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Better Built Homes and Gardens — Design-Build Studio

We build homes that grow with gardens

One team for architecture, construction and landscape. Custom homes from $385k, whole-home remodels in 12–16 weeks, and pollinator-friendly gardens that cut water bills by 40%.

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27 yrsDesign-build craft
480+Homes & gardens done
4.9★Homeowner rating
Modern custom home with garden by Better Built
Garden
Garden + Home = One plan
Save $18k vs separate contractors
☀ Net-zero ready

SIP panels, heat pumps, solar-ready roofs and rain gardens in every project.

Custom Homes ✦Kitchen Remodels ✦ADUs & Cottages ✦Outdoor Kitchens ✦Native Gardens ✦Decks & Pergolas ✦Custom Homes ✦Kitchen Remodels ✦ADUs & Cottages ✦Outdoor Kitchens ✦Native Gardens ✦Decks & Pergolas ✦
About us — since 1998

Foundation to flowerbed, built better.

Better Built Homes and Gardens started as a two-brother framing crew. Today we are a 42-person design-build studio: architects, carpenters, horticulturists and soil nerds obsessed with homes that are healthy, efficient and rooted in landscape.

  • 🏡True design-build: one contract, one team, fixed price. No architect vs builder blame game. 3D walkthrough before we dig.
  • 🌿Home + garden together: we grade, drain, plant and build at once — better views, better drainage, lower maintenance.
  • ♻️Built for 2075: FSC lumber, low-VOC finishes, 2x6 walls, ERVs, native planting, drip irrigation and compost-rich soil.
What we buildMeet us on site
Luxury home exterior Bright interior remodel Lush backyard garden
Services

Everything for home & land

Fixed pricing, 5-year craftsmanship warranty, weekly photo updates. From blueprint to blueberry bushes.

01

Custom Homes

2–5 bed net-zero-ready homes, SIPs or advanced framing, 1,400–4,500 sq ft. From lot search to keys in 9–12 months.

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02

Remodels & Additions

Kitchens, baths, whole-home gut, second-story adds, ADUs. Dust-free system, you can live on site.

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03

Garden Design

Native, edible and pollinator gardens, soil rebuild, rain gardens, lighting. 3D planting plan + 2-year care.

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04

Outdoor Living

Decks, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, pools, fences, sheds. Cedar, composite, stone.

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05

Landscape Care

Seasonal cleanups, mulch, pruning, irrigation tune-ups, lawn-to-meadow conversions. Plans from $189/mo.

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06

Energy Upgrades

Insulation, heat pumps, windows, solar-ready, water capture. Cut bills 30–60% with rebates handled.

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Selected work

Recent builds & blooms

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Hill Country Modern Farmhouse
Austin • 2,840 sq ft • 2025

Hill Country Modern Farmhouse + Meadow

White oak, standing seam, 1-acre native meadow, outdoor kitchen. Built in 10 months.

Kitchen remodel
Remodel • 6 weeks

Walnut Kitchen + Pantry Wall

Cottage garden
Garden • 1,200 sq ft

Pollinator Courtyard & Rain Chain

Backyard transformation
Before / After • $68k

From patchy lawn to food forest in 21 days

12 fruit trees, raised beds, drip, gravel paths, chicken-ready coop pad. Water use -45%.

ADU cottage
ADU • 640 sq ft • $189k

Backyard cottage for grandparents + rental

Vaulted ceilings, mini-split, full kitchen, private patio garden. Permitted in 38 days.

How it works

Clear process, no surprises

01

Walk & Talk

Free 60-min site visit. We measure, listen, test soil and drainage. You get ballpark + ideas in 48h.

02

Design in 3D

Floor plans, garden plan, materials board and photoreal renders. Revise until you love it.

03

Fixed Price

Line-item contract, schedule, allowances. No hidden extras. Financing and permits handled.

04

Build & Plant

Weekly drone + photo updates, clean site, final walk + 5-year warranty + garden coaching.

Reviews

Loved by homeowners

★★★★★

“They rebuilt our 1972 ranch and designed the garden at the same time. Our energy bill dropped from $310 to $118. The crew was insanely tidy.”

— Sarah & Tom M., Whole-home remodel
★★★★★

“Three contractors ghosted us. Better Built gave a fixed price in a week and finished our ADU two weeks early. The garden patio rents itself.”

— Daniel K., ADU build
★★★★★

“I wanted no-mow and birds. They turned lawn into meadow with paths and veg beds. My kids eat tomatoes off the vine daily.”

— Priya R., Garden transformation
Journal — tips & builds

Fresh from the field

Remodel costs, plant guides, before/afters. Click any story to read the full guide.

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FAQ

Questions? Answered.

Transparent pricing, timelines and warranties. Still unsure? Call us for a free walkthrough.

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How much does a custom home cost?

Most Better Built homes run $285–$420 per sq ft turnkey, including landscape starter. A 2,000 sq ft home is typically $570k–$780k. We give fixed price after 3D design.

How long does a remodel take?

Kitchens 5–8 weeks, baths 3–4 weeks, whole-home 12–16 weeks, ADUs 5–7 months including permits. You get a day-by-day schedule upfront.

Do you do garden-only projects?

Yes! From $8k courtyard refresh to $90k full food-forest + irrigation + lighting. Every garden includes soil test, drip and 2-year plant warranty.

Are you licensed and insured?

Fully licensed general contractor, $2M liability, workers comp, 5-year craftsmanship warranty — double the industry standard.

Can you help with permits and HOA?

Absolutely. We handle city permits, surveys, engineering and HOA packets. Average ADU permit in 30–45 days.

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  • ✓ Fixed-price contract & 5-year warranty
  • ✓ 3D design + garden plan included
  • ✓ Financing from 6.2% APR available
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