Design-build in Dripping Springs and Driftwood
Acreage, wide views and rural infrastructure: new homes and guest houses designed for the land they sit on.
The houses here
West of Austin, lots get larger and services get simpler. Many properties use on-site septic systems, some rely on wells or rainwater collection, and most have long driveways and open views.
Here we mainly design and build custom homes, casitas and guest houses, and additions to existing ranch houses.
Areas we cover: Dripping Springs, Driftwood, Henly and the surrounding Hays County Hill Country.
Most requested here
- Custom homesNew houses designed for one family and one site
- Additions and casitasMore room, on the lot or on the house
- Design and pre-constructionPlans, pricing and permits before anything is torn out
What to plan for in Dripping Springs and Driftwood
General guidance only. Codes, review processes and boundaries change, so we confirm the current requirements for each property before design.
City or county
Depending on location, a property may fall under the City of Dripping Springs, its extraterritorial jurisdiction or Hays County, each with different requirements.
Septic capacity
Adding bedrooms or a casita on a septic system usually requires the system’s capacity to be reviewed, and sometimes a new or expanded system.
Water supply
Wells and rainwater systems need their own planning and lead time, and affect where the house can sit.
Wildfire risk
Much of the area is wildland-urban interface. Ember-resistant vents, Class A roofs and defensible space are worth designing in from the start.
Illustrative projects in Dripping Springs and Driftwood
Other areas: Central Austin and West Lake Hills and Rollingwood.
Planning a project in Dripping Springs and Driftwood?
Tell us about the house and what is not working. The planner takes about four minutes, and the first site visit is free.