Upcoming Seminars

Come to a David Weekley Homes Build on Your Lot seminar and learn about:

  • Reasons to build with David Weekley Homes
  • Financing options
  • Benefits of FlexSpaceSM , Custom Choices™, our personal Design Consultants, and the numerous other Services we provide
  • Tour our "Behind the Walls" display
  • and much more!


Tuesday, April 17th
The Tasting Room Wine Café at Uptown Park
1101–18 Uptown Park Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77056
6:30-8:30


enjoy hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine and cocktails as you learn about.....


*Please RSVP to Irma Lancaster
713-570-5000 or ilancaster@dwhomes.com

 

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Frequently Asked Questions about Build on Your Lot in Houston

And answers, too!

As a prospective home buyer, you'll probably have LOTS of questions - these are some of the more common ones we hear. Your David Weekley Homes Build on Your Lot Sales Consultant is the expert who can answer all of your questions and make sure you are equipped with the knowledge you need to make the best home buying decision for you and your family.

What does “One-stop shopping” mean?

It means floor plan, city codes, inspections, foundation, landscape design…in other words, we will do everything and are a complete turn key operation! Lot Preparation, ACC or HOA approval, home design with an in-house architect, all permits, engineering, in-house financing, design options in-house with a degreed professional designer, and more! This is why we are very comfortable calling ourselves a Full-service custom home builder in Houston.

What is the time frame to build our home?

We have a Contract period where we have various meetings to get to the exact bankable cost of your home. That contract period can take anywhere between 45-90 days. Allow another 3-4 weeks to close on your construction loan. Construction of the actual structure can depends on lots of variables such as weather, labor, materials, inspections, size of the home, customization done to the home and more. Typically, it takes between 4-7 months from start to finish. Your Sales Consultant can help create a timeline that applies to your specific project.

What is the cost per square foot?

This really varies based on area, house plan, foundation requirements, plan changes, upgrades and more. We need to narrow in on the exact area of town, plan, and more to give you a better educated estimate of your home on your lot.

What contributes to the final cost of the home?

There are 4 items to consider:

  • Lot Preparation: i.e.: building the land up with dirt to bring it out of a flood plain, rebuilding curbs or culverts, tree removal, underground electrical run to your home, hooking up and re-running lines for City sewer and water, additional foundation requirements that might be needed once your soil analysis comes back. There are other possible elements, depending on the floor plan, your land, and other factors. Your David Weekley Homes Build on Your Lot Sales Consultant will explain all preparation costs that apply to your specific project.
  • Customization of the floor plan you choose.
  • Design upgrades at the Houston Design Center: i.e.: flooring, lighting, countertops, cabinet upgrades and more.
  • Base Price of the Plan (fixed)

Are there more floor plans available than the ones on the site?

Yes! What you see online are our most popular floor plans for that area of town. We have literally hundreds of plans to choose from - and we can customize those floor plans as needed to ensure we build the right home for your lifestyle and your lot.

We already have our own floor plan. Can you build it?

We have hundreds of floor plans in a wide variety of designs, and we will customize them to fit the specific and exacting needs of our Home Buyers. From estate-sized homes for acreage homesites or smaller single-story homes, we have a plan to suit your needs.

In many cases, you can also enjoy the outstanding quality and craftsmanship of a David Weekley-built home based on your own set of plans. Please bring your plan to one of our Build on Your Lot Sales Consultants and we can review it together and help make your dream home a reality.

What kind of financing do you require to build on our lot?

Building on your lot requires either a cash contract or a construction loan. Our preferred lender has great options available, and their rates are very competitive. Your Sales Consultant can get you started on that process.

Why does it (sometimes) cost more to build on your own land than in a community?

In a community that is in the development stage a standard set of plans is approved in advance, permits are obtained for all homes together, each plan is engineered once, the developers have already razed the land, prepared utilities for easy access and more. In a community actively being built out, there are typically several homes being built at the same time which reduces overhead.

When building on your lot we have to start from scratch. If a structure exists it needs to be demolished and removed, and the ground needs to be prepared for the new home’s foundation. We have to establish utility service or re-run utility lines, test the soil, survey the property, obtain various permits, and have the plans approved by the local jurisdiction. Finally, contractors typically need to make a special trip to work on a home that isn't in an active community.

But most importantly, through David Weekley's Build on Your Lot program you can get exactly what you want, we can customize the home however you need, and you don't have to “settle!”

Will you build outside the coverage area shown on your site? We live a few miles outside it.

Yes, depending on your specific situation we may be able to build outside of our coverage area. However, depending on the location of your land there may be an out-of-area fee. Please see your sales consultant to get specific information.

Community Priced From Sq. Ft.
Central Houston Priced From $226,990 1910 - 5323
West University & Bellaire Priced From $253,990 1910 - 5323
Greater Houston Priced From $211,990 1910 - 5323