FAQs

Benz Construction

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  • Who owns and operates Benz Construction?

    Benz Construction is 100% family-owned and operated by Travis and Shelby Blattner. Travis founded the company in 2017 after learning the construction trade from his father and uncles. There are no outside investors, private equity ownership, or corporate parent companies. Travis remains the hands-on owner-operator on every home remodeling project.
  • Where does Benz Construction serve?

    Benz Construction serves a broad Central Texas territory spanning from Austin to Temple. Our primary service area covers Williamson County (Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, Hutto, Pflugerville, Taylor), Travis County (Austin through South Austin), Bell County, and western Milam County including Thorndale and Rockdale. We're also actively serving the Elgin and Manor corridor as that area continues to grow. Contact us to confirm we cover your location for home remodeling.
  • How long has Benz Construction been in business?

    Benz Construction was established in 2017 by Travis Blattner. We've been building and remodeling homes across Central Texas for over 8 years, completing projects ranging from full custom home builds to kitchen and bathroom remodels, home additions, outdoor living spaces, and interior and exterior renovations. As a custom home builder, we focus on creating homes tailored to each client's needs.
  • Does Benz Construction come to my home, or do I need to visit a showroom?

    We come to you. Benz Construction is a client-location business - Travis and his team travel to your home or job site throughout our Central Texas service area. There is no showroom to visit. Every project begins with an on-site consultation at your property for home additions.
  • Does Benz Construction use subcontractors?

    Our employees and crew members are the men and women on every job. We don't price out work to multiple guys for each trade - our painters are our painters, our tile guys are our tile guys, our plumbers are our plumbers. You get the same dedicated team from start to finish, not a rotating cast of unfamiliar faces. For kitchen remodeling and home additions, that same consistent team handles your work from start to finish.
  • Is Benz Construction involved in the local community?

    Yes. Travis and Shelby Blattner are active in the Central Texas community. They mentor youth through 4-H and FFA programs, support local schools, and contribute to children's hospital causes. Community involvement is a core part of how Benz Construction operates - not just a marketing claim. Our commitment also extends to the home remodeling projects we complete for local homeowners.
  • Does Benz Construction build fully custom homes, or do you work from set floor plans?

    We do both. Benz Construction can develop a full custom set of construction plans built specifically around your vision, or you can purchase a premade set of plans and we'll build from those. Whether you want a full custom home, a semi-custom build, or a spec home, we're the custom home builder to call throughout Central Texas.
  • What is the general process for building a custom home with Benz Construction?

    Every custom home starts with an on-site consultation to discuss your vision, budget, and timeline. From there we move through design, permitting, site preparation, foundation, framing, mechanical systems, and finishes. Travis is directly involved throughout the build to ensure quality at every phase. We also bring the same hands-on approach to projects involving bathroom remodeling companies. Contact us to schedule your initial consultation.
  • What does it cost to build a custom home in Central Texas right now?

    Current build costs in Central Texas typically run $195-$225 per square foot. Benz Construction's standard model is cost-plus pricing at Cost +15%. We purchase all materials in-house rather than having our trades provide them, which removes the trade markup and helps our clients save money compared to how many builders structure their pricing. As a custom home builder, we provide pricing based on your specific design, site conditions, and finish selections.
  • How long does it take to build a custom home?

    Custom home timelines typically run 6 to 12 months from start to completion. Outside factors - permitting timelines in Williamson, Travis, or Bell County; material lead times; and site-specific conditions - can affect that window. As a custom home builder, we'll provide a project-specific timeline estimate during your initial consultation.