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Custom Home Builder along Waterfront Properties, TX
Your Vision Is Our Mission
Our Goal: Making your dream Waterfront home come true
If you want to build your dream home, you may be feeling overwhelmed when you think about designing your own custom home.
Read moreAll the layout options, choosing materials, contracting the work, and other intricate details are discouraging to think about.
At Design Tech Homes, we are a custom home builder, and we understand how complicated and overwhelming building a custom home can feel. That is why we developed a design plan where we walk with you along every step of the process.
We listen to your dreams, plans, and vision for your new home; and then we do the hard work in turning those dreams for your custom home into a reality. We also have multiple model homes so you can visualize different layouts, products, and options.
Don’t let your dream home die because it appears overwhelming. Instead, partner with Design Tech Homes, view our wide style of home plans, and make us your new home builder for Waterfront properties in TX!
Getting your custom Waterfront home is easy with our turnkey, one-stop-shop service.
VISIT US
Model home tours
Custom home seminar
Land and homesite evaluation
On-site, full-service financing
DESIGN / BUILD
Floor plan assistance
On-site, interior design service
Excellent craftsmanship
Third-party inspections
MOVE IN
Quality assurance certification
Walk-through and acceptance
Extended warranty coverage
Future remodeling services
As a family-owned business, we’re here for you
We know that choosing a custom home builder is a big step. No homeowner wants to partner with a contractor who does poor work or forgets them when issues arise.
Read moreAt Design Tech Homes, we do more than build your dream home; we partner with you in the process.
We are a premier custom home builder for waterfront properties. Texas provides many different scenic waterfront options that Design Tech Homes has hand-on experience working in. Whether you want to build a home by the lake or the ocean, let our team of designers work with you to provide a custom designed floor plan to fit your every need.
Our experience as a waterfront home builder constructing quality custom homes in Texas, including in the greater Houston and San Antonio areas, allows us to provide expert advice on home feature selection, such as recommended exterior selection, style, structure and many more. As a family-owned business, we’re passionate about providing a new home that makes you happy and proud to share with your family and friends.
Our customer’s peace of mind is why we follow every applicable code when we build your custom home. It’s why every home we build comes with a 1-year Workmanship Warranty and 20-year Structural Warranty.
To ensure that our custom homes are built with quality, we are the only home builder along the Texas Waterfront properties that is part of the Guardian Certified Inspection Program. This program requires 3rd-party certified inspections be performed at 10 critical stages of construction.
Over 20 years of Quality Assurance
Lower your utility bills
Only custom builder in Texas whose homes are 100% inspected and certified by ENERGY STAR
Breathe a little easier
Only custom builder in Texas whose homes are 100% inspected and certified by Indoor airPLUS
Demand quality assurance
Only custom builder in Texas to undergo 3rd-party GUARDIAN™ certified inspections at 10 stages
Get peace of mind
Every home is built to last and covered under a 20-year limited structural warranty

Design Tech Homes, one of the premier home builders along the Texas Waterfront area, is well positioned to help you create your modern and innovative dream home. Let us design the home of your dreams and help create the home of your dreams, built right on your lot. Choose from one of our existing floor plans and add your personal touches, bring your own blueprints or work with us to create a design that’s uniquely you.
Why Build A Custom Home Along The Texas Waterfront Or Beach?
If you’ve grown up close to the Texas waterfront or coastal areas, then this question probably doesn’t need to be answered – you already know the answers!
When many Americans think of water beauty or the Gulf of Mexico, they automatically think of Florida or the Caribbean. However, many are missing the beauty, colors, and natural landscape of the Texas Waterfront areas. From calm inlets to gorgeous views of the Gulf, from sandy beaches to private docks, the beaches and waterfront areas along the Texas coastline have it all!
From Houston’s Crystal Beach to South Padre Island, here are some of the most popular and beautiful areas along the coast:
- Bolivar Peninsula (Crystal Beach)
- Galveston Island & Beach
- Freeport (Surfside Beach)
- Rockport Beach Texas
- Port Arkansas
- North Padre Island
- South Padre Island
- And many areas in between!
Building Along the Waterfront, Regulations & Guidelines
The International Residential Code (IRC) is a comprehensive code that establishes a minimum standard for many of the components involved in the construction or repair of a one-or-two family residence, one-to-three stories high. Covered elements include building materials, plumbing, electrical systems and energy efficiency. Most cities with residential building codes adopt the IRC as their basic standard. Because of the multiple cities along the Texas Waterfront, we work directly with each town and city to make sure we follow all necessary building codes. Rest assured that when you choose us to build on your lot San Antonio codes are strictly enforced. We also go one step further for our clients by providing third-party inspections following the completion of each one of the ten critical construction phases.
Why Choose Us to Build Your Coastal Home?
When you’re in the market for a new home and are interested in working with one of the Texas home builders, you don’t need to look any further than Design Tech Homes. Since 1997, our family-owned business has been helping thousands of Texas residents realize their dream of owning a custom-built home. You buy the lot, and we’ll build the home using energy-efficient materials and LED lighting that lower utility bills while keeping the interior comfortable all year long. If you wish, you may also choose to include environment-friendly solar power and bamboo floors in your design.
Schools in the Waterfront Area
The schools available along the Texas Waterfront area depends on the exact area where you build your home. Here are several of the main area schools:
- Galveston Independent School District
- Port Arthur School District
- Brazosport Independent School District
There are also several colleges located along the Waterfront, including:
Benefits of Living Along the Texas Waterfront
From enjoying boating, culture, and the beautiful views along the Gulf of Mexico or one of the many bays, living in one of the Waterfront areas has something for everyone. Discover these places that are just minutes away:
There’s always something happening along the coast. Spend a pleasant hour or more at one of these locales.
Attractions
- Kemah Boardwalk
- Moody Gardens
- Galveston Island Pier
- Rainforest Pyramid and Aquarium
Shopping
- Galvez Shopping Center
- Village Real Shopping Center
- Almeda Mall
- Sheldon Forest
Parks and Beaches
- Surfside Beach
- Jamaica Beach
- Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge
- San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge
- Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge
Restaurants
- Gaidos Seafood Restaurant
- Marais
- The Steakhouse
- Fisherman’s Wharf
City Services along the Waterfront
Many of the Waterfront cities have online portals that enable their residents to not only pay their electric and water bills, traffic tickets and property tax on the site but which also allows them to report a number of issues including overgrown yards, unpermitted work, junk vehicles and potholes. Call 311 for non-emergency services.
Build Your Dream Home!
Everyone deserves to have a home that is right for them, and that is what you can get when you hire us for your project. If you have questions or would like to move forward, we encourage you to reach out to us the second you get a chance, and we will get started in no time.
Read Customer Testimonies
Roland G:
“Our home building experience has been great here at Design Tech. This company does not only have beautiful floor plans but this is a company with morals and values that almost all companies lack. Thank you Design Tech.”
Jessica A:
“Mike & Scott were always concerned about how they could help, Robert (from Colonial) was always available for our MILLION questions, Ofelia was always looking at details so that we didn’t miss anything! Thank you Design Tech for our beautiful home.”
Julia M:
“We totally love our home. It’s not only beautiful but very energy efficient! We’d choose them again and highly recommend this company to anyone.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to own land?
In order to execute an agreement to build your home, you will need to have a property either owned or under contract to close, soon.
Does Design Tech Homes own any lots that I can buy?
We are a custom home builder that has specialized and one of the first to introduce the “Build on your Land” concept. We currently do not own any lots or land for you to purchase, however, we are constantly looking for available properties to purchase and this may change in the future.
Do you help us find land?
Our sales team can assist you in finding a Realtor® to help you locate a property to purchase.
What are Site Costs?
Site costs include things that are not part of the structure, things that allow your home to be built on the property, and things that provide utility services to the home. Site Costs may include, but not limited to, such things as Septic/Sewer, Water-line/Water Wells, electrical service to the home, driveways, sidewalks, culverts, additional grading material, additional foundation height, etc.
Are Site Costs included in your base prices?
Site costs are estimated during our initial site visit with you, your sales consultant, and the Construction & Area Managers; and then added to the cost of the project.
Can I do my own Site work?
You may perform certain site work on your property; in fact, most of the site work can be done by the land owner. We have specific guidelines to follow to ensure certain site work is performed properly. Your sales consultant can explain and help guide you through this process.
What is the average price per square foot for a custom home?
Custom Home Pricing includes a wide variety of variables that can dramatically affect the price of the project, so it is virtually impossible to quote an average. One small example: let’s compare a 50×50 home which has 2,500 square feet; but so does a 25×100 home. However, the 50×50 home only has 200 LF of frame and slab, when the 25×100 home has 250 LF. So, without even upgrading anything, you already have 50 LF more of framing, flooring, sheetrock, etc. So although it may be frustrating and appear your sales consultant is trying to dance around the question, he/she cannot answer it without knowing everything there is to know about the entire project, before pricing. We run about $120-$160/SF on average.
Can I provide my own materials, such as light fixtures or appliances?
You can select certain materials for your home; however, because we warrant your home and the installation of the materials, we must purchase them for you and have them installed by our vendors (i.e. trades, workers, laborers). If there are certain things you want, please consult with your sales consultant, immediately. Chances are, we carry the same product in our selection line or at least something very comparable.
I know several people that do certain things, like electricians and plumbers, can I use them?
All of our vendors must pass rigorous company guidelines to ensure your home is being built by the highest quality craftsman or licensed professions in the field. However, if you do have a specific vendor you’d like for us to use, please consult with your sales person, immediately, and he/she can get them in touch with the department that handles certifying all our vendors.
I want to finish my own interiors, will you build unfinished spaces?
We do construct unfinished spaces, such as future bonus rooms in attics, etc. However, we cannot construct an unfinished space in any area that would be considered as part of the livable square footage of the home. Please consult with your sales person and they can help guide you through this process.
Do you build GREEN?
Most of the materials used today in residential construction must be “green” per IBC’s (International Building Codes). For example, all paints must be free of or have very low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). And, virtually all lumber is made from the forest where they practice re-planting. If you have specific questions about any material, please consult with your sales person.
What if I want to use foam insulation instead of your BIB® system?
We build to the highest energy levels per the Energy Star Certified Program®. In fact, we are typically the only “custom builder” listed on the Houston or San Antonio area per their web site. Therefore, we feel the BIB® System is a proven method of insulation. However, yes, we will use foam insulation if you still feel you would like it in place of the BIB® System. Your sales person can price this for you.
Can I include a pool in my plans?
Yes – we can assist you with including a pool in your project. We do not construct pools; however, we can work with your pool contractor and incorporate it into the project. You should consult with your lender, if financing, to ensure they will allow this to occur.
Do I have to sell my house first?
Most of our clients do not have to sell their current home before starting the construction process. This will be a topic to discuss with the construction lenders that you consider using.
How long does it take from start to finish?
Currently about 10-12 months from signing a contract to move-in. Location and size of project can vary timing.
Do you work on Allowances or a Fixed Cost?
We are a fixed cost builder. Initially we have some allowances as place holders in our contract, but once all selections are finalized, we offer a fixed cost for the entire project.
What is your warranty on the home?
1 year builder “bumper-to-bumper” warranty, ACES Warranty, Manufacturer’s Warranties
Do you handle the HOA/Architectural Control Committee approvals? What about Permits?
Yes. We will submit for, coordinate, and handle all aspects of obtaining approvals, permits, and any surveys needed.
Can you give me some references?
Absolutely. We can share references of clients in different stages of the process, as well as those with completed homes.
What if something doesn’t turn out right, or needs to be changed during construction?
We always want you to be completely satisfied. We will always do what is right, and help you get exactly what you want. We can make changes during construction if required, and is not uncommon for adjustments to be considered. “Whatever it takes!” is our perspective.
How many homes has DTH built?
Years in business? We have built nearly 3000 homes in Texas over the past 23 years.
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Home Information:
Square Feet From: | 1895 Sq. Ft. |
Floor(s): | 2 |
Bedrooms: | 3 |
Bathrooms: | 2 |
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