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Where We Build: Serving the Rio Grande Valley & Alice, TX
From McAllen and Edinburg to Brownsville, Harlingen, Rio Grande City, Alice, and surrounding communities, South Texas Builders helps families design and build custom homes across South Texas with clear guidance, quality craftsmanship, and a process built around your land, budget, and lifestyle.
Build Your Custom Home With a Local South Texas Team That Knows the Land, the Process, and the Communities
A home in McAllen may require a different site strategy than a home on acreage outside Rio Grande City. A project in Brownsville may call for stronger planning around coastal weather and humidity. A homesite in Edinburg, Mission, Weslaco, or Pharr may involve city requirements, subdivision guidelines, utility access, setbacks, and soil conditions that need to be considered before design begins.
That is why South Texas Builders takes a local-first approach to every custom home project.
We are not simply choosing a floor plan and placing it on a lot. We help families understand what their land allows, what their budget supports, what the city or county requires, and how to design a home that feels right for the way they actually live in South Texas.
Whether you already own land or are still deciding where to build, our team can help you move from idea to plan, from plan to pricing, and from pricing to construction with a clear path forward
Our Service Areas
South Texas Builders proudly serves the following counties and communities. Each area has its own lifestyle, growth patterns, building considerations, and opportunities for custom home construction.
Hidalgo County is the heart of the Rio Grande Valley and one of the most active areas for new custom home construction in South Texas. With growing communities, established neighborhoods, new subdivisions, and build-on-your-lot opportunities, Hidalgo County offers families many ways to create a home that fits their lifestyle.
South Texas Builders serves clients across McAllen, Edinburg, Mission, Pharr, Weslaco, San Juan, Mercedes, Donna, Alamo, and surrounding areas.
Whether you are building in a new subdivision, on family land, or on a private lot, our team helps evaluate your project from the beginning. We look at access, utilities, drainage, orientation, lot size, neighborhood requirements, and your desired floor plan so your home is designed around real conditions — not assumptions.
Cities In Hidalgo County Where We Build Custom Homes
Mcallen, TX
South Texas Builders designs and builds custom homes in McAllen for families who want a personalized home in one of the Rio Grande Valley’s most active and desirable cities
Edinburg, TX
As Edinburg continues to grow, more families are choosing custom homes that offer better layouts, more space, and a more personal design than standard builder plans.
Mission, TX
Mission offers a mix of established communities, growing neighborhoods, and build-on-your-lot opportunities. Our team helps homeowners evaluate land, design functional floor plans.
Pharr, TX
For families building in Pharr, South Texas Builders provides a guided process from lot evaluation and design to construction and finish selections.
Weslaco, TX
Weslaco is a strong option for families looking for space, accessibility, and custom home opportunities in the Mid-Valley.
San Juan, TX
South Texas Builders serves homeowners in San Juan who want a custom home designed around their family, lifestyle, and lot.
Mercedes, TX
Mercedes offers opportunities for homeowners who want a custom home in a growing South Texas community.
Donna & Alamo, TX
Nearby Hidalgo County communities supported by the South Texas Builders process.
Cameron County offers a unique mix of city living, coastal influence, established neighborhoods, and expanding residential communities. Building in this area requires attention to climate, durability, materials, and site planning — especially for families who want a home that can handle South Texas heat, humidity, wind, and long-term wear.
South Texas Builders serves families in Brownsville, Harlingen, San Benito, Los Fresnos, La Feria, and nearby Cameron County communities.
Our team helps clients design homes that balance beauty and performance. From exterior materials and rooflines to window placement, covered patios, ventilation, and interior finishes, every decision should support the way families live in this part of South Texas.
Cities In Cameron County Where We Build Custom Homes
Brownsville, TX
South Texas Builders serves families building custom homes in Brownsville with a focus on thoughtful design, durable materials, and construction planning suited for South Texas conditions.
Harlingen, TX
Harlingen offers a central location and strong residential growth, making it a great place for families looking to build a custom home. We help clients design homes that feel personal, functional, and built to last.
San Benito, TX
For homeowners in San Benito, we provide a clear custom home building process that includes design planning, lot evaluation, budgeting, selections, and construction management.
Los Frenos & La Feria, TX
Los Fresnos & La Feria is ideal for families who want more space while staying connected to Cameron County communities. We help plan homes that fit private lots, family land, and new residential opportunities.
Cameron County
Serving the eastern RGV, including Brownsville, Harlingen, and coastal communities. Expertise in building durable, beautiful homes for coastal climates.
Starr County is ideal for families who want more space, privacy, and the freedom to build a custom home that fits their land. From Rio Grande City to nearby rural and ranch-style properties, this area gives homeowners the opportunity to create a home that feels personal, spacious, and connected to the South Texas landscape.
South Texas Builders serves Rio Grande City and surrounding Starr County communities with custom home design, build-on-your-lot planning, and construction management.
Because many Starr County projects involve larger lots, private land, or acreage, early planning is especially important. We help review access, utilities, site preparation, drainage, grading, orientation, and the practical details that affect both budget and construction timeline.
Our hometown where our story began. We continue our legacy of trusted custom home building for our neighbors in Alice and Jim Wells County.
Alice, Texas is where the South Texas Builders story began. Our roots in custom home construction started here, and we continue to serve families in Alice and Jim Wells County with the same commitment to craftsmanship, communication, and family-centered building.
For homeowners in Alice, building a custom home often means creating something deeply personal — a home for family, land, legacy, and long-term comfort.
South Texas Builders helps clients plan homes that fit the realities of South Texas living, from site evaluation and floor plan design to construction management, selections, and final delivery.
Cities In Starr & Jim Wells Counties Where We Build Custom Homes
Rio Grande City, TX
South Texas Builders designs and builds custom homes in Rio Grande City for families who want space, privacy, and a home designed around their land. We help with site planning, build-on-your-lot strategy, floor plan design, and construction.
Roma, TX
For homeowners near Roma and surrounding Starr County communities, we can review the property, understand the project scope, and determine whether it is a good fit for our custom home building process.
Alice, TX
South Texas Builders continues to serve Alice, TX with custom home design and construction rooted in the family legacy where our story began.
Surrounding South Texas
If your property is near the Rio Grande Valley, South Texas, or one of the communities listed above, reach out and tell us where you are planning to build.
How We Build A New Home
Steps To Build Your Custom Home
Step #1
Get Pre - Qualified
The first step in your journey is understanding your budget. Getting pre-qualified with a lender provides a clear financial foundation, giving you the confidence to move forward. We can connect you with trusted local lenders in South Texas who specialize in new construction financing.
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Step #2
Homesite Selection
Whether you already own land or are searching for the perfect spot, we're here to help. Our team can evaluate a potential homesite for building suitability or guide you through our 'Build On Your Lot' program, ensuring your new home is perfectly placed in the Rio Grande Valley community of your choice.
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Step #3
Design Your Home
This is where your vision truly takes shape. You’ll collaborate with our design team to create a one-of-a-kind floor plan that perfectly reflects your family’s lifestyle and needs. We'll refine every detail of your custom home design, from room flow to window placement, until it’s exactly right.
Step #4
Finalize Home Details
With the blueprint set, you'll work with our selections coordinator to choose the details that make a house a home. From cabinetry and countertops to flooring and fixtures, you'll select the high-quality materials and finishes that define your personal style.
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Step #5
Loan Closing
Once all designs and selections are finalized and priced, you will proceed with your loan closing. This secures the financing for your project and officially gives us the green light to bring your new home to life.
Step #6
Construction Begins
The moment we break ground! Your home is now in the hands of our skilled craftsmen. Throughout the construction phase, you can expect regular updates and direct communication from our team, led by Javier Gonzalez, ensuring the highest standards of quality every step of the way.
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South Texas Builders Works With FHA, Conventional, VA, and Construction Loans to Realize Your Home Dreams!
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1500 Dove Ave W, Suite #20, McAllen, TX 78504, United States
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Welcome to South Texas Builders, where every blueprint is a promise and every build is a lifelong home. Led by second-generation builder Javier Gonzalez, we have been proudly serving the Rio Grande Valley and Alice, TX, since 1992.
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1500 Dove Ave W, Suite #20, McAllen, TX 78504, United States
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956-594-6936