Building your dream home in Texas is an exciting prospect, but there’s much more to consider than you might expect at first glance. That’s especially true depending on where in the Lone Star State you’re looking to build, which is why BIC Homes are homebuilders who work hard to ensure your design aligns with local needs.

Key Considerations

Where in Texas you choose to build your home shapes the steps you’ll need to take to make your dream come true. At a minimum, the land itself varies through this massive state; you might have prairies, rolling hills, or even deserts to contend with. You never know the landscape when it comes to this state. Likewise, different local building codes will apply depending on the city or county. For example, Austin is notorious for requiring multiple layers of home inspections and surveying.

No matter where you settle, though, the Texas climate plays a significant role in choosing your building materials and how the layout is designed. For instance, East Texas is hot and humid, requiring homes to be well-insulated and ventilated to mitigate the humidity concern. On the other hand, homes in West Texas are designed withstand the extreme temperature fluctuations common in arid climates.

Popular Home Styles & Trending Features

Unsurprisingly, homes throughout Texas also tend to share certain architectural features based on their specific regions. Houston and Dallas tend to favor more traditional construction like red brick walls and steep roofs in a Colonial layout. Austin, on the other hand, opts for edgier modern work in direct opposition to these counterparts.

Budgeting & Financing

No matter where you build your Texas home, it’s essential to get all your finances in order well ahead of time. Before construction starts, set some realistic expectations on how much you can afford to spend on land acquisition, building permits, and the actual construction itself.

Costs vary depending on all sorts of factors, but you can generally expect to spend a couple hundred dollars per square foot for an energy-efficient home. Working with BIC Homes can help you access additional financing options as needed.

Building a Home in Texas: Step-by-Step Process

Of course, even when you find the perfect location, there are many more stages to get through before you’re close to that new home:

• Planning and design
• Obtaining permits
• Preparing the site
• Building the foundation
• Framing
• Exterior and interior work
• Finishing touches
• Final inspection
• Moving in

When you choose BIC Homes, the team will work closely with you to ensure you understand every step of the process and hit each milestone on time.

Why Choose BIC Homes?

BIC Homes is a premier home builder in the Texas area with many satisfied clients whose homes we have tailored to their needs. Time and time again, we have proven to deliver quality, top-notch support, and your home all in a timely manner.

Ready to build your dream in Texas? Let BIC Homes handle the navigation through the state’s tricky construction landscape and bring everything together as needed.