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Remodeling Company in Hornsby Bend, TX
Home remodeling in Hornsby Bend means working with the Blackland Prairie’s expansive clay soil, a housing stock dominated by 1990s-era construction and newer, and a patchwork of floodplain rules that change what you can build and where. Penhallow Remodeling handles kitchen, bathroom, and whole-home work throughout Hornsby Bend with written pricing before any work starts and a 365-day promise to make it right. Trevor Nash and our crews know what this soil does to slabs, doors, and framing. If you’re planning a remodel, call (325) 225-5429 for a free estimate.
Why Hornsby Bend Homes Are Different
Hornsby Bend sits on the Blackland Prairie, where the clay soil under your home shrinks during dry summers and swells after heavy rain. That movement is why so many homes here develop hairline cracks in drywall, doors that stick in August but swing free in February, and tile that pops loose at the grout line. We account for that before we open a wall. A remodel that ignores soil movement will crack again within eighteen months.
The housing stock compounds the issue. Most homes were built from the 1990s forward, often fast, on slabs poured without the deep piers and soil stabilization new builds now require. Older farmhouses and manufactured homes sit on the same expanding clay with even less margin. And if your home is east of FM 969 and south of the Colorado River, there’s a good chance you’re in the 100-year floodplain. That means any addition, garage conversion, or ADU must raise the finished floor above the base flood elevation, which can add tens of thousands in fill, piers, and engineering before the first wall goes up. Homeowners who have been burned before tell us the same thing: the contractor quoted the pretty stuff and never mentioned the floodplain until demo day. We put it in the written price on day one.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Hornsby Bend Services
Two areas dominate the calls we get in Hornsby Bend: full general-contractor work for additions and whole-home projects, and the two rooms where clay-soil movement shows up first, kitchens and bathrooms. Here’s how each plays out in this part of Travis County.
General Contractor in Hornsby Bend
A general contractor in Hornsby Bend has to handle more than scheduling subs. Additions and structural work here often start with a floodplain determination and a foundation inspection because the clay soil has already moved the existing slab. We coordinate the engineering, the permits, and the build. The full scope of that work is detailed on our General Contractor in Hornsby Bend page, including how we handle floodplain elevation requirements and slab repair before framing begins.
Bathroom Remodeling in Hornsby Bend
Bathrooms in Hornsby Bend show foundation stress early: cracked tile, separated tub flanges, vanities that have pulled away from the wall. A bathroom remodel here should start with a check for moisture intrusion and slab movement, not just a new shower. Our Bathroom Remodeling in Hornsby Bend page walks through what a tub-to-shower conversion or walk-in shower costs here and how we handle the substrate and waterproofing so the work holds.
Kitchen Remodeling in Hornsby Bend
Kitchen remodeling in Hornsby Bend means working around slab movement, older plumbing rough-ins, and layouts that were never designed for a working cook. We level cabinets on shims cut for the actual floor deflection, not the showroom standard. Cabinetry, countertops, and the full price breakdown are on our Kitchen Remodeling in Hornsby Bend page, including what Cambria quartz and Wellborn cabinetry add to the quote.
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.
Home Remodeling in Hornsby Bend
Home remodeling in Hornsby Bend is a different animal than in Austin proper. The clay soil under most of these homes has been moving since the slab was poured, and any remodel that does not address that before opening walls will fail at the seams. Whether it’s a whole-house interior update, a garage conversion, or a luxury kitchen and bath package, the work starts with the site, the slab, and the floodplain status. Our Home Remodeling process puts a written price and a written 365-day guarantee in your hands before demolition starts.
Home Remodeling Contractor
Signs you need it
You have multiple rooms that need work at once, or structural issues that cannot be fixed by a single trade.
What it costs in Hornsby Bend
A full home remodeling contractor engagement in Hornsby Bend typically runs $14,000 – $45,000 for a kitchen, $9,000 – $28,000 for a bathroom, and $45,000 – $130,000 for an addition.
How we do it
We start with a floodplain and foundation check, then produce a written line-item price for the entire scope before ordering a single material.
Home Renovation
Signs you need it
Your home is structurally sound but dated, with worn finishes throughout multiple rooms and systems nearing the end of their useful life.
What it costs in Hornsby Bend
A whole-home renovation in Hornsby Bend typically runs $45,000 – $130,000 when it includes kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, and finishes, with smaller partial renovations starting around $14,000.
How we do it
We sequence the work by floor plan, isolate the spaces we’re not touching, and give you the written price before demo day.
Whole House Remodel
Signs you need it
You’re already planning major changes in three or more rooms and want one crew, one schedule, and one written price rather than three bidding wars.
What it costs in Hornsby Bend
A whole house remodel in Hornsby Bend typically runs $45,000 – $130,000 depending on square footage, cabinet line, countertop material, and how much floodplain fill your site requires.
How we do it
We survey the slab and the floodplain map first, then produce one written scope that covers every trade from framing to finish.
Luxury Home Remodeling
Signs you need it
You want Cambria or Caesarstone countertops, Wellborn cabinetry, and fixtures from Kohler and Moen, and you want them installed to a standard that outlasts the warranty.
What it costs in Hornsby Bend
Luxury home remodeling in Hornsby Bend typically starts around $45,000 for a single room and can reach $130,000 for a full-floor renovation with premium surfaces.
How we do it
We order from recognized trade brands, schedule the installation around your life, and back the finished work with the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
What Home Remodeling Costs in Hornsby Bend
| Item | Typical range in Hornsby Bend |
|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Home addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
How much does a whole home remodel cost in Hornsby Bend?
A whole home remodel in Hornsby Bend runs $45,000 – $130,000. The biggest drivers are square footage, floodplain fill requirements, and whether you’re replacing the slab or working with the existing one. Call (325) 225-5429 for a written quote.
Will I need a floodplain survey before remodeling in Hornsby Bend?
If your home is east of FM 969 and south of the Colorado River, likely yes. Any addition or structural change usually requires a floodplain determination and possibly raising the finished floor. We handle that paperwork. Call (325) 225-5429 to start.
Brands We Service in Hornsby Bend
We install and service Cambria quartz, Silestone and Caesarstone countertops, and Wellborn cabinetry throughout Hornsby Bend. Because we order from recognized trade brands, parts and replacements arrive fast, and each product carries its own warranty that runs alongside our 365-Day Done Right Promise. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Hornsby Bend |
|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Small kitchen remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Cabinet installation | $4,000 – $13,000 |
| Countertop installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
| Bathroom remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Small bathroom remodel | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Walk-in shower installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Tub-to-shower conversion | $3,500 – $10,000 |
| Home addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| ADU construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
| Garage conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
What pushes a Hornsby Bend price up: floodplain fill and engineered piers, deep soil stabilization, and any surprise found inside a 1990s slab once we open the floor. What doesn’t push it up: our overhead. We give you a written price before any work starts, and that number is the number on the invoice.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Hornsby Bend
We work throughout Hornsby Bend and the surrounding Travis County pockets where the housing stock and soil conditions are consistent. Response time for estimates runs two to three business days across the area.
- Hornsby Bend proper
- Colorado Crossing
- Riverside Meadows
- Agave
- East FM 969 corridor
Service Area – Cities Near Hornsby Bend
Hornsby Bend sits on the eastern edge of Travis County, so we regularly run jobs in nearby Austin, TX, north to Cedar Park, TX and Georgetown, TX, and east toward Elgin, TX. If you’re just outside the immediate Hornsby Bend area, call and we’ll confirm coverage.
Serving Hornsby Bend, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hornsby Bend area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Remodeling Company in Hornsby Bend
We schedule estimates in Hornsby Bend within two to three business days. Once the written price is approved and materials are ordered, the start date depends on your scope, but we give you a real arrival window in writing before work begins. Call (325) 225-5429 to schedule.
Some newer Hornsby Bend subdivisions have active HOAs that require design review for exterior changes and additions. We pull the paperwork and coordinate with the HOA, and we list every permit and approval in the written scope so nothing surprises you mid-job.
Yes. Every structural change, addition, and floodplain-triggering remodel in Hornsby Bend gets permitted through Travis County. We pull the permits, schedule the inspections, and we don’t close the job until the final inspection passes. The permit cost is in your written price.
If you’re ready to get a written price for remodeling work in Hornsby Bend, call (325) 225-5429. We’ll schedule a free estimate, walk the site with you, and hand you a number you can hold us to before any work begins.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local construction pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Hornsby Bend Customers Say
"Did our whole kitchen. The written estimate held, which after reading remodel nightmares online I did not take for granted. Showed up every morning on time and the crew was clean and polite."
- Warren Updike"We'd been burned by a contractor before who disappeared halfway. Penhallow finished on time and stood behind everything. The written price gave me peace of mind the whole way."
- Simone Clarke"Full home refresh before we sold. They were straight about what was worth doing and what wasn't to get our money back. On time, on budget, and it sold in a week."
- Monica Vaughn
