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Based in Boerne, Texas
Serving the Texas hill country
Custom Home Builder in Alamo Heights, TX
Texas Highlands Custom Homes & Remodel builds custom homes in Alamo Heights, one of San Antonio’s most established and sought-after neighborhoods. Building here is different from building on open land. Lots are limited and already part of a historic streetscape, so most new homes start with a teardown or an infill lot and a design that respects the character around it. Every project runs through one team and one fixed price.
Building a Custom Home in Alamo Heights
In Alamo Heights, the lot usually comes before the home. Available land is scarce, so new construction often means replacing an older house or building on a rare open lot within an established block. The challenge is designing a home that feels current and works for how people live now while still fitting the scale, setbacks, and architectural feel of a neighborhood built over generations. Mature live oaks, narrow lots, and close neighbors all shape what can be built and how.
Texas Highlands Custom Homes & Remodel designs each home for its specific lot and street, balancing the square footage and features homeowners want against what the site and the setting will support.
Teardown, Rebuild, or Major Renovation
Not every Alamo Heights project starts from scratch. Some homeowners are better served by a full teardown and rebuild, while others get what they want from a major renovation or addition to a home with good bones. The right path depends on the existing structure, the lot, the budget, and the end goal. The team helps weigh those options honestly before any plans are drawn, so the decision is based on what actually makes sense for the property.
Custom Homes Designed for Alamo Heights Living
Full Home Remodel Job
Bathroom Remodel Job
What Our Clients Say
“We are so glad we chose Texas Highlands!! Every single one of their employees and subcontractors are true professionals, and take great pride in their work. We hired Texas Highlands to do all our flooring, redo the kitchen, powder bath, staircase, new doors, update our lighting, and paint our entire home. We felt they cared just as much about every single detail as we did as the owners. Their team was flexible with changes, collaborative, over-communicated, and their craftsmanship was excellent. When small issues arose as they do on any construction job, they were quick to remedy and easy to work with. Just an all around stellar team and culture they have- which explains why they have nearly no turnover. Highly recommend hiring Zach & Josh! Their team is top notch!”
Permits, Tree Preservation, and Building on a Tight Lot
Construction in Alamo Heights comes with city permitting, tree preservation rules that protect the area’s heritage oaks, and the realities of building on a tight lot with neighbors close by. Texas Highlands Custom Homes & Remodel manages the permits and inspections, plans around protected trees and setbacks, and runs the jobsite with the limited staging space and narrow streets in mind. Keeping the project organized and considerate matters as much here as the build itself.
A Fixed-Price Build, Managed In-House
Pricing is settled before construction starts, with a detailed proposal and a number that holds. Each build is led by an in-house team rather than handed off, which keeps standards and communication steady from the first design meeting to the final walkthrough.
The process stays clear: design and planning, selections with 3D renderings that show the home before it’s built, then construction with regular updates so homeowners always know what stage the project is in.
Service Areas Near Alamo Heights
Along with Alamo Heights, the team builds custom homes in Terrell Hills and across the greater San Antonio area, as well as Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch, and the surrounding Hill Country, including guest houses and casitas where the lot allows.
Custom Home Building FAQs
Do most Alamo Heights projects start with a teardown?
Often, yes. Because open land is limited, many new homes replace an older house on an existing lot. Some projects use a rare vacant lot instead, and others are major renovations rather than full rebuilds.
How do you design a new home to fit a historic neighborhood?
The design accounts for scale, setbacks, materials, and the streetscape so a new home sits comfortably among established ones. The goal is a home that feels current inside while respecting the character of Alamo Heights from the street.
Who handles permitting in Alamo Heights?
Texas Highlands Custom Homes & Remodel manages the city permitting and inspections each project requires, and plans for the rules that apply to building in an established, regulated community.
What happens to the mature trees on the lot?
Heritage oaks and other protected trees are factored into the site plan, and tree preservation rules are followed during construction. How much can be saved depends on the lot, the home’s footprint, and which trees are protected.
Can you build on a narrow lot with neighbors close by?
Yes. Tight lots are common in Alamo Heights. The build is planned around limited staging space, narrow access, and close neighbors, with the jobsite kept organized throughout.
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