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5 Best General Contractors in Austin, TX (2026)

TenBestFind ranks 5 general contractors in Austin, TX. Each company was checked against the criteria set out under How we chose. Lists name up to ten companies, and this one stops at 5 because only 5 met them. The list was last reviewed on October 31, 2026.

THA Construction & Remodeling, Skelly Build and Teamwork Home Designs lead our list of the five best general contractors in Austin, TX. All five have at least 4.8 stars from 50 or more Google reviews, a working website and a staffed street address inside the city. We checked each one on October 31, 2026 and list them in the order Google returned them. No company paid to be here.

Written by Priya Nathan5 companies reviewed5 rankedHow We Rank

The Ranking

Our top 5 general contractors in Austin

Hiring a general contractor in Austin usually means taking on a house that no longer fits. Much of the city is 1950s ranch homes, 1980s tract houses and newer infill, and owners who locked in a low mortgage rate tend to build out instead of moving. Additions, whole-home renovations, accessory dwelling units and garage conversions are common jobs, and older slab-on-grade houses can hide surprises in the plumbing and wiring. Summer heat and storm season set the building calendar. Two checks protect you. First, Texas does not issue a state licence for residential general contractors, so a contractor cannot hand you a state licence number to look up. Instead, ask the City of Austin Development Services Department what permits your project needs and who will pull them, and get the answer in writing. Second, electrical, plumbing and HVAC work must be done by individually licensed tradespeople, so ask your contractor for each subcontractor's name and check it on the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) licence lookup. Ask for a certificate of insurance before you pay a deposit. The five companies below work from offices and studios in North, Central and South Austin. Two are design-build firms, one is a custom builder with its own cabinet shop, and two are remodeling-focused general contractors. Several print no licence or warranty length on their websites, so each profile notes what is published and what to ask.

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  1. 01

    Best for whole-home remodels with the owners involved

    THA Construction & Remodeling

    4.9(156 Google reviews)
    Best forWhole-home remodels with the owners involved
    In businessNot listed
    Warranty1-year warranty on labor and craftsmanship; manufacturer warranties on materials passed through, with labor free during the warranty period if replacement is needed.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.9 stars from 156 Google reviews, founders named in reviews and Google-listed hours of 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day.

    What we like

    • Alex and Vicky named as hands-on in reviews
    • Open seven days a week until 8 p.m.
    • Written one-year labor warranty with manufacturer pass-through

    Things to consider

    • No licence number published and the labor warranty runs only one year

    Services

    • Design-build
    • Whole-home renovation
    Key details
    Best for
    Whole-home remodels with the owners involved
    Service area
    Austin
    Address
    2021 Guadalupe St Ste 260
    Warranty
    1-year warranty on labor and craftsmanship; manufacturer warranties on materials passed through, with labor free during the warranty period if replacement is needed.
  2. 02

    Best for large renovations and custom millwork

    Skelly Build

    4.9(84 Google reviews)
    Best forLarge renovations, additions and custom millwork
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.9 stars from 84 Google reviews, a 2026 Home Builders Association Remodeler of the Year award and its own cabinet shop.

    What we like

    • In-house cabinetry and millwork shop
    • 2026 NARI regional awards for whole-house renovation
    • Designers praise its coordination in reviews

    Things to consider

    • Many reviews come from designers and trade partners, and no warranty term is published

    Services

    • Whole-home renovation
    Key details
    Best for
    Large renovations, additions and custom millwork
    Service area
    Austin
    Address
    4315 S Congress Ave #116
    Credentials
    NARI member, Certified NARI Professional on staff
  3. 03

    Best for additions with one project manager per job

    Teamwork Home Designs

    5.0(190 Google reviews)
    Best forFull-home remodels and additions with a free consultation
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    5.0 stars from 190 Google reviews, a dedicated project manager on every job and a free consultation to build a budget.

    What we like

    • One project manager per job
    • Free consultation with a budget
    • Repeat client who hired Avi twice

    Things to consider

    • Website shows Suite 210 while Google shows Suite 107, and no warranty or licence is published

    Services

    • Kitchen remodeling
    • Bathroom remodeling
    • Home additions
    Key details
    Best for
    Full-home remodels and additions with a free consultation
    Service area
    Austin
    Address
    8101 Cameron Rd Ste 107
  4. 04

    Best for design-build with financing

    Together Design & Build

    5.0(310 Google reviews)
    Best forBathroom remodels with a named project manager and daily updates
    In business6 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    5.0 stars from 310 Google reviews, the largest review base here, from a South Congress studio with named project managers.

    What we like

    • Design studio to pick materials in person
    • Upgrade financing up to $100,000 per homeowner
    • Project managers named for daily updates

    Things to consider

    • Closed on weekends and warranty length is not published

    Services

    • Kitchen remodeling
    • Bathroom remodeling
    • Home additions
    Key details
    Best for
    Bathroom remodels with a named project manager and daily updates
    Service area
    Austin
    Address
    6000 S Congress Ave #101
    Years in business
    6 years
    Financing
    Available
    Credentials
    Best of Houzz 2022 to 2025 (badges on company site)
  5. 05

    Best for architect-led additions and older homes

    CG&S Design-Build

    4.8(58 Google reviews)
    Best forDesign-build additions and whole-home renovations
    In business69 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    A family firm since 1957 with licensed architects on staff, 4.8 stars from 58 Google reviews and a South Austin office.

    What we like

    • Architects and interior designers in house
    • Family-owned since 1957
    • Estimators price the design as it is drawn

    Things to consider

    • Fewest reviews on the list and no licence or warranty term published

    Services

    • Design-build
    • Whole-home renovation
    Key details
    Best for
    Design-build additions and whole-home renovations
    Service area
    Austin
    Address
    402 Corral Ln
    Years in business
    69 years
    Credentials
    Member, American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Side by Side

Compare the top general contractors in Austin

Ranking position reflects our editorial review, not customer ratings.

Editorial comparison of the 5 ranked companies. Customer ratings, where shown, come from the source named on each company profile.
RankCompanyBest forKey servicesService areaGoogle ratingEmergencyProfile
01THA Construction & RemodelingWhole-home remodels with the owners involvedDesign-build, Whole-home renovationAustin4.9(156)Not listedView
02Skelly BuildLarge renovations, additions and custom millworkWhole-home renovationAustin4.9(84)Not listedView
03Teamwork Home DesignsFull-home remodels and additions with a free consultationKitchen remodeling, Bathroom remodeling, Home additionsAustin5.0(190)Not listedView
04Together Design & BuildBathroom remodels with a named project manager and daily updatesKitchen remodeling, Bathroom remodeling, Home additionsAustin5.0(310)Not listedView
05CG&S Design-BuildDesign-build additions and whole-home renovationsDesign-build, Whole-home renovationAustin4.8(58)Not listedView

Coverage

General contracting companies serving Austin and nearby areas

Most companies in this ranking work across Texas and the surrounding suburbs. Coverage and travel fees vary, so confirm your address is inside the service area before scheduling.

  • Austin

Nearby rankings

Service coverage across Austin. Individual company areas are listed on each profile.

Methodology

How we chose the best general contractors in Austin

We searched Google Maps for general contractors, general contractor companies and design-build contractors in Austin, TX. To be listed, a company needed a rating of 4.5 or higher from at least 50 Google reviews, an operational status, a working website, a logo, at least four real photos and a staffed street address inside the Austin city limits. We rejected suburban companies, home addresses, mailbox or suite-only offices, commercial-only builders, exterior-products firms, national networks and companies with fewer than 50 reviews or keyword-stuffed names. Companies are listed in the order Google returned them across those searches. Ratings and review counts were read on October 31, 2026. Only five companies met every requirement, so this is a list of five, not ten. Teamwork Home Designs and Together Design & Build also appear in our home remodeling list because they take on both kinds of work. No company paid for a place on this list, and we did not verify licences or insurance ourselves.

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Hiring

How to choose a general contractor in Austin

  1. Verify insurance and credentials

    Ask for a current certificate of insurance and confirm registration or licensing with the authority that issues it, not with the company.

  2. Ask for a written estimate

    Scope, materials, removal, disposal and who pulls the permit should all be named on the page rather than agreed on the doorstep.

  3. Compare multiple quotes

    Two or three bids on the same scope. A number far below the others usually means something has been left out of it.

  4. Understand the warranty

    Separate the manufacturer's warranty on materials from the company's own warranty on the work, and get both in writing.

  5. Ask who performs the work

    Find out whether the crew are employees or subcontractors, and who supervises them on the day.

  6. Check recent local projects

    Ask for addresses or photographs of comparable jobs finished nearby in the last year or two.

  7. Avoid high-pressure sales

    A discount that expires today, or a knock on the door after a storm, is a reason to slow down rather than sign.

  8. Get everything in writing

    Change orders, timeline and payment schedule included, before the first payment changes hands.

Questions to ask before hiring

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Red flags

  • No verifiable local business address or registration
  • Pressure to sign on the first visit
  • A demand for full payment up front
  • An offer to cover or waive your insurance deductible
  • Refusal to put warranty terms in writing
  • A quote that will not itemize scope

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FAQ

General contracting companies in Austin FAQs

How do I check an Austin general contractor's licence?

Texas has no state licence for residential general contractors, so there is no state number to look up for the contractor itself. Check the City of Austin Development Services Department for permit requirements, and ask who pulls your permit in writing. For electrical, plumbing and HVAC work, ask for each subcontractor's name and check them on the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) licence lookup. Get a certificate of insurance before you pay a deposit.

How much does a general contractor cost in Austin?

Prices depend on the size of the project, the finishes and what is behind the walls, so the honest answer is to get at least three written quotes for the same scope. Ask each company whether the quote is fixed-price or cost-plus, how change orders are priced, whether permit fees are included and who orders the finishes. Design-build firms such as CG&S Design-Build and Together Design & Build fold design and construction into one contract, which can show you real numbers earlier.

Do I need a permit for an addition or whole-home renovation in Austin?

Usually yes, if the work changes structure, square footage, layout, electrical or plumbing. Cosmetic work such as paint or flooring may not need one. Ask the City of Austin Development Services Department what applies to your lot and project, and ask your contractor in writing who files the permit and whether the fee is in the quote. Unpermitted work can cause problems when you sell the house or file an insurance claim.

Editorial Record

About this ranking

Originally published
October 2026
Last reviewed
October 2026
Companies evaluated
5

Priya Nathan

Staff writer, remodeling and moving

Priya writes the remodeling, moving and cost guides. She spends most of her time reading contracts and estimates, which is where the differences between two apparently identical quotes usually turn up.

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