About Us

Home remodeling cannot be placed on an assembly line. Everything is done by hand; bespoke.

Our labor produces elegance. Each piece of wood – every brush stroke – is chosen or rendered with care. As guests in your home, we know this level of consideration for craft will be appreciated.

As builders, we believe it imperative.

David

David is a graduate of Wolverhampton University’s School of Engineering and the Built Environment, one of England’s most respected engineering and construction programs. It was here that David learned how to channel his understanding of the multidisciplinary elements at play when remodeling a home.

He is a green building professional-with significant expertise in environmentally sound practices-and a member of the Austin chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). Noteworthy projects are presented in Stylish Sheds and Elegant Hideaways, House Transformed and multiple remodeling publications, all demonstrating the breadth of David’s ingenuity. David is currently serving on the Building Committee for the Paramount Theatre.

Catherine

Born and raised in Louisiana, Catherine has been involved in home remodeling since her youth, observing her father’s practice. She graduated from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and obtained her BA in Advertising. Catherine also received her MBA from St. Edward’s University.

Following her graduate studies, she earned her LEED AP credentials to support Austin’s growing desire to build the green way. This certification exemplifies the Wilkes’ practice of marrying tradition with contemporary and novel methods for home remodeling.

Catherine is a former board member for the Austin chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI.). Catherine is currently serving on the Central Texas Home Builders Association (HBA) Custom Builders and Remodelers Council Steering Committee and on the Education and Outreach Committee for the Paramount Theatre.

Awards

  • 2019 Greater Austin Home Builders Association
    Custom Builder of the Year
  • 2019 Greater Austin Home Builders Association
    Construction Manager of the Year (Christian Bingham)
  • 2018 Best in American Living Award
    National Best Remodel
  • 2018 Greater Austin Home Builders Association
    Remodeler of the Year

  • 2017 Austin NARI Contractor of the Year Award
    Best Kitchen over $150,000
  • 2017 Greater Austin Home Builders Association
    Remodeler of the Year
  • 2106 Austin NARI Contractor of the Year Award
    Remodel over $1,000,000
  • 2016 Greater Austin Home Builders Association
    Remodeler of the Year
  • 2015 Texas Association of Builders
    Remodeler of the Year
  • 2015 Home Builders Association (HBA)
    Remodeler of the Year
  • 2014 Regional COTY
    Residential Kitchen; under $40,000
  • 2014 NARI Regional COTY
    Residential Addition; $100,000 - $250,000
  • 2014 NARI Regional COTY
    
Commercial Specialty
  • 2014 NARI National
    Entire House; over $1,000,000
  • 2014 Home Builders Association (HBA)
    Remodeler of the Year
  • 2012 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
    Best in American Living; Platinum Award; Bath Remodel
  • 2012 Texas Star Awards
    Best Bathroom Renovation; over $300,000
  • 2012 Texas Star Awards
    Best Bathroom Renovation; $50,000 - $199,000
  • 2012 Texas Star Awards
    
Best Bathroom Renovation; 
over $75,000
  • 2012 NARI Tour of Homes

    Judges Choice
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  • 2013 NARI Contractor of the Year
    Grand Award
  • 2013 Home Builders Association (HBA)
    Grand MAX Award; Remodeler of the Year
  • 2013 NARI National Contractor of the Year
    Residential Kitchen; under $40,000
  • 2013 NARI Regional Contractor of the Year
    Residential Addition; $100,000 - $250,000
  • 2013 NARI Regional Contractor of the Year
    Residential Kitchen under $40,000
  • 2012 Home Builders Association of Greater Austin
    Excellence Winner Grand MAX; Remodeler of the Year
  • 2012 Home Builders Association of Greater Austin
    Excellence Winner; Best Bathroom Remodel
  • 2012 Home Builders Association of Greater Austin
    Excellence Winner; Best Kitchen Remodel; under $75,000
  • 2012 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
    Room of the Year
  • 2012 Chrysalis Awards for Remodeling Excellence
    National Winner; Best Bath Remodel; over $60,000
  • 2012 Chrysalis Awards for Remodeling Excellence
    National Winner; Best Bath Remodel; $40,000 - $60,000
  • 2011 NARI Regional
    Contractor of the Year

  • 2010 NARI
 Regional COTY

    Commercial Exterior
  • 2010 NARI 
Regional COTY
    Residential Addition; 
over $250,000

Publications

  • Austin Woman
    April 2019
  • Home Design & Décor
    Feb / Mar 2019
  • Southern Living Magazine Cover Story
    Aug 2018
  • Luxe Cover Story
    May / June 2017
  • This Old Home Cover Story
    Jan / Feb 2016
  • Austin Home Cover Story
    Winter 2015
  • Austin Urban Home Cover Story
    Oct / Nov 2015
  • Texas Home Builder

    March / April 2015
  • Custom Builder

    January / February 2015
  • Austin Home
    
Spring 2015

  • Urban Home
    
October / November 2014

  • Austin Home

    Fall 2014
  • Western Art & Architecture

    October / November 2014
  • Austin Home

    Summer 2014
  • Urban Home
    December 2013 / January 2014
  • Symmetry

    Fall 2012
  • Professional Remodeler

    October 2012
  • Small Kitchen
    
Fall 2011
  • Contemporary Stone & Tile Design
    Fall 2010
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  • Symmetry
    
Spring / Summer 2013
  • Home By Design

    August / September 2013
  • Texas Home & Living

    January / February 2011