Custom Home Builder & General Contractor in Bastrop, TX: 33 Years of Local Expertise

From custom home construction to full gut remodels, kitchen renovations to new roofs—Niessen Construction serves Bastrop County with comprehensive construction expertise. Based just minutes away in Red Rock, we're not a distant contractor. We're your neighbors, active Chamber of Commerce members, and the local builders Bastrop residents trust for quality, communication, and fair pricing.

Local Roots

Niessen Construction isn't a distant contractor who discovered Bastrop recently. We're based in Red Rock—just minutes from downtown Bastrop—and we've been building throughout Bastrop County for over three decades. Founder Charles Niessen grew up in this area, learning construction from family members who worked across Bastrop County. We know Bastrop's neighborhoods, from the historic streets near downtown to the newer developments near Highway 71, from the rural properties near Smithville to the growing areas near Bastrop State Park

Bastrop-Specific Experience

Our Bastrop County experience runs deep. We've completed hundreds of projects throughout the area: custom homes in Circle D Estates, post-wildfire rebuilds in the affected forest areas, full gut remodels in historic downtown homes, additions in established neighborhoods, and new construction across Bastrop's growing subdivisions. We understand Bastrop's unique sandy loam soil conditions and how they affect foundation requirements. We know the building permit process at Bastrop City Hall and the county offices. We've worked with Bastrop's building inspectors for years—they know our quality standards and trust our work.

Community Connection

As active members of the Bastrop County Chamber of Commerce, we're invested in this community beyond construction projects. We sponsor local youth sports, participate in community fundraising, and support Bastrop businesses. Our team members live in the area, shop at Bastrop H-E-B, eat at local restaurants, and send their kids to Bastrop schools. When you hire Niessen Construction, you're not just getting a contractor. You're working with neighbors who have a personal stake in Bastrop's future and a reputation we've spent 33 years building one project at a time

It's pretty much the only way we stay busy, because of word of mouth. We just keep good bonds around the community and make sure that we stay friendly and always willing to help, no matter what size the job is.

- Charles Niessen, Founder

Bastrop Soil Conditions

Bastrop County's predominantly sandy loam soil behaves differently than the expansive clay soils common in areas west of Austin. This affects foundation choices, drainage considerations, and construction methods. We understand how Bastrop soil performs, when it requires specific foundation designs, and how to prevent settlement issues that can occur with improper foundation techniques. Our foundation approaches are tailored specifically to Bastrop soil conditions based on hundreds of local projects.

Local Building Codes & Permits

Bastrop city limits and unincorporated Bastrop County have different permitting processes and requirements. We know both systems intimately. We've worked with Bastrop's building officials for decades—they know our work meets and exceeds standards. This relationship means smoother inspections, faster approvals, and fewer delays. We also understand Bastrop's specific requirements around burn bans, wildfire prevention measures in certain areas, and septic system regulations in rural locations

Post-Fire Reconstruction Experience

The 2011 Bastrop County Complex Fire affected thousands of properties. We have extensive experience with post-wildfire reconstruction in the affected areas, understanding both the emotional challenges families face and the practical considerations: working with insurance companies, meeting new fire-resistant building standards, navigating FEMA requirements, and rebuilding homes that honor what was lost while incorporating modern safety features. This experience is specific to Bastrop and invaluable for properties in previously affected areas.

Bastrop Neighborhoods & Character

From historic homes near downtown Bastrop to new developments along Highway 71, from rural properties near Bastrop State Park to neighborhoods in the forests—each area of Bastrop County has distinct character. We understand these differences and build accordingly. Historic downtown renovations require sensitivity to original architecture. New developments have HOA requirements. Rural properties need septic systems and well integration. Forest properties have wildfire prevention considerations. We tailor our approach to your specific Bastrop location

We understand Bastrop County's burn ban seasons and how they affect construction schedules. We have relationships with local building inspectors who know our work meets standards because they've been inspecting it for years. This isn't knowledge you get from a manual. It comes from decades of building in these communities

- Charles Niessen, Founder

Ready to Start Your Bastrop Project?

Whether you're ready to break ground on your custom Bastrop home, planning a full gut remodel, or envisioning an addition or renovation, we'd love to discuss your project. With 33 years of Bastrop County experience and a commitment to quality that's earned us a 5-star rating, we're the local general contractor Bastrop homeowners trust