Building a custom home in Texas costs $150–$300+ per square foot and takes 8–14 months from land purchase to move-in. Permits are required through your county building department — such as Burnet County Development Services. TMB Construction manages all core work in-house across Burnet, Marble Falls, Liberty Hill, Georgetown, and the surrounding Hill Country region.
If you're researching how to build a custom home in Texas — especially in the Hill Country — you've probably run into a lot of conflicting information about costs, timelines, permits, and contractors. This FAQ resource was built specifically for property owners in Central Texas who want straight answers based on real, local experience. TMB Construction (formerly Torres Metal Buildings) has been building custom homes, barndominiums, and metal buildings across Burnet County and the Hill Country since 2017. We hold an A+ BBB rating, carry a 4.9-star Google rating across 47+ reviews, and are fully licensed and insured in Texas. Whether you're building on a raw lot off Ranch Road 1431 near Marble Falls or on a family tract outside Bertram, this guide covers the questions we hear most — from first-time builders and experienced landowners alike. For a free, no-pressure estimate on your project, call us at 830-289-3852.