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Kitchen remodeling in Austin runs $14,000 to $45,000 for a full gut, and the two biggest drivers are which side of the Balcones Escarpment your house sits on and whether it was built before 1980. West Austin’s Edwards Plateau limestone pushes excavation costs up sharply, while east Austin’s expansive black clay soils require pier-and-beam or deep-drilled pier foundations before you ever pick a cabinet. Call (470) 298-9650 for a written quote that accounts for your actual soil, your actual slab, and your actual house.

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Why Austin Homes Are Different

Austin is a city split by geology. The Balcones Escarpment runs north-south through the metro, and it separates two completely different construction environments. West Austin sits on shallow Edwards Plateau limestone. Digging a footing there means rock-cutting equipment, and sometimes blasting, before concrete can be poured. East Austin sits on black Vertisol clay that shrinks in the multi-year droughts Austin cycles through and heaves when rain returns. That movement is why post-tension slabs in 2000s-era tract homes across Manor, Pflugerville, and Southeast Austin are already showing cracks.

The housing stock adds another layer. Central Austin neighborhoods like Brentwood, Crestview, Allandale, and Travis Heights hold mostly 1950s to 1970s wood-frame ranch homes. Many are now teardown candidates or full-gut renovations. Those older homes were never insulated for the kind of hard freeze that February 2021’s Winter Storm Uri delivered, which triggered a wave of pipe repairs and code-driven envelope retrofits that is still working through the market. And Austin’s Heritage Tree ordinance adds a regulatory wrinkle no other Texas city really matches: any tree 19 inches in diameter or more requires a permit and mitigation payment to remove, and 24-inch Heritage trees need near-impossible City Council approval. On a central infill lot, that can mean redesigning a foundation footprint around a live oak and adding weeks to the schedule.

Our Main Austin Services

Two services generate most of the calls from Austin homeowners, and each deserves its own dedicated page.

Fence Installation in Austin

Fence installation in Austin has to answer for the same soil split that complicates foundation work. East Austin’s expansive clay pushes fence posts out of plumb over a few wet-dry cycles unless they are set deep and backfilled correctly. West Austin’s limestone can turn a simple post-hole dig into a two-hour ordeal per hole. Add Austin’s post-Uri awareness about wind loads and the city’s Heritage Tree roots running through fence lines in older neighborhoods, and a fence stop being a weekend project. See Fence Installation in Austin for the full picture.

Driveway & Pavers in Austin

Driveways and paver work in Austin share the same soil concern: a paver driveway over east Austin clay needs a proper compacted base or the whole surface shifts within two seasons. West Austin’s shallow rock means less base material but more excavation cost. Permeable paver systems are also becoming a real consideration in Austin as the city tightens drainage requirements. The detailed Austin pricing and options live on Driveway & Pavers in Austin.

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Kitchen Remodeling in Austin

Kitchen remodeling in Austin usually means one of two jobs: a full-gut renovation of a 1960s ranch in Crestview or Allandale where the original framing and plumbing are still in place, or a cosmetic update to a 2010s tract home in Southeast Austin where the slab has moved enough to throw cabinet doors out of square. Both jobs start with the same question: what’s actually under the floor and behind the drywall. We answer that before we ever quote a number, and the written price is delivered before any work begins. That discipline, applied across 4,000-plus projects since our founding, is why our kitchen work stays within a few percent of the agreed figure. More detail lives on our Kitchen Remodeling hub page.

Full Kitchen Remodeling

Signs you need it

Cabinet boxes are delaminating, the layout forces traffic through the cook’s work triangle, and the plumbing rough-in under the sink is original to a house built before 1980.

What it costs in Austin

A full kitchen remodel in Austin runs $14,000 to $45,000, with east-side slab movement and west-side limestone excavation both pushing the high end.

How we do it

We open the walls, document the framing and plumbing condition with photos, spec the layout against your actual stud bays and joists, and deliver a flat written price before demolition starts.

Cabinets & Countertops

Signs you need it

Drawer slides bind from slab movement, door hinges sag, or the counters have burns, chips, and seams pulling apart from moisture cycling.

What it costs in Austin

Cabinet installation in Austin runs $4,000 to $13,000 and countertop installation runs $2,000 to $6,500, depending on material and linear footage.

How we do it

We measure in place, verify the cabinets are level off the slab rather than off the walls, shim to true, and write the line-item price before any cabinet is ordered.

What Kitchen Remodeling Costs in Austin

How long does a kitchen remodel take in Austin?

Plan on six to ten weeks for a full-gut kitchen in central Austin, assuming no Heritage Tree permit complications or unexpected slab repair. Small partial remodels run two to four weeks. Call (470) 298-9650 for a schedule tied to your specific scope.

Will my Austin kitchen remodel require foundation work first?

If you are on east Austin clay and the floor dips more than roughly an inch over ten feet, yes. We measure before quoting and include any pier work in the written price rather than surprising you mid-job. Call (470) 298-9650 for an exact quote, estimates are free.

Bathroom Remodeling in Austin

Bathroom remodeling in Austin is driven by two local conditions: the 1950s-to-1970s ranches in Brentwood and Travis Heights with cast-iron drain lines nearing end of life, and the post-Uri reality that most Austin bathroom supply lines were never insulated for sustained hard freezes. A bathroom remodel here is not just tile and fixture swaps. It is usually the moment you find out whether the slab or the subfloor has been quietly holding water for a decade. Our Bathroom Remodeling page covers the process in depth; what follows is the Austin-specific version.

Full Bathroom Remodeling

Signs you need it

Grout is cracking from slab movement, the subfloor around the toilet moves when you step near it, and the shower pan fails a simple water test.

What it costs in Austin

A full bathroom remodel in Austin runs $9,000 to $28,000; a small bathroom remodel runs $5,000 to $12,000 depending on finish level.

How we do it

We pull the permit, document the rough plumbing and framing with photos, install a proper waterproofing membrane rather than relying on tile and grout, and issue a written change order before any scope shift.

Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling

Signs you need it

Water is weeping through tile at the curb or the bench, and mold is showing at the wall-to-pan junction despite regular cleaning.

What it costs in Austin

A walk-in shower installation in Austin runs $4,500 to $12,000; a shower replacement runs $3,000 to $8,500.

How we do it

We demo to the studs, inspect the existing drain and p-trap, install a bonded waterproof membrane, then tile over a substrate we have photographed and documented before covering.

What Bathroom Remodeling Costs in Austin

Do I need a permit for a bathroom remodel in Austin?

Yes, for any work that moves plumbing, alters the drain line, or changes framing. We pull permits for every bathroom job that requires one and inspections are passed before the walls close. Call (470) 298-9650 for a written quote that includes permit line items.

How much does a tub-to-shower conversion cost in Austin?

A tub-to-shower conversion in Austin runs $3,500 to $10,000, with east Austin slab access for the relocated drain adding cost. We write the price before demolition starts. Call (470) 298-9650 to schedule a free estimate.

Roofing in Austin

Roofing in Austin is a hail-and-heat story. Summers with weeks above 100 degrees bake asphalt shingles until they granulate and curl, while spring and fall hail events punch through older roofs fast. The February 2021 freeze added a third failure mode in the form of ice dams on under-vented 1960s ranch roofs across central Austin. Whether it is repair or full replacement, we document the number of shingle layers, the condition of the decking, and the soffit ventilation before quoting. See Roofing for the broader process; the Austin pricing follows.

Roof Repair

Signs you need it

Granules collect in gutters, a ridge shingle lifts after a storm, or a water stain appears on the ceiling near an exterior wall.

What it costs in Austin

Roof repair in Austin runs $400 to $1,800; tile roof repair runs $600 to $2,500 for broken tile replacement and re-bedding.

How we do it

We inspect the decking and underlayment at the point of failure, photograph the damage, quote a flat written price for the repair, and complete it without selling you a replacement you do not need.

Roof Replacement & Installation

Signs you need it

The roof has two or more shingle layers already, decking is spongy in places, or hail damage covers more than a third of the slope area.

What it costs in Austin

A roof replacement in Austin runs $8,000 to $20,000, with metal roof installation pushing $15,000 to $40,000.

How we do it

We strip to the decking, inspect and replace damaged sheets, install synthetic underlayment, and document every layer with photos so the final warranty is backed by a visual record.

What Roofing Costs in Austin

How do Austin hail claims work with your roofing team?

We provide a documented photo record of the damage and a written repair or replacement price you can take directly to your insurer. We also review any competitor’s written estimate line by line for free. Call (470) 298-9650 to schedule an inspection.

Can you match my existing tile roof in Austin?

Yes, we match profile and color for most clay and concrete tile roofs common in west Austin and central neighborhoods. If matching is not possible, we document that in writing before work starts. Call (470) 298-9650 to schedule a free estimate.

Windows & Doors in Austin

Windows and doors in Austin fail in predictable ways: the west-facing units on a 1970s ranch take direct afternoon heat, the single-pane aluminum frames in 1950s houses sweat and leak air, and the post-Uri hard-freeze retrofits now target any envelope weak point that loses conditioned air. Replacing windows in Austin is not just about looks. It is about thermal performance against a climate that swings from 105-degree summers to hard freezes. Our Windows & Doors page covers the product lineup; the Austin-specific pricing and signs are below.

Window Replacement

Signs you need it

Frames are pitted and oxidized, condensation forms between panes, or the window is single-pane and the room loses several degrees within an hour of the AC cycling off.

What it costs in Austin

Window replacement in Austin runs $4,500 to $15,000 for a typical whole-house package of dual-pane vinyl units.

How we do it

We measure each opening individually, check the rough framing for rot or slab movement cracks, install with full perimeter insulation, and document the flashings before trim goes back on.

Impact Windows & Doors

Signs you need it

You want one envelope upgrade that handles both hail season and the burglary-resistance concern common in some east Austin neighborhoods near the river.

What it costs in Austin

Impact window installation in Austin runs $8,000 to $25,000 depending on opening count, glass type, and framing material.

How we do it

We spec the glass by risk zone and local code, install per manufacturer instructions for the warranty to hold, and photograph the entire rough opening before finishing.

What Windows & Doors Costs in Austin

Do I need a permit to replace windows in Austin?

If the opening size changes or structural headers move, yes. Same-size replacement typically does not. We confirm before quoting. Call (470) 298-9650 for an exact quote, estimates are free.

Will new windows actually cut my Austin cooling bill?

Dual-pane low-e windows cut heat gain on west-facing elevations measurably, often 15 to 25 percent on those rooms. The return depends on your current glass and orientation. Call (470) 298-9650 to schedule a free estimate with real numbers.

Home Additions & ADU in Austin

Home additions and ADU work in Austin face a unique regulatory environment: the city’s Heritage Tree ordinance can force a foundation redesign around a protected live oak, and the Balcones Escarpment means west Austin additions blast limestone while east Austin additions drill deep piers through reactive clay. An ADU, which most people call a garage apartment or mother-in-law suite, is now permitted in far more Austin neighborhoods than most homeowners realize. We walk every lot through the soil, tree, and zoning questions before the first drawing. Full detail lives on Home Additions & ADU.

ADU Design & Permitting

Signs you need it

You have a detached garage or a large side yard, and you want a rentable or family unit without moving out of central Austin.

What it costs in Austin

ADU construction in Austin runs $90,000 to $220,000; a garage conversion ADU runs $30,000 to $80,000 depending on existing foundation condition.

How we do it

We run the lot through city zoning and tree constraints first, then produce a written scope and permit set before any construction contract is signed.

Garage Conversion ADU

Signs you need it

The garage slab has already moved enough that the door binds, the space is underused, and the main house sits on a lot large enough to absorb the conversion.

What it costs in Austin

Garage conversion in Austin runs $30,000 to $80,000, with slab leveling adding to the low end where movement is minor and to the high end where piers are required.

How we do it

We inspect the slab and framing, document everything with photos, then write the flat price with a written scope before converting the space.

What Home Additions & ADU Costs in Austin

Will the Heritage Tree ordinance affect my Austin ADU?

If a tree 19 inches or larger stands where the foundation or grading needs to go, yes. The city requires a permit and mitigation payment to remove it. We survey the lot before design. Call (470) 298-9650 for a free estimate.

How long does an ADU take to build in Austin?

Six to twelve months from design to final inspection is typical, with tree permits and east Austin pier drilling adding time. We give you the schedule in writing with the price. Call (470) 298-9650 for an exact quote.

Brands We Service in Austin

Our crews install and service cabinets from KraftMaid and Wellborn, countertops from Cambria and Caesarstone, roofing from GAF and Owens Corning, and fixtures from Kohler and Toto. Most parts are stocked locally, which keeps lead times manageable. See our brands for the full list.

Pricing for Construction in Austin, TX

Neighborhoods We Serve in Austin

We work across the entire Austin metro, from limestone-heavy westside lots to clay-heavy eastside slabs. Most calls get a scheduled site visit within one to three business days depending on trade.

• Brentwood
• Crestview
• Allandale
• Travis Heights
• Southeast Austin

Service Area - Cities Near Austin

Rowan Construction Group works throughout the Austin metro. In addition to Austin itself, we regularly serve Pflugerville, TX, Cedar Park, TX, Round Rock, TX, and Leander, TX. The same written-price discipline applies in every city.

FAQs About Construction in Austin