Since 2007, Seven Custom Homes has been designing and building luxury residences across the Greater Austin area, including some of Driftwood’s most exceptional Hill Country properties. With nearly two decades of experience and over $500 million in completed projects, we understand the unique challenges of building in this region, from Hays County permitting and karst topography to preserving heritage oak trees and integrating each home seamlessly into its natural surroundings. Our expertise ensures every residence reflects both the beauty of the land and the vision of its owner.
Our integrated design-build approach is perfectly suited to Driftwood’s expansive properties and rugged terrain, uniting architecture, engineering, and construction under one streamlined process. We manage every detail, from lot evaluation and design to permitting, interiors, and construction, while our AI-powered project management system keeps each home on schedule and within budget. Whether it’s a Hill Country estate overlooking the rolling landscape or a luxury residence in Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club or La Ventana, Seven Custom Homes delivers architectural excellence crafted for Driftwood’s distinctive Hill Country lifestyle.
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Seven Custom Homes offers complete residential construction services throughout Driftwood and Hays County. From initial property evaluation to final move-in, we handle every detail of your custom home project.
Transform your Driftwood property into your dream Hill Country home. Our build-on-your-lot service includes comprehensive site evaluation, well and septic system design, Hays County permit management, and custom construction, all coordinated by one integrated team. We specialize in working with the area's challenging terrain and large acreage lots.
Create a completely unique residence designed specifically for your Driftwood lot and lifestyle. Our custom homebuilding process integrates architectural design, structural engineering, interior design, and construction management under a single contract, delivering your Hill Country estate with greater cost certainty and faster timelines than traditional approaches.
Experience the efficiency of unified architectural design and construction. Our design-build methodology eliminates the coordination problems and finger-pointing that plague traditional construction, delivering your Driftwood custom home faster while maintaining the highest quality standards and transparent communication throughout.
Expand your existing Driftwood residence without relocating. We design additions that seamlessly integrate with your home's architecture while meeting current Hays County building codes, septic system requirements, and Hill Country design standards. Whether adding a primary suite, guest quarters, or expanded living spaces, we handle permitting, design, and construction.
Modernize and enhance your existing Driftwood home while preserving its Hill Country character. Our remodeling expertise includes kitchen and bath renovations, whole-home updates, aging-in-place modifications, and energy efficiency upgrades. We manage all permits, coordinate with Hays County inspectors, and minimize disruption to your daily life.
Maximize Driftwood's exceptional climate with custom outdoor living spaces. We design and build covered patios with stone fireplaces, outdoor kitchens equipped for serious entertaining, poolside cabanas and entertainment areas, and integrated landscaping that enhances your Hill Country property. Our outdoor spaces become true extensions of your home.
Add functional space to your Driftwood home with professionally designed room additions. Whether creating a home office, expanding your primary suite, adding a guest bedroom, or building a dedicated media room, our additions match your existing architecture and comply with all Hays County requirements including potential septic system upgrades based on added square footage.
Driftwood sits atop the Edwards Plateau, characterized by thin topsoil layers over limestone bedrock with exposed rocks and boulders throughout. We design foundations specifically for these conditions, whether pier-and-beam systems that minimize excavation, specialized concrete work that accommodates bedrock, or engineered solutions for sloped sites. Our approach preserves the natural terrain while ensuring structural integrity.
Unlike developed Austin suburbs, most Driftwood properties require private wells and on-site sewage facilities. We coordinate complete OSSF design and permitting with Hays County, ensuring systems are properly sized for your home's square footage and bedrooms, positioned for optimal function and future expansion, and designed to protect the Edwards Aquifer. Our experience includes both conventional septic systems and aerobic treatment units.
Hays County mandates development permits for all new residential construction and requires three inspections, foundation (before concrete placement), framing and mechanical systems (before drywall), and final completion. We manage the entire permit process, coordinate with county inspectors, and maintain meticulous documentation to ensure smooth approvals and your peace of mind throughout construction.
Driftwood's defining feature is its mature Texas live oak trees and native Hill Country vegetation. We approach each site with a preservation-first mentality, designing home placement to protect existing oaks, specifying foundation systems that minimize root disturbance, planning construction access to reduce landscape impact, and integrating native landscaping that complements the natural environment. Your home should enhance, not erase, the Hill Country setting.
Seven Custom Homes proudly serves homeowners throughout Driftwood and the surrounding Texas Hill Country. Our proximity to this area means faster response times, thorough understanding of local building considerations, and strong relationships with Hays County authorities.
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Homeowners throughout Driftwood and Hays County trust Seven Custom Homes for their custom home and renovation projects. Here's what they're saying about their experience working with our team.
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Driftwood custom home construction requires a development permit from Hays County Development Services, an approved on-site sewage facility design and permit, and compliance with three mandatory residential inspections (foundation, framing/mechanical, and final). Properties in the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone may also require environmental protection plans. We handle all permitting and ensure your project meets every Hays County requirement.
Custom home costs in Driftwood typically range from $800,000 to well over $1.3 million depending on home size, finishes, and site conditions. Larger lots (1-5 acres) require additional site work including well drilling, septic systems, extended driveways, and utility runs, which can add $75,000-$150,000 to project costs. Our transparent budgeting process provides detailed cost projections before construction begins.
Custom home construction in Driftwood typically takes 12-16 months from permit approval to certificate of occupancy. The timeline includes well and septic installation, Hays County's three required inspections, and the extended site work common on larger Hill Country lots. Our AI-powered scheduling software provides realistic timelines and proactive delay management throughout your project.
Most Driftwood properties are not served by municipal water or sewer and require private wells and on-site sewage facilities. We coordinate complete well drilling and OSSF design, ensuring systems meet Hays County requirements and are properly sized for your home. Some newer neighborhoods may have shared water systems or different arrangements, we evaluate your specific property during our initial consultation.
Yes, we specialize in Hill Country construction on challenging terrain. Driftwood's karst topography, with its exposed limestone and sloped sites, requires specialized foundation design and site planning. We have extensive experience with pier-and-beam foundations, cut-and-fill grading, retaining walls, and creative site planning that works with rather than against the natural topography.
Driftwood lots typically range from one to five acres, with some estate properties exceeding twenty-five acres. These larger lots provide privacy and Hill Country views but require more extensive site work, longer utilities and driveways, and careful planning for well and septic placement. We excel at developing these larger rural properties.
Tree preservation is a priority on Driftwood properties. We conduct thorough site surveys to map existing Texas live oaks and significant trees, design home placement and driveways to minimize root zone disturbance, specify foundation systems that avoid major tree roots, establish construction fencing to protect root zones during building, and incorporate preserved trees into final landscaping plans.
Yes, we build in Driftwood's premier neighborhoods including Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club, La Ventana, Rim Rock, and Creek of Driftwood. We're familiar with homeowners association requirements, architectural review processes, and community-specific building restrictions. Our portfolio includes custom homes throughout Driftwood's most exclusive developments.
Driftwood homes typically embrace Hill Country styles including Texas ranch architecture with limestone and native stone, modern Hill Country with clean lines and expansive glass, rustic elegance featuring reclaimed wood and natural materials, and contemporary designs that complement the landscape. We design homes that respect Hill Country character while reflecting your personal aesthetic.
Driftwood is located approximately 24 miles southwest of downtown Austin, about a 25-30 minute drive depending on traffic. We serve Driftwood regularly as part of our Texas Hill Country service area. Our Austin-area office means prompt response times, frequent site visits, and the local presence your custom home project deserves.
Driftwood offers larger lots (1-5+ acres versus typical quarter-acre suburban lots), requires well and septic systems instead of municipal utilities, features more challenging Hill Country topography requiring specialized foundations, provides a rural Hill Country lifestyle with privacy and views, and demands Hays County rather than city permits. We specialize in navigating these distinctive rural development requirements.
While we focus on custom home design and construction rather than real estate sales, we're happy to evaluate potential Driftwood properties before you purchase. Our complimentary lot evaluation assesses building suitability, identifies potential challenges (steep slopes, poor septic sites, access issues), estimates site development costs, and helps you make an informed purchase decision. We can also connect you with local realtors specializing in Hill Country properties.