A home built around your life
Barndominiums, Hill Country stone, modern farmhouses and cabins, designed with you and built by one team anywhere in Texas and Tennessee.
One team, start to finish
Design and build together
The people drawing your plans are the people pricing and building them, so the design fits your budget from day one.
A small number of homes
We take on a limited number of projects each year, so you work directly with us from the first sketch to the final walkthrough.
Start from a plan
Pick one of our 12 floor plans and we'll change it, or bring your own ideas and we'll draw it from scratch.
Choose every material
Steel, wood or ICF framing, metal or tile roofs, Hardie, stone or stucco. Compare them in our materials guide.
Homes we've built
Walk through two complete homes
Two homes in styles we build, photographed room by room, so you can see how a whole house comes together. Use them as a starting point for your own.
Picture each space
From first meeting to move-in
A full custom home usually takes about 14 to 20 months from the first design meeting to the certificate of occupancy. Here's where that time goes.
Phase lengths are typical for custom homes in the Austin area (2026). Permits move faster in many unincorporated counties, and smaller or simpler homes build faster. Nationally, a new single-family home averaged 7.6 months from construction start to completion in 2024 (U.S. Census Bureau data, analyzed by NAHB).
Cost per square foot
Published 2026 ranges for building the house itself, before land. Your exact price comes from a line-item estimate tied to your design.
Finished turnkey with standard finishes. High-end builds run $130–160.
Typical custom construction. Premium neighborhoods and lakefront can top $400.
A plan you modify, with upgraded finishes.
Designed from scratch. Luxury estates run $500 and up.
Plan your budget
Get a rough planning range in seconds. It isn't a quote, but it's a realistic place to start a conversation.
Based on published 2026 per-square-foot ranges, with soft costs at 8–12% and contingency at 5–10%. Land, site work, well, septic and impact fees vary widely by lot and aren't included. Smaller towns and rural areas often build for less than Austin and Nashville. Get a real estimate →
Budget beyond the house
| Land (if buying) | 25–35% of budget |
| Design, engineering, permits, surveys | 8–12% |
| Site work (grading, driveway, utilities) | 5–10% |
| Contingency for surprises | 5–10% |
Rural and Hill Country lots
| Long driveway over limestone | $30–80k |
| Water well | $15–40k |
| Septic (conventional) | $10–30k |
| City impact fees (Austin) | $5–25k |
| Rock removal for foundations (Nashville) | $10–40k |
Paying for it, and where it goes
How a construction loan works
Most custom homes are financed with a construction-to-permanent loan: one loan that pays for the build and then becomes your mortgage.
- One application, one closingYou close once, before construction starts.
- Paid out in stagesThe lender releases money to the builder as milestones are finished: foundation, framing, interior.
- Interest only while we buildYou pay interest only on what's been drawn so far, so payments start small.
- Becomes your mortgageWhen the home is done, the loan converts to a regular 15- or 30-year mortgage.
Down payments are often 20% or more, and terms vary by lender. If you already own your land, ask your lender whether its value can count toward the down payment. We can work with your lender's draw schedule.
Building on your land
Have land or looking at a lot? Run through this checklist. We'll walk the site with you and help with any you're unsure of.
Frequently asked
Do you build on land I already own?
Yes. We build on your land anywhere in Texas and Tennessee, from city lots to rural acreage. We'll walk the site first so well, septic, driveway and utility costs are in your estimate from the start.
Can I change one of your floor plans?
Absolutely. Our floor plans are starting points. We move walls, add rooms, change the garage or flip the layout to fit your lot and the way you live.
Can I bring my own plans?
Yes. Send them over and we'll review them, price them, and suggest changes that save money or fit your lot better.
Barndominium or a traditional stick-built home?
A finished barndominium usually costs less per square foot and gives you big open spans. Traditional framing is easier to change mid-build and fits more neighborhoods' rules. Compare framing types in our materials guide.
How long will my home take?
Plan on roughly 14 to 20 months from the first design meeting to move-in for a full custom home. Simpler homes, barndominiums and homes in counties with quick permits often move faster. See the timeline.
How do I get an accurate price?
Start with a free estimate request or call (512) 993-8947. After we understand your goals and site, we prepare a line-item estimate tied to your design.
Ready to talk about your home?
Tell us what you have in mind. We'll reply within one business day.
- Custom Home Building Costs in Austin 2026 (Neuhaus Realty Group): Austin-area tiers, land, site and soft costs, timeline phases
- Custom Home Building in Nashville, TN (Block Renovation, 2026): Nashville ranges, rock removal
- Is it Cheaper to Build a House or Barndominium in 2026? (Houseplans.com): barndominium ranges
- Single-Family Construction Speeds Up (Pro Builder / NAHB, Census data): national build time
- What is a construction-to-permanent loan? (TD Bank): loan basics