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Constructovate is a residential/commercial construction and remodeling company servicing from New Braunfels, Tx and surrounding areas. We want to be your "go-to" contractor for you home or business. Some of our services include remodeling, masonry, painting, decks, fences. Our organization has extensive hands on experience in all areas of the construction and remodeling industry ranging from small carpentry projects to complete construction of commercial buildings. With our experience, you can be assured that we can complete projects of any size in a timely manner. Having this experience makes our projects run smoother and in a timely manner. We believe that there is ALWAYS a solution to every problem that may arise during the construction process and we always look for the positive in every situation. Call us to schedule an estimate today! Visit our website @ Constructovate.com (previously DBA: Reliant Renovations)
"Great communication, beautiful results done in a timely manner. Detailed estimate of everything at a reasonable price. I would recommend Constructovate for any project!"
Melinda B on January 2024
Constructovate is a residential/commercial construction and remodeling company servicing from New Braunfels, Tx and surrounding areas. We want to be your "go-to" contractor for you home or business. Some of our services include remodeling, masonry, painting, decks, fences. Our organization has extensive hands on experience in all areas of the construction and remodeling industry ranging from small carpentry projects to complete construction of commercial buildings. With our experience, you can be assured that we can complete projects of any size in a timely manner. Having this experience makes our projects run smoother and in a timely manner. We believe that there is ALWAYS a solution to every problem that may arise during the construction process and we always look for the positive in every situation. Call us to schedule an estimate today! Visit our website @ Constructovate.com (previously DBA: Reliant Renovations)
"Great communication, beautiful results done in a timely manner. Detailed estimate of everything at a reasonable price. I would recommend Constructovate for any project!"
Melinda B on January 2024
Proudly servicing the Houston area. We offer quality custom products for residential and commercial properties. Owned and operated by William Garcia for over 30 years. Call or text (512) 669-1627 William today for any and all of your remodeling needs.
"William and his crew were great. They originally remodeled our bathroom which is beautiful. We had them come back again to some handyman work that involved repairing some wooden flooring, fixing a leaky window, and painting our house. Great work! Highly recommend!"
James L on October 2024
Proudly servicing the Houston area. We offer quality custom products for residential and commercial properties. Owned and operated by William Garcia for over 30 years. Call or text (512) 669-1627 William today for any and all of your remodeling needs.
"William and his crew were great. They originally remodeled our bathroom which is beautiful. We had them come back again to some handyman work that involved repairing some wooden flooring, fixing a leaky window, and painting our house. Great work! Highly recommend!"
James L on October 2024
Morningstar Landscaping, Inc. is an award-winning landscape design/build/service company. Our designs range from simple concepts to sophisticated arrangements. Your personality and preferences determine what blend of these elements are used and to what extent. A true signature garden should not look designed and built, but rather natural and complementary to the residence. Our landscape compositions enhance and blend with their natural environment. We are committed to professionalism, originality and quality control from start to finish. This ensures the quality of each complete garden and installation. Every garden begins with a personal consultation where we learn about you, your plant preferences and the style and spirit you want your signature garden to express. Your personalized design is based on this strong foundation. We believe gardens are not designed to mature overnight. We design for the long-term gardens. Our gardens gain splendor year after year, and delight through the seasons. Meet Jodi: Jodi is a Certified Horticulture Therapist, Landscape Professional, and Landscape Construction Project Manager, designing and implementing landscape projects in the Austin area for over 20 years. Jodi strives to create beautiful landscapes that enhance the environment and welcome nature in our lives. considering the extreme dynamics of Texas weather she utilizes many native and adaptable species.
"The original project (new lawn and flower bed converted to cactus plants and river rock) expanded after suggestions from Jodie, but I am pleased with the end result. I now have a garden that looks more open, tidy and attractive - plus importantly for me, low maintenance. When getting visits and quotes for the proposed work, I sensed Jodie was likely a passionate gardener herself and it was more than a job. One final comment from my neighbor about the guys doing the heavy work, when I apologized for the extra vehicle parking, he commented that they were very courteous and caused no problems."
John S on March 2025
Morningstar Landscaping, Inc. is an award-winning landscape design/build/service company. Our designs range from simple concepts to sophisticated arrangements. Your personality and preferences determine what blend of these elements are used and to what extent. A true signature garden should not look designed and built, but rather natural and complementary to the residence. Our landscape compositions enhance and blend with their natural environment. We are committed to professionalism, originality and quality control from start to finish. This ensures the quality of each complete garden and installation. Every garden begins with a personal consultation where we learn about you, your plant preferences and the style and spirit you want your signature garden to express. Your personalized design is based on this strong foundation. We believe gardens are not designed to mature overnight. We design for the long-term gardens. Our gardens gain splendor year after year, and delight through the seasons. Meet Jodi: Jodi is a Certified Horticulture Therapist, Landscape Professional, and Landscape Construction Project Manager, designing and implementing landscape projects in the Austin area for over 20 years. Jodi strives to create beautiful landscapes that enhance the environment and welcome nature in our lives. considering the extreme dynamics of Texas weather she utilizes many native and adaptable species.
"The original project (new lawn and flower bed converted to cactus plants and river rock) expanded after suggestions from Jodie, but I am pleased with the end result. I now have a garden that looks more open, tidy and attractive - plus importantly for me, low maintenance. When getting visits and quotes for the proposed work, I sensed Jodie was likely a passionate gardener herself and it was more than a job. One final comment from my neighbor about the guys doing the heavy work, when I apologized for the extra vehicle parking, he commented that they were very courteous and caused no problems."
John S on March 2025
Transform your home with JJS Services! Our expert team in SAN ANTONIO specializes in all aspects of general remodeling. From concept to completion, we bring your vision to life with precision and quality. Contact us today to elevate your home to new heights!
"Jesse was great to work with for kitchen remodel. Helped me pick design and made sure the details were exactly as I wanted. Easy to communicate with. Would hire again."
Trace L on March 2024
Transform your home with JJS Services! Our expert team in SAN ANTONIO specializes in all aspects of general remodeling. From concept to completion, we bring your vision to life with precision and quality. Contact us today to elevate your home to new heights!
"Jesse was great to work with for kitchen remodel. Helped me pick design and made sure the details were exactly as I wanted. Easy to communicate with. Would hire again."
Trace L on March 2024
We have 15 years experience and specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Please call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!
"AMAZING. AW Remodeling and Construction is our family GO-TO for literally anything and everything. Never had a better experience with basic handy-man needs AND an entire remodel of our upstairs bedroom and bathroom. AW is Remodeling & Construction is our first recommendation to anyone and everyone who needs help around their house.. and the first to choose when you need major construction on your property. Incredible customer service, cost-effective, and full of integrity along the way. I couldn't recommend AW higher or with more confidence. The Ivey family has ONE person they call when they need someone. It's AW every single time."
Aaron I on January 2024
We have 15 years experience and specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Please call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!
"AMAZING. AW Remodeling and Construction is our family GO-TO for literally anything and everything. Never had a better experience with basic handy-man needs AND an entire remodel of our upstairs bedroom and bathroom. AW is Remodeling & Construction is our first recommendation to anyone and everyone who needs help around their house.. and the first to choose when you need major construction on your property. Incredible customer service, cost-effective, and full of integrity along the way. I couldn't recommend AW higher or with more confidence. The Ivey family has ONE person they call when they need someone. It's AW every single time."
Aaron I on January 2024
Benjamin's Business Concepts, LLC was formed in February of 2004 by a Veteran Army Supply Officer and spouse to build custom residential homes. Having a son with physical challenges brought interest in assisting others with their daily residential living challenges and started to offer a full range of residential ADA compliance accessibility renovations; which led to providing various interior and exterior renovation projects to the community. Our mission is to bring everyone's Concepts to a lifetime of reality. Our happy and satisfied customers always recommend us to their friends and family. We are proud of our reputation, and we feel it has been well earned.
"They did an amazing job and they deserve way more than 5 stars!! Cost was less than I expected!"
Lewis H on August 2024
Benjamin's Business Concepts, LLC was formed in February of 2004 by a Veteran Army Supply Officer and spouse to build custom residential homes. Having a son with physical challenges brought interest in assisting others with their daily residential living challenges and started to offer a full range of residential ADA compliance accessibility renovations; which led to providing various interior and exterior renovation projects to the community. Our mission is to bring everyone's Concepts to a lifetime of reality. Our happy and satisfied customers always recommend us to their friends and family. We are proud of our reputation, and we feel it has been well earned.
"They did an amazing job and they deserve way more than 5 stars!! Cost was less than I expected!"
Lewis H on August 2024
Welcome to Standard Custom Homes, LLC. We have been proudly serving the local area since 2000. Our design and build focus makes Standard Custom Homes a integrated and seamless custom home provider. With the unique position of having a husband and wife design/build/interior selections team takes all the stress out of building a custom home. Call us today to schedule an appointment to discuss the future of your dream home.
Welcome to Standard Custom Homes, LLC. We have been proudly serving the local area since 2000. Our design and build focus makes Standard Custom Homes a integrated and seamless custom home provider. With the unique position of having a husband and wife design/build/interior selections team takes all the stress out of building a custom home. Call us today to schedule an appointment to discuss the future of your dream home.
General contractors, exterior siding, roofing, thermal walls and thermal windows. Complete interior remodeling. Kitchens and bathrooms, flooring and painting. Foundation repair and custom patios
"Alex Blaker and his team were referred to me by ADU small home sales person in Austin Tx. My project was creating additional barrier walls in a home for the PadSplit app. We had to add 3 electrical outlets, as well as connect a clothes washer that required all lines electrical and water to be ran. Alex was cordial, easy to work with and genuinely cares about the work and level of craftsmanship that goes into the project. You will meet Dario and others on his team who are incredibly polite, clean, and efficient. Project was completed in a little over a week. Budget: initial bid around $7800 + taxes, two owner approved add ons elevated the project around $600. (Plug relocation, and dryer vent routing) Payment was made in 3 payments over the life of the project. I like this as it lets you see the project be started first. Alex kept me in the loop every day and came over in person to inspect, and recommend updates to the job. Happy to work with Alex and his team and look forward to working with them on future projects!"
Ryan G on April 2025
General contractors, exterior siding, roofing, thermal walls and thermal windows. Complete interior remodeling. Kitchens and bathrooms, flooring and painting. Foundation repair and custom patios
"Alex Blaker and his team were referred to me by ADU small home sales person in Austin Tx. My project was creating additional barrier walls in a home for the PadSplit app. We had to add 3 electrical outlets, as well as connect a clothes washer that required all lines electrical and water to be ran. Alex was cordial, easy to work with and genuinely cares about the work and level of craftsmanship that goes into the project. You will meet Dario and others on his team who are incredibly polite, clean, and efficient. Project was completed in a little over a week. Budget: initial bid around $7800 + taxes, two owner approved add ons elevated the project around $600. (Plug relocation, and dryer vent routing) Payment was made in 3 payments over the life of the project. I like this as it lets you see the project be started first. Alex kept me in the loop every day and came over in person to inspect, and recommend updates to the job. Happy to work with Alex and his team and look forward to working with them on future projects!"
Ryan G on April 2025
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Geovanny and his crew were very kind, courteous, and thorough. We are very happy with our new kitchen and are looking forward to working with them again for other projects around the house."
Lauren W on October 2024
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Geovanny and his crew were very kind, courteous, and thorough. We are very happy with our new kitchen and are looking forward to working with them again for other projects around the house."
Lauren W on October 2024
8+ years of experience! You can also call us today at: (737) 701-6495 Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
8+ years of experience! You can also call us today at: (737) 701-6495 Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
Guest house building services FAQs
In terms of construction, a log home and a stick‑built house often cost about the same. For example, a 1,500‑square‑foot cabin runs roughly $187,500 to $262,500. The price differences come from design choices and labor. Quality logs, complex rooflines, and specialty finishes add up, while a simple plan using local materials keeps costs close to those of a conventional build. Understanding these variables helps you decide whether a log structure meets both your style and budget.
Modern prefab kits streamline the build, but the upgraded finishes and design features mean they sit at the upper end of cabin pricing. You’re paying for precision cuts, insulated panels, and shorter build times, all of which raise the per‑square‑foot cost. While kits can still save on labor, expect the total price to fall within the higher range compared to a basic shell, especially if you choose premium add-ons or request design tweaks.
In many markets, building is the more budget‑friendly option. Purchasing a finished cabin means paying for someone else’s upgrades, profit margin, and often a prime‑location markup. When you build, you control the site, layout, and materials, allowing you to adjust costs as needed. Owners also tend to see a more substantial return on investment (ROI) at resale, particularly when the cabin is situated on ample land. Be sure to factor in land, permits, and any unexpected site work costs before making a decision.
The timeline for building a cabin depends on the design and site conditions. A prefab kit assembled on a prepared lot can be ready in a few weeks. A custom build on raw land—with clearing, utilities, and bespoke details—usually runs eight to nine months. Weather, material lead times, and permit approvals can extend the schedule, so budget for extra time when planning. Working with an experienced builder who lines up subcontractors early helps keep the project on track.
As cabins grow, the per‑square‑foot rate often stays steady, but the overall bill rises quickly. A compact footprint still needs a foundation, roof, and systems, so smaller cabins can feel more expensive per square foot than larger builds. Larger cabins, meanwhile, consume far more material, so even at $125 to $175 per square foot, the total cost rises quickly. Pinpoint your must‑have square footage before signing off on final plans.
Log cabins require more maintenance than conventional houses. Expect to inspect the exterior annually, clean and reseal it every three to five years, and address moisture issues promptly. The payoff for that extra care is longevity and character, but if you skip routine maintenance, small problems—like sun‑bleached logs or minor leaks—can turn into costly repairs. Budget both time and money for preservation to keep the cabin looking sharp and structurally sound.
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