Your Frequently Asked Questions About Our Home Building & Renovating Services Answered

1. What Is the Average Price Per Square Foot for a Custom Home?

At Elite Homes, our custom homes start at approximately $300 per square foot, with pricing varying based on specific design and material selections.

2. What Is the Minimum Size of a Home You Can Build?

There are no limitations on size or number of bedrooms at Elite Homes. We are committed to bringing most any home vision to life.

3. What Styles of Home Can You Build?

As general contractors and true custom builders, we can construct homes in any style. We tailor our services to your preferences and specifications.

4. Do You Have an In-House Architect?

No, we collaborate with several architects and designers to ensure we match your style and budget with the right professionals.

5. Can I Bring My Own Interior Designer?

Absolutely! We welcome collaboration with different designers and can involve your preferred interior designer in the project.

6. Who Will Be Helping Me With the Selects?

Elite Homes includes 10 hours with our selective interior designers on each project to guide you through every decision.

7. How Long Does It Typically Take to Build a Custom Home?

While we request a year for completion, we often finish projects sooner depending on the scope and complexity.

8. What Are the Steps Involved in Building a Home?

We have designed a streamlined process that includes 10 steps to building a custom home:

1. Establish the budget
2. Find a lot
3. Getting pre-approved by the bank
4. Designing the plans
5. Pricing the house
6. Signing the construction agreement
7. Send plans to the bank
8. Meet with the interior designer and do the selects
9. Construction starts
10. Closing and moving in

This simplified process includes everything necessary to create your ideal home without causing any additional stress or hassles.

9. Where Does Elite Homes Build?

We build custom homes anywhere in San Antonio and its outskirts, providing flexibility and convenience for our clients. You can explore our full service area on our website.

10. How Long Has Elite Homes Been Building?

We have been building custom homes in San Antonio since 2003, and previously for over 10 years in Mexico.

11. Do You Have a Spec Home?

Elite Homes builds a spec or two a year, but we don’t carry much inventory since most of our projects are specifically for our clients.

12. If I Am Working With a Realtor, How Much Are They Involved In the Process?

At Elite Homes, we love realtors. They help us grow our business, so we like them to be present at the first appointment. They will receive half of their commission at slab pour and the rest when the home is completed, as laid out in our Realtor Rewards Program.

13. How Many Projects Do You Build a Year?

Company owner Jorge Vela personally takes care of each build, which is why Elite Homes does not typically build more than 10 projects per year. This allows every build to be handles with the care and precision that our clients deserve.

14. What Sets Elite Homes Apart From Other Local Home Builders?

Elite Homes is a true one-stop shop for our customers. We specialize in custom design-build services, and we even have an in-house realtor who can assist with the process of selling a home, buying a lot, and building on it. We provide our customers with a login and password to see their build in process and track the progress. We focus on delivering transparent communication and finding solutions that are in budget for each client. Hablamos Español.