With stunning landscapes and excellent amenities, Texas Hill Country is the perfect location to build your dream property. Many homeowners avoid custom builds because they think the process is too expensive or confusing. Thankfully, JLP Builders is here to help you learn more about how to build a home in Texas to ensure a smooth, seamless process.
Let our team help you prepare for the design process and build the custom luxury home you've always wanted.
1. Choose a Community in Texas Hill Country
If you're considering building a custom home in the Texas Hill Country, you need to start with the right community. Getting the perfect location helps ensure you have a welcoming, comfortable place to settle down. Some excellent locations to consider are Greater San Antonio, West Austin and Marble Falls.
Greater San Antonio offers all the convenience of city amenities with the picturesque landscapes of the Texas Hill Country. Enjoy the best of city living as well as rural relaxation. West Austin and Marble Falls feature all of the Texas Hill Country's relaxing natural environment. Enjoy the quieter life with rolling hills, gorgeous lakes and timeless views.
Budget and Area Taxes
When selecting your new community, you'll also want to check out the area's taxes. Moving to an area with higher property taxes could play a role in your overall custom home design, so it's important to factor this into your budget. Weighing the area's benefits with its property taxes can help you find the ideal location for your new home.
2. Design Your Custom Home Floor Plan
Once you have your location, it's time to create a custom floor plan. Building your own home in the Texas Hill Country is the perfect opportunity to incorporate must-have features and get creative. Consider these elements when deciding what your custom home will look like:
Texas architecture: Classic Texas architecture blends modern elegance and rugged, rustic charm. Think metal roofs, limestone exteriors and large, open porches. You can emphasize outdoor living and nature while showing off more modern design touches.
Personal preferences: It's your custom home — feel free to personalize it! You can start with a floor plan, then customize it based on your needs and wants to create a space you'll love for years to come.
Floors: How many stories do you envision for your new home? When answering this question, consider both your current needs as well as how those might change in the future. For example, single-story homes are ideal for ensuring your custom home can stay your forever home.
Choosing a Modern Design That's Energy-Efficient
Energy efficiency is an essential part of any Texas home design. Modern styles pair perfectly with sustainable design for an eco-conscious, luxurious space. Personalizing your home with energy-efficient features can help you reduce energy costs while maintaining that sense of comfort. A few modern, energy-efficient design choices include:
High-performance insulation
Solar panels
Energy-efficient appliances
Open concept layouts
JLP Builders is committed to energy efficiency and has partnered with Energy Star for sustainable custom homes that are designed for the greater future.
Inspiration Plan Building Process
Our inspiration plan building process takes you through all the steps of building a house in Texas. We'll work closely with you to help make your dreams a reality. The process starts with initial meetings to discuss what you want and the lot you're working with. Then, we'll help submit necessary documents, estimate costs and finalize the design. After receiving approval, we'll move forward with building your custom home.
Our attention to detail includes meeting with you on multiple occasions during construction, ensuring your satisfaction with the build's quality and design. Our team will work with you every step of the way to create a home that maximizes luxury while meeting your budget and unique preferences.
3. Choosing the Right Lot
The custom home building process includes choosing the right lot. Ideally, your lot offers enough space to build your new home with all of the layout and design options you want to include. Consider these factors to help you get the best lot for your home:
Environment: The lot's topography and natural features impact how you can build. Look at the views, slopes, rocks and existing vegetation to make sure they work with your planned design. Additionally, the lot's orientation will influence how much natural light your home receives, so it's something to take into account.
Neighborhood: Your lot is part of a community that offers certain amenities. Explore the surrounding neighborhood and amenities like schools, shopping centers and parks. Make sure it's in a location that offers everything you're looking for.
Restrictions: Lots may come with certain restrictions, which can limit your build. It's important to consider any homeowners' association (HOA) restrictions, zoning regulations and plans for future development.
Already have a lot or are planning to buy one? Our building experts can help you plan a home that fits any restrictions on a lot you already own while meeting your design dreams.
Already have a lot or planning to buy one? Our building experts can help you plan a home that fits any restrictions on a lot you already own while meeting your design dreams.
4. Additional Custom Home Building Resources
When tackling a custom home build, it helps to have as many resources as possible at your fingertips.
Tour a Model Home
JLP Builders has two model homes in the Texas Hill Country available to tour. With model home visits, you can see the quality and comfort that goes into every home design in person. Schedule a tour of many options to find the custom design you want, or combine several existing design elements when you build your own.
Attend a Build On Your Lot Seminar
At JLP, our quarterly Build On Your Lot seminars provide an in-depth look at our custom home building process. We go over all the steps of building on your lot, from site selection to design to construction and more. Our seminars let you see the process first-hand and ask important questions, making the process even easier and more exciting.
Explore Our Inventory Lots
Need a home sooner? JLP offers inventory lots with our timeless home designs. These options let you get a stylish, lasting home without going through the build process. Our expert team has pre-selected our designs for these lots so you can start enjoying your home faster. Whether you're looking to move in sooner or want to take some stress off your shoulders, we're here to help. Explore our inventory and find your dream home.
Ready to Build Your Custom Dream Home?
Build your own piece of affordable luxury with JLP Builders. Our expert design team combines modern, luxurious features with surprisingly affordable pricing so you can get the home you've always wanted. With several pre-designed floor plans and custom build options, you're sure to find a design that exceeds your expectations. We also offer a comprehensive warranty package for peace of mind.
Based in New Braunfels, TX, we build across the Texas Hill Country, providing homeowners with stunning environments and lasting quality. Contact us online today or call 830.224.3060 to get started!