Remodel or rebuild an older Hill Country home: how to decide
When an older home needs major work, a full rebuild sometimes costs less than a deep remodel. Here is how to decide whether to remodel or rebuild.
Robert Castro
Robert Castro is the owner and founder of Iron C Construction in Wimberley, Texas. He started the company in 2020 and grew it from remodeling into full custom home and commercial construction across the Central Texas Hill Country.
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About Robert Castro
Owner and Founder at Iron C Construction
Robert Castro founded Iron C Construction in 2020 in Wimberley, Texas. What began as a small remodeling operation grew into a full residential and commercial construction company that builds high-end custom homes and ground-up commercial projects across Greater Austin and the Central Texas Hill Country. Robert stays involved from first concept through final walkthrough, leading the team with a focus on craftsmanship, transparency, and honest work. He and his crew handle custom homes, commercial builds, construction layout and staking, design and 3D rendering, and utility mapping for homeowners, developers, and business owners throughout the Hill Country.
Steel or stick: metal building vs conventional construction
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Well and septic on a new build: how the timeline really works
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Building to survive wildfire in the Texas Hill Country
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What building on solid limestone really adds to a custom home budget
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