Modern Farmhouse
Standing-seam metal, board-and-batten, deep porches, and a warm, livable plan.
Residential
Residential Construction.
New residential construction from foundation to finish — built to your specifications and warranted for the long haul.
Overview
What we deliver
Whether it's a spec home, a rebuild, or a new house on a family lot, we deliver residential construction with the craftsmanship of a custom home and the discipline of a commercial schedule.
About the work
Why residential at Novara
Most new construction in Houston is built to a price, not a standard. Framing shortcuts, minimum-code insulation, cheap flashing, and finish work that starts to unwind the day the punch list closes. We build to the standard our custom-home clients expect — on projects that don't necessarily carry a custom-home budget.
The value shows up in the envelope. Air-sealed, properly insulated, correctly flashed. That's what makes the difference between a house that runs cool and dry through a Gulf Coast summer and one that fights you every August. We spec the systems, oversee the install, and blower-door test before drywall.
On-your-lot builds, spec homes for developers, and full teardown-rebuilds — that's the range. One superintendent per project, a fixed schedule, and a written warranty when we hand you the keys.
Design directions
Three ways we approach residential.
Transitional Two-Story
Brick and stone exterior, formal front, casual back — the Houston-family classic done properly.
Modern Elevation
Stucco and stone massing, flat and low-slope roofs, wide steel windows, and a clean, quiet street presence.
Signature materials
What we specify, source, and install
Engineered Framing
LVLs, PSLs, and I-joists sized for span and roof load.
Spray-Foam Envelope
Sealed, insulated, and blower-door tested.
Standing-Seam Metal / 30-yr Comp
Proper roof systems with elevated flashing details.
Written Warranty
One-year workmanship + manufacturer warranties on systems.
Foundation to finish
One team from slab pour to final punch-list — no gaps between trades.
Structural quality
Engineered framing, elevated flashing details, and roof systems built to last.
Envelope performance
Air sealing, insulation, and moisture management done by people who care.
Warranty program
Written warranty and a maintenance walk-through at the one-year mark.
Scope
Included in every project
- Foundation & framing
- Roofing & envelope
- MEP rough-in
- Interior & exterior finishes
- Landscape coordination
- Warranty & service
Selected work
Our process
- 01
Planning
Site work, permitting, and scope alignment.
- 02
Structure
Foundation, framing, and dry-in.
- 03
Finish
Trades sequenced to a tight, transparent schedule.
- 04
Handover
Move-in walk-through and warranty package.
FAQ
Common questions
Do you build on my lot?
Yes — on-your-lot builds are a core part of what we do.
How long does a new home take?
Most single-family builds run 9–14 months depending on size and finish level.
Do you work with my architect?
Yes — we build to outside architectural sets regularly and value-engineer during pre-con.
Residential Construction across Greater Houston
Residential Construction guides
- The WoodlandsHome additions in The Woodlands: setbacks, covenant review, and cost per square foot
What it costs to add square footage in The Woodlands, how the Development Standards Committee review works, and which additions actually return their cost.
- West UniversityWest University additions and pop-tops: building up when the lot is small
How West U homeowners add square footage on 5,000 sq ft lots — second-story additions, coverage limits, and what the city's rules allow.
- AdviceHow to choose a remodeling contractor in Houston: licenses, contracts, and red flags
Texas doesn't license general contractors — here's exactly how to vet a Houston remodeler, what the contract must say, and the warning signs to walk away from.
- OutdoorOutdoor living in Katy, Sugar Land, and Cypress: what survives a Houston summer
Covered patios, outdoor kitchens, and shade strategy built for Gulf Coast heat, humidity, and clay soil — with real 2026 pricing.