Custom Homes in West University.
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 West University, 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 West University Place, TX 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 West University.
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
West University homes
West U mixes 1930s–50s cottages with 1990s-and-newer two- and three-story rebuilds on 50-foot lots. Cottage owners typically want a kitchen and bath modernization plus a rear or second-story addition; newer-home owners want kitchen re-engineering, primary bath rebuilds, and better outdoor space in a small backyard.
Feasibility, then schematic design, then design development and documents, then a fixed-price build with weekly reporting.
Who reviews it
The City of West University Place has its own building department with tight lot coverage, height, setback, and tree rules, and construction hours are enforced. We design to those limits and manage permits, inspections, and neighbor notification so the project stays on schedule.
- West University Place
- Southside Place
- Braeswood
- Bellaire border
- Rice Village area
77005 · 77025
Not listed? Call and we'll confirm coverage for your address.
West University 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.
Can I add a second story in West U?
Frequently, subject to height, setback, and coverage limits and the existing foundation and framing capacity. We verify feasibility during design.
How do you manage construction on a narrow lot?
Staged deliveries, controlled staging areas, protected sidewalks and trees, and strict adherence to permitted work hours.