Tessera

Kansas City · Missouri & Kansas

Construction that respects
your time.

We deliver detailed, honest estimates within 24 hours and run projects on schedule. Kitchen, bath, addition, roofing, paint, concrete — done right, the first time, in the Kansas City metro.

How it works

A Tessera project,
step by step.

Four stages. No surprises between them. Scroll through to see how a project actually moves — from the first walkthrough to the final punch list.

  1. 01

    Walkthrough

    We come see the project.

    On-site walk in your home, your driveway, your basement — whatever the work is. We measure, photograph, and write down the conditions that drive the price: substrate, access, scope, what you actually want changed.

    Most contractors call this a "free estimate." We call it the foundation of an honest quote. If we cannot give you a real number, we say so on the walk — not three days later by email.

  2. 02

    Quote

    Detailed estimate within 24 hours.

    You receive a written, line-itemed quote within one business day of the walkthrough — not a placeholder range. Every material, every trade, every contingency math'd out. You can compare it line-by-line to any other contractor's quote.

    If something is unknown until tear-off (decking on a roof, sub-floor on a flooring job), we tell you the range and the math. No surprise add-ons at invoice time.

  3. 03

    Build

    Real schedule. Real updates.

    You get a written timeline with milestones, scheduled check-ins, and progress photos. If a sub falls through or weather pushes a pour, you hear about it the same day — not when you call to ask.

    Permits pulled where required. Trade coordination handled. Property protected. Daily cleanup. The job runs on a schedule, not on a hope.

  4. 04

    Handoff

    Punch list. Inspection. Done.

    On substantial completion we walk the project with you, build a punch list, and close every item before final payment. Where the city requires inspection, we schedule it and meet the inspector on-site.

    Warranties registered, manuals delivered, photos archived. We retain 10% on private-pay roofs until the punch list closes. If something needs follow-up after the project, you have one number to call.

Speed

24-hour quotes

You hear back within minutes. A real, detailed quote — not a "we will get back to you" — lands within 24 hours.

Pricing

Calibrated, not generic

We price your project against current Kansas City material and trade rates — not a national average that misses by 30%.

Communication

Real schedules. No ghosting.

You get a written timeline, scheduled check-ins, and progress photos. If something slips, you hear about it the same day.

What we do

Twelve services, one general contractor.

Whole-home remodels and single-trade jobs run through the same intake, the same estimate process, and the same project management discipline. Pick the work that matches your project.

Past work

Past Work

Selected residential projects led by our team.

  • White shaker kitchen with custom range hood, gas cooktop, subway tile backsplash, and quartz counters
    kitchen build
  • Open-concept living room with fireplace, white built-ins, four-panel slider, and wide-plank hardwood floor
    main-floor remodel
  • Wet-room with freestanding soaker tub and rain shower behind frameless glass enclosure
    primary bathroom build
  • His-and-hers double vanity with center tower cabinet and marble tile floor
    primary bathroom build
  • Primary bath with frameless glass shower, marble-look tile floor, and shaker double vanity
    primary bathroom build
  • Two-story wood deck with metal-baluster railing and stairs down to grade
    two-story deck build
  • Finished concrete patio with deck stairs descending to it at golden hour
    concrete patio pour
  • Board-and-batten wainscoting with custom glass french doors and stained trim
    interior trim build

How we work

Built on what we can prove, not what sounds good.

We are not a national franchise. We are not the cheapest. We will not promise schedules we cannot keep or quote prices we cannot honor. The list below is what we can stand behind today.

Licensed General Contractor

Missouri & Kansas. Our license numbers will be listed here once on file with each municipality — email us at [email protected] if you want to verify current status before we sign anything.

Fully Insured

General liability coverage in place. Every subcontractor on our jobs carries their own insurance, with Tessera listed as additional insured.

Kansas City based

We work the Kansas City metro — both the Missouri and Kansas sides. Local pricing, local timelines, local code knowledge.

Honest, fast quotes

We respond to inbound requests within minutes during business hours and deliver detailed quotes within 24 hours.

Common questions

A few quick answers.

How fast can you start a project?

Most projects begin two to four weeks after a signed contract. Emergency repairs (active leaks, storm damage) we move on sooner. We tell you a real start date, not a hopeful one.

What is your service area?

The Kansas City metro — both the Missouri and Kansas sides. Kansas City, Lee's Summit, Olathe, Overland Park, and the surrounding municipalities.

Are estimates free?

Yes. On-site walkthroughs and detailed written estimates come with no obligation. We deliver the estimate within 24 hours of the walkthrough.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. We carry general liability coverage and operate as a Licensed General Contractor in Missouri and Kansas. Every subcontractor on our jobs carries their own insurance with Tessera listed as additional insured.

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Free Download

Free. The KC Remodeling Guide.

The guide we wish every homeowner had before their first contractor conversation. Real numbers, KC permit rules, and the questions you should be asking before you sign anything.

  • Real KC cost tiers — kitchens, bathrooms, additions, decks
  • What permits cost and when you actually need them
  • How to vet a contractor (and the red flags to watch for)
  • 5 contract questions that protect your budget

Instant download. No spam, ever.

Next step

Tell us about your project.

Send the details and we will be back within 24 hours with a real, detailed estimate — not a placeholder range.