Leroy Flores
Noe Belmares
Mariana Belmares
stage 01
Set the budget line
Before you look at a single sample we confirm what each allowance covers. Falling for a countertop you cannot afford is avoidable, and avoiding it is our job.
Service · Selections
Home selections and finishes
Flooring, counters, cabinetry, fixtures, lighting and paint, chosen with guidance, inside the budget.
Selections is where a floor plan becomes your house. After the plan is approved you work through flooring, countertops, cabinetry, plumbing fixtures, lighting, exterior materials and paint with our team. The process is budget aware by design: every South Texas Builders home starts at the Fully Loaded standard, so you are choosing between good options rather than paying to escape a stripped down base package.
What you actually get
- Flooring by room, porcelain and ceramic tile, luxury vinyl plank, wood or carpet
- Granite or quartz countertops through the kitchen, pantry and baths
- Custom cabinetry: door profile, finish and hardware
- Plumbing fixtures in chrome, brushed nickel, matte black or bronze
- Lighting, ceiling fans, pendants, recessed and exterior fixtures
- Exterior brick, stone and stucco colors, plus three interior and two exterior paint colors
Selections & Finishes, step by step
Four stages. Nothing is skipped and nothing happens out of order.
stage 02
Work room by room
Kitchen first, because it sets the palette and carries the most cost. Then baths, then the rest of the house follows what those two established.
stage 03
Choose for this climate
South Texas heat and humidity rule some materials out. We will tell you which finishes hold up here and which ones look great in a showroom and fail in August.
stage 04
Lock it in
Selections are documented and priced before construction reaches the finish phase, so nothing gets decided under pressure with a crew waiting.
Every decision in one place, on your phone
We are the only homebuilder in the Rio Grande Valley with the most advanced home selection system to help you find your dream home. Every decision arrives in order, priced against your allowance, recorded in one place.
Choose finishes step by step
The app walks you through each category in the order the build needs them, so you are never asked to pick a shower tile before you have picked the flooring it has to sit next to. One decision per screen, with the options that are actually available.
Use it from your phone or your computer
Look at shingle colours over coffee on a Saturday instead of in a showroom on a Tuesday afternoon. Both partners can review the same options without either of them driving anywhere.
Everything stays organised with your project
Every choice is recorded against your build with a date. When the crew asks which cabinet pull you picked in March, nobody is scrolling through a text thread to find out.
Priced against your allowance as you go
Each category carries a published allowance. You see where a choice sits relative to it before you confirm, which is the entire point of publishing allowances in the first place.
Six starting points, then it becomes yours
We walk through styles, floor plans and finishes together, live, using our design portal. It is a starting point for the conversation, not a catalogue you order from.
Modern
Clean lines, large glazing, flat or low pitch rooflines, minimal exterior ornament.
Farmhouse
Board and batten, gabled roofs, deep porches, black window frames. The most requested style in the Valley right now.
Mediterranean
Stucco, tile roofs, arched openings and courtyards. Suits our climate and our light.
Ranch
Single story, long horizontal massing, generous covered outdoor space.
Hill Country
Native stone, metal roofing, exposed timber and a heavier material palette.
Barndominium
Metal shell over a conventional interior. More square footage per dollar, with the same Fully Loaded finish standard inside.
The people who will draw your home
You will sit with them in the same room. Bring your inspiration photos, your lot dimensions and every question you have.
Homes where you can see this service at work
See all our custom homes
Selections & Finishes across South Texas
Permits, prices and site conditions change from county to county. Start with yours, or go straight to your city.
Selections & Finishes in Hidalgo County
The Fully Loaded standard here runs $115 to $120 / sq ft, and selections & finishes works the same way it does everywhere we build. Every city below has its own page with local permitting, pricing and site conditions.
Selections & Finishes in Cameron County
The Fully Loaded standard here runs $120 to $130 / sq ft, and selections & finishes works the same way it does everywhere we build. Every city below has its own page with local permitting, pricing and site conditions.
Selections & Finishes in Starr County
The Fully Loaded standard here runs $115 to $120 / sq ft, and selections & finishes works the same way it does everywhere we build. Every city below has its own page with local permitting, pricing and site conditions.
Selections & Finishes in Jim Wells County
The Fully Loaded standard here runs $130 to $145 / sq ft, and selections & finishes works the same way it does everywhere we build. Every city below has its own page with local permitting, pricing and site conditions.
What our clients say
Photographed the day they signed, and quoted in their own words.
Read and watch all client stories
We’re the Vasquez family. We have been trying to build our home for three to four years. I just wanna say thank you to South Texas Builders and their team for making this dream come true.
Thank you South Texas family for making our dream come true.
Vasquez Family 
We want to thank South Texas Builders for building our dream home.
From the very beginning, from signing the contract, designing the blueprints, and choosing every detail, their team guided us through the entire process.
Gamez Family 
We want to thank South Texas Builders for building our home.
They evaluated our lot for free, explained every step, and designed a floor plan that fit perfectly on our property.
We can honestly say this was the best decision we’ve made for our family.
Zepeda Family 
South Texas Builders made the process of building our first home much less intimidating than we expected.
We came in not knowing much about construction loans and they connected us with a lender the same day.
We are so grateful for this team.
Chavez Family 
Nosotros construimos nuestra casa en Mission con South Texas Builders y fue la mejor experiencia que pudimos haber tenido.
Llevábamos años ahorrando y cuando finalmente llegó el momento, queríamos hacer las cosas bien. El equipo nos explicó cada detalle del proceso, los permisos, los planos, las selecciones de materiales.
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We built our home in Mission with South Texas Builders and it was the best experience we could have had.
We had been saving for years, and when the moment finally came we wanted to do it right. The team explained every detail of the process to us, the permits, the plans, the material selections.
Pulido FamilyMission, TX 
Building with South Texas Builders was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made.
They knew exactly what the lender needed and kept us informed at every stage.
Delgadillo Family 
We are the González family and we built our home with South Texas Builders after a friend recommended them.
What stood out from day one was the honesty, they told us exactly what was included in the contract, what was not, and what everything would cost. No surprises.
González Family 
Thank you to South Texas Builders for turning what felt like an overwhelming process into one of the most exciting experiences of our lives.
The blueprint design process with the team was creative and fun, they really listened to what we wanted.
Hernandez Family 
We moved to the Rio Grande Valley from out of state and knew we wanted to build rather than buy.
South Texas Builders was recommended to us and from our very first call they were professional, knowledgeable, and patient with all of our questions.
Charles Family
About selections & finishes
The answers people ask for before they book a call.
Can I choose the materials and finishes for my home?
Yes, and it is the part most clients enjoy most. After the floor plan is final you work through flooring by room, countertops, cabinetry style and hardware, plumbing fixtures and finishes, lighting, exterior brick, stone or stucco, and your paint palette.
The process is guided and budget aware. We will also tell you which finishes hold up in South Texas heat and humidity and which ones photograph beautifully and fail here.
What happens if I want to make changes during construction?
Changes go through a written Change Order. You submit the request, we assess the impact on materials, labor and schedule, we give you a document showing the cost adjustment and any timeline impact, and nothing proceeds until you sign it.
Timing is what decides the price. Changes before framing is complete are usually straightforward. Changes after drywall, moving a wall, relocating plumbing, carry demolition and rework. That is why we push hard for decisions during design, when a change costs drawing time instead of concrete.
What is included in the cost of building with South Texas Builders?
Every home is built to the Fully Loaded standard as the baseline, not as an upgrade. Your contract includes a custom kitchen in paint grade materials; a custom exterior in siding, board and batten or EIFS stucco with cedar accents; 9 ft walls throughout with a 10 to 14 ft ceiling allowance in the front areas; granite or quartz countertops through the kitchen, pantry and baths; 3×6 walk in showers; a custom front door with a $2,500 allowance; custom ceiling designs in the dining, living and primary bedroom; a custom entertainment or fireplace wall; custom closets and pantry; 6′8″ interior doors with a $100 per door allowance; and three interior and two exterior paint colours.
Also included on every contract regardless of region: open cell spray foam insulation throughout, a windows allocation of 1.5% of sale price, recessed lighting within your electrical allowance, all permits except windstorm where it applies by zone, ten dirt hauls of 14 yards each, and free custom blueprints with the purchase of your new home.
Quoted separately: land, septic tank, windstorm insurance, appliances, utility connections, dirt hauls beyond the ten included, awnings at $500 each, a concrete pump if your site needs one, and driveway area beyond your garage allowance. We review every line, included and excluded, before you sign.
Next step
Ready to talk about selections & finishes?
The first conversation is free and carries no obligation. Tell us where you are and we will tell you honestly what the next step should be.
Prefer to talk to a person?(956) 594-6936
