Custom Built Homes
Quality custom home construction in Central Texas with superior materials and meticulous attention to detail
Talisman Custom Homes creates high-quality, thoughtfully crafted residences in Bellville, Chappell Hill, Brenham, Round Top, and throughout the Brazos Valley. Whether you already own your land or need help finding the perfect property, we bring over fifty years of combined homebuilding experience to every project.
We're Built on Principle
A Belief in Responsibility
A home should fit into its natural surroundings. It should not exist at nature's expense.
We preserve heritage trees during site development. We build energy-efficient homes. These homes cost less to maintain. They minimize the impact on future generations.
We encourage dark-sky lighting. This reduces light pollution and leaves you with more stars to see. We landscape with drought-tolerant plants to reduce water usage and support local growers.
An Expectation of Accountability
We expect complete work on time from our contractors. We pay our contractors completely and on time. Each partner carries $1 million minimum liability insurance.
Third-Party Inspections
We use independent inspectors at three critical stages:
- Before pouring the foundation
- Before installing sheetrock
- Before completing the home
We inspect energy efficiency twice: at pre-drywall and before completion. This confirms your home delivers the promised savings.
We survey homeowners three times: during construction, after closing, and one year later. This ensures we meet your expectations.
A Commitment to Superiority
"Code" is the bare minimum standard. Our competitors build to code. We build far above it.
How We Build Better:
- Engineered foundations - Licensed engineers design based on your soil conditions
- 2x6 exterior studs - Stronger and better insulated than standard 2x4 framing
- 110 mph windstorm resistance - Every home, no matter the distance from the Gulf Coast
- 3,000 psi steel-reinforced concrete - Used on all foundations and flatwork
- Strict contractor standards - Every vendor agrees to our standards before stepping on site
These upgraded standards cost more to build, but they deliver superior durability, energy efficiency, and long-term value.
A Culture of Transparency
You'll receive weekly update calls from your Builder and Sales Consultant.
No home is perfect. Challenges happen on even the smoothest builds. We believe honest discussion leads to the best solutions.
A Reputation of Reliability
Warranty Coverage:
- One year - Materials and workmanship
- Two years - Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems
- Ten years - Structural warranty (transferable, administered by Maverick Warranty)
Quality Reviews:
We perform a quality walk before closing. We help you register extended warranties. We follow up with a one month quality review to address any concerns after closing. We perform a one year warranty review to handle any warranty issues.
Spec Homes
Spec homes are properties we build on land we've selected for their ideal location, views, and community character. These homes feature our proven floorplans and carefully curated finishes, allowing you to see our quality and craftsmanship firsthand.
You'll benefit from a faster move-in timeline while maintaining the same superior construction methods, third-party inspections, and comprehensive warranty coverage that define every Talisman home. Plus, you can tour the home during construction to see exactly how we build.
Coming Soon
We are currently in the early planning stages of our next spec home project. Check back soon to see when new properties become available!
Custom Design Build
Our custom design-build service lets you create a home designed specifically for how you live. Working closely with our design team, you'll develop a floorplan that perfectly fits your lifestyle, your land, and your vision.
Our plan designer will create preliminary designs at no charge. We'll refine the layout through multiple iterations until it's exactly right, then move into selections where you'll choose every finish and detail.
This approach is ideal for families with specific lifestyle needs, unique lot characteristics, multi-generational living arrangements, or those with a clear architectural vision. The result is a home that's uniquely yours-built with the same superior construction methods, third-party inspections, and warranty support that defines every Talisman home.
Warranty Protection That Goes the Extra Mile
Every Talisman Custom Home includes a ten-year limited, transferable structural warranty administered by Maverick Warranty, along with a two-year warranty on systems and one-year warranty on materials and workmanship.
But we don't stop there. We perform two industry-exclusive quality reviews to ensure your complete satisfaction.
One Month Quality Review
One month after closing, your builder meets with you for a comprehensive walkthrough. Sometimes small details become apparent only after you've lived in the home, and this is our opportunity to make things right. We'll help you register manufacturer's extended warranties so you don't miss important deadlines, and we'll bring a painter to handle any minor touchups needed after move-in.
One Year Warranty Review
Around the 11-month mark, we perform a second quality walk to document and address any warrantable items before your one-year coverage period ends. Our painter returns to ensure your home looks as beautiful as the day you moved in.
Simple Warranty Management
Managing your warranty is effortless with Maverick's homeowner portal. Submit claims online, track progress, and communicate directly with our warranty team.
All we ask in return is for your referrals. Our goal is to make your experience so exceptional that you'll want your friends and family to share the same experience.
Schedule your free consultation to explore building on your lot or preview our upcoming inventory.
Schedule your free consultation to explore building on your lot or preview our upcoming inventory.
A custom home is built specifically for you on your land (or land we help you find), with a design tailored to your lifestyle and preferences. You're involved in every decision from floorplan to finishes.
A spec home is a home we build on land we've selected, featuring our proven floorplans and professionally curated finishes. Spec homes offer a faster path to homeownership while maintaining the same quality construction standards, third-party inspections, and warranty coverage.
Both options include our signature quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and comprehensive warranty support.
Custom home costs vary significantly based on size, finishes, and site conditions.
Your final price depends on:
- Square footage and floorplan complexity
- Interior finish selections (flooring, countertops, fixtures, etc.)
- Site preparation requirements
- Foundation engineering needs based on soil conditions
We provide a final sales price once your floorplan and selections are finalized, so there are no surprises. We also discuss a framework for handling any change orders during construction to maintain transparency throughout the process.
Third-party inspections are conducted by independent inspection companies-not our own team-at three critical stages of construction:
- Before the foundation is poured - Verifies proper soil preparation, rebar placement, and engineering specifications
- Before sheetrock installation (pre-drywall) - Inspects framing, mechanical systems, insulation, and energy efficiency
- Before home completion - Final inspection to test all systems and verify construction quality
These inspections provide an additional layer of accountability beyond our internal quality checkpoints. They ensure your home is built to our exacting standards and verify that energy-efficiency promises are delivered.
This is a key differentiator-many builders only use their own internal inspections, while we invest in independent verification for your peace of mind.
Every Talisman Custom Home includes comprehensive warranty coverage:
One-year warranty on materials and workmanship
Two-year warranty on plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems
Ten-year limited, transferable structural warranty administered by Maverick Warranty
Exclusive Quality Reviews
We also perform two industry-exclusive quality reviews:
One Month Quality Review - Your builder meets with you to address any details that become apparent after move-in. We'll help you register manufacturer's extended warranties and bring a painter for touchups.
One Year Warranty Review - Around the 11-month mark, we perform a final quality walk to document and address any warrantable items before your one-year coverage expires.
Easy Warranty Claims
Submit warranty claims through your Maverick homeowner portal, and a representative will contact you to schedule the work.