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Central Texas Custom Home & Remodeling Cost Guide

Get Ready for Your Dream Home Remodel with Experience-Backed Insights

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Don't rely on vague online answers or conflicting prices from sources without a connection to Central Texas. 

For over 30 years, we've designed and built custom homes and high-end remodels across the Hill Country. 

This guide will deliver all the knowledge we've built to you, complete with accurate cost estimates for every remodeling service we provide. 

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Why this guide is different

"Can't I Just Ask Google or AI?"

You can, and you'll get an answer in seconds. But you won't get the right answers you need. 

These tools are helpful but they just don't know your lot. They don't know your permitting office, or what skilled labor actually costs around here this year. So they average your custom Hill Country home in with a tract house in Ohio, and the number they hand back falls apart the moment a real builder looks at it.

A cost guide is only as good as the projects behind it. Here's how ours stacks up against the internet:

Google and AI give you national averages. We give you Central Texas numbers, priced by the labor and suppliers who actually build here.

AI has never seen your site. We've built across this region since 1992. The guide reflects how a tricky lot or a slow permit office really moves a budget.

Most cost articles are written to rank on Google, not to be right. Ours comes from real project ledgers. They include the kind of detail you only have after hundreds of finished homes.

Generic estimates ignore design. We're architect-led. The guide shows you where budgets are won or lost: in the decisions made long before anyone picks up a hammer.

With our guide, you get more than a number. You get a complete picture of what you will need to invest in a successful remodel. 

 What's inside  

This isn't a brochure. It's a working reference you'll keep coming back to as your plans take shape.

Inside, you'll get:

  • Real Central Texas cost ranges for new builds and major remodels, scoped the way projects are actually priced here.
  • To see where your money goes, with a clear look at how a budget breaks down from foundation to final finish.
  • The key decisions that decide whether you land on budget.
  • What luxury actually costs. Straight talk on premium finishes and the custom work behind a J. Bryant Boyd home.
  • A planning checklist for the questions worth answering before you spend a dollar on design.

Is This Guide Right for You?

We'd rather be straight with you. This was written for a particular kind of homeowner, and it isn't for everyone.

This guide is for you if…

  • You're planning a custom home or serious remodel in Central Texas, and you want it done right.
  • You care about design and craftsmanship, and you want a builder who's still proud of the house in ten years.
  • You'd rather know the hard numbers now than get ambushed by them later.
  • You're doing all of your homework before you talk to anyone.

This guide isn't for you if…

  • You're chasing the lowest bid, full stop.
  • You want "good enough," with finishes to match.
  • You're seeking only a quick cosmetic payout.
  • You expect architect-led quality at production-builder prices.

If that first list sounds like you, we built this for you. Let's find out whether your plans and your budget agree.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR GUIDE

Is this guide really free?expand_more

It's completely free, and it's in your inbox the moment you submit the form. We share it because an informed homeowner makes a better partner and a better project. 

How is this different from what I'd find on Google or from AI?expand_more

Online tools blend national averages and serve up the result with total confidence. Ours is built only for Central Texas, from three decades of real Hill Country projects. It knows what labor and permitting cost here, and which design choices will impact your budget. 

Does the guide cover remodeling, new construction, or both?expand_more

It covers both. We're a full design-build firm, and the guide handles pricing for new custom homes and major remodels alike. 

Will architecture pricing be covered?expand_more

Yes. We're architect-led, so the guide shows where design fits into your investment, and why good design pays for itself. 

Will the guide tell me if my budget is realistic?expand_more

It'll help you find out. You'll see the real ranges for a project like yours and get a feel for whether your vision and your budget are pointed in the same direction before you've spent anything on design. 

How current is the pricing information?expand_more

It reflects today's Central Texas market, and we update it as conditions shift. Prices here move faster than most people expect, so we make sure to stay on the pulse of what is happening and reflect the changes in this guide. 

Does downloading the guide mean I'll be contacted by a salesperson?expand_more
No salesperson, no pressure. Read it on your own time and reach out when you're ready. When you are ready for a conversation, you'll talk to our team, not a call center. 

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The Market Won't Wait. Neither Should Your Budget.

A lot of homeowners pour months into a design, then learn they can't build it on their budget. With skilled labor this scarce in Central Texas, you'll want all the details before you break ground.

How we work:

  • We intentionally take on just a handful of projects a year.
  • That means real attention on yours, not a place in a queue.
  • The openings go to people who come in knowing what they want.

Serious about your project? The guide is step one. It's free, and it's yours in just a few seconds.

AWARDS

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2024 NARI CotY Contractor of the Year Award for Architectural Design over 500sf
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Best of Houzz Design: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2017
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2023 Nari CotY in Austin for Residential Architectural Design over 500sf

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Best of Houzz Service: 2021, 2020, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
Traditional custom home with front porch and landscaping by J. Bryant Boyd in Central Texas Hill Country

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Custom Home

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"We contracted J Bryant Boyd for a kitchen and master bath remodel and were very pleased with the planning and execution. The design team listened to our feedback, made necessary changes, and kept us informed throughout. Despite living in the house during construction, the team minimized the impact on us. We are thrilled with our new kitchen and master bath—they look wonderful!"

Gary H.

Remodel

Historic Remodel with Crisp White Siding and Black Trim Details by J Bryant Boyd

What Our Clients Think

"J.Bryant Boyd did an amazing remodel on our 1894 home in Old Town. The project outcome is beautiful and the work quality and professionalism were more than we even imagined. They remodeled our kitchen and two bathrooms as well as adding a powder and laundry room. They were always easy to contact and were very prompt in returning calls. We would highly recommend them to anyone considering a project."

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Remodel

Blue Craftsman Home Remodel by J Bryant Boyd

What Our Clients Think

"We chose Bryant’s design-build services for our extensive renovation in the Georgetown historic district. The design beautifully incorporated all our desired features, and it has been a joy to watch the talented tradespeople bring it to life. The staff was always available to answer questions and provided weekly updates. They ensured everything met our expectations, and the end result exceeded them. Bryant and his team are genuinely nice people—we can't imagine going through this process without them."

Karen

Remodel

Front view of a custom home by J. Bryant Boyd in Central Texas Hill Country

What Our Clients Think

"We had a great experience with our remodel. We remodeled about 1200 sq ft of our house. It took exactly 4 months and JBB was great! They were very professional, kind and knowledgeable. All the remodel happened with in the timeline they gave us. They also were willing to accommodate us so we could stay in the house during the remodel."

Sandipen, Houzz

Open living and kitchen area with large windows and natural light, designed by J. Bryant Boyd in Central Texas Hill Country

What Our Clients Think

"Bryant and his entire team did a first-rate job on a difficult repair/restoration job in a 100+ year old home. From initial consultation through structural and engineering analysis to the final trim finish-out things went smoothly with excellent on-site supervision and coordination of subcontractors. Communication along the way was outstanding. Work was completed on time and within budget. We are so pleased we have contracted with Bryant for new construction project to begin in early 2020!"

Walter C.

Front view of a beautifully landscaped custom home by J. Bryant Boyd in Central Texas Hill Country

What Our Clients Think

"Bryant and his team were amazing to work with. They designed a renovation/addition for me on a historic house in Georgetown. After sharing my thoughts and needs for the house, Bryant "wowed" me with the design he created!"

Isla I.

Sleek and modern custom kitchen by J. Bryant Boyd in Central Texas Hill Country

What Our Clients Think

"Working with Bryant and his team has been a pleasure. He is professional and honest, with a talented support team but he is always personally available and responsive when needed. Bryant and his team helped my wife and I think through our remodel and they provided solid advice and insight that helped us to improve our design."

Sean K.

Living room view overlooking the pool and sunset in a custom home by J. Bryant Boyd in Central Texas

What Our Clients Think

"If you are looking for a group of people that take the time to listen to every detail of your new home design they are the right choice for you!!
Our initial meeting with Bryant and his staff was about 4 hours of Bryant trying to get to know us and every detail of what we wanted our new home to look like. He goes over every room and every detail of that room before any design begins. The result of this for us was the first design out off the printer ended up being the build. All of the sub contractors they use are true professionals and quality is superb. I was at our project nearly every day and was always impressed with the site being cleaned regularly. I have had the opportunity to see some of my friends homes being built and realize the quality of J Bryant Boyd Design-Build stands well above the competition."

John C.

Modern Stone Home in Central TX by J. Bryant Boyd Design Build and Architects

What Our Clients Think

"Bryant and his team did an amazing job with designing our home and have always been helpful and responsive."

Jeff G.

Beautiful two-story custom home with stone and wood exterior by J. Bryant Boyd in Central Texas

What Our Clients Think

"We are extremely satisfied with J Bryant Boyd. We had a complex project, remodeling an old historic home, and they handled every unique situation with professionalism, ingenuity, and ease. They worked with us throughout all aspects of the project from concept through completion. We appreciate their willingness to create with us, and their impeccable attention to detail. The entire team at JBB was fantastic to work with. We highly recommend them!!!"

Julie C.

Whole-home Remodel