Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling in Central Texas
Kitchens, bathrooms, whole rooms and full interiors, quoted from a written scope and sequenced so the trades do not trip over each other.
What the work covers
An interior remodel is a sequence of trades, and the order matters. The room is cleared and demolished, framing is adjusted, plumbing, electrical and mechanical rough-in goes in, inspections are passed, insulation and drywall close the walls, and only then do tile, cabinets, counters and paint arrive. When the sequence slips, one trade ends up cutting into another's finished work, and that is where most remodel delays and repair bills come from.
We handle kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, living areas and whole-floor renovations. A typical kitchen scope covers demolition, any wall changes, new circuits, plumbing relocation, cabinets, countertops, backsplash, flooring and paint. A typical bathroom scope covers demolition to the studs, waterproofing, tile, vanity, fixtures, ventilation and lighting. The scope is written room by room before the price is set, with allowances called out for materials you will choose, such as tile, fixtures and counters, so the number you approve is the number you pay unless you change the scope.
Where the work needs licensed trades, it goes to them. In Texas, electricians and HVAC contractors are licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and plumbers by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. You can check any license on the agency's own site, and you should, whoever your contractor is.
What decides the schedule and the price
Most of a remodel's cost and timing is set by a handful of choices, made early.
- Layout changes
- Plumbing moves
- Electrical upgrades
- Cabinet lead time
- Countertop templating
- Waterproofing
- Ventilation
- Allowances
Moving a wall, a sink or a toilet costs more than replacing them where they stand, because it opens up the floor or wall and adds trade time and inspections. Austin's Residential Express permit covers qualifying kitchen and bathroom remodels, and its limits are a useful rule of thumb: walls cannot be relocated or removed and plumbing fixtures cannot be relocated or added. Past that line, the project moves to a full residential permit.
Lead times set the calendar more than labor does. Custom cabinets and special-order tile can take weeks to arrive, and countertops are templated and cut only after the cabinets are in. We order long-lead items as soon as the scope is signed so the room is not waiting on a truck.
Wet rooms need waterproofing that works. A shower is not tile on drywall; it is a pan or membrane system under the tile, with seams sealed and slopes set toward the drain. A bathroom exhaust fan should discharge outdoors, and the National Electrical Code requires ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for kitchen countertop receptacles and for receptacles in bathrooms. We plan these at the rough-in stage, when changing them costs the least.
How a interiors job runs
Walk and scope
We walk the rooms, take measurements and photos and write the scope, with allowances for materials you will choose.
Sign and order
The contract, the schedule and the long-lead orders are signed off together, and permits are filed where the work needs them.
Build in sequence
Demolition, rough-in, inspections, drywall, tile, cabinets and finishes follow in order, with one point of contact for the whole job.
Walk through
We go over every room with you against the scope, finish the punch list and clean the site before final payment.
Permits, contracts and your rights in Texas
Permits vary by city. Round Rock charges a $500 single-family remodel permit fee, reviews on a roughly 30 business day schedule and runs a one-permit system in which the general contractor and subcontractors are added to the application. Kyle requires contractors to be registered with the city and lists relocating or removing interior walls, or changing electrical, mechanical or plumbing work, as permit work. Buda lists kitchen and bathroom remodels with plumbing, mechanical or electrical work among its permit triggers. Bastrop publishes a Residential Remodel checklist and accepts building permit applications on Mondays.
Texas law also protects homeowners before a remodeling contract is signed. Section 53.255 of the Property Code requires the original contractor to give the owner a disclosure statement before the contract is signed. It explains that an owner may be liable for unpaid subcontractors and suppliers, suggests holding back 10 percent of payments during the work and for 30 days afterward, and calls for a bills-paid affidavit before final payment. If a construction defect does arise, Chapter 27 of the Property Code sets a written notice process at least 60 days before a lawsuit, with a chance for the contractor to inspect and offer repairs.
Sources: [1] austintexas.gov [2] roundrocktexas.gov [3] cityofkyle.gov [4] budatx.gov [5] cityofbastrop.org [6] tdlr.texas.gov [7] tsbpe.texas.gov [8] statutes.capitol.texas.gov [9] statutes.capitol.texas.gov
Where we quote this work
Interior Remodeling is quoted across four Central Texas counties. Each town page has its permit office, neighborhoods and the building context that shapes a project there.
Related work: Door Installation, Window Installation, Demolition, Flooring, Wood and Trim Remodeling.
Questions about interiors work
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
A full kitchen remodel is commonly a matter of weeks, not days, and the clock depends on cabinet lead time, countertop templating and inspections. A bathroom refresh can run shorter. The schedule is part of the written scope, with the long-lead items identified first.
Can I stay in the house during a remodel?
Often, yes, with a temporary kitchen or one working bathroom set up elsewhere. Dust containment and water and power shutoffs are planned in advance. Whole-house work and projects that close both bathrooms at once are harder to live through, and we say so at the quote.
Who handles the electrical and plumbing work?
Licensed electricians, plumbers and HVAC contractors do work that requires a license, under permits where the city requires them. Texas licenses electricians and HVAC contractors through TDLR and plumbers through the State Board of Plumbing Examiners, and each license can be checked online.
What is an allowance in a remodel quote?
An allowance is a set amount for materials you will choose later, such as tile or fixtures. If your choice costs more, the difference is added to the price, and if it costs less, you get a credit. Naming allowances in the scope keeps the final bill from surprising you.
Do I need a permit for a kitchen or bathroom remodel?
Usually, when walls, plumbing or electrical change. Cosmetic updates such as painting, tile and cabinet swaps are often exempt, and cities draw the line differently. The permit office for your town is listed on its page here, and the quote spells out what your project needs.
Tell us about the project
Describe the work and the town. We follow up using the phone number you provide.
Martinez & Sons Remodeling1190 Airport Blvd #214
Austin, TX 78702