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Custom home builder in Temple, Belton & Salado
Our office is in downtown Temple, so Bell County is home turf. We build on your lot, in town or out on acreage, with one team handling the whole job.
Tell us about your land
We'll set up a free lot walk and give you a rough estimated range. No obligation.
Bell County
Building on your land in Bell County
Temple, Belton and Salado each have their own feel, and the ground changes as you move across the county. Much of Temple sits on Blackland Prairie clay that swells when it's wet and shrinks when it's dry. Toward Belton, Salado and the lakes, you'll often find limestone close to the surface. That's why we engineer every foundation for the lot it sits on instead of pouring a one-size-fits-all slab.
Where your lot sits also changes the paperwork. Inside Temple, Belton or Salado city limits, the build goes through that city's permits and inspections. Out in unincorporated Bell County, there's usually no county building permit, but you'll still need septic approval if there's no sewer line, and possibly a driveway or culvert permit and a floodplain review near creeks like Salado Creek or the Leon River. We sort all of that out before anything gets priced.
If you're still looking for land, tell us where you want to be. We'll walk a lot with you before you buy and tell you what it takes to build there.
Every build includes
- A free lot walk with a rough estimated price range
- Foundations engineered for your lot's soil
- Site work, septic and utilities handled
- A guaranteed contract price before construction starts
- One team from first call to final walkthrough
Towns we serve here: Temple, Belton, Salado, Morgan's Point Resort, Little River-Academy, Holland
Plans
Plans that fit Bell County lots
Homestead Series
Efficient 3-bedroom plans from 1,226 to 2,255 sq ft, with the garage as an option. A good fit for in-town lots in Temple and Belton.
See the plans →Signature Series
Larger 4-bedroom plans with the garage standard, including the Salado, named for right down the road.
See the plans →Barndominiums
Metal-and-stone homes for acreage around Belton Lake, Stillhouse Hollow and eastern Bell County.
See the plans →How it goes
From lot walk to move-in
Free lot walk
We walk your property at no cost and give you a rough estimated price range.
Pre-Construction Agreement & design
Floor plan, engineering, selections and a detailed budget come together, and you start the lending process.
Final proposal
A guaranteed contract price built from the finished design, with everything included spelled out.
Build and move in
Site work through final walkthrough, with one team the whole way.
What our clients say
5.0 ★★★★★ on Google“From the beginning, the process was smooth, professional, and well-organized. The team was attentive, knowledgeable, and always willing to answer my questions and address any concerns along the way.”
R.P. · Google review“They are professional, dependable, and truly take pride in the quality of their work. The attention to detail, communication, and customer service are exceptional.”
Malinda J. · Google review“Great work. Love the work they did on my house. Very professional and met all deadlines.”
Leon M. · Google reviewQuestions
Building in Temple, Belton & Salado
Do you build inside Temple, Belton and Salado city limits, and out in the county?
Yes. Inside city limits we pull that city's building permits and schedule its inspections. In unincorporated Bell County we handle the septic, driveway and any floodplain approvals the lot needs.
How much does it cost to build a custom home in Temple?
It depends on the plan, your selections and the lot, including site work, utilities and foundation needs. At the free lot walk we give you a rough estimated range. Your guaranteed contract price comes with the final proposal, once design and selections are done.
Do I need to own land before I contact you?
No. Plenty of people call us while they're still looking. We'll walk a lot with you before you buy and tell you what it would take to build on it.
Can I change one of your plans?
Yes. Start with one of our plans as-is, modify it, or go fully custom. Every plan page lets you try options so you can see what changes.
Let's walk your lot
Tell us where the land is and what you have in mind. The lot walk is free.
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