Which parts of Bexar County do we cover?
Our office sits on the northwest side near Leon Valley, and we work across San Antonio and the cities and communities around it. That includes the historic neighborhoods near downtown like King William and Monte Vista, older suburbs inside Loop 410 such as Castle Hills, Shearer Hills and Windcrest, and the master-planned areas out by Loop 1604.
We also cover the smaller cities ringed around the core: Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Olmos Park, Shavano Park, Helotes, Live Oak, Converse and Universal City, plus northern areas like Stone Oak, Timberwood Park and The Dominion, and western areas like Alamo Ranch and Westover Hills.
- Historic districts near downtown
- Inner-loop ranch neighborhoods
- Northern Hill Country suburbs
- Northeast and far west master-planned communities
- Small incorporated cities inside the county
How housing types change the remodel across the county
The age of the house shapes the job more than anything else. Homes from the 1920s to the 1940s in areas like Alamo Heights and Monte Vista often have plaster walls, older drain lines and small kitchens. Historic homes in King William can involve the Office of Historic Preservation for exterior changes. These projects need patience and a plan for surprises behind the walls.
Ranch homes from the 1950s through the 1970s usually have closed kitchens, soffits and a single hall bath. Removing a soffit, opening a wall and adding a second sink are common requests. Newer tract and master-planned homes from the 1980s onward mostly need builder-grade finishes replaced: laminate counters, fiberglass tubs and thin shower pans.
What Bexar County soil and water do to kitchens and baths
Much of the county sits on expansive clay that swells when wet and shrinks in drought. Slab foundations move with it, which can crack tile, stress drain lines and throw cabinets out of level. We use flexible setting materials, movement joints and careful leveling so new work handles seasonal shifts.
Water from the Edwards Aquifer is very hard. Scale builds on glass doors, faucet cartridges and water heaters. We suggest fixtures that are easy to descale, and our hard water guide explains how to protect new fixtures. Adding a softener loop while plumbing is open is often worth it.
- Tile cracks along slab movement lines
- Doors and drawers that start to rub as the house shifts
- Scale on glass and chrome within weeks of cleaning
- Drain lines under slabs that sag or separate over time
How we schedule work across a large county
Bexar County is big, and traffic on the loops can eat a day. We plan site visits and work days in blocks by area, so installers aren’t bouncing from Stone Oak to the South Side and back. Materials are ordered before demolition so jobs don’t sit open waiting on parts.
Each city in the county runs its own permits. Inside San Antonio, that’s the Development Services Department, and suburbs like Alamo Heights or Live Oak have their own offices. Our permit guide explains the basics.
We answer the phone around the clock. Give us a ring and a designer will set a time to visit, wherever in the county you live.
Remodels we do most in Bexar County
Kitchen Remodeling
A good kitchen remodel starts with the house, not a catalog photo. We design and build full kitchen remodels across San Antonio, sorting out layout, plumbing, power and permits before anyone picks a cabinet color.
Bathroom Remodeling
A bathroom remodel succeeds or fails behind the tile. We plan the layout, drains, waterproofing and ventilation first, then help you pick the finishes, so the room looks good on day one and still works years from now.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Climbing over a tub wall gets old, and plenty of 60-inch alcove tubs see more showers than baths anyway. We convert that space into a step-in shower that fits the same footprint and works with the drain already in your slab.
Kitchen Soffit Removal
That boxed-in bulkhead above your cabinets may be hiding nothing at all, or it may carry a duct, a vent stack or wiring. We open soffits carefully, deal with what’s inside and finish the ceiling for full-height cabinets.
Master Bathroom Remodel
A master bath has to handle two people getting ready at once, plus the slow evenings when one of you wants a long soak. We design these rooms for both, with room to move and storage where it’s needed.
Close to Bexar County
San Antonio (78238)
1880s cottages to 2010s master-planned homes. Hard water scale and slab movement cracks.
Comal County
Historic town homes, subdivisions, acreage and lake homes. Garden tubs, closed kitchens and hard water.
Guadalupe County
Newer subdivisions, older Seguin homes, rural farmhouses. Builder-grade baths and dated oak cabinets.
Medina County
Ranch homes, historic Castroville, rural acreage, lake homes. Failed shower pans and worn bathtubs.
Bexar County remodeling questions
Do you remodel kitchens in every part of Bexar County?
We work across the county, from the historic neighborhoods near downtown to the northern suburbs, the far west side and the small cities around San Antonio. Some outlying areas take longer to reach, so we group appointments by area. Call and tell us where you are, and we’ll set up a visit.
Who issues remodel permits in Bexar County?
It depends on where the home sits. San Antonio uses its Development Services Department, while cities like Alamo Heights, Shavano Park and Live Oak have their own offices. Unincorporated areas fall under the county. We confirm which applies for your address and handle the permit process as part of the job.
Why does tile crack in so many Bexar County homes?
Much of the county sits on clay soil that expands and contracts with moisture, and slab foundations move with it. Rigid tile installs without movement joints crack along those lines. We use flexible membranes, the right mortars and expansion gaps at walls so new tile tolerates normal seasonal shifts.
Can you work on a historic Bexar County home?
Yes. Older homes in King William, Monte Vista and similar areas need careful demolition and plans for old plumbing and wiring. Interior remodels usually proceed normally, while exterior changes in historic districts may involve the Office of Historic Preservation. We check requirements before work starts so nothing stalls midway.