In with the New - but keep the Old too!

Annemarie Diaz, Development and Engagement • February 2, 2022

We love our recurring clients! When we met the Ramos family in 2020 they were looking for a company they could trust to build an additional garage sufficient to add a space for car storage and a shop for their father & son car restoration work. We were thrilled to win the job and have the opportunity to work with them!

 

Over the years we continued to work with them and their 1940s Pflugerville home to complete a major interior remodel with a larger master suite and bath, custom carpentry for a very spacious walk-in-closet with island and hidden laundry facilities, custom cabinetry matching existing built-ins, a new carport for additional vehicles and family events, finished off with fresh paint overall, a gorgeous new front entry door and refinished porch. Let’s take a look! 

Project #1 - A New Garage

car in driveway

After putting together a design and renderings, ensuring we were within the limitations created by set backs and easements, and ensuring we were on the same page with our clients in terms of design and footprint, their additional garage space was up within a few months, featuring a beautiful walnut finish garage door with carriage windows. 

Project #2: Interior Remodel

In 2021 the family invited us back to work on the interior of the home, a major remodel to expand the master suite, dramatically enlarge the master bath featuring a large walk in shower, and convert a storage room into a functional walk in closet and laundry area. 

 

Many of our clients are looking for options to age in place, and one of the most common features is a large walk in shower with a bench and grab bars for safety. Our clients selected a beautiful marble mosaic for the shower floor and accents, and wanted an extra wide niche aligned with the picture window that brings in lots of natural light without compromising privacy.

 

The design process focused on the new master bath, which replaced a small bath and a back storage room. We started by working with the client to get the layout set, vanity size, door types and sizes, and shower. Then working on finishes and material selections. After selections are made we can put those materials into our design tool to create renderings and elevations that show what the future bathroom will look like. 



The family was also looking to finish out a large closet area with a cabinetry island, storage, and space for laundry machines tucked behind bifold closet doors. The family went with 2 panel shaker style doors for extra charm. Who wouldn’t love this closet?

1940s Era Finishes

The home already had small built-in bookshelves in the living area that were original to the home. The family wanted to refinish the existing built-ins and match them with a wall of custom built-in cabinetry and bookshelves soon to be filled with memorabilia from so many happy family moments. 

Antique and industrial - this beautiful light fixture was one of my favorite finishing touches the family selected for their home! 

Project #3: A New Exterior

Turns out the additional garage wasn’t quite enough room for their vehicles so a carport addition with a concrete floor and finished ceiling was added - which also doubles for a great outdoor gathering place for family events!

 

Finishing off with a new beautiful green color paint integrates the old and new areas of the home, and the darker color provides a great contrast to the original millwork around the windows.

Welcome to your new-old-well-loved home! It has been an absolute honor to serve you and get to know you all in the process. We wish you many many happy years in your home, for you and future generations!

The TRS Build Process: From Design to Completion

By Annemarie Diaz • April 8, 2025
At TRS Build , we believe having good processes in place is essential to support efficient and smooth project delivery, from initial project development through design and construction. That is why we take great pride in our Design-Build process, ensuring every project we take on in Austin , Georgetown , and surrounding areas is completed with the utmost care and attention to detail. From the initial design consultation to the final walk-through, our goal is to provide a seamless and rewarding experience for our clients while delivering outstanding results. If you’re considering a home remodel , home addition , or custom home in Austin , understanding the process can help you feel confident in your decision to move ahead with a home remodel or construction. In this blog post, we’ll take you through the step-by-step process of working with TRS Build from design to completion, giving you insight into what makes our approach unique and why it’s trusted by homeowners throughout the Austin area.

Stability and Durability Start with a Solid Foundation: The TRS Build Approach

By Annemarie Diaz • March 10, 2025
The home foundation - one of the unsung heroes of new construction! It lacks the natural beauty of a hardwood ceiling, the refined finish of fine tile, the sparkle of a new quartz counter. It has its brief but fabulous moment as the star of the show when first breaking ground, then is soon covered by beautiful things that will carry all of the attention and applause. A good foundation's raison d'etre is to be forgotten below the beauty and never thought of again. But as builders we know, that massive block of cement (or collection of piers and beams) is one of the most crucial components of a new home or home addition, and deserves consideration as well for a major home remodel. When embarking on any home project, a key player in the final product that cannot be overlooked is the foundation. At TRS Build , we understand that a strong foundation is, literally ... the cornerstone of every successful new build and home addition. Whether you’re adding a room to your home, undertaking a complete remodel, or building from the ground up, the foundation ensures the long-term stability and durability of your entire project. In this blog post, we’ll explain why stability and durability begin with a solid foundation, and how we make sure the foundation of every TRS Build project is done right.

Why is it important to hire a NARI contractor?

By Annemarie Diaz, UDCP • February 3, 2025
My husband (who is also my business partner, apparently we truly can’t get enough of each other!) frequently says that we will become like the five people we spend the most time with, that we are shaped by the environment we choose to immerse ourselves in, and more importantly, the people in that environment. I think the same is true of our companies. That is why at TRS Build we choose to surround ourselves with fellow members of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) . I was reminded of that this month during our Austin NARI Builder and Developer Roundtable meeting where I had the opportunity to engage with like-minded business owners, exchange ideas on what is working best to deliver to our clients, employees, and tradespeople, and I could personally share from our SERVICE value focus and the importance of trust and remaining trustworthy to our clients and team. We choose to spend time with other NARI members because they run reputable businesses, provide amazing results, and like ourselves, invest in knowing other reputable contractors and finding opportunities for us to learn from one another. Each of our companies is different in our value proposition and project focus, but we are all the same in our drive to raise the bar on customer experience and affirm the trust we have established over years or even decades of delivering to homeowners in and around Austin.