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Home Improvement Contractors in Travis Ranch, TX

Travis Ranch is an unincorporated community in Kaufman County; building permits are issued by the county. Every trade we cover, for homes in Travis Ranch. Tell us the project once and we connect you with licensed, insured contractors for it through one national line - and you compare written scopes. The median Travis Ranch home dates from 2015, so most jobs start with what is already there.

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About homes in Travis Ranch

Census and NOAA figures for the community of Travis Ranch in Kaufman County, not the metro, with a source for each.

2015Median year built1U.S. 1980
0%Built before 1980178% built since 2010
2015Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 2015
98%Detached single-family10% in 5+ unit buildings
87%Owner-occupied163% statewide
$345kMedian home value1Texas median $284k

The median home in the community of Travis Ranch was built in 2015, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Texas median of 1992. That is newer than the Kaufman County median of 2005.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Most of Travis Ranch's housing is recent: only 0% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 78% were built since 2010. The largest single share, 78%, dates from 2010 or later. That makes it an older stock than Kaufman County as a whole (17% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 2010s onward most systems are still inside a manufacturer warranty, which is checked before any repair quote.

Owner-occupied and rented homes in Travis Ranch are of similar age: median build years 2015 and 2015.1 Housing in Travis Ranch is mostly detached single-family: 98% of units, with 0% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. Home ownership is the norm in Travis Ranch: 87% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, above the Texas share of 63%.1

The median owner-occupied home in Travis Ranch is valued at $345,400 (ACS), above the Texas median of $283,800. Within Kaufman County the median is $320,900, so Travis Ranch sits above it.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have. The Terrell Muni Ap station averages 35 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season.2,3 Heat is the governing season: about 103 days a year reach 90°F and 19 reach 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies.

Annual precipitation is about 38 inches, with 11 days a year bringing an inch or more.2,3 Cooling dominates the year: about 2,738 cooling degree days against 2,211 heating degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a cooling-led climate, attic ventilation, duct sealing and window solar gain are where the energy code concentrates. Travis Ranch sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Hot-Humid).4

Building permits in Travis Ranch are normally issued by the county, as this is an unincorporated community.5,6 As an unincorporated community, permits and inspections run through the county.

Share of Travis Ranch housing units by year built
Before 19400%
1940-19590%
1960-19790%
1980-19990%
2000-200922.3%
2010 or later77.7%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Terrell Muni Ap, 13.8 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Travis Ranch, TX?

Most home remodeling projects in Travis Ranch, TX land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Travis Ranch?

The median home in the community of Travis Ranch was built in 2015, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Texas median of 1992. That is newer than the Kaufman County median of 2005. Most of Travis Ranch's housing is recent: only 0% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 78% were built since 2010. The largest single share, 78%, dates from 2010 or later. That makes it an older stock than Kaufman County as a whole (17% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

Who issues building permits in Travis Ranch?

Building permits in Travis Ranch are normally issued by the county, as this is an unincorporated community. Whether a specific job needs one is decided by that office; the contractor confirms it before work starts.

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