Design-Build Remodeling in Austin, TX
The Home You Fall in Love With on Paper. Built by the Team That Designed It.
One in-house team guides your project from concept to completion, keeping design, budget, and construction connected. You’re never passed off.
Years Remodeling Austin, Texas
+Austin Area Homes Remodeled
+ Glowing Five-Star Reviews
#1 Home Remodeling Contractor Since 2006
What Design-Build Means and Why It Matters to You
In a traditional remodel, you may hire a designer or architect to draw the plans, then take those plans to contractors for bids. If the bids come back over budget or a detail doesn’t work in the field, the design may need to be revised before the work can move forward.
Design-build brings those decisions together. At New Creations, our design and construction team works closely from the start, weighing your ideas against how they’ll be built and what they’re likely to cost. You have one team to turn to throughout the project and one team accountable for bringing the design to life.
That’s how we’ve remodeled Austin homes since 2006, with a small, experienced core team guiding each project from concept through completion.
How Design-Build Works With New Creations
It's a simple, transparent process built to remove the guesswork:
1. Initial Call
A quick discussion to make sure your project and timeline are a good fit.
2. Consultation
An on-site visit to get to know your space, vision and goals.
3. Design Phase
Space planning, material selections, CAD layouts, and an on-site mechanical analysis.
4. Project Estimate
We line-item every cost and list the contingencies, so you see exactly what you're getting. No surprises.
5. Build
The same team that designed your plans moves to execution, treating your home like its own with HEPA-filtered containment, zip-wall barriers, and daily cleaning.
Design-Build for Every Kind of Project
It’s a simple, transparent process built to remove the guesswork.
We work all over greater Austin: Westlake, Circle C, Lakeway, Great Hills, Spanish Oaks, Tarrytown, and more.
Kitchen Remodeling in Austin
Award-winning custom kitchens, from layout to the last finish.
Bathroom Remodeling in Austin
Spa-style master baths and accessible, universal-design bathrooms.
Whole Home Renovation in Austin
Full-house renovations handled start to finish by one team.
Design-build only works when the team is genuinely one team. "I started New Creations with one thing in mind — to create a great client experience," says owner and lead designer Roy Faust, a NARI Certified Universal Design Professional born and raised in Austin.
Roy pairs an in-house design team with in-house project managers and construction crews. 20 years, 250+ projects, 170+ five-star reviews, and a desire to make the design-build process a seamless experience.
"They are dependable, trustworthy, and the best at their profession."
Glen Lochte
Liberty Hill
Frequently Asked Questions
What is design-build remodeling?
Design-build means one firm handles both the design and the construction of your project under a single contract, instead of you hiring a designer and a contractor separately. You get one accountable team and a plan grounded in real build costs from the start.
How much does a design-build remodel cost in Austin?
With design-build, your budget is set against real construction costs from the start, so there are no surprise change orders later. During the design phase we line-item every cost and list the contingencies. The total depends on your project's scope and finishes — we scope and price yours in detail before you commit.
Is design-build better than hiring a designer and contractor separately?
Usually, yes. In design-build, one team designs and builds together, sharing a system and a language, so decisions happen smoothly. Hiring a designer and contractor separately often leads to design problems surfacing mid-project with no one team accountable.
Can I bring my own architect or designer?
Sometimes — it depends on the project. Because we work as a design-build team, we'd want to talk through the details with you first to see whether bringing in an outside architect or designer is the right fit. Reach out and we'll walk through your specific situation.
Do you charge for the design phase?
Yes. Design is billed at $125 an hour, typically 30 to 70 hours for a complete kitchen or bath. A professional, accurate plan takes real time and expertise — and it's what makes the rest of your remodel run smoothly.
What types of projects do you take on?
Kitchens, bathrooms, and whole-home renovations across greater Austin — from a complete kitchen or master bath to a full-home remodel or addition.
Want One Team to Design and Build Your Austin Remodel?
Let's get started, we'll show you how design-build takes the guesswork out of the whole thing.