Custom Home Builder in
Central Texas: Truly Custom Homes Built in 3-4 Months

Your home should be more than a place to live—it should reflect how you actually live. As a custom home builder serving Bastrop County, Williamson County, Hays County, and throughout Central Texas, Niesen Construction creates truly custom homes designed around your lifestyle, your vision, and your budget. Unlike production builders offering limited floor plans, we build homes one at a time with complete focus on your project. With 33 years of construction experience and a systematic approach that completes custom homes in just 3-4 months, we deliver both the customization you want and the timeline you need.

33Years Building Experience
3-4Months to Complete
100%Custom Designed

Your Vision, Your Home, Your Way

Emotional Connection

Building a custom home is one of life's most significant decisions—and most exciting opportunities. It's your chance to create something perfectly tailored to how your family actually lives: the kitchen designed for how you cook and entertain, the home office positioned for natural light and privacy, the master suite creating the retreat you've always wanted, and the open spaces flowing exactly as you envision them. Unlike buying an existing home where you compromise on layout, location, or style, building a custom home means every choice reflects your priorities, your aesthetic, and your lifestyle. This is your vision becoming reality.

Custom vs Production

True custom home building means exactly that—custom. Not choosing between three floor plans offered by a production builder like D.R. Horton or Lennar. Not selecting from predetermined packages with limited modification options. Not accepting 'close enough' when it's the biggest investment you'll make. As a custom home builder in Central Texas, we design and build homes one at a time, completely tailored to each client. Every decision is yours: floor plan layout, ceiling heights, window placements, materials, finishes, fixtures, and every detail that makes a house your home. If you can envision it and it meets building codes, we can build it.

Our Promise

When you build a custom home with Niesen Construction, you work directly with founder Charles Niesen and our experienced team of 22 skilled specialists. We guide you through every step: translating your vision into architectural plans, securing permits, preparing your land, building your foundation, framing your structure, and completing every finish detail with meticulous attention to quality. Our systematic approach—honed over 33 years—allows us to complete custom homes in just 3-4 months without sacrificing the customization or quality that makes your home truly yours. Fast completion, exceptional quality, completely custom—you don't have to choose just two.

Your home should reflect how you actually live, with spaces designed around your family's routines, your entertaining style, your work-from-home needs, and your vision for the future. That's the difference between a custom home and a tract home built for everyone and no one.

- Charles Niessen, Founder & Owner

Built on Experience:
33 Years of Construction Mastery

When you build a custom home with Niesen Construction, you work with someone who didn't choose construction as a career—construction chose him. Founder Charles Niesen has been immersed in building since age 8, creating a depth of hands-on experience few contractors can match. This isn't theoretical knowledge from books or classes. It's 33 years of carrying materials, operating equipment, solving problems, and building everything from commercial hospitals to custom homes. Every custom home we build benefits from this lifetime of accumulated wisdom.

Age 8-26

Our Promise

When you build a custom home with Niesen Construction, you work with someone who didn't choose construction as a career—construction chose him. Founder Charles Niesen has been immersed in building since age 8, creating a depth of hands-on experience few contractors can match. This isn't theoretical knowledge from books or classes. It's 33 years of carrying materials, operating equipment, solving problems, and building everything from commercial hospitals to custom homes. Every custom home we build benefits from this lifetime of accumulated wisdom.

Age 26-30

Commercial Excellence

At 26, Charles joined JE Dunn Construction as a foreman, contributing to major commercial projects including 60% of the concrete work on downtown Austin's new hospitals. Commercial construction teaches lessons residential contractors often miss: large-scale project coordination, rigorous quality control standards, systematic scheduling across multiple trades, and the importance of documentation and accountability. But working on someone else's projects, building someone else's vision, made Charles realize he needed to build his own company—one where personal relationships, custom work, and treating customers like family would be the foundation.

Age 30-Present

Building the Dream

For the past 15+ years as a business owner (and three years as Niessen Construction), Charles has focused on what he loves most: building custom homes and complete renovations for Central Texas families. Starting as Texas Handyman 512 and evolving into Niessen Construction, the company now includes 22 skilled specialists covering every construction trade. Charles brings his 33 years of hands-on experience to every custom home: understanding soil conditions and foundation requirements, coordinating trades systematically for 3-4 month completion, solving problems creatively when challenges arise, and maintaining the quality standards that come from a lifetime of caring about the work. When you build a custom home with us, you benefit from every project Charles has touched since age 8.

"We're not all about making money off of your project. We're trying to keep our name up and know that when you call us, you're getting good quality service. We're not just going to come in there and slap stuff together and be done with it."

- Charles Niessen, Founder & Owner

True Custom Building:
What Makes Us Different

Many production builders advertise ‘custom’ homes, but their definition differs dramatically from true custom home building. Understanding this difference helps you make informed decisions about the biggest investment you’ll make. Here’s what separates genuine custom home builders from production builders building hundreds of homes using predetermined formulas.

What True Custom Building Means

  • Your floor plan designed from scratch or modified from our extensive portfolio
  • Ceiling heights, window placements, room sizes—all your decisions, not theirs
  • Materials and finishes selected by you from the full range available, not from limited upgrade packages
  • Changes possible during construction when needed (within structural and code constraints)
  • Personal attention from Charles and our team throughout your project
  • Real relationship with your builder, not ticket numbers with a corporate system
  • One home receiving complete focus, not one of 50 being built simultaneously
  • Direct communication about progress, decisions, and any issues that arise

Your Custom Home Building Journey: Step by Step

Building a custom home feels overwhelming when you don't understand the process. We've systematized custom home construction into clear, manageable steps that keep you informed and in control throughout your journey. Here's exactly what to expect when you build a custom home with Niesen Construction in Central Texas.

Shep 1

Initial Consultation & Vision

We start by listening. You share your vision, your must-haves, your nice-to-haves, your lifestyle needs, and your budget parameters. We discuss your land (if you have it) or help you understand what to look for when purchasing land for custom home construction. We share our portfolio of previous custom homes to inspire ideas. This conversation is free, no-pressure, and helps both of us determine if we're the right fit.

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Design & Planning

We translate your vision into preliminary floor plans. You can start with one of our existing designs and modify it completely, or we design from scratch around your specific needs. We discuss room sizes, ceiling heights, window placements, flow between spaces, outdoor living areas, and how your family will actually use each space. This iterative process continues until the design perfectly matches your vision.

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Budgeting & Proposal

Once the design is finalized, we develop a comprehensive proposal outlining complete project scope, detailed timeline, and total investment required. This proposal includes all costs—no surprise change orders for items that should have been included from the start. We discuss financing options (we work with HFS financing for customers who need it), budget adjustments if needed, and ensure you're completely comfortable with the investment before proceeding.

Timeline: 3-4 Months from Permit to Completion

Our systematic approach allows us to complete custom homes in just 3-4 months from permit to certificate of occupancy—nearly half the typical 6-9 month timeline production builders require. We achieve this through careful coordination of our experienced team, efficient scheduling of trades, systematic quality checks preventing rework, and our 22-person crew covering all specialties without waiting for outside subcontractors. As Charles explains: 'We've got it down to a science. It's all part of just like a conveyor belt. As soon as this person's done, I got this person coming in. As soon as they're done, I got this person coming in.' This efficiency means less disruption for you, earlier completion, and lower interest costs if you're carrying construction financing—all without sacrificing the quality and customization that makes your home truly yours.

Custom Homes We've Built Throughout Central Texas

Every custom home we build tells a unique story—reflecting the family who lives there, the land it sits on, and the vision that guided its creation. These homes across Bastrop County, Williamson County, Hays County, and throughout our Central Texas service area showcase the diversity of truly custom home building. From modern farmhouses to contemporary designs, from cozy retreats to expansive family estates, each home represents our commitment to quality craftsmanship and personal attention.

Modern Farmhouse - Bastrop County

  • Bastrop, TX
  • 2,800 sq ft | 4 bed, 3 bath | Modern Farmhouse
  • Saturday by appointment

This custom home blends traditional farmhouse charm with contemporary open-concept living. Built in 3.5 months on a beautiful Bastrop County acreage lot, the home features vaulted ceilings, custom barn doors, a chef’s kitchen with oversized island, and a wraparound porch perfect for Texas evenings. The clients wanted a home that felt both timeless and modern—we delivered exactly that.

What Our Custom Home Clients Say

Building a custom home is intensely personal—you're trusting someone with your vision, your investment, and your family's future. These stories from custom home clients across Central Texas reflect what matters most: quality delivered as promised, communication throughout the process, timelines respected, and the satisfaction of moving into a home built exactly for you.

We wanted a truly custom home in Bastrop County, not a production builder's limited options. Niesen Construction delivered beyond our expectations. Charles listened to our vision, offered suggestions based on his experience, and designed a home perfect for our family. The quality is exceptional, communication was constant, and they completed our home in under 4 months. We love every detail of our custom home.

Michael & Jennifer Patterson
Bastrop County, TX
3,200 sq ft Modern Farmhouse

After looking at production builders in Round Rock, we found Niesen Construction and immediately saw the difference. Real customization, not just package upgrades. Charles walked us through every decision, explained options clearly, and built our home faster than the production builders quoted. The craftsmanship is outstanding and the personal attention made the entire process enjoyable instead of stressful.

David & Lisa Rodriguez
Round Rock, TX
2,900 sq ft Contemporary Home

Building our custom home on acreage near Kyle was a dream we thought would take forever. Niesen Construction made it smooth and surprisingly fast. From architectural design through final walkthrough, they handled everything professionally. The systematic approach Charles described actually works—our home was completed in 3.5 months with quality that exceeds anything we saw from larger builders. Highly recommend for anyone wanting true custom homes.

Robert & Amanda Chen
Kyle, TX
3,500 sq ft Hill Country Home

We built with Niessen Construction in Cedar Park and couldn't be happier. The team's experience shows in every detail—they anticipated issues before they arose, communicated proactively, and delivered exactly what they promised. The 33 years of experience isn't just marketing—you see it in the quality, the efficiency, and the problem-solving when challenges come up. Our custom home is perfect.

Steven & Sarah Mitchell
Cedar Park, TX
2,600 sq ft Family Home

Understanding Your Custom Home Investment

Custom home costs vary significantly based on size, finishes, land requirements, and location. Rather than providing misleading 'starting at' prices, we believe in transparent conversations about your specific vision and budget. Here's what influences custom home investment and how we work with clients to make custom home building accessible.

What Influences
Custom Home Costs

The kitchen is where families gather, where homework happens between meal prep, where morning coffee turns into evening wine. If your kitchen layout frustrates you, if you lack counter space or storage, if your appliances are decades old, a kitchen remodel isn't just about aesthetics. It's about making daily life better.

Cost Factors

Square Footage:

Larger homes cost more, but per-square-foot costs often decrease as size increases

Finishes & Materials:

Your selections dramatically impact total investment—from builder-grade to luxury finishes

Site Conditions:

Land that requires extensive grading, retaining walls, or long utility runs increases costs

Architectural Complexity

More complex designs (multiple roof lines, extensive custom details) require more labor

Location:

Building codes, permit fees, and inspection requirements vary by county and city

Systems & Utilities:

Custom HVAC systems, advanced home automation, or off-grid capabilities add investment

The Value of Building Custom

While custom homes may appear more expensive than production builders' advertised prices, true apples-to-apples comparisons often reveal custom building offers superior value. Production builders' base prices exclude most desirable features—you pay for upgrades separately. Custom homes include everything built to your specifications from the start. You get exactly what you want, not what the builder wants to sell you. The faster 3-4 month timeline reduces construction loan interest costs. Quality materials and craftsmanship mean lower maintenance costs long-term. And you're building equity in something completely tailored to your needs, not compromising to fit someone else's formula.

Financing Your Custom Home

Most custom home clients use construction-to-permanent loans that transition automatically to standard mortgages upon completion. We work with HFS (Home Financing Solutions), a trusted partner offering competitive rates and understanding construction financing complexities. Approximately 85% of our customers use financing rather than paying cash. We're happy to connect you with financing experts who can explain options, pre-approve you for specific budgets, and make custom home building financially accessible. We also work within your approved budget to maximize value—adjusting specs, finishes, or features to deliver the best home your budget allows.