At HCBR, we value the time honored craftsman who with years of experience combined with good old know how, plies his craft with care and efficiency. Applying his procedure with sequential accuracy to a task worth doing right. He knows it is not the amount of time spent that judges the quality of the work,…
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In the early years of my construction career, I was the foreman for a Custom Home Builder. As part of his “in house” crew, we built really nice and big custom homes from the ground up. We built the most amazing and difficult steel reinforced foundations along with all the concrete flat work, in the…
DetailsA home is an enormous investment, and it’s only natural to cut costs where you can. Oftentimes, a property owner will play the role of a general contractor, or have a friend or relative play the role. Unfortunately, a lot of these naive “do-it-yourselfers” end up doing shoddy work, and adding tremendous costs to the…
DetailsYour home is probably the most important investment you can make. A home is more than an investment, a major asset, and a stable of your future. Buying a home is a sentimental decision, and a lot of home buyers are duped into a financial nightmare. At Hill Country Building & Renovation, we can keep…
DetailsHill Country has made Texas the second most popular retirement destination in America, and for good reason. The New York Times, Forbes, the US Census Bureau, and countless others have remarked on the extraordinary population growth in the Texas Hill Country, remarking on its culture, economy, climate, and quality of life. Here’s why retiring in…
DetailsConstruction loans for brand new homes can either be obtained by the homebuilder or by the prospective homebuyer. Before the Great Recession hit, it was more common for the builders to have access to capital and take the responsibility of getting loans when necessary, but these days the homebuyer is typically the one left responsible…
DetailsZIP sheathing systems are becoming more popular among custom home builders in Canyon Lake, TX and throughout the nation. This one-of-a-kind structural roof and wall system features a built-in barrier that is highly energy efficient and manages to keep out moisture while also reducing air leakage. It provides all of these benefits while still allowing…
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