Custom home builders in San Antonio and the Hill Country

The builders behind many of the area's best custom homes, with where they build, what they're known for, and a link to their work. I can help you find the lot, compare builders, and review the contract.

KC Custom Homes

Builds in: New Braunfels (HQ), San Antonio, Boerne, Helotes, Canyon Lake, Bulverde, Spring Branch, Dripping Springs, Johnson City, Marble Falls. Communities include Stanton Vistas, Pecan Springs, Estates at Mitchell Ranch.
Known for: Second-generation family builder (founded 1998 by Kenneth Castro; now led by Ryan and Chris Castro). In-house design; luxury custom Hill Country homes.
Recognition: 2025 GSABA Parade of Homes: Best Home Automation, Best Floor Plan, Best Kitchen; 2024 Texas Association of Builders Star Awards: Grand Award, Custom Builder (8 awards total); 2023 TAB Star Awards (3) and 2023 GSABA Summit Awards (2)
Featured work: Their GSABA Parade of Homes entry has a 3-car garage and a resort-style pool and spa (sabuilders.com builder page).

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Garner Homes

Builds in: Boerne-based; mainly Cordillera Ranch and The Springs at Cordillera Ranch; also Boerne, San Antonio and the Hill Country (Pecan Springs)
Known for: High-end Hill Country and transitional luxury custom homes; energy efficiency; model home in Cordillera Ranch. Building since 1998 (owner Trey Garner).
Recognition: 2026 TAB Star Awards: Best Architectural Design ($3.6M-$4M), Best Kitchen ($3.3M-$4M), Best Living Room (two price bands), Best Outdoor Living Space (two bands), Best Overall Interior Design ($4.1M-$6M), Best Owner's Suite ($4.1M-$5M); 2024 NAHB Best in American Living: Best Kitchen; more than 70 honors including GSABA Summit Awards; GSABA President's Award (year not stated)
Featured work: '8099 Cordillera Ranch' is a large Hill Country estate featured in the homepage portfolio, with outdoor living spaces and a game room.

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John Merritt Homes

Builds in: Boerne HQ; Hill Country along IH-10 from San Antonio to Comfort; currently most active in Stone Creek Ranch (Fair Oaks Ranch) and George's Ranch (Boerne)
Known for: Family-owned for 26 years; led by second-generation builder Maggie Merritt McCarthy. Contemporary, transitional and Tuscan portfolios.
Recognition: 2025 GSABA Parade of Homes: Realtor's Choice, Best Interior Design, Best Interior Decorating; 2025 TAB Star Award finalist; 2017 Parade People's Choice and Best Floor Plan; 2026 GSABA Parade of Homes featured builder (Stone Creek Ranch)
Featured work: 2026 Parade of Homes entry in Stone Creek Ranch, Fair Oaks Ranch, a $1M+ Hill Country custom home (see the sabuilders.com builder page).

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Macaw Custom Homes

Builds in: San Antonio and the surrounding Hill Country; build on your lot
Known for: Family-owned luxury custom builder founded by Cody Torres
Recognition: TAB Star Awards and Parade of Homes recognition (per builder site); GSABA Parade featured builder in 2024, 2025 and 2026
Featured work: 'The Maverick', Macaw's 2026 Parade of Homes entry at Stone Creek Ranch (https://macawhomes.com/portfolio/the-maverick-2026/).

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Japhet Builders

Builds in: Greater San Antonio. Build-on-your-lot in Vintage Oaks, The Canyons at Scenic Loop, Highland Estates. Communities include Huntington at Shavano Park and Belle Oaks. Homes in Fair Oaks Ranch.
Known for: Multi-generational family builder in San Antonio since 1974 (now Jeff and Paige Japhet)
Recognition: 2026 GSABA Parade of Homes featured builder
Featured work: 68 Ranch Heights, Fair Oaks Ranch: 4 bed, 4.5 bath, 4,090 sq ft, listed at $1.8M (https://www.japhetbuilders.com/available-homes/68-ranch-heights).

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Robare Custom Homes

Builds in: San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country (Cantera, Belle Oaks, Edens Canyon, Mystic Shores, Dry Bear Creek)
Known for: Luxury custom: Hill Country modern, modern Mediterranean, contemporary, farmhouse estates
Recognition: GSABA Parade of Homes entrant 2020 and 2021 (Belle Oaks). Self-described 'Best Rural Builder 13 years, 50+ Summit Awards, US Regional Star Award'.
Featured work: 2021 Parade of Homes house in Belle Oaks, a Hill Country contemporary.

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Pencsak Builders

Builds in: San Antonio, New Braunfels, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Boerne, Leon Springs, Canyon Lake, Spring Branch, Blanco. Neighborhoods: Vintage Oaks, Copper Ridge, Canyons at Scenic Loop, Wild Wind, Ramble Ridge, Cantera Hills.
Known for: Owner-run luxury custom (David and Angela Pencsak; in-house design)
Recognition: San Antonio Parade of Homes: Judges' Choice and Best Interior for a mountain-resort-inspired home (year not stated; 2024 per listing references)
Featured work: Mountain-resort-inspired Parade of Homes house, built on the owner's lot in a Hill Country neighborhood.

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Dale Sauer Homes

Builds in: San Antonio, including Stone Creek Ranch
Known for: Custom builder since the early 1980s; 1- and 2-story contemporary and traditional
Recognition: Awards page lists honors from 2012 to 2021 (titles shown as images). Houzz lists past Parade of Homes honors from 2008 and 2012.
Featured work: Featured 'Stone Creek Ranch' home: 4 bed, flex room, 3+ bath, 4-car garage.

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Weston Dean Custom Homes

Builds in: San Antonio, Bulverde/Spring Branch (model), New Braunfels, Boerne, Johnson City, plus the Austin-area Hill Country (Dripping Springs, Spicewood, Marble Falls, etc.)
Known for: Family-owned custom and build-on-your-lot; energy-efficient green building; holds quarterly free Build On Your Lot seminars. Founded 2010 by Bryan Mendenhall. Office: 3307 Greenway Park, San Antonio 78257.
Recognition: Texas Association of Builders 'Best in Texas' Star Awards 2019 (7 Custom Builder categories), 2021 (Best Kitchen and Best Architectural Design $1M-$1.5M), 2022 (Best Specialty Room $1.5M-$2M)
Featured work: Gallery of completed Hill Country custom homes; a 5,909 sq ft luxury model on Hwy 290 in Johnson City has also been listed for sale (third-party listing).

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Vena Homes

Builds in: Texas Hill Country; 2026 Parade home at 59 Ranch Heights, Fair Oaks Ranch
Known for: Custom homes from barndominiums to sleek contemporary (founder has 8+ years of experience)
Recognition: 2026 GSABA Parade of Homes featured builder
Featured work: 2026 Parade home at 59 Ranch Heights, Stone Creek Ranch (Fair Oaks Ranch). Builder site not verified (connection reset).

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Stadler Custom Homes / Lifestyle by Stadler

Builds in: San Antonio, Boerne, New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, Spring Branch, Hill Country; Cordillera Ranch preferred builder (Patch)
Known for: Founded 1995 building large luxury homes; rebranded in 2018 toward a more efficient custom build (Lifestyle by Stadler)
Recognition: Recognized by Cordillera Ranch among its preferred builders for custom home awards; GSABA Parade builder page exists (lifestyle-by-stadler)
Featured work: 'Modern Farmhouse', the latest project featured on the homepage.

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