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!

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.

Can We Add a Second Floor? Of Course!

By Annemarie Diaz, UDCP • November 20, 2024
Many homeowners come to us with the question: “Can we add a second floor onto our one story home?” Our answer? "Of Course!"... though there are some important considerations to keep in mind from the start.

The Power of a Team: Insights from the TRS Build Retreat

By Annemarie Diaz, UDCP • August 14, 2024
Greetings from TRS Build! We recently gathered for our annual retreat where we bring the team together for two days to refocus and reinforce our commitment to client experience and quality in product and service delivery. This year’s retreat was particularly insightful as we delved into the theme of "The Power of a Team" and its profound impact on how we support our clients to achieve the beauty and functionality they are seeking with their remodel, home addition, or custom home. Much of the two-day session is also spent working together to continually improve our processes and procedures; and of course, what retreat could be complete without taking some time to celebrate our progress and the contributions each person has made to it.
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