THE HOME WITH A SOUL

Custom home construction is booming along the I-10 corridor between Houston and San Antonio, as far north as Austin and south to Corpus Christi and Padre Island. Most of these homes represent the culmination of many years of dreams, of articles clipped from magazines, and of long conversations about the "perfect" home. Custom homes allow their owners to express their tastes, their lifestyles and their interests. The best of them are a physical expression of the "soul" of the owner.

For owners who are looking for all the room they never had, DEI can provide guidance that no architect or builder is likely to offer (see Custom Home Buyer Support). For those who want to down-size, but like the idea of quality and uniqueness in a home, DEI supports the "less is more" concept, as characterized by Sarah Susanka in her books, Creating the Not so Big House and The Not so Big House.

DEI offers particularly valuable services in planning for homes on the water and in the Hill Country. Our civil engineering skills help evaluate flood potential and protection. Our structural background allows for adaptation to difficult terrain. Our construction experience helps maximize quality while controlling costs. And our focus on style, quality and "soul" helps you realize a home that will be a joy to own for decades.

If you are ready to build that lifetime dream, and your focus is on property from Houston to the Hill Country, check out our information on Custom Home Buyer Support. Then call or e-mail us to start the process.

If your home plans are outside the central Texas area, contact us anyway. While we can’t provide extensive oversight on your project, we might still be able to offer valuable design insight or bid package development that could be worth far more than their cost.