Although you have been mulling over your home improvement needs for awhile, and you feel ready to jump in with both feet and “git r done” it is important to take a step back and organize an overview in order to prioritize your tasks to make the work go smoothly and within your stated budget. 1.Will you need a building permit? If you are doing work that requires structural demolition and rebuild, or adding to your building’s footprint, you will need a permit. You also need a permit to upgrade your electrical service, move plumbing fixtures around, interact with your natural gas plumbing, or add ..read more

Season’s Greetings from PB Construction. We wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season and a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year 2022! If you need any assistance from us during this time, feel free to get in touch with us by clicking here ..read more

Concrete is easily the most trusted construction material for building almost any kind of structure. Due to the versatility and strength of concrete, it is the material of choice for freeways and parking lots. But can you use concrete for a residential building? When they think of a concrete home, most people imagine a commercial looking building. But concrete is the most adaptable building material as it can be finished with the texture of wood, glass, or other materials. A concrete house is virtually indistinguishable from other houses. Moreover, concrete homes offer clear advantages over bu ..read more

Homeowners often choose the renovations they do to their home based on what will help them maximize the home’s visual appeal and the hottest trends in home design. However, while the beauty of your house will help you get more attention to the property, it is the condition of its major structures that will ultimately be the deal maker. Potential buyers may get drawn to your home because of the brand new kitchen. However, the decision on whether to buy the home or not will depend on things like the building’s foundations. Your home’s foundation may not make it into the online pictures of the ho ..read more

Renovations are a great way to improve your home’s functionality and give your house a much-needed makeover. However, if you’re planning on carrying out a renovation project, you need to put in a significant amount of effort and time to get the results you desire.  Unfortunately, not many homeowners are aware of the fundamentals of renovation and construction. Insufficient knowledge, along with misconceptions and myths about home renovation, can result in costly errors, which may hamper the progress of your project. To help you steer clear of a similar situation, PB Construction  ..read more

If you’re in the process of planning a renovation project for your home, it’s essential to have a plan so that you negate the chances of being surprised by last-minute delays or inflated costs. Unfortunately, having an excellent renovation plan is not a definitive solution to a fool-proof renovation. There are still plenty of things that can wrong if you’re not adequately prepared and if your plan is not executed to perfection. To help you steer clear of any errors that could prove to be costly, PB Construction has put together a list of the most common mistakes people make when reno ..read more

If you’re planning to build a beautiful new home, it’s vital to hire a custom builder that can utilize your space appropriately, and make sure every detail gets executed right. However, picking the right one from the slew of available options isn’t as easy as it sounds. To help you make the best choice while looking for a construction professional, here’s a list of the top five things to look for in a general contractor. 1. Solid references The company should be able to provide you with testimonials from previous clients, and vendors who conduct regular business with them. You should also be a ..read more

Thanks for stopping by our blog. If you’re looking for more information about PB Construction, you’ve come to the right place. About PB Construction We are custom builders that specialize in constructing residential and commercial structures and have been operating in Austin, Texas, for the past thirty-three years. Over the last three decades, we have collected a wealth of knowledge and love learning from every project we complete. It’s also our endeavor to achieve excellence and overcome technical and aesthetic challenges by combining the core competencies of our crew.  Our fri ..read more

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During a project to expand a kitchen for a customer, we made an unsettling discovery. A previous owner had added a two story wing to the back of the original house, which was sheathed with brick. Instead of removing the brick sheathing, they elected to encapsulate it within the new framing, even bolting a steel lintel to a header over the opening between kitchen and living room. Our goal in the renovation was to make the opening a good deal wider, which would involve removing the existing header after shoring the second floor, and replacing it with a longer one. To make things more complicated ..read more