7915 Mainland Dr, San Antonio, TX 78250, United States | +1 210-680-5626

Cumulative Rating: ★ 4.3-4.5 (based on 70+ reviews)

Founded in 1984 by Keith Moehle, KM Builders bills itself as the largest full-scale remodeling firm in San Antonio, keeping most trades in-house to control design and construction quality. The company handles projects ranging from kitchens and bathrooms to additions and full whole-house transformations, with a portfolio emphasizing function paired with high-end finishes. It's a family-influenced operation (Moehle's daughter now leads marketing), which reviewers frequently cite as part of its trustworthy, community-rooted reputation. KM has picked up multiple industry awards, including a 2020 NARI National Award for a residential addition, and positions itself as a one-stop shop for both small repairs and complete home renovations across the northern and western parts of San Antonio.

Service Areas Mentioned: San Antonio, Alamo Heights, Stone Oak, Terrell Hills, Shavano Park, Boerne, Castle Hills.

Common Review Themes: Reviewers consistently praise craftsmanship quality and the finished-product outcome, often specifically calling out cabinetry, tile, and custom detail work. Communication is a recurring theme — several reviews mention designers walking clients through the vision before work starts. A notable minority of reviews flag timeline overruns (jobs running 2–3+ weeks past estimates), though most reviewers say the end result offset the delay. A recurring positive detail: KM sends a cleaning crew after project completion, which reviewers call a nice unexpected touch. Overall sentiment is positive-to-very-positive, with Keith Moehle personally named as responsive to concerns.

510 Portland Rd, San Antonio, TX 78216, United States | (210) 826-7200

Cumulative Rating: ★ 4.2-4.5 (based on 50+ reviews)

CROSS is a San Antonio luxury design-build remodeling firm founded in 2002 under principal Craig Scott, explicitly marketing "Whole Home Remodels" as a named service tier starting around $400,000. The company positions itself around a "seamless design-build process," pairing in-house designers, project managers, and carpenters to handle everything from kitchens to full-residence renovations, including historic-home work in neighborhoods like Monte Vista and Alamo Heights. CROSS emphasizes integrity and craftsmanship as brand pillars and has been featured in San Antonio Magazine and Luxury Home Magazine. It serves a higher-end clientele across the city's north-central and Hill Country-adjacent neighborhoods.

Service Areas Mentioned: Monte Vista, Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Olmos Park, Dominion, Shavano Park, Hill Country Village.

Common Review Themes: Reviews (particularly on HomeAdvisor and GuildQuality, a survey-verified platform) emphasize punctuality, tidiness, and consistent crew quality across multiple projects with repeat clients. Several reviewers highlight CROSS's practice of returning 6–8 weeks after project completion to address any settling issues — described as proactive follow-through. Pricing is repeatedly described as "higher than some" but justified by clients as worth the craftsmanship. A few reviews mention minor imperfections (e.g., custom mirror framing) that were promptly resolved. Overall tone is high satisfaction, with particular praise for Craig Scott's personal involvement and budget transparency.

20540 TX-46 Ste 115 #609, Spring Branch, TX 78070, United States | (210)-275-4798

Cumulative Rating: ★ 4.2-4.5 (based on 50+ reviews)

Bordeaux Luxury Homes is a design-build remodeling firm founded in 1975, led by Rick Montelongo, serving South Central Texas and the Texas Hill Country. It specializes in additions, high-end kitchens, custom garages, luxury bathroom suites, and resort-style outdoor living, with reviewers specifically citing full whole-house remodels among completed projects. The company has an unusually long award history, having won the regional Summit Award for Best Remodeled Project 15 separate times between 1997 and 2019. Its website and marketing lean heavily into the "luxury" positioning, and it explicitly promotes its review presence across five platforms as a selling point.

Service Areas Mentioned: Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Olmos Park, Dominion, Fair Oaks Ranch, Hill Country Village.

Common Review Themes: Reviewers consistently emphasize professionalism and communication, particularly week-to-week project updates from the owner directly. High-end finish quality is repeatedly praised as "exceptional." A few reviews note the company is mid-construction at the time of writing, suggesting active, ongoing client relationships rather than only closed-project reviews. Overall sentiment is very positive, with an emphasis on trust in ownership (Rick Montelongo personally) rather than just crew execution.

14127 Jones Maltsberger Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247, United States | (210) 366-2380

Cumulative Rating: ★ 4.5-4.8 (based on 250+ Reviews)

Shaw Company Remodeling is a family-owned San Antonio firm established in 1998, historically known for kitchen and bathroom remodeling but marketing broader "complete transformation" and home remodeling services as well. The company runs a design center allowing clients to make selections in one sitting, and emphasizes a "one simple meeting" approach to make renovations less overwhelming. It holds a top BBB rating and reports a higher-than-average repeat-customer rate. While whole-house remodeling isn't the company's most prominently marketed specialty compared to kitchens/baths, its service listings do include full home renovation and addition work.

Service Areas Mentioned: Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Olmos Park, Castle Hills, Shavano Park.

Common Review Themes: The bulk of reviews are strongly positive, praising professionalism, courtesy, and communication throughout projects — particularly during the design/selection phase. Several reviewers specifically credit project staff (design consultants, site supervisors) by name for responsiveness. There is a noticeable minority of sharply negative reviews describing missed appointments, high quotes ("$70,000 and up" with little specificity), and a pushy sales approach during initial consultations. This is a wider positive/negative split than the other companies on this list, so it's worth going in with clear expectations set upfront..

14855 Blanco Rd #402, San Antonio, TX 78216, United States | +1 210-525-8750

Cumulative Rating: ★ 5 (based on 50+ Reviews)

Virtuoso Builders is a husband-and-wife-owned (Mike and Molly Sowry) San Antonio design-build firm with over 30 years in business, explicitly marketing itself as specializing in "whole house remodels" alongside kitchens, bathrooms, and additions. The company emphasizes a hands-on, relationship-driven approach, with Mike personally on job sites and Molly leading design and client communication. Virtuoso has built a reputation on craftsmanship and organization, reflected in its long Summit Award history and recognition from national trade publications. Its portfolio spans everything from historic 1960s home updates that preserve vintage character to full modern renovations, and the firm actively documents projects through video content ("Behind the Drywall") and social media.

Service Areas Mentioned: Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Olmos Park, Shavano Park, Castle Hills, Hollywood Park, Boerne.

Common Review Themes: Reviews and testimonials consistently highlight trust-building with clients — multiple sources describe an "unprecedented" level of client trust developed over the course of a project. Organization and communication are repeatedly cited as standout strengths, with clients noting they always knew what to expect next. The firm's ability to blend modern updates with a home's original character (especially in older homes) draws specific praise. No significant negative pattern emerged across the sources I found, though the review volume on Angi/HomeAdvisor specifically appears thinner than on Houzz and Facebook, so it's worth checking those two directly before deciding.