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The home building process shouldn’t be stressful.

Building a home can feel like an overwhelming project. At times, you might even feel…

  • Worried that you can’t afford your dream home, or that you’ll be left in the dark and go over budget.
  • Concerned that you’ll get stuck with a home that wasn’t built the way you wanted.
  • Anxious about the risk of getting ripped off by an unethical builder.
  • Overwhelmed by the building process and wondering if it might be less trouble to stay in your current home.

Meet Your Guide, Dennis Celsor

You want a new affordable custom home on your own ideal property. The problem is that it’s too expensive to build the home of your dreams, leaving you feeling worried, concerned, and overwhelmed.

I also struggled with the exorbitant cost of a custom home. As a NAHB Graduate Master Builder, I’ve guided hundreds of clients like you since 2001 through the process of building their own custom home, helping them save thousands in the process and enjoy their new affordable energy-efficient custom home.

Dennis Celsor

As a trusted Residential Construction Consultant, I understand the challenges homeowners face when planning and building a custom home. Through professional Construction Consultation Services, I help clients make informed decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and stay in control of their projects from start to finish. My goal is to provide reliable guidance that simplifies the building process and gives you the confidence to move forward with your dream home.

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We Help You Determine & Achieve Your Home Building Goals

Design & Engineering Guidance

Owner Builder Finance

Manage Your Own Build

3D Home Model Rendering

Start with a simple plan.
Achieve your dreams.

1

Plan and prepare

We’ll learn about your vision, your preferences, and your budget. We’ll help you create a completely personalized home design based on your specific needs and wants. Our comprehensive Construction Consultant Services ensure that every detail is carefully considered before construction begins, helping you establish realistic expectations, timelines, and costs.

2

Start building

We’re a team of experienced builders who are passionate about creating beautiful homes for our clients. We’ll work together to create a one-of-a-kind custom home of your dreams. With support from experienced Building and Construction Consultants, you’ll receive expert guidance throughout every phase of construction, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to your vision.

3

Enjoy the home of your dreams

You’ll have a one-of-a-kind home that meets your specific vision for you and your family to enjoy for years to come.

Why Professional Construction Guidance Makes a Difference

Building a custom home is one of the most significant investments you will ever make, which is why having the right expertise by your side can make all the difference. Many homeowners enter the construction process without fully understanding the complexities involved in budgeting, planning, contractor selection, permitting, scheduling, and quality control. This often leads to unnecessary delays, unexpected expenses, and frustration. Working with experienced professionals helps eliminate much of this uncertainty by providing clear direction and practical solutions at every stage of the project.

Professional Construction Consultation Services are designed to help homeowners make informed decisions before, during, and after construction. From evaluating property suitability and reviewing home designs to monitoring construction progress and identifying potential issues early, expert guidance helps protect your investment. Rather than navigating the process alone, you benefit from proven strategies and industry knowledge that can save both time and money.

Many homeowners choose to work with the Best Construction Consultants because they provide an objective perspective focused on the client’s best interests. Instead of feeling pressured by builders, suppliers, or contractors, you gain access to trusted advice that helps you compare options, negotiate effectively, and maintain confidence throughout the project. Whether you are building your first custom home or upgrading to your forever home, having an experienced Residential Construction Consultant can help ensure your goals are achieved without unnecessary stress.

At Built Green Texas, our Construction Consultant Services are tailored to help homeowners create beautiful, energy-efficient homes while staying within budget. As dedicated Building and Construction Consultants, we focus on transparency, communication, and smart planning so you can enjoy the excitement of building a custom home without the common challenges that often accompany the process. Our mission is to guide you every step of the way and help turn your vision into a home you and your family will enjoy for generations.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING

“With the many opportunities for saving money, having equity in our house, having the green features we wanted, upgrading where we wanted to (my wife is a devotee of HGTV) and total control of the project, I was very interested in working with Built Green to build our dream home. My big question was: could we do this from a time and skills perspective? Attending Builders University and having both the Built Green team and their written system to answer all my questions enabled me to succeed.”

Lloyd S.

“I met Dennis with Built Green when I first moved to Austin in 2015 and wanted to build a house. Coming from the east coast, I had much to learn about the regional differences. Dennis made those easy for me to understand. I wanted an energy efficient home that would provide me with lower utility bills once it was built. I got that and more! Using Built Green, I was able to have a larger house with more upgrades for less. As a single woman, I was able to build my home with the help of the Built Green process. I felt confident in doing so. I sold my house in 2019 and made $104,000 above my costs. I am now looking for another lot to do it again.”

Leslie A.

“We built our retirement home through BGCH. We are happy with the result and proud of our achievement. The feeling of ownership and the understanding of what went in and why is priceless. If I had to do it again, I would use BGCH.”

Mauricio L.

“This gave me the opportunity to build the house my wife and I wanted, not the same house built by others. It also allowed me to make all the final decisions and do things my way, and to be able to select contractors I felt comfortable with, not just whoever I was told I had to work with. By being my own GC, I was able to make the decisions that would get me what I wanted at the price I wanted so I could stay within budget. When I moved into this house, I moved in with $300,000 in instant equity. This is my true forever home.”

Mike J.

“Besides the cost savings, I love having the satisfaction of knowing my wife and I built our own home. I’ve been self-employed since retiring from the Air Force 23 years ago but had never been a home builder. I knew many people in the construction world and loved being able to bring them into the BGCH system for my house. Another “pro” for being my own General Contractor was never charging myself for any of the “change orders” made during the build. And I love the training the Built Green system offers! I was able to move into my new home with at least a $70, 000 equity because I managed the construction”

Mike S.

“The most valuable benefit of working with Built Green was use of their vendor/contractor network. Being new to the area left me at a great loss in finding the best pricing for supplies and finding reliable, quality sub-contractors. How much did I save? My gut feel is at least a 20% advantage over hiring a traditional builder.”

Dennis J.

“Without question, the greatest value in building my home was the savings. The overall cost was at least 20%-25% less than what I would have spent with a conventional builder, and that allowed me to implement several must-haves that I wouldn’t otherwise have been able to include in my budget. However, there was also a tremendous savings that is hard to put a price tag on, and that was from stress and worry that Built Green helped me to avoid though their consulting with me every step of the way. We got the home we wanted the way we wanted that no one else but us could have built!”

Charlie C

YOU DON’T HAVE
TO BE ON YOUR OWN

We understand how overwhelming it can be to build a custom home.

We believe it shouldn’t be that hard to have the home of your dreams.

We’ve guided hundreds of clients through the process of building their own custom home, and we can do the same for you!

 
 
 
5 Steps to Get Started

FIVE STEPS ON HOW TO GET STARTED BUILDING YOUR HOME

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FAQs

We help you build on your own lot anywhere in Central Texas, including Austin and San Antonio. As an owner builder, you pay cost with no markup, and we guide you through design, financing and contractor selection.

Costs vary widely with your land, floor plan, finishes and location. Slope, soil, wells, septic systems and driveway length all move the price. We offer a free cost estimate, so contact us for current Central Texas numbers.

Usually yes. Clients tell us they save 10 to 30 percent as owner builders because you pay builder cost with no markup. Many also start with at least 20 percent equity, so they skip private mortgage insurance.

A traditional builder runs the whole project and keeps any savings from bids. As an owner builder, you act as your own general contractor, choose the subs, and pay cost. We coach you through every step.

Yes. We help you create a personalized design around your needs and your budget, with multiple cost estimates updated as the design develops. You choose good, better or best for each item, so you spend where it matters.

We help you collect three or more bids on the same specifications, which can save thousands. You also skip change order fees and builder markup. Choosing good, better or best for each item keeps quality where you want it.

Yes. We guide you from planning through completion with a step-by-step construction guide, contractor bid reviews, contract forms, bank draw help and ongoing phone and email support. You stay the decision maker while we keep you on track.

Yes. We help you build on your lot across Central Texas, including Austin, San Antonio, Kerrville, Marble Falls, Killeen and Victoria, plus surrounding counties. We provide referrals for designers, engineers, lenders and contractors.

Start with site selection and evaluation: house and driveway placement, foundation needs, tree preservation, septic location, utilities and soil. We also review your budget, survey and financing early, so surprises show up before construction starts instead of after.

You need a plan for each. Many of our clients build on acreage without public sewer, so septic design and permitting matter, and well, utility and driveway costs affect your budget. We help you evaluate these before you commit.