Feasibility and lot review
Site walk, well and septic assessment, access, and a realistic budget range before you buy.
Five homes a year, on purpose
Your house, your lot, a number you can trust
We build custom homes on private Hill Country land with an open book budget, real allowances, and a schedule you can plan a move around.
22 yrsbuilding custom
5homes a year, max
10 to 16 motypical build
2 yrworkmanship warranty
How we build
From raw land through the final punch list
Most clients come to us with a lot and a rough idea, and we take it from there.
Preconstruction and design build
Architect coordination, engineering, permits, and a line item budget you approve.
Custom home construction
Full construction on your lot with weekly site meetings and an open book allowance ledger.
Barndominium and metal frame builds
Slab, metal shell, and full interior finish out for a lower cost per foot.
Whole home remodel and addition
Structural remodels, additions, and full gut renovations on existing Hill Country homes.
Guest casita and shop build
Detached guest quarters or an insulated shop, built alongside or after the main house.
About the builder
The owner is on your site every week
Tom Halstead framed houses for eight years before starting the company in 2004. We cap the schedule at five homes a year because that is the number where he can still walk every job weekly and know the subs by name. Our clients get a shared budget document that shows every allowance, change order, and invoice as it happens.
•Open book budget, you see every allowance and every change order
•Weekly on site meeting with the owner, not a rotating superintendent
•Long standing subs, most have been with us more than ten years
•Two year workmanship warranty and a ten year structural warranty
Reviews
From families who moved in
“The final number was within two percent of the contract and every change was signed before anyone lifted a hammer. That was the whole reason we picked them.”
Greg and Lorna S., 4,100 sq ft home, Comfort
“Tom told us the lot we were about to buy would need a $90,000 driveway. He was right, and he had no incentive to say it.”
Anita F., Lot review client, Boerne
“Eighteen months after closing they came back and fixed two drywall cracks without a word of argument.”
Reid P., Warranty follow up, Kerrville
FAQ
Questions before you build
What does a custom home really cost per square foot?
Finished homes run $340 to $520 per square foot depending on finish level, roof complexity, and site conditions. Land development is separate and easily surprises people: a well, aerobic septic, long driveway, and utility run can add $120,000 or more before the slab is poured.
How do allowances work here?
We set allowances from real local pricing rather than lowballing to win the job. You see the ledger, and if you select under the allowance the difference comes back to you rather than disappearing into overhead.
Do I need plans before I call you?
No, and it is often better if you do not. If we are involved during design, we can price the plan as it evolves and steer you away from details that cost far more than they add. If you already have plans, we will price them honestly and tell you where the money is going.
How long does a build take?
Ten to sixteen months for most homes, plus two to four months of preconstruction. Gillespie and Kendall county permits, well drilling schedules, and long lead items like windows drive most of the variation, and we build those into the schedule instead of pretending they will not happen.
Contact
Let's talk about your lot
Send us the address or the listing and roughly what you want to build. We will tell you honestly whether the budget and the land line up before either of us spends money.
Phone(830) 555-0181
Address705 South Adams Street, Fredericksburg, TX 78624, Fredericksburg, Texas
HoursMon to Fri 8am to 5pm, site visits by appointment
AreaFredericksburg, Kerrville, Boerne, Comfort, Dripping Springs, Wimberley