Residential addition · 2025
Travis Heights rear addition
Travis Heights, Austin
- Contract
- $280,000 – $320,000
- Schedule
- 25 wks (+3)
420 sq ft rear addition with a new primary bath, foundation extension, and reframed roofline tying into the existing 1948 structure.
Recorded schedule — 25 weeks against 22 planned
- Preconstruction5 wksSurvey, structural engineering, and permit set.
- Permitting6 wksCity of Austin review. Two rounds of comments.
- Foundation and framing6 wksPier and beam extension, then framing and dry-in.
- Rough-in and inspection3 wksMechanical, electrical, plumbing. Passed on first inspection.
- Finishes4 wksTile, millwork, paint, fixtures.
- Punch and closeout1 wkWalkthrough, punch list, warranty documents issued.
Change orders — 3 signed
| Ref | Date | Description | Raised by | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO-01 | Mar 2025 | Replace 14 ft of failed sewer lateral discovered during excavation. | Existing conditions | +$4,850 |
| CO-02 | Apr 2025 | Upgrade to a tankless water heater at owner's request. | Client request | +$3,200 |
| CO-03 | May 2025 | Add egress-compliant window to the reframed bedroom wall. | Code requirement | +$1,940 |
Finished three weeks past the original schedule, entirely inside the permitting phase. The client had the revised date in writing eleven weeks before completion.