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Custom homes · Central Austin

Building custom homes in Central Austin.

Most of our Central Austin work is a teardown and rebuild on an established street. The lots are small, the trees are old, and the neighbors are close, so the job is as much about planning and communication as it is about construction.
Arbor House, a Risinger Build remodel and addition in Austin, seen from the street

What we plan for here

  • Residential design standards

    Austin's residential design and compatibility standards, often called the McMansion ordinance, limit floor area and set a sidewall articulation and height envelope. We review massing against those rules during schematic design so there are no surprises at permit.

  • Protected and heritage trees

    The City of Austin protects trees 19 inches in diameter and larger, and heritage trees of certain species at 24 inches and up. We bring a certified arborist in early and design foundations around critical root zones.

  • Expansive clay soils

    Much of east and central Austin sits on clay that swells when wet and shrinks when dry. Foundations are engineered from a geotechnical report for the specific lot, never from a standard detail.

  • Being a good neighbor

    Tight lots mean tight logistics. We plan deliveries, parking, dumpsters and noise hours before the first day, and we introduce ourselves to the neighbors before demolition starts.

Every home here gets the same envelope and systems we use everywhere. See how we build.

Building in Central Austin

Can I tear down and rebuild in Tarrytown or Old Enfield?

Usually, yes. Some properties sit in local or national historic districts or have a historic review requirement for demolition. We check the lot's status and zoning before you commit to a design.

How long does a Central Austin custom home take to build?

Our timelines typically range from 18 to 30 months. Lot constraints, City of Austin permitting, size and design complexity all play a role.

Building in Central Austin?

Whether you own land, are looking at a teardown, or already have drawings, the first conversation is the same: what you want to build, where, and when.

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