Practical guides from 1802 Build Co. for planning a custom home, barndominium, metal building or renovation on your land in East Texas. We cover land and site prep, septic and permits, timelines, design choices and what to expect at each step of the build, written by the team that builds them.
The 12 questions to ask a barndominium or custom home builder in East Texas before you sign, why each one matters, and what a good answer sounds like.
How long does it take to build a barndominium? From first call to move-in, most custom barndos in East Texas take about 8 to 14 months. Here is the phase-by-phase timeline.
Building a house on land in East Texas? The 7 steps: county permits, septic system permits, slabs for clay soil, site prep, utilities, timelines and a checklist for buying land to build a house.
Barndominium vs house: an East Texas builder’s honest side-by-side of 8 key differences, including structure, layouts, shop space, upkeep, financing, insurance and resale, plus barndominium pros and cons.
It’s what you don’t see that is the Foundation that holds everything together so the part you do see stands the test of time !
Planning your own lake home? Learn about our custom home building process.
Hats off to the owners for all their hard work and late nights searching for the perfect look for their new house. We think they