Custom Home Builder in Southlake, TX
Custom home builder in Southlake, TX - Carroll ISD tear-down rebuilds and whole-home renovations. 30+ years owner-operated craftsmanship.
The Southlake custom home builder who has been here longer than most of the subdivisions
Custom home builder in Southlake, TX - Carroll ISD tear-down rebuilds and whole-home renovations. 30+ years owner-operated craftsmanship.
High-end custom homes and major renovations in Southlake — owner-builder attention, Carroll ISD experience, and the same craftsmanship we are known for west of the metroplex.
Southlake is one of the most demanding markets in North Texas.
Southlake sits along SH 114 in Northeast Tarrant County, ten minutes from DFW Airport. Carroll ISD — home of the Dragons — is the headline draw and one of the highest-rated districts in the state. Lots are tight, prices per square foot are high, and the bar on finishes is unforgiving. We come to this market with thirty years of craftsmanship and the same owner-on-site model.
Where we work in Southlake
Southlake & every acreage pocket in Tarrant County
We work across Southlake proper and the surrounding unincorporated acreage of Tarrant County. Each pin marks a recent project area or nearby market we serve.
What custom homes cost in Southlake
Honest, current price ranges for what custom homes actually cost in this market in 2026. Numbers below reflect Open Prairie projects, all-in, with land excluded.
The Modern Texas Farmhouse
- Hand-drawn floor plan
- Hard-finished kitchen & primary suite
- 3-car garage with workshop bay
- Engineered slab for local soil
- Outdoor living + covered patio
The Acreage Estate
- Single-story preferred plan
- Designer kitchen + scullery
- Optional finished basement
- Detached guest casita or shop
- Pool / spa coordination
- Equestrian or barn add-ons
The Generational Home
- Multiple wings & courtyards
- Full finished basement standard
- Wine cellar, theater, gym
- Imported stone & beam
- Smart-home automation
- Multi-generational suite
Land cost is separate. Acreage in this market currently runs $40,000–$200,000 per acre depending on location, road access, and view. We are happy to walk lots with you before you buy and tell you what a build on that land will actually run.
High-end custom homes and major renovations in Southlake — owner-builder attention, Carroll ISD experience, and the same craftsmanship we are known for west of the metroplex.
Southlake is one of the most demanding markets in North Texas.
Southlake sits along SH 114 in Northeast Tarrant County, ten minutes from DFW Airport. Carroll ISD — home of the Dragons — is the headline draw and one of the highest-rated districts in the state. Lots are tight, prices per square foot are high, and the bar on finishes is unforgiving. We come to this market with thirty years of craftsmanship and the same owner-on-site model.
Where we work in Southlake
We have done work in Estes Park, Stone Lakes, Timarron, the streets around Bicentennial Park and Southlake Town Square, and the larger original lots on the south side toward Colleyville. Permitting through the City of Southlake.
Tear-down rebuilds and major renovations
A lot of our Southlake work is tear-down rebuilds on great Carroll ISD lots, plus whole-home renovations on the original 1990s estates. Same builder, same standards.
Built for Southlake families
Four reasons North Texas families have hired Open Prairie over the high-volume builders working the same zip codes for nearly thirty years.
Local Since 1995
We have been building in this region since before most of the new subdivisions had names. Every relationship Open Prairie needs to get your job done - engineers, inspectors, trades - already exists and is two decades deep.
Owner on Every Job
Dan Schlaak walks every job site weekly and runs every weekly client meeting himself. You will not be passed off to a project manager who has never met you.
Acreage Builds Done Right
Septic, well, road, pad, tree management, and dust control - things production builders treat as add-ons. We treat them as the job.
Two-Decade Warranty Track Record
Some of our earliest homes are now in their second owner. The warranty we wrote for the first owner still applies, and we still answer the phone. Ask anyone in town.
Building custom homes across North Texas
Building a Custom Home in Southlake, TX
The questions Southlake, TX families ask us most often before starting a custom home in this market.
Current Open Prairie projects in Southlake, TX typically run $1.2M to $3.8M for the home itself, on lots ranging from 1 to 20 acres. Per-square-foot costs land between $340 and $550 depending on finish level and whether the home includes a basement. Land is separate.
Plan on 12–14 months from groundbreaking, plus 3–5 months of design and Tarrant County permitting beforehand. Most of our homes deliver within two weeks of the original target date because we build a small number at once and the schedule actually gets attention.
In most cases, yes - and we are one of the only builders in the region who do them correctly. Soil varies block to block, which is why most builders refuse. We work with engineers we have used here for two decades.
On most acreage outside the city limits, yes. The cost varies dramatically based on depth-to-water and percolation rates. We coordinate the soil testing, the well drilling contractor, the septic engineer, and the inspection sign-offs - all included in our scope.
Yes. Most of the acreage subdivisions here have architectural review committees with their own rules about exterior materials, roof pitch, fence types, and outbuildings. We handle the submittal and any revision cycles as part of the design phase.
Modern Texas farmhouse remains the most-requested style - limestone or brick base, board-and-batten or stone gables, standing-seam metal accents, and big covered outdoor living. Traditional ranch, Hill Country contemporary, and transitional plans are also common. We do not have a house style; we build yours.
Talk to a real Southlake, TX builder.
Free site walk, transparent cost range, no pressure. Most clients hear back within one business day.