Discover the essential steps to building a custom home on your own lot, ensuring a seamless and expertly managed project tailored to your vision and the unique conditions of the Texas Hill Country.
The foundation of a successful custom home build starts with comprehensive site evaluation and pre-construction planning. At True Stone Custom Homes, we meticulously assess your lot’s topography, soil conditions, utility access, and any environmental factors unique to the Texas Hill Country. This technical diligence ensures proper house placement, optimal views, and integration with the natural landscape while addressing drainage, grading, and accessibility requirements.
Our team manages the permitting process, coordinates with local authorities, and prepares the land for construction through professional site clearing, utility coordination, and initial surveying. These pre-construction steps help mitigate risk, streamline timelines, and set the stage for a structurally sound and compliant home build.
Custom home building is defined by personal vision. We initiate a collaborative design process, partnering with architects, engineers, and design consultants to create floor plans and elevations tailored to your lifestyle, budget, and site characteristics. Our approach emphasizes flexibility—whether you’re seeking expansive Hill Country views, high-end finishes, or specialty amenities like indoor pools or media rooms, every element is discussed and refined with your input.
Throughout this phase, we provide guidance on material selections, structural systems, and design features that align with your aesthetic and functional goals. Advanced 3D modeling, technical drafting, and value engineering ensure that your custom home is both beautiful and buildable within your targeted investment.
Navigating homeowners association (HOA) guidelines and local building codes is an integral part of the custom home process. True Stone Custom Homes helps review all HOA requirements, manages architectural submissions, and ensures your plans meet regulatory standards. Early engagement with these entities helps avoid costly delays and keeps your project on track.
Simultaneously, we work closely with you to develop a detailed construction budget and phased schedule. Transparent cost breakdowns, contingency planning, and milestone-based timelines provide clarity and confidence. Our project management systems, including BuilderTrend, keep you informed and engaged at every step, supporting a seamless and stress-reduced experience.
Execution is where vision becomes reality. Our build process is structured around well-defined construction milestones—from foundation pouring and framing to mechanical installations, drywall, and final finishes. Each phase is managed by seasoned supervisors and vetted local trades, ensuring craftsmanship, safety, and compliance with engineering and building codes.
Quality assurance protocols, regular site inspections, and transparent updates via BuilderTrend guarantee that every detail meets or exceeds industry standards. Our small-volume model allows for high attention to detail, direct client communication, and agile problem-solving, ensuring your home is constructed with durability and lasting value.
Before handover, your new home undergoes comprehensive inspections to verify completion and code compliance. Final walk-throughs allow you to review finishes, systems, and special features, addressing any last adjustments before move-in. Our team coordinates all administrative closing tasks and assists with utility setup, ensuring a smooth transition to occupancy.
True Stone Custom Homes stands behind our work with robust post-construction support and warranty coverage. We remain accessible for follow-up questions, warranty service, and guidance on maintaining your home for years to come—demonstrating our commitment to long-term client satisfaction and peace of mind.
True Stone Custom Homes is proud to serve discerning homeowners throughout the Texas Hill Country. Our build-on-your-lot expertise spans Boerne, Comfort, Spring Branch, Canyon Lake, Bandera, Medina Lake, Kerrville, New Braunfels, and the greater San Antonio area. Each location presents unique site opportunities and challenges, from hilltop placements and lakefront lots to rural acreage and community developments.
Our local knowledge and relationships with area trades, suppliers, and permitting authorities ensure a streamlined construction process regardless of geography. Whether your land is in a master-planned community, on a scenic hillside, or in a secluded rural setting, our team brings regional expertise to realize your custom vision with technical excellence and personalized service.
Questions?...Email: Joseph@TrueStoneHomes.com