Starting your project begins with an initial design and budget consultation. During this phase, we discuss your architectural style, spatial requirements, lot conditions, and target investment level. From there, we proceed into 3D conceptual design, engineering, and itemized estimating to bring your vision into focus before breaking ground.

You do not need to own land prior to reaching out. We build on client-owned property as well as assist homeowners, investors, and developers in evaluating raw land or teardown opportunities across Greater Houston. Performing a site evaluation early allows us to analyze soil conditions, drainage requirements, and local zoning/HOA guidelines before finalizing floor plans.

We offer flexible design workflows. TenTwelve Builders provides complete in-house architectural design and 3D digital renderings, streamlining communication and ensuring your design directly matches your budget. If you are already working with an independent architect or design firm, we seamlessly collaborate as your builder to perform continuous value engineering during the design phase.

While timelines vary based on square footage, architectural complexity, and municipal permitting schedules, a standard custom home build typically ranges from 8 to 14 months from site preparation to final walkthrough. We provide a detailed project schedule and milestone breakdown prior to construction so you can track progress at every stage.

We eliminate unexpected surprises through detailed, itemized estimating upfront. By pairing architectural design directly with trade cost estimation during pre-construction, we value-engineer materials and floor plans to keep costs aligned with your budget. Any mid-construction modifications requested are managed through transparent, pre-approved written change orders before work proceeds..

Our team manages the entire permitting, code compliance, and inspection cycle. We handle submittals for City of Houston structural, MEP, and energy code (IECC) reviews, navigate Chapter 19 floodplain regulations (including minimum finished-floor elevations), and submit comprehensive architectural packages to local HOA Architectural Review Committees (ARCs) for fast approval.

Houston’s expansive clay soils require specialized foundation engineering. Before pouring, we conduct site-specific geotechnical soil testing to design custom foundations—such as post-tension slabs, deepened grade beams, or pier-and-beam systems—engineered specifically to resist soil movement, swelling, and settling over time.Describe the item or answer the question so that site visitors who are interested get more information. You can emphasize this text with bullets, italics or bold, and add links.

Yes. Unlike volume builders who restrict choices to limited option packages, we offer total freedom in selecting interior and exterior finishes—including custom cabinetry, trim work, tile, stone, lighting, and plumbing fixtures. Minor finish choices can be made throughout the build, while structural and layout decisions are finalized during pre-construction to protect your schedule.

For developers, investors, and volume builders, we provide high-capacity trade subcontracting packages across Houston. Our dedicated crews handle structural framing, weather-resistant siding packages, roofing, brick and stucco masonry, post-tension foundations/flatwork, drywall and paint, and complete high-volume finish carpentry (trim, doors, and cabinet installation) with tight quality control and strict schedule adherence.

We stand behind our craftsmanship with comprehensive builder warranties. Every build includes coverage for interior finish work and mechanical systems, backed by structural warranty protection against foundation and framing defects. Prior to key handover, we perform detailed pre-drywall frame walks and a complete final punch-list inspection to ensure complete satisfaction.