Home Remodeling in Alamo Heights, TX
Our shop is in Converse, about 20 minutes from Alamo Heights.
Remodeling and Carpentry in Alamo Heights
Alamo Heights is its own city sitting inside San Antonio, and the housing stock shows it. The median Alamo Heights house was built in 1950, over half the stock was standing before 1960, and a third of it predates 1940 - cottages and bungalows alongside larger estate homes, mature oaks and pecans over the street, and neighbors who notice what a remodel looks like from the sidewalk.
We have worked in Alamo Heights for years, and it is one of the better documented corners of our portfolio: 18 photos in our gallery covering custom vanities, built-ins, a steel-framed cedar gate and fence system, and bathroom work. DH Construction is a San Antonio general contractor with 20+ years of combined experience, handling kitchen, bath, and whole-home remodels, custom cabinetry out of our own shop, carpentry, decks, and fencing.
Remodeling a 78209 house is mostly a question of working with what is already there. Houses of this era were commonly built on pier-and-beam floors with plaster walls, and the trim was milled long before anything sold at a home center. An addition here usually has to defer to the original house rather than announce itself.
Our shop is in Converse, about 20 minutes from Alamo Heights. That matters more than it sounds on an older house: when a cabinet or a length of trim has to be recut to fit a wall that is out of square, we can take it back to the shop, fix it, and hang it the same day.
What Is Different About Building in Alamo Heights
The permit rules, the ground, and the housing stock all change at the city line. These are the ones that actually move a Alamo Heights estimate or a schedule.
Pier-and-beam floors and plaster walls
Houses of this era commonly predate slabs and drywall, and when yours does, that changes how the work gets built. Cabinets get scribed and shimmed to floors that are not flat, plaster gets cut and patched rather than torn out wholesale, and anything that opens a wall gets a look underneath before the estimate is final. We would rather plan around it than find it after demo day.
Casework built to the house, not to stock sizes
We build cabinetry in our own shop, which is the practical answer to nine-foot ceilings, odd wall lengths, and door profiles you cannot order. We can copy an existing trim profile and run new stock to it, hold a new built-in to the same reveal as the 1938 original next to it, and size a vanity to the actual opening instead of the nearest stock width. Where an exact match is not possible, we say so and show you the closest option.
Alamo Heights permits its own work
Alamo Heights is not part of the City of San Antonio permit system. It runs its own Community Development Services office on Broadway, with applications going through the My Government Online portal, and its own review standards on top of that. Interior remodels are issued directly by the city, while additions, demolitions, and exterior alterations can be referred to the Architectural Review Board and then City Council, so we handle the application, the drawings the review needs, and the inspections.
Weekday-only construction hours
The city limits work to Monday through Friday, with actual work between 8am and 5pm and nothing on weekends or city holidays. It is worth knowing before you plan around a completion date, because a job that would run three weeks elsewhere in San Antonio can run four here. We build that into the schedule rather than the surprise column.
The trees are part of the project
Alamo Heights protects its canopy closely. Trimming requires a permit, removing a tree eight inches or more in diameter requires one as well, and heritage trees carry higher fees and can trigger mitigation. If a fence line, an addition, or equipment access needs a limb out of the way, that permit gets pulled before anyone starts cutting.
What We Build in Alamo Heights
The same services we run across the San Antonio metro, on Alamo Heights houses and under the rules that apply here.
Kitchen Remodeling
Transform your kitchen into a functional and stylish space that suits your culinary needs.
Bathroom Renovation
Upgrade your bathroom for comfort and elegance, creating a spa-like oasis in your home.
Custom Cabinetry
Elevate your storage solutions with custom-designed and crafted cabinets for every room.
Custom Carpentry
Handcrafted furniture, millwork, and custom woodworking tailored to your vision.
Deck Construction
Create inviting outdoor areas, from patios to decks, perfect for relaxation and entertainment.
Fencing
Enhance privacy and security with custom fencing solutions that complement your home.
Whole Home Renovation
Transform your entire home with comprehensive renovation services from concept to completion.
Our Work in Alamo Heights
18 photos in our gallery were shot in and around Alamo Heights, and every card is captioned with where it was actually taken. Here are 6 of them. Where we know what a job cost, the band is on the card.
Full Wall Built-In Entertainment Center
Alamo Heights, TX • 2025
Custom Cabinetry
Investment: $15,000 - $25,000
Traditional Fireplace with Custom Millwork
Alamo Heights, TX • 2025
Custom Carpentry
Investment: $5,000 - $10,000
Cedar Privacy Fence Vertical Slats Curved
Alamo Heights, TX • 2022
Fencing
Investment: $5,000 - $10,000
Cedar Deck Playhouse With Windows
Alamo Heights, TX • 2022
Outdoor Living
Investment: $5,000 - $10,000
Herringbone Tile Shower with Built-In Niche
Alamo Heights, TX • 2025
Bathroom Remodel
Investment: $25,000 - $50,000
Custom Entertainment Center Walnut Built In Shelving
Alamo Heights, TX • 2024
Custom Cabinetry
Alamo Heights Questions
Do I need a permit for my Alamo Heights remodel, and will it go to design review?
Can you match the trim and cabinetry in an older Alamo Heights house?
Do you work on pier-and-beam houses?
Nearby Areas We Serve
Separate jurisdictions with their own rules, even where the mail looks the same.
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Business Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Sunday: Closed