Our Building Process
From our first introductory meeting to handing over your keys, T. A. French guides every step of your custom homebuilding process with clarity and care. Our thoughtful approach to new construction and remodeling keeps your project on schedule, on budget, and true to your vision.
1
Let’s Get Acquainted
- Introductory meeting
- Explore the T. A. French journey
- Meet Troy and our team
- Call and visit our references
2
Homesite Review
- Identify building site
- Complete site field review checklist
- Discuss homeowner’s project goals, wishes, and demands
3
General Project Discussion
- Discuss ballpark price range
- Explore finance options with our preferred lender
- Create plan
- Sign professional services agreement and pay deposit
- Order site survey (topography, significant trees, setbacks, and lot corners staked)
4
Preliminary Design Concepts
- Pre-allowance and color selection appointment with interior designer
- Initial bid specifications interview
5
Initial Cost Estimate
- Preliminary house plans back from architect/designer (floor plan, front elevation, site plan, electrical)
- Compile price quote
6
Analyze Initial Cost & Sign Agreement
- Present price quote to client
- Execute construction contract between builder and owner
- Give final redlined floor plan changes to architect/designer
7
Personalize Your Home & Finalize Details
- Final redlined floor plan changes back from designer
- Designer draws side and rear elevations, roof, cabinets
- Finalize all allowance items
- Finalize interior and exterior color selections with interior design coordinator
8
Pre-Construction Details Finalized
- Present final full, complete set of floor plans to homeowner for approval
- Submit floor plans, specifications, and site plan to lender for appraisal
- Submit plans for engineering; submit to HOA/ACC for approval
- Close construction loan
9
Prepare to Break Ground
- Hold pre-construction meeting with homeowner to review project specifics with construction team
- On-site foundation stake-out/tree meeting
- Start of construction: pour slab
- Slab pour celebration!
10
Construction of Your Home
- Structured homeowner walkthrough at multiple phases
- Integrated pool and landscaping
- Design to finish during home construction
- Third-party and municipal inspections as needed
- Scheduled T. A. French internal quality control inspections
11
Welcome Home!
- Pre-closing homeowner orientation walk-through and create punch list
- Pre-close completed and punch list sign off meeting with homeowners
- Close escrow at title company and deliver keys to homeowners
- Welcome to your beautiful new custom home!
New Custom Homes
Design & Pre-Construction
Every project begins with a design consultation, where we introduce our building philosophy and you share your ideas and requirements. Together we address style, square footage, interior and exterior amenities, building materials, budget, and timeline. Our Plan Designer then produces a blueprint and specification sheet, followed by full-color renderings that show the colors and textures of your home in three dimensions. This phase is the most thorough by design — resolving details here prevents the delays and cost overruns that surface when they’re left for the field.
Selections & Allowances
Once construction begins, you’ll make more than 300 decisions covering everything that goes into the home after the slab is poured and the frame is up: flooring, countertops, appliances, plumbing, lighting, and more. An allowance budget, pre-approved and earmarked from the start, keeps those choices on track. Come in under budget and the credit can be applied to another feature or deducted from your total.
Our Interior Designer accompanies you personally to our neighboring showroom. Most builders hand over a vendor list; we work alongside you, so every decision is considered from every angle while the final call remains yours.
Production & Construction
While selections are underway, production begins and the blueprint becomes a physical home. Our Production Manager stays on-site throughout, managing time, resources, and quality control. Backed by deep production expertise, long-standing vendor partnerships, and a standard of excellence in craftsmanship, we deliver on time and on budget — a home that is beautifully customized, exceptionally crafted, and state-of-the-art in form and function.
Project Fulfillment & Warranty
Our responsibility doesn’t end at closing. At the final walk-through, you’ll receive a paint touch-up kit, a Homeowner Move-in Supplies Package, and a selection binder documenting every roofing, paint, flooring, and tile choice for future reference. You can use these materials yourself or schedule repairs with a T.A. French representative. Our one-two-ten warranty program, with a six-month inspection, keeps us accountable long after you’ve moved in.
There isn’t a better homebuilding company out there. We highly recommend them!K. Smith / Copper Ridge / New Braunfels
We couldn’t be more satisfied with the outcome. We even stayed within budget and there were no surprises.Debra / Texas Hill Country
You will not be disappointed if you go with T. A. French!Nancy Zanetta / Centennial Ridge / Bulverde
Your home will be built with dedication to you as if you are the only home they are building.Emmet Cole / River Place at Gruene / New Braunfels
From the initial meeting to closing and move in, T. A. French did a great job and we could not be happier with our new home.Karin Parker / Vintage Oaks / New Braunfels
Professionalism always A++, their end goal was making sure we loved everything about our new custom home, and we definitely do!Denise Schmidt / Mystic Shores / Canyon Lake
They stand by their warranty and their product. If you are considering building, I highly recommend them.Kelly Smith / Vintage Oaks / New Braunfels
GREAT people, GREAT team, GREAT home!Paul Borchardt / Vintage Oaks / New Braunfels
We love our new home and the awesome T. A. French team!!!Anita Valdez / Comal County
Every day we thank our lucky stars! Troy and his team are TERRIFIC to work with! If I could do it all again, I would go with T. A. French.Vincent Callier / Comal County
Wealth of construction knowledge and hands on experience produced an aesthetically beautiful and a functionally rock solid home.Michael & Janet Sheffey / Vintage Oaks / New Braunfels
We were given a price for the build and that is the price we paid. We would definitely use them again.Pam Erikson / Vintage Oaks / New Braunfels
You cannot find a builder with more integrity, excellent workmanship, attention to detail—producing a home on time and on budget.Donna / Mystic Shores / Canyon Lake
Troy and company did everything right. Everything about our house is outstanding, and Troy’s support has been outstanding.John Trout / Vintage Oaks / New Braunfels
They were able to meet our budget and complete the project on time. The experience was great!! We would do it again!!Mark Shaw / San Antonio
On budget, completed on time and T. A. French made our first custom build a great experience. Highly recommend!!Jana Perenchio / Vintage Oaks / New Braunfels
Exceeded our expectations and follow up was always performed timely and reasonably. Excellent builder!William Sims / Vintage Oaks / New Braunfels
Remodeling Your Home
Design That Fits Your Life
Our remodeling division designs and builds projects made for a lifetime of enjoyment. Every successful remodel starts with design that fits your taste, lifestyle, and budget, which is why we’re involved from the earliest planning stages. We also offer a third-party inspection before construction begins, conducted by a licensed professional registered with the state of Texas. This report helps to identify needed repairs to address up front, rather than surfacing later as costly change orders.
Planning Meetings
Your first meeting covers the project overview, your budget, and how we work — including the permitting, state registration, engineering, and drafting your specific project will require. Every remodel is different, and guidelines vary accordingly.
At the follow-up meeting, we review scopes of work, project drafting, and the timeline. At the final design meeting, we lock in plan changes and design selections, review your total investment, and hand off our qualified supplier list. These suppliers are the best in the industry and genuinely knowledgeable, which makes selections easier and more enjoyable.
Pre-Construction & Construction
The pre-construction meeting is held on site, giving our construction management staff the chance to walk through every stage of your project alongside you and confirm the schedule, selections, and final plans.
Once construction starts, we run continuous quality control inspections and trade meetings backed by strong project management. We also establish the communication method that works best for you and stick with it, keeping the process clear and as stress-free as possible.
Interval Meetings for Remodels
We involve clients throughout construction to keep expectations aligned. These meetings are open invitation and never mandatory:
- Pre-construction meeting
- Site foundation placement
- Foundation pre-pour (if applicable)
- Electrical walk and low voltage
- Pre-flatwork and landscaping
- Pre-insulation
- Pre-carpentry
- Internal quality control inspection
- Pre-close home orientation
- Final punch walk
- 90-day warranty inspection
- 1-year warranty inspection
Final Walk-Through
Once every punchlist item is complete, we conduct the final walk-through. Our goal is a zero-item punchlist, and our commitment to excellence is what gets us there. We finish with a full orientation and a review of the warranty procedures covering your project.