Building a Home in Texas From Out of State
Building a home in Texas while living out of state should feel exciting — not overwhelming. Our team guides you through every step with clear communication, detailed planning, and weekly updates so you always know what’s happening. Each home we build is custom-designed around your vision and your property.
See how our nine-step process brings your Texas home to life from anywhere.
Out of State? You Can Still Build With Texas Living Homes.
Living out of state doesn’t slow the process. Before we ever step onto your land, we’ve already aligned on your vision, finalized the details, and built a clear plan to deliver your home on time and exactly to your expectations.
1. Let’s get to know each other
Discuss your new custom home and your expectations:
Vision
Time Frame
Budget Range
Review the Texas Living Homes' Way - custom home building process
Evaluate your building site and discuss your home's orientation
Visit with a Construction Lender to discuss finance options
Check our references by speaking with our past and current Clients
2. SEE OUR WORK & HIGH LOW ESTIMATE
View our work by visiting finished homes as well as homes under construction
Discuss the features and finishes of your new home
Prepare a High-Low Cost Estimate
Owner to complete the House Plan Design Questionnaire (if applicable)
3. PRELIMINARY PLAN CREATION & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Sign our Preliminary Plan Creation and Consultation Services Agreement in order to prepare:
1. Preliminary House Plan (floor plan, front elevation, electrical plan, and site plan)
2. Specifications Book
3. Building Site Review
4. Budget Estimate
5. Allowance Schedule
6. Tree and Topographical Survey
7. Virtual Projection Floor Plan Walk Through
Begin working on your behalf and alongside the Architectural Designer during the preliminary house plan creation process
4. PRELIMINARY HOUSE PLAN
Architectural Designer intake meeting held
Interior design preview meeting with the Interior Designer
Revise and update the High-Low Cost Estimate
Preliminary House Plan complete, which includes: floor plan, front elevation, electrical plan, and site plan
Initial budget estimate complete
5. BUDGET ESTIMATE PRESENTATION & CONTRACT SIGNED
Construction Document Package to include:
Preliminary House Plan
Specifications Book and Allowance Schedule
Contract with budget estimate
Green Light to finalize House Plan
Begin Interior and Exterior Selections with Interior Designer
Final House Plan complete
Finalize Interior and Exterior Selections with Interior Designer
Construction Specifications and Allowances updated
Final estimates complete
6. HOUSE PLAN COMPLETE
7. UPDATED PRICE PRESENTATION & ADDENDUM SIGNED
Review updated Final House Plan, Construction Specifications and Allowances
Final Contract Price Addendum signed
House Plan, Specifications, and Construction Contract submitted to Lender (if applicable)
Plan submitted to the Home Owner's Association/Architectural Control Committee for approval (if applicable)
Close on Interim Construction Loan (if applicable)
8. PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING GROUNDBREAKING CELEBRATION
Pre-construction meeting held to review plan, specifications and construction details
Commence construction
During construction, Quality Assurance Walk-throughs as well as weekly update phone calls
Municipality (if applicable), independent 3rd Party, and internal Quality Assurance inspections performed
New home orientation meeting with homeowners - Move in!
Every Home Starts With the Land
At Texas Living Homes, every custom home starts with your land. Before we dive into design, our team meets you on-site to walk the property together and get a feel for its natural features.
We look at the views you love most, how the sun hits your lot, the direction of the wind, and even small details like the slope or tree lines. All of these elements help us decide the best placement for your home so it feels perfectly connected to its surroundings. It’s a thoughtful step that makes your home as beautiful and comfortable as it is uniquely yours.
Frequently Asked Questions
From Out-Of-State Clients
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Not necessarily. Many of our out-of-state homeowners see their home for the first time in person at or near completion. That said, some clients choose to visit for key milestones like framing or final walk-through. We will work with your schedule and preferences.
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We use a mix of video calls, digital selection tools, photos, and samples by mail in some cases. Our design and build team walks you through every decision and documents it so nothing slips through the cracks.
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We focus on the Texas Hill Country and surrounding areas. If you have a specific property in mind, reach out, and we can confirm whether it is in our service area.
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The best first step is to schedule a pre-game call. We will review your timeline, budget, and land situation to set realistic expectations and next steps.
