CG&S Design-Build

When we decided to do a kitchen/garage remodel, my first (and only!) choice was CG&S Design Build. After the sticker shock, we moved forward and were absolutely delighted with every aspect of the job. The timeline estimate was four months and it came darn close. Working with Stewart, Sara, Madison and the rest of the team was easy. And of course the Project Manager, Stephen, was also the best. All the subs were excellent, did quality work, and were courteous and respectful. The job turned out spectacularly and we are grateful every day that we did it, and that CG&S did the work. I would absolutely recommend this company for your next project.

CG & S was hired to add an addition to our home. The process was professional and the quality of work exceeded our expectations. I would use them again and I recommend this company very highly.

Hi there, We hired CG&S to remodel our kitchen and add on an adjacent dining area. This company was such a pleasure to work with. The whole process was great. The architecture/design team creates amazing 3D drawings, so you can see what your space will look like. They help you with colors, popping them into the drawings so you can see them in your space. The construction crews are super nice and respectful, and always clean up after each day. We stayed in our house while the project was going on, so this made a huge difference. CG&S is also very straightforward with their pricing. The number they give you in the beginning is very close to what you will actually pay. Any additional costs will be in the form of a written change order that you approve. Our kitchen and dining area, complete with a super cool built-in storage window day bed look amazing! I highly recommend CG&S! They are a great family owned business and I'm so happy we found them!!

The have done three projects for us, and we have been very satisfied with all of them. They only do high quality work. They were reliable, showing up when they said they would or letting us know if circumstances caused a change in plans. They were very responsive when we had questions or concerns; our project manager was always available when we called him. We had no qualms whatsoever about letting them or any of their sub-contractors into our house. All were polite and respectful of our property and time. They cleaned up at the end of each day. We never had any worries that they wouldn't finish the job or charge us more than we had agreed to. Our second project was a bathroom remodel and six years after project completion the shower pan began leaking. They repaired the shower pan and the damage the leak caused with no charge to us. I'm don't think many contractors would do this six years after the project was completed. They are more expensive than most, but the extra cost was worth it for us, for all of the reasons mentioned above, and for the total confidence we had that they would complete the project as specified. There are no remodeling nightmares when working with CG&S.

I had the honor of working with CG&S on a mutual client's new home. Their team is professional, communicate well and always very responsive. Not only is the team easy to work with they did a flawless job on the design, build and theme of the home. Highly recommended for projects.

Thank you to CG&S for all that they did for my family during our recent remodel. Not only were they ahead of schedule, but they definitely kept the place as clean as possible, which was necessary as we lived in the home with three little kids and a puppy. They frequently went out of their way to help make the process seem more bearable- the makeshift toy ramp for my toddler to push his toy trucks is still in good use. From design to the walk through, Dolores and her crew were a delight to work with, although they might not say the same of us. On the design side, Marsha did a fantastic job of sensing what we wanted, working with our budget, and giving a new life to our space. She did this while juggling some indecision on our part and our relative ignorance. On the build side, James took Marsha's plans and executed them better than we imagined. He did that only while keeping the contractors ahead of schedule and dealing with our increasing neurosis while living there. Bottom line- we are extremely well satisfied and I know we will use them again to complete the other part of the house.

When we finally bit the bullet and decided to move forward with our long-anticipated addition to and renovation of our master suite, we decided we really wanted to go with CG&S. Their reputation for professional, high-quality work was unparalleled and I had seen and admired many of their projects in the past, including work they had done for a neighbor. We could not have been more pleased with the work they did for us. Sarah designed a beautiful addition for a complex space. And Nathan, our project manager, led a talented team of contractors and subs to do the construction work. The end result is a stunning master bath and walk-in closet (comprising a completely gutted bathroom plus the addition), and a renovated master bedroom. Every time we set foot in the master suite, it makes us so happy--it is beautiful, functional, and spacious! Working with the CG&S team is a joy. They are always communicative, responsible, honest, and accommodating. Yes, they are expensive, but you get what you pay for. Probably the best indicator of how happy we were with their work is that we will probably start another project with them soon.

CG&S has done several projects for me over the years. The biggest was a major renovation of a 1935 farm house. Steward did a fabulous job of working with us to maintain the character of the house while modernizing and increasing the functionality of the home. We moved a wall to open the kitchen to the dining and living room, added not one, but two, islands, created a landing center in the mudroom, gutted and rebuilt the bathroom, added a number of built-ins, created a laundry area on the main floor, and added central air and heat. The work was thorough and meticulous and results were fabulous.

CG&S Design-Build is fabulous. They have completed three renovation projects for me, including a beautiful, highly functional, award-winning master bath. Along the way, they encountered serious structural problems caused by another builder. With creativity and decades of experience, CG&S corrected the issues and finished my project on time. The architectural/design team is first rate. They offered me inspired design options that embraced my ideas as well as my collected objects. I could not be happier with the result!

CG&S did an amazing and extensive remodel of much of our home – the kitchen, family room, half bath, hallway/stairs and, and upstairs the master bedroom and bath. They transformed our house into a modern and open design but one that still feels like home. In the many discussions with them, they expanded our horizons of what was possible. They added a bank of windows to the master bath, giving us a gorgeous view of the lake and found an innovative way to hang mirrors so the view was unobstructed. They were very helpful to us in selecting appliances and fixtures, which gave them insight into our tastes, and the interior decorator was patient but not satisfied until she found solutions that we both liked. The kitchen is well laid out and even the cabinets were designed specifically for our needs. The result was beautiful and yet efficient and well planned. The painters were great – we ended up having them paint the entire inside of the house. Everything was exceptionally well done and it was wonderful to have people we knew we could trust to do a high quality job. We moved out during the remodel, which was a very wise move, but unlike when we built the house many years ago, we didn’t have to keep a careful watch over the work. We had friends and neighbors who had recommended them, and we had seen the results of their work elsewhere. I can’t imagine having anyone else work on our house. Every detail was considered and appointments to select items for the house coordinated with our schedules. We started planning this remodel in 2009 and it was finished in 2010. The house still looks like it was done yesterday, and everyone who visits remarks on how well they like it. Perhaps the most wonderful and surprising thing is that GG&S are always available to help. If anything goes wrong or we need maintenance, we can call them and get advice on who is best to contact, or they will come out and make sure that everything is fixed. Sharon

We hired CGS after noticing their signs at several homes in our neighborhood, and then questioning those owners about their experience with CGS. After hearing consistently positive reviews, we decided to interview CGS about our new project. Not only did they respond promptly, they came up with wonderful solutions to our major deck and patio re-do and they were a pleasure to work with. They are totally professional and work with the utmost integrity. We appreciate Billy, Dolores, and Stewart for all they do, and hope to use them for future projects. Melinda N

Our house is a 1930s bungalow in Central Austin. With a kitchen remodel and the addition of a screened porch, CG&S accomplished the seemingly impossible: they made our cramped spaces seem spacious, and updated our Depression-era home while keeping its quirks and charm. Stewart Davis listened to our wish list, looked at our family’s needs, and then designed a kitchen that uses every inch of space smartly. One of our first guests said that our new kitchen “honored its roots,” and I completely agree—our airy, modern kitchen is completely at home with our house’s scale and personality. We so much appreciated our project manager Danny Scott—his attention to detail, and his willingness to help us with little things, such as re-using a set of the original kitchen’s cabinet doors, that helped retain our house’s character. Working the CG&S folks was always pleasure, and we’re so grateful to Stewart, Dolores, Billy and everyone for so gracefully bringing our house into the 21st century. The entire CG&S team was determined that we would love our final product, and we do!

1997 was a big year, I married, I had a house fire and I meet CGS. I am still married and my house has been much improved by CGS several times. They are friendly, warm. skilled, an easy to work with organization. Patyy

Designed and building a custom home among trees, a cliff, peculiar and difficult Austin building code issues. Very gifted and creative team. Extremely high quality. Multi story house. Desired home to maximize views among tree tops but to fit into landscape and neighborhood. We are very happy with design process, esthetic cooperation and execution. Lovely home and Stone work nearing completion. We are very happy with C. G @ S

We had CG and S design and build about a 200 square foot bed room addition above our garage and convert an existing bedroom into a game room. From the beginning to the end of the project they were awesome. They have a very good reputation in our neighborhood so we were confident but they really exceeded our expectations. Marsha created the plans, worked within our budget and I seriously cannot imagine the addition could look any better. It truly looks as though it was always there. The project managers and crew are also outstanding. Our carpenter was meticulous and they all literally worked Monday thru Friday until it was done...which was about 3 and half months. Completed on schedule!! We met every other week and any concerns we had were addressed quickly. Both of the rooms are gorgeous and I could not be happier!

We have used CG&S several times over the last eleven years for jobs ranging from refinishing and repairing a deck to a 1600 foot addition to our home. Each person we have encountered has been polite and knowledgable. Stuart Davis did an amazing job designing the addition, Dolores is very easy to work with and makes sure you know what is going to happen and what to expect, and all of the people who have worked on our house have been top notch. I also appreciate them as a company who treats their employees like family. I recommend them without reservation.

Push Pull Open Close (PPOC) has been a supplier for CG&S Design Build for over eight years. During this time, CG&S has won in excess of 20 Contractor of the Year Awards (CotY). PPOC’s philosophy is that every structure has a specific voice and the person who lives there also has a unique voice. It is our mission to bring these voices into accord, to personalize the connection of home-owner to home. CG&S’s architects and designers believe the same as they work very closely with their clients to ensure total client satisfaction with the finished product. From a subcontractor perspective, what makes working with CG&S so satisfying is that they have dedicated project managers and their jobsites are well maintained and clean. I was speaking with a builder at a trade meeting on how impressed he was with the extra care CG&S takes when initiating a project -- telling me, CG&S left letters for all the neighbors explaining the scope of the project and leaving contact information in case there were any problems or emergencies. This demonstrates CG&S commitment to quality and their effort to exceed the expectations of their homeowners. From a personal perspective, I find this 3rd generation family owned and operated business to be a pleasure to work with and they operate with the highest of personal and business ethics. This company clearly takes pride and pleasure in their craftsmanship, and it shows through the multiple CotY awards received.

The CG&S team has been an absolute delight to work with. They are a rare top notch team with in-house architects. When you work with a team who has been in business under the same name for 50+ years, you know they stand behind their work. Every individual who I've worked with on projects at CG&S Design-Build has been exceptional and care about the client experience. Keeping the job-site clean and neighbors happy is a big deal to them. The team are leaders in local trade associations and teach their peers how to build and grow construction businesses. Top notch service. High quality team.

Moore Supply and The Bath & Kitchen Showplace have worked as the plumbing fixture supplier for CG&S on several projects. We are always impressed by their integrity, honesty and eye for design. The CG&S team has created some of the most beautiful renovated spaces in Austin. If you are looking to start a renovation, CG&S is a great way to go!

Cedar Park Overhead Doors has worked hard to be the door guy for quality builders in the greater Austin area. I recently had the pleasure of working with Mark Slota of CG&S Design-Build to build some wood-free overhead garage doors for one of his clients. He came into our showroom to see the product first hand, as his client had seen the material on our website. This is how thorough the company is when it comes to its clients. They want to see the quality themselves before recommending a product for their homes. I met with Mark and his client out in the field to get a good understanding of what we could do for them. We built some beautiful wood-free doors that enhance the home and support the quality of products CG&S uses to build some of the finest homes in the area. Speaking on behalf of Cedar park Overhead Doors, it was a pleasure to work with such a high-quality design-builder that cares about its clients. Todd Gilstrap – Sales Manager

When it comes to choosing a remodeling contractor for home improvements homeowners have a variety of choices in the Austin area. My wife and I thoroughly researched a number of the top Austin firms and chose CG&S Design Build to a complete remodel our kitchen and four bathrooms. CG&S is a family owned business established in Austin in 1957. They are an active member of the National Association of the Remodeling Institute and they maintain the highest ethical standards and business practices. Numerous CG&S projects have won NARI awards for excellence in design and construction. The company is licensed, bonded and insured—three things you should demand from any contractor you allow to work on your home. Their customer service is excellent as are their in-house architects and interior design staff as evidenced by their many awards. Many of CG&S tradesmen are long-term employees of the company who are masters of their craft and are committed to the highest quality workmanship. CG&S conducts multiple levels of review during all phases of the design/build project. They promptly respond to owner questions and concerns and are exemplary in their efforts to resolve any issues that may arise during the project. My wife and I love our kitchen and bathroom remodel and highly recommend CG&S to anyone who is seeking the very best in home design and remodeling. We will be using CG&S for all of our future remodeling needs and highly recommend that you do too! Give CG&S a call today and just ask for Billy. On a scale of 1 to 10 CG&S gets an 11!

CG&S created a beautiful space for us. We engaged them in Nov '10, finished plans in Jan '11, and broke ground in Mar '11. We finished in Oct '11, on time and on budget. The folks at CG&S are transparent, professional, and caring. We had zero stress during construction and the crew was respectful of our home, property, and neighbors. The cost was a bit higher than we initially anticipated, and we worked very hard to identify all materials to set the budget... but you get what you pay for. And we have no regrets about what we spent or what was built. We couldn't be happier. CG&S is the premier builder in Austin. We highly recommend them whenever we can.

No one, and I mean no one, comes close to the quality of service and customer care that CGSDB does. From Billy's first conversation with me to visiting with Marsha, Stewart, and Max on the details, these professionals don't back down from superb quality offerings. They are THE BEST!

In short, CG&S Design-Build is the firm I recommend to my friends and family. I have worked with CG&S on a few projects now and there attention to each client and each individual project is really impressive. They have architects, designers, managers, and laborers all under one roof, which is reflected in their in-sync and organized building process. They are always inspired and very knowledgeable about green building techniques and materials. CG&S is a local Austin business to be proud of.

We have worked with CG&S on many different jobs that have needed our Solatube's. They have always made moves to make sure the job runs smooth and the customer is happy.

Having had the opportunity to be a building materials provider in the Austin area since 1984, I have observed an Austin Texas family owned and operated construction company transform into a distinct regional Design-Build Firm. Mary, Billy, Dolores, and Stuart along with the entire staff manages to retain the family character & reputation, along with providing an award winning record, recognized by all industry affiliations and publications. I greatly appreciate that Clarence & Stella made a family in Austin Texas, and hundreds of homeowners are pleased as well. CG&S Design-Build is truly among the best Building Company's in our area.

Doors & Company has been privileged to provide doors and hardware for CG&S Design-Build on numerous projects for almost 19 years. They are capable, competent and operate with integrity. We look forward to every project with CG&S. They offer great and innovative designs, executed flawlessly.

We have worked with many of the builders in Austin and CG&S is definitely one of the best. They know the custom building process and have the ability to plan for the next step, which makes the job and our work go a lot more smoothly. CG&S approaches every job with enthusiasm and commitment to the homeowners and to the people they work with. We look forward every project with CG&S.

Anchor-Ventana Glass has worked with CG&S for several years. This team has talent, knowledge, craftsmanship and amazing design abilities. EVERY client comes out a winner. Billy Guerrero & Dolores Davis have constructed an amazing company with highly skilled professionals to meet their client’s needs and expectations. Anchor-Ventana Glass

At Eastside Lumber & Decking, we enjoy building happy relationships with our customers. Our sales team -- Robert Mobley, Donald Tate, Cliff Howell, and Bob Mills -- have worked with CG&S Design-Build for almost three decades, long before Eastside Lumber had been conceived in 2009. CG&S has Project Managers who understand that when the framing is built with quality lumber, there will be fewer problems down the road. No one wants redo’s, and we all want the homeowner happy and recommending the builder for years to come. Jim Venable, Danny Scott, Jay Schaefer, and Jon Strain all are competent, careful Project Managers who want their jobs to run smoothly. CG&S understands how Austin values community and that the goal is to build for more than one generation of customers. There are a lot of central Austin remodels going on, as the older homes were not built to have as many bedrooms as families want now. Homeowners opt to add on more square footage to be closer to the activities they enjoy. Young families are having children, and often are moving their parents to Austin. CG&S Design-Build thrives on these long term builder/client relationships. CG&S has an impressive list of awards and recognition. Most recently, NARI – the National Association of the Remodeling Industry - award local, regional and national recognition for quality design and building. CG&S won five local CotY – Contractor of the Year -- awards in 2012, and three won at the regional level. We were proud to supply the lumber for these projects.

As a contractor I always look forward to working with CG&S Design Build and installing the beautiful landscapes of Architect Gregory Thomas. Over the years I have worked for CG&S I have always been amazed at the quality of design and meticulous attention to detail that I see. They are precise, punctual and always do what is best for the project and the client. I do believe that honesty and the drive to satisfy the client is what has taken them to the top of their game. Many times as a landscaper I am the last person on site. During the project I get to know the clients and spend a lot of time working with them on the details of the landscape, after all the dust has settled, I can say with all honesty that the clients are always happy and in love with their new home or remodel.