Remodeling and Construction FAQ

The greater Austin metro: Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Hutto, Manor, Lakeway, Bee Cave, West Lake Hills, Dripping Springs, Kyle, Buda, San Marcos, Liberty Hill, Taylor, Bastrop, Lockhart and Marble Falls.

Yes. The consultation and the quote are both free, with no obligation.

Yes, financing options are available. Ask about them during your free consultation.

Yes. We pull the permits the work requires from the city or county that governs your address and schedule the inspections.

Texas requires licensed electricians and plumbers for electrical and plumbing work. We coordinate those trades as part of your project.

They are separate companies run by the same team. Tier One Garage Door Service handles garage doors and openers; Tier One Builds handles construction and remodeling.

Sunday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and closed Saturday. You can send the quote form any time.

Call (512) 744-5251 or send the free quote form with a few details about your project. We will set up a time to meet at the property.

Usually, yes. We seal off the work area, keep a clear path through the house and can help you set up a temporary kitchen elsewhere in the home.

If it is the only tub in the house and you have young children or plan to sell soon, keeping one somewhere is usually wise. In a primary bathroom, many owners trade the tub for a larger walk-in shower.

Sometimes, if the work can be phased so a bathroom and kitchen stay usable. For gut renovations, most owners move out for the main phase. We will tell you honestly which applies to your project.

An addition grows the main house and is best when you want more room in daily living. A detached ADU gives separate living space, privacy and the option of rental income, and can be built with less disruption to the main house.

Yes. Tier One Builds builds on lots you own or are buying. We are happy to look at a lot before you close to flag issues that affect cost.

Added finished living space usually adds value, especially a bedroom with a bathroom. In neighborhoods where buyers expect a garage, it can matter more. We can talk through the trade offs for your street.

On many Austin lots, yes. A garage with a dwelling above is treated as an ADU and must meet those rules. We check what your lot allows.

Most decks take one to three weeks of work once materials and permits are in. Covered patios that tie into the roof and outdoor kitchens take longer.

Construction often takes two to four months after permits are issued, depending on rock, weather, and inspections at each stage. We give you a schedule with your quote.

Yes. A walkthrough before closing lets you make an offer with a realistic renovation budget.