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The Best Houston Neighborhoods for Building a Custom Home
When it comes to building a custom home in Houston, choosing the right neighborhood is crucial. Each area offers unique advantages, from vibrant cultural scenes to serene, family-friendly environments. With the expertise of Southern Green Builders,...

Do I Need to Hire an Architect Before I Hire a Builder in Houston?
Embarking on the journey of creating a custom home is a pivotal moment filled with tough decisions. Among these decisions, is whether to hire an architect or a builder first. We at Southern Green Builders advocate for a builder-first approach. Let’s...
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Should I Remodel or Build a Custom Home in Houston? [2024]
In Houston's vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, from The Heights to Timbergrove, homeowners are often faced with a significant decision: to remodel their current home or embark on building a new one. Southern Green Builders, a high-end custom home...

How Long Does it Take to Remodel a Home in Houston?
Remodeling your home in Houston can breathe new life into your space, improve the flow of your layout, update your finishes, increase energy efficiency, and add more square footage to live comfortably. You deserve both an outcome and a process...

How to Build a Custom Home in a Houston Floodplain
Building a custom home in Houston requires careful planning and adherence to specific regulations. Since 2018, the City of Houston has set floodplain development requirements to reduce the risk of possible floods in the future. Navigating these...

The 6 Best Private Country Clubs in Houston Texas
For Houston homeowners, there is no shortage of cultural, recreational, and social activities that can contribute to a robust and enriching lifestyle. One outlet that combines all three elements is the wealth of high-end country clubs within the...

4 Outdated Bathroom Trends in 2024
Your home’s bathroom is one of the hardest working rooms in the house. Give your bathroom its well-deserved makeover by getting rid of these outdated bathroom trends! Whether you’re building a new custom home or looking to remodel, these are the top...

4 Best Structural Engineers in Houston
The design of your Houston custom home or remodel doesn’t start or stop with your architect or builder. A structural engineer ensures your home design will be feasible, safe, and structurally sound well into the future. From soil mitigation...

10 Home Design Trends to Consider in Your Houston Custom Home
Designing a new custom home is your chance for a fresh start. You have the opportunity to critically evaluate different spaces in your current house and figure out what you like, as well as what hasn’t been working for you and your family.