At Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes, we understand that building a luxury residence is more than a milestone—it is a legacy. As award-winning Austin custom home builder, we bring over 45 years of high-end design-build expertise to families who expect more than the ordinary. Our fixed-price process, structured systems, and one-on-one attention ensure that your investment is protected and your vision is honored.
If you are preparing to build on your own lot in the Texas Hill Country, Lake Travis, Lake LBJ, or across greater Austin, here are the top reasons to partner with an experienced custom home builder.
Your Home, Fully Tailored to You
When you choose from Austin custom home builder, you are choosing to trust them from start to finish. From structural details and floorplan flow to natural light, indoor-outdoor transitions, and hand-selected finishes, everything reflects your lifestyle.
“When you buy a spec home, you’re buying someone else’s idea of a good house. With a custom home, it becomes your own,” says our co-founder Steve Zbranek.
At ZH Custom Homes, our clients often come to us for exceptional glass-wrapped great rooms, spa-style wellness suites, wine storage, chef-driven kitchens, hidden rooms, and multi-functional guest spaces. We help design the wow factor around your family, your land, and your future.
We Know Central Texas Land
Sloped lakefront properties. Tree ordinances. Drainage codes. Floodplain overlays. These are realities in Austin, and ignoring them can delay your build or erode your budget.
As a local custom home builder Austin TX, we begin every project with site walks, topographic studies, feasibility assessments, and structural engineering before you spend a dollar on design. Our experience on Lake Travis, in Bee Cave, Horseshoe Bay, and the Highland Lakes area means we know how to maximize your land’s potential while staying compliant with LCRA, city, and county regulations.
Designed for Luxury Living
Today’s high-end homeowners are asking for more than square footage. You want seamless indoor-outdoor flow, energy modeling, security, automation, and space for both entertaining and unplugging. We design homes with:
- Floor-to-ceiling retractable glass connecting indoor and outdoor living areas
- Hidden rooms for ideas such as home speakeasies, safe rooms, or out-of-the-way storage.
- Outdoor kitchens with smart AV and lighting
- Wellness zones with cold plunge, sauna, and steam
- Generational guest or mother-in-law casitas
- Whole-home energy systems and backup power
Over 68% of luxury homeowners now prioritize sustainability and indoor-outdoor living, according to Houzz. These are the details production builders cannot offer.
Fixed-Price Clarity from the Start
In a fluctuating market, fixed pricing matters. Most builders still use cost-plus models that shift financial risk to the homeowner. At Zbranek & Holt, we operate differently. Every home begins with vendor-backed pricing, not guesswork. Before we pour a slab, you’ll see exactly what you’re getting and what it will cost.
“We believe clarity creates confidence,” says Tony Holt, our President. “Our fixed-price model ensures our clients never have to worry about surprise invoices halfway through construction.”
This commitment is why families trust us to steward multimillion-dollar investments.
Project Management with Full Service
We know how important your time is, which is why we offer white-glove project management from the moment you hire us. We take care of scheduling, permitting, engineering, coordinating architecture, and quality control on site. Clients can see every decision and update in real time on a personalized cloud-based dashboard.
We take care of the details so you can enjoy the process from day one to move-in.
A Reputation Built on Results
With more than 45 years of experience and hundreds of homes delivered, our custom home design Austin reputation is built on precision, performance, and integrity. We are proud to be recognized as:
- 2-Time National Master Builder of the Year
- Austin Builder Hall of Fame Inductee
- 6-Time Austin Custom Builder of the Year
- 13-Time Houzz Award Winner
- National Best in American Living Award Recipient
Built on Your Land. Designed Around Your Lifestyle.
We do not build spec homes. We build luxury custom homes for clients who already own land—and want to do it right.
Whether it is a panoramic lot on Lake Travis, a secluded ranch in Marble Falls, or a modern estate for multi-generational living, we design to fit the land with. Our process starts with understanding the site’s natural advantages: sun exposure, slope, privacy, and views.
Let’s Build Together
The land shapes every home we build, our experience guides us, and we make sure they last. We can help you get started if you’re planning your next chapter and want a team that values clarity, craftsmanship, and a long-term vision.
Schedule a private consultation with our team at Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes