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Design-build firms in San Antonio

The 10 design-build firms from Google's results for San Antonio, Texas, ordered by Google rating weighted by review count. No firm pays to be listed or ranked.

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Design phase
$4,300 – $21,500drawings, selections, pricing
Kitchen or bath
$43,000 – $129,000designed and built
Addition
$129,000 – $344,000designed and built
San Antonio vs US
-14%well below the US median

Licensing in Texas. Texas has no state license for general contractors or remodelers. Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work does need a state license.

Number 1: John Grable Architects, Inc.

5.0(17)out of 5, from 17 reviewson GoogleSan Antonio, TX

In San Antonio, John Grable Architects designs residential projects and renovations as well as commercial, office, industrial and mixed-use buildings. Its houses make heavy use of natural light and materials, with spaces planned around their connection to the outdoors.

(210) 820-3332 222 Austin Hwy Suite #1, San Antonio, TX 78209

Number 2: Luxterra Builders

5.0(13)out of 5, from 13 reviewson GoogleSan Antonio, TX

Luxterra Builders is a San Antonio design-build contractor working on custom homes, ADUs, small multifamily buildings and industrial projects. Ground-up builds and additions run on set budgets and schedules, with weekly client updates, for owners in San Antonio and nearby cities.

(254) 290-2482 917 Burnet St, San Antonio, TX 78202

Number 3: Remodeling Contractor San Antonio, TX

4.9(99)out of 5, from 99 reviewson GoogleSan Antonio, TX

Herbert H. Construction expands existing homes in San Antonio, adding bedrooms, home offices and room for gathering or storage for households that have outgrown their layout. The company coordinates addition projects and also does siding work.

(210) 710-4372 5301 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX 78238

Number 4: Ar GC Texas

4.9(50)out of 5, from 50 reviewson GoogleSan Antonio, TX

This San Antonio design-build firm covers roofing, remodeling, outdoor living, restoration, additions and custom homes. Clients work with one point of contact from the first walkthrough to final finishes, and remodels include custom cabinetry and hand-selected finishes.

(210) 504-5670 11830 Radium St, San Antonio, TX 78216

Number 5: Bayless Custom Homes

4.8(29)out of 5, from 29 reviewson GoogleSan Antonio, TX

Bayless Custom Homes builds new custom houses from the ground up in San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country. Owner Clint Bayless oversees each project himself, coordinating with the homeowner's architect from the first meeting through a follow-up visit after move-in.

(210) 446-8362 1076 Ivy Ln, San Antonio, TX 78209

Number 6: Stone Creek Custom Homes

4.8(25)out of 5, from 25 reviewson GoogleSan Antonio, TX

Stone Creek Custom Homes builds houses on clients' own lots in Boerne, New Braunfels, Bulverde, Spring Branch, San Antonio and the wider Hill Country. Buyers can start from one of its one- or two-story floor plans and modify it, or have a new plan drawn for their lot.

(210) 494-5400 25120 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78260

Number 7: West Ondean Homes

4.8(25)out of 5, from 25 reviewson GoogleSan Antonio, TX

Weston Dean Custom Homes builds new houses in the Austin and San Antonio areas, either on lots it has available or on land the buyer already owns. The company offers a library of floor plans and model homes in the Hill Country, and its site addresses green building.

(210) 408-9107 400 N Loop 1604 E Suite 250, San Antonio, TX 78232

Number 8: Burdick Homes

4.8(8)out of 5, from 8 reviewson GoogleSan Antonio, TX

Burdick Custom Homes designs and builds luxury custom houses in San Antonio, in styles that range from traditional to contemporary. Alongside commissioned homes, the builder sells finished homes and available lots in the area.

(210) 497-2200 23119 W I-10 Ste 902, San Antonio, TX 78257

Number 9: Stadler Custom Homes

No Google reviews yetBulverde, TX

Stadler Custom Homes is a custom home builder in Bulverde serving the San Antonio area. Clients are free to bring their own architect, and the company also refers homeowners to local architects suited to the house style they want.

(830) 215-8776 32335 Hwy 281, Bulverde, TX 78163

Number 10: CKC Custom Homes

No Google reviews yetSan Antonio

CKC Custom Homes builds luxury custom homes in San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country. The firm carries projects from early sketches to final finishes, designing each house around its land and the owners' daily routines.

What design-build firms charge in San Antonio

In San Antonio, a design phase typically costs $4,300 – $21,500. Remodeling labor in San Antonio runs about 14% below the US median, which accounts for most of the difference from the same project elsewhere.

How to choose between them

  • Check the license yourself. Where Texas or San Antonio licenses this work, the licensing board's own lookup confirms a license number in a minute. Do it before you sign, not after.
  • Get three bids on the same scope. Written down, split into labor, materials, allowances and anything structural. Most people compare a total against a total and end up choosing between two different projects.
  • Ask what is not included. Permits, debris removal, fixture and finish allowances, and repairs after demolition are the four that turn a cheap bid into an average one.
  • Never pay a large deposit up front. A deposit to order materials and hold a start date is normal. Half the total before anyone shows up is not.

How this list is ordered

These are the firms from Google's results for "design build firms san antonio", with directories, chains and suppliers removed. They are ordered by Google rating weighted by review count, and the ratings shown are Google's. No firm pays to be listed or ranked. The list was last updated in October 2026.

Design-build firms in San Antonio: common questions

Design-build or architect plus general contractor?

Design-build is faster and keeps cost in view while you design, because the builder is pricing as you go. Architect plus bid gives you competitive pricing and an advocate independent of the builder. Large custom projects often go the second route.