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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Big Als
5811 Berkman Drive, Building H, Austin, TX, 78669
Big Als is a renovation/alteration project at 5811 Berkman Drive, Building H, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Jan 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $450K across about 3,450 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $450K
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- Reported floor area
- 3,450 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $130/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 3 months
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79 days after the preceding date shown.
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93 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Big Als
Big Als is a 3,450-square-foot restaurant renovation located at 5811 Berkman Drive, Building H, in the Windsor Park neighborhood of Austin. The project is filed under the facility name Windsor Village Retail Building H in Travis County. This first-generation build out involves the interior finish of an existing cold dark shell, transforming the space into a New York-style pizza establishment. The estimated cost for this renovation is $450,000.
The owner of record is Hanks Hospitality, and the design firm of record is Element 5 Architecture. David C Deming is the registered accessibility specialist for the project. The work is privately funded on private land for private use. The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in July 2025, with a scheduled construction start in October 2025 and a target completion date of January 2026.
Project Status and Comparisons
The TDLR status is listed as Project Registered. The target completion date of January 2026 has passed, but no plan review or inspection has been recorded since registration. Therefore, whether the project proceeded as scheduled is not confirmed in the public record. The estimated cost of $450,000 is above the Travis County median for renovation and alteration filings, which stands at $296,998. The cost per square foot is $130, which is above the county median of $103.
The scheduled build window of 93 days is close to the county median of 98 days. Element 5 Architecture has six other TDLR-registered projects in Austin, totaling $1,675,000, including Maverick Metals and Neck of the Woods. Nearby businesses include the Windsor Park Branch of the Austin Public Library, CVS Pharmacy, and Bill Doran Company.
Local Context and Records
City of Austin permit records show 10 permits on file at this street address between June 2024 and January 2026. These include plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and building permits with total declared valuations of $1,000,000. A certificate-of-occupancy-related record is dated September 2024. Local coverage from communityimpact.com reported that Big Al's Pizza is bringing New York-style slices to Windsor Park, with an opening planned for February. The business website states it is opening in Austin next to Hank's. The area profile for ZIP code 78669 shows a population of about 11,980 and a median household income of $126,422.
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Big Als is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 5811 Berkman Drive, Building H, Austin, TX 78669 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $450K covering 3,450 sq ft. Hanks Hospitality is the property owner and Element 5 Architecture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 14, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Big Als open in Austin?
The TDLR record does not confirm if the business is open. Local coverage reported an opening planned for February, but the public construction record shows no plan review or inspection has been recorded.
Who is building Big Als?
Hanks Hospitality is the owner of record, and Element 5 Architecture is the design firm. David C Deming is the registered accessibility specialist for the project.
Where is the Big Als restaurant located?
The restaurant is located at 5811 Berkman Drive, Building H, in the Windsor Park neighborhood of Austin, Texas, within Travis County.
How much does the renovation cost?
The estimated cost for the 3,450-square-foot interior finish out is $450,000. This is above the Travis County median cost for similar renovation filings.
What type of food does Big Als serve?
Local coverage describes Big Als as a New York-style pizza establishment. The business website mentions pizza by the slice and dinner only.
What is Big Als?
Big Als is a renovation/alteration project at 5811 Berkman Drive, Building H in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Interior restaurant finish out inside an existing cold dark shell. This is a first generation build out.
Where is Big Als located?
Big Als is located at 5811 Berkman Drive, Building H, Austin, TX, 78669, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Big Als?
Hanks Hospitality is the property owner/developer of record for Big Als, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Big Als?
Element 5 Architecture is the design firm of record for Big Als, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Big Als cost and how big is it?
Big Als has an estimated construction value of $450K and approximately 3,450 square feet (about $130/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Interior restaurant finish out inside an existing cold dark shell. This is a first generation build out.
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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5811 Berkman Drive, Building H, Austin, TX, 78669
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