Lone Star Remodeling And Renovations

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about our company, remodeling costs, types of services offered, and more. If you do not find the answer to your question, please send us an email, call us at 210.690.4663 or please submit your question below.

1. How much does it cost for a remodeling estimate?
2. How long will the remodeling project take to complete?
3. Does Lone Star perform insurance work?
4. What are some options for financing a room addition?
5. I am looking at having our covered back patio (approx 20 x 9 feet) screened-in with a two foot tall limestone wall around the base of it. We would also like a 15 x 9 foot flagstone patio next to the existing porch. Can you tell me if you offer these types of services? Thank you Shane Kibbey
6. We had a screened patio converted into a family room at least five years ago. The patio already had a concrete slab and about four feet were added to it (length wise). The patio was then enclosed and its roof was also extended. We have had nothing but woes since the initial remodeling. The first roof was flat and it started leaking. Another pitched roof was put atop it and the adjoining garage, but that went kaput and started leaking. We had another roof put on and it eventually began to leak (is leaking now). We're at a loss as to what has to be done. Would you be able to look at this mess, ascertain what all needs to be done and fix it for good? Thanks, Tom Arispe
7. Our house is one story, but we would like to add a second floor, with a master bedroom with bath and kitchen and 2 bedrooms with a bath. Can you guys do that, our house is about 1900sqf?
8. I have an existing addition that needs a bit more work to it including tearing down an existing wall and re-decking and redoing my whole roof do you guys get involved with existing additions?
9. We live in a Sitterle Garden Home in The Heights of Stone Oak. Like all homes in this community, we have a built-in gas fireplace, which we never use. I would like to remove the fireplace, and in it's place, wall-mount our flat screen television. Is this the type of work you take on?
10. I would like to have an entry open up to our dining room which would involve relocating our refrigerator, but I think the wall is a load bearing wall, Can this be done and does your company get all the permits needed?
11. We have an older home with a galley kitchen and we would like to remove a wall and move the kitchen to the dinning room. Would your company be able to help us decide whether or not this is possible?
12. do you finance additons and take payments?
13. Do you offer in-house financing or payment plans?
14. Do you remodel old homes?
15. Do you do any work outside of San Antonio? If so I have a question. We started an addition onto our existing home and it has proven to be to much for us. It is a project that is moving far to slow. Could your company finish what we started? Would you just approach it as a renovation or is there more to it. Thank you for your time. Charles Wilburn
16. Do you charge for estimates? I'm looking to have three support walls removed to have an open floor plan. Would like to know the estimated time and cost.
17. Couple of questions: Is your labor force certified and screened? I ask because we have had work done with a company we considered excellent but when the work begin the people that came to do the work were inexperienced, did not know or adhered to city codes, were left unattended and were not very professional. And do you also do floors? we want to remove carpeting and install tile, and remodel kitchen.
18. We live in Boerne and are interested in either adding a bedroom/bath addition (possibly over our garage, or converting the garage) OR a small guest house near our pool (studio size with bath). Do you have a ballpark per sq. footage price for this? We are thinking 400 sq ft. or so.
19. I have a window that I don't want anymore. I want to cover it up with a wall. Will you all be able to cover it up using the same brick that's around my window?

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   How much does it cost for a remodeling estimate?

   We do not charge for remodeling estimates.

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   How long will the remodeling project take to complete?

   Most remodeling projects take between 3 to 6 weeks, though the time required depends upon how extensive a renovation you want.

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   Does Lone Star perform insurance work?

   Yes we do! We have performed hundreds of insurance renovations in San Antonio. We do charge a fee for insurance bids, starting at $175.

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   What are some options for financing a room addition?

   If current mortgage rates are higher than the existing mortgage, then a home equity loan will probably make the most sense. If current mortgage rates are lower than the existing mortgage, then refinancing the entire home, including the cost of the family room addition project, may make the most sense.

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   I am looking at having our covered back patio (approx 20 x 9 feet) screened-in with a two foot tall limestone wall around the base of it. We would also like a 15 x 9 foot flagstone patio next to the existing porch. Can you tell me if you offer these types of services? Thank you Shane Kibbey

   Yes we do! We have built many screened-in porches and have very talented stone and rock craftsmen.

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   We had a screened patio converted into a family room at least five years ago. The patio already had a concrete slab and about four feet were added to it (length wise). The patio was then enclosed and its roof was also extended. We have had nothing but woes since the initial remodeling. The first roof was flat and it started leaking. Another pitched roof was put atop it and the adjoining garage, but that went kaput and started leaking. We had another roof put on and it eventually began to leak (is leaking now). We're at a loss as to what has to be done. Would you be able to look at this mess, ascertain what all needs to be done and fix it for good? Thanks, Tom Arispe

   We certainly would like to look at your room addition. There are some important unknowns about the foundation, and framing that we would need to evaluate. We have designed and built hundreds of room additions in San Antonio and have the experience to perform this repair for you.

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   Our house is one story, but we would like to add a second floor, with a master bedroom with bath and kitchen and 2 bedrooms with a bath. Can you guys do that, our house is about 1900sqf?

   Yes it is very likely that we could add a 2nd story to your home. We would need to come to your home and then draw up full plans to submit to the City of San Antonio for review.

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   I have an existing addition that needs a bit more work to it including tearing down an existing wall and re-decking and redoing my whole roof do you guys get involved with existing additions?

   Yes we can perform structural repairs and rebuilding of existing room additions.

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   We live in a Sitterle Garden Home in The Heights of Stone Oak. Like all homes in this community, we have a built-in gas fireplace, which we never use. I would like to remove the fireplace, and in it's place, wall-mount our flat screen television. Is this the type of work you take on?

   Yes we sure can take care of that for you. Since fireplaces don't get much use here in San Antonio, we remove them all the time.

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    I would like to have an entry open up to our dining room which would involve relocating our refrigerator, but I think the wall is a load bearing wall, Can this be done and does your company get all the permits needed?

    Yes we do these type of renovations all the time. We need to take a look at your home to see what exactly needs to be reframed. We are licensed remodeling contractor with the City of San Antonio and can pull any permits that would be needed for your project.

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    We have an older home with a galley kitchen and we would like to remove a wall and move the kitchen to the dinning room. Would your company be able to help us decide whether or not this is possible?

    Yes we are experts in maximizing spaces and can take a look at what is possible in your home. We can design a new layout that will incorporate the dining room.

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    do you finance additons and take payments?

    We refer customers to their bank so that they can obtain the best possible financing for their home - usually a Home Equity or Home Improvement Loan is best!

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    Do you offer in-house financing or payment plans?

    We refer customers to their bank so that they can obtain the best possible financing for their home - usually a Home Equity or Home Improvement Loan is best!

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    Do you remodel old homes?

    Yes we remodel any age of home!

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    Do you do any work outside of San Antonio? If so I have a question. We started an addition onto our existing home and it has proven to be to much for us. It is a project that is moving far to slow. Could your company finish what we started? Would you just approach it as a renovation or is there more to it. Thank you for your time. Charles Wilburn

    We mainly work the San Antonio area - please check with NARI to find a remodeler near you!

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    Do you charge for estimates? I'm looking to have three support walls removed to have an open floor plan. Would like to know the estimated time and cost.

    We do not charge a fee to home owners - please fill out a form to have one of our professional remodeling consultants come to your home!

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    Couple of questions: Is your labor force certified and screened? I ask because we have had work done with a company we considered excellent but when the work begin the people that came to do the work were inexperienced, did not know or adhered to city codes, were left unattended and were not very professional. And do you also do floors? we want to remove carpeting and install tile, and remodel kitchen.

    Everyone that performs work at your home is an expert in the area they are working on. We also screen and background check all of our employees and subcontractors.

    We most certainly install flooring of all types.

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    We live in Boerne and are interested in either adding a bedroom/bath addition (possibly over our garage, or converting the garage) OR a small guest house near our pool (studio size with bath). Do you have a ballpark per sq. footage price for this? We are thinking 400 sq ft. or so.

    Additions vary in cost based on a number of factors however in many cases construction cost can be estimated by about $125 per square foot. Many people will over look the cost of the impact area - that is the side of the home that will have the addition and what is needed to be done on this side of the wall.

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    I have a window that I don't want anymore. I want to cover it up with a wall. Will you all be able to cover it up using the same brick that's around my window?

    There can be an issue matching brick unless you have excess brick.