1 · Walkthrough & scope
We meet on-site, confirm the design intent, and define the real scope before anyone quotes a number.
High-end general contractor in Austin
High-End General Contractor in Austin
Bailey & Bear Construction is a family-owned Austin general contractor for high-end residential and commercial work — whole-home remodels, kitchens, baths, commercial buildouts, tenant improvements, and restoration, managed by one accountable team from scope to closeout.
★ 5.0 · 57 Google reviews · Owner-operated in Austin · Insured · licensed trade subcontractors · One accountable contractor, first call to final walkthrough
A documented method
How we run your high-end project
One accountable team owns the whole sequence — approvals, trades, and inspections — so nothing stalls between hands, and you always know what happens next.
2 · Line-item estimate
You get a written, line-item estimate you can plan around — not a phone guess.
3 · Permits & approvals
We handle permitting and inspection coordination and keep it documented throughout.
4 · Sequenced trades & craftsmanship
Trades and finish craftsmanship are sequenced so quality holds and the job moves without gaps or surprise downtime.
5 · Documented punch handoff
Final punch and a walkthrough before we call it done — so you take the keys without a to-do list.
One accountable team
You get a single general contractor coordinating design intent, trades, schedule, and budget — not a rotating cast — so finish quality and communication stay consistent.
Scope-first, no surprises
We scope the project clearly up front — what's included, what's not, timeline, and approvals — so the number you sign is the number you understand.
Residential and commercial
From luxury home remodels to commercial buildouts and insurance restoration, one contractor for the whole scope.
Who this helps
Homeowners and property owners planning a significant, finish-driven build who want a contractor who protects quality, schedule, and budget.
Useful request details
Share the address, current condition, desired scope, timeline, and any drawings or inspiration so we can scope the project accurately.
Recent work
Our project gallery shows real Austin scopes and finish quality across kitchens, baths, whole-home, and commercial work.
Proven on real Austin homes
On Fiorellino we delivered a full remodel — modern kitchen and baths with hardwood floors — while keeping the home’s character.
Trusted locally
Rated 5.0 across 57 Google reviews. “By far the best team to hire.” — Jordan S.
65 completed Austin projects, documented page by page
The clearest way to judge a high-end general contractor is to look at finished work rather than a claim about it. Bailey & Bear publishes 65 completed Austin projects as individual pages — scope, conditions, and photos for each one — instead of a rotating highlight reel. A representative cross-section:
Whole-home remodels
Fiorellino — modern kitchen and baths with new hardwood floors, stairwell, and interior paint, with the home’s original character kept. Hargis Creek — new flooring, trim, backsplash, doors, custom stair paint, and a bathroom renovation. Naples — repainted cabinets, new countertops, backsplash, tile floors, and a full lighting package.
Structural scopes
Honeycomb Rock — a full second story added to a one-story home, with hardwood flooring and renovated bathrooms. East Avenue — a condo remodel where a wall came out and a custom glass door went in to open up the city views. Structural work like this is where a general contractor either coordinates engineering, permitting, and trades properly or the schedule collapses; see also load-bearing wall removal.
Finish-driven detail
Sundown Drive — a grand master bath, guest bath, custom butcher-block island, marble tile accent wall, and custom beams. Highland Hills — a master bath with a new tub, custom frameless glass, warm grey tile floors, and updated lighting.
Smaller, precise scopes
Not every job is a gut renovation. Santa Luz Path was cabinet and interior painting done for a smooth, durable finish; Quicksilver was a full interior repaint of a rental turned around between tenants. Both are published with the same detail as the large remodels.
Commercial work
Academia Bar & Restaurant — a renovation of a historic Austin bar covering electrical, plumbing, bathrooms, and a custom bar rail, completed in 2017. The same team runs our commercial buildouts and tenant improvements.
What the corpus tells you
Sixty-five documented projects across kitchens, baths, whole-home, structural additions, condos, painting, and commercial buildout is a record of range and repetition — the two things that decide whether a contractor has actually solved your specific problem before, or is about to solve it for the first time on your house.
How to choose a high-end general contractor in Austin
“Best” is not a single ranking — the right high-end general contractor is the one whose documented work, contract structure, and communication match your scope. Five things worth checking on any Austin builder you are considering, including this one:
1 · Ask for a line-item bid, not a range
A written, line-item estimate shows what is included, what is excluded, and where allowances sit. A single lump-sum number or a phone guess gives you nothing to hold anyone to when scope changes mid-project.
2 · Ask how many of their projects you can look at
A gallery of styled photos is not the same as documented projects. Ask how many completed jobs are published with scope described, and whether you can see work that resembles yours.
3 · Ask who is actually on site
Find out whether one accountable contractor coordinates design intent, trades, schedule, and budget, or whether the job is handed to a rotating cast. Finish quality and communication track this more than anything else.
4 · Ask how permits and inspections are handled
Austin permitting and inspection coordination is a real schedule risk on structural and commercial scopes. It should be handled and documented by the contractor, not pushed back to you.
5 · Ask what “done” means
There should be a final punch list and a walkthrough before the job is called complete, so you take the keys without inheriting a to-do list. Ask what the handoff looks like in writing.
Where Bailey & Bear lands
Family-owned, Austin-based, rated 5.0 across 57 Google reviews, with 65 completed projects published individually. We work across luxury residential remodels and commercial scopes with the same team. If any of the five answers above do not satisfy you, keep looking — that is the right call.
Talk through your project scope
Send the location, timeline, current condition, and scope notes so Bailey & Bear can understand what you're planning.
Frequently asked questions
What does a high-end general contractor do?
A high-end general contractor plans and manages the full build — coordinating trades, schedule, budget, and finish quality — for premium residential and commercial projects. Bailey & Bear handles whole-home remodels, kitchens, baths, commercial buildouts, and restoration as one accountable team.
What size projects does Bailey & Bear take on?
Bailey & Bear focuses on high-end residential and commercial scopes, typically larger remodels and buildouts rather than small handyman work. Every project is quoted after reviewing the plans and site.
Is Bailey & Bear a licensed Austin general contractor?
Yes. Bailey & Bear Construction is a family-owned Austin general contractor at 4807 Seedling Path, Austin, TX 78723, with a 5.0 Google rating. Call 512-689-8346 to discuss your project.
What areas of Austin do you serve?
Bailey & Bear serves Austin and surrounding high-end neighborhoods including Westlake, Tarrytown, Barton Creek, Travis Heights, Rollingwood, and Pemberton Heights.
How do I choose the best high-end general contractor in Austin?
Ask for a written line-item bid rather than a range, ask how many completed projects you can actually look at, ask who coordinates the trades day to day, ask how Austin permitting and inspections are handled, and ask what the final punch and handoff look like. Bailey & Bear publishes 65 completed Austin projects individually so the second question is answerable before you call.
Can I see completed Bailey & Bear projects before hiring?
Yes. 65 completed Austin projects are published as individual pages with scope and photos, covering whole-home remodels, kitchens, baths, second-story additions, condo remodels, painting, and commercial buildout. You can review work that resembles your scope before any conversation.
Does Bailey & Bear handle structural work like additions and wall removal?
Yes. Completed structural scopes include a full second story added to a one-story home at Honeycomb Rock and a condo remodel at East Avenue where a wall was removed and a custom glass door installed. Structural work is coordinated with engineering, permitting, and inspections as part of the build.
Does Bailey & Bear do commercial work as well as luxury homes?
Yes, with the same team. Alongside high-end residential remodels, Bailey & Bear handles commercial buildouts, tenant improvements, restaurant construction, and insurance restoration. The Academia Bar & Restaurant renovation in Austin, completed in 2017, covered electrical, plumbing, bathrooms, and a custom bar rail.