan℠, a structured process that brings clarity to design, feasibility, materials, and budget early so projects are organized, and actually go as planned.

I've lived in Kissing Tree for a couple of years. Unlike other reviews, mine is not based on a…read moresingle issue. Disregard those. KT is not for everyone. If you're a fit, you'll love it. Otherwise, "meh" as another reviewer said. Do you love drinking with friends; socializing with conservative, traditional Texans; enjoying golf, pickleball, bocce ball, or games? Do you want gated security in a vast, somewhat regimented, well-manicured landscaped environment, where golf carts are practically required to fit in both socially and for transportation? Sure, there are many residents not into these, but this describes life for most. For those who learn this isn't for them until after they move-in, there are many homes being resold at a discount by local realtors. KT salespeople don't need a real estate license and are not subject to Texas law that oversees home sales, so beware of the purchase contract of a new home. If you do decide this description meets your personal needs, there is the ongoing financial quagmire that is unfolding. First, the HOA dues run up to over $400 a month. This money should completely benefit the residents, but because of language in the purchase contract, money is siphoned off to subsidize many runaway costs the planners did not adequately foresee. Also, much or most of the infrastructure (roads, pipelines, etc.) has not been paid for. A large bill is coming due soon, as the builders of the development are about to shed the financial burden that has grown into millions, largely due to inadequate management and planning by those hired by the company that created KT. Also, the cost of materials has escalated faster than projected. But, do you want to live in one of the best built homes in Texas. That is right. In spite of all its problems, the homes are among the best built I have seen. And, yes, I was a residential real estate investor for 40 years. Sure there are some mistakes in designing, but the quality of materials and craftsmanship rival anything on the market. What's the best deal for you? Well, if you still want to live with all the benefits and you're of a determined mind like 90+% of the residents to make it work, buy a resale home. Most resales (maybe all) are being sold at a loss to the sellers. Me? I just could not make it work for me socially and will be moving on, thankful for the learning experience. Good luck!

Sinking Sumac or poorly constructed with lack of proper drainage. Brookfield says the street drains…read moreproperly. The pictures continue to tell a very different story.

It's been a bit over 2 years since our home addition work with Newcastle completed. We contracted…read morewith them to build a ~700sqft addition and pool to our home. I've been in the real estate industry for about 15 years and we were demanding clients. Newcastle listened to our concerns and provided excellent guidance regarding design, architecture and all considerations at every step of the process. They used quality materials and skilled contractors who, while we noted weren't the cheapest, we're appreciating the quality of the construction and finish now that we're several years post-build. I would certainly recommend Newcastle for an addition or remodel for an existing home.

I've been a fan of Lex and his home building team for years. They set the tone for unique homes…read morewith personality -- usually when I see a cool home in Austin, it always turns out to be built by Newcastle homes. And so I was thrilled to hear that they are doing remodeling and took advantage. They turned my plain box house into one that looks like i custom built it from day one. What a transformation. Thanks so much for being awesome and transparent throughout the process.

Haley recommended. If you're into mid-century modern homes, then these are the people to call…read more Amazing floorplans, and attention to detail.

I really did not want to leave this review, but after repeated issues and failed repair attempts, I…read morefeel obligated to share my experience. The home was built in Canyon Lake in 2021, and the three tab shingle roof has repeatedly lost shingles during normal wind events. The roof has already been repaired twice, yet the same issue continues happening. At this point, I am likely facing a roof replacement on a home that is only a few years old. A properly installed roof should not be failing this early or requiring repeated repairs under normal conditions. I brought these concerns to the builder, but the situation has still not been resolved. Unfortunately, based on my experience, I cannot recommend Modern Lakes Builders.

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.

From the moment that we set foot in the sales office of Brightland homes (then Gehan homes) we were…read moreamazed at the level of communication that we received. We started our build back in December of 2020 and our home was done in exactly six months, in June of 2021. We had two home inspections done by an independent inspector, and although no major concerns came back they were very prompt and attentive to our warranty requests. Even after our home was finished the on-site manager kept in touch with us and kept communication open. A few minor issues came around (nothing major, just some caulk fill-ins and paint touches) and they were always very quick to respond. Fast forward to today, when I discovered that I had a leak on my water main. Within ten minutes they had sent someone out to fix it up, and even though it was technically out of warranty they still took care of it because it might not have been installed absolutely correctly. In this day and age of houses being thrown up every hour and subpar standards and practices, I'm so thankful that we've gotten so lucky these past few years. I can't recommend Brightland enough, and I hope that everyone has an experience as pleasant as ours!

Get all incentives there might be in writing. If not they can discontinue without notice. My…read moreexperience was terrible. Very unethical people. Stay away from this builder.

We had an incredible experience working with Nick and Steve at Matterhorn. We did a flooring,…read morepaint, trim, and lighting fixture update throughout the entire upstairs area of our home which includes 3 bedrooms and one large hallway. Nick has to be one of the most patient people I've ever met...he so chill but organized and responsive. Steve is such a kind and hardworking person and I appreciated his regular status updates. All of the work is itemized and documented through an online tool, so budget, timeland change orders are clear. The entire project remained on schedule even with me throwing in a few things along the way, of which they were also so incredibly patient with. What an awesome crew! We are definitely planning to work with them for future projects and I look forward to referring them to friends and colleagues.

I'm so glad we went with Matterhorn for our kitchen and floor remodel. My wife and I purchased our…read morefirst house in March and decided to update the kitchen and replace all the old tile floors in the house before moving in. Matterhorn came recommended from my wife's boss, and that put them over the edge as far as hiring them. They demoed our old kitchen, removed soffits and outfitted the kitchen for new cabinets. They demoed our old tile floor and installed the new vinyl plank flooring. Then after our cabinets and counters were installed, they assisted us with our appliance outfitting. As with any home renovation project, there are snags and problems along the way, and they worked through them with ease. I've heard so many horror stories of people having nightmare experiences with contractors during home renovation projects, but I can safely say you won't with Matterhorn. Do your research and read the reviews - and hire Matterhorn for your next project. We will be having them back to do our bathrooms here in the next year or so.