Custom Homes in River Oaks.
The decisions that determine whether a custom home is a pleasure or a problem are made before the slab is poured: orientation, ceiling heights, structural spans, and mechanical routing. We do that work with you rather than presenting a finished plan.
Custom Homes in River Oaks, Texas typically costs $325–$600+ per square foot excluding land, and takes 4–6 months of design and permitting, then 10–16 months of construction. Novara Construction is a licensed, insured design-build contractor serving River Oaks, Houston and surrounding Harris County, handling design, permitting, and construction under one fixed-price contract.
$325–$600+ per square foot excluding land.
Greater Houston market ranges, not a quote. Your number depends on scope, finish level, and existing conditions.
4–6 months of design and permitting, then 10–16 months of construction.
Permitting duration varies by jurisdiction — see below for who reviews work in River Oaks.
What's included
- Site evaluation, survey, soil report, and feasibility
- Architecture, interior design, and construction documents in-house
- Engineered foundations designed for the site's soil report
- Full builder's risk, allowances, and fixed-price contracting
- Landscape, drainage, and hardscape coordinated with the build
River Oaks homes
River Oaks, Avalon Place, and Royden Oaks hold some of Houston's most significant homes — traditional, Georgian, and contemporary properties where detail and proportion matter more than speed. Work here is millwork-heavy: paneled rooms, custom cabinetry, stone slab installations, plaster, and restoration-quality finish carpentry, often alongside full mechanical, electrical, and plumbing replacement.
Feasibility, then schematic design, then design development and documents, then a fixed-price build with weekly reporting.
Who reviews it
Everything permits through the City of Houston, and deed restrictions in these neighborhoods are enforced strictly. Historic considerations, setbacks, and lot coverage limits shape what an addition can be, so we resolve those before the design is set.
- River Oaks
- Avalon Place
- Highland Village
- Royden Oaks
- Afton Oaks
77019 · 77027
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River Oaks questions
Do you build on a lot I already own?
Yes. We evaluate the lot's soil, drainage, setbacks, and utility access first so the design is grounded in what the site will actually support.
What is included in the price per square foot?
Our per-square-foot figures cover conditioned living space and the structure and finishes inside it. Land, site work, pools, and extensive landscaping are priced separately and shown as their own lines.
Do you work with our architect or designer?
Yes. We work with outside architects and designers, and we also have in-house architecture and interior design if you would rather keep everything under one contract.
How do you protect a high-value home during construction?
Full site protection, dust containment, dedicated site supervision, insured trades, and a documented daily log. Occupied luxury remodels require that discipline.