Business Details
17 Years
experience
Custom Home Builders in Central Texas | Mill Creek Custom Homes
Mill Creek Custom Homes has specialized in building high-quality custom homes since 2009, serving central Texas between Houston and Austin. Our design-build team manages every aspect of creating personalized residences, from contemporary to traditional styles, including custom luxury homes, modern farmhouses, and barndominiums. With decades of combined experience, we prioritize client satisfaction through transparent communication, meticulous quality control, and a commitment to building homes that reflect our clients' lifestyles. Our process emphasizes collaboration, ensuring every detail aligns with client specifications while maintaining ethical standards and industry expertise. 
Services
Custom Home Building
Design-Build Services
Barndominium Construction
Farmhouse Design
Villa Development
Landmark Series Homes
Luxury Home Building
Ranch-Style Homes
Craftsman Style Homes
Hill Country Residences
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of custom home building experience in central Texas.
- Our design-build team handles every project detail from concept to completion.
- We provide personalized floor plan customization to match client lifestyles.
- Our quality control process includes rigorous scrutiny of every construction detail.
- We maintain transparent communication throughout the building process.
What people say
Exceeded expectations
Stress-free process
Exceptional quality
Personalized service
On-time completion
Services
Custom Home Building
We specialize in constructing fully customized luxury homes tailored to individual client preferences. Our process integrates architectural design, material selection, and construction management to create unique residences that reflect homeowners' lifestyles and property surroundings. Clients benefit from our 15+ years of regional building expertise and commitment to quality craftsmanship.
Barndominium Construction
Our barndominium solutions combine residential living spaces with functional workshop areas in metal or timber frame construction. Available in multiple configurations, these versatile homes accommodate weekend retreats, extended family housing, or ranch staff quarters while maintaining aesthetic appeal and structural durability.
Farmhouse Design
We create modern farmhouse designs featuring rustic elements like metal roofing and beadboard wainscoting while incorporating contemporary comforts. Our standard features ensure authentic styling with practical layouts suitable for country living and family gatherings.
Villa Development
Our villa designs offer connected private living units ideal for multi-generational families or hospitality ventures. The flexible layouts allow expansion while maintaining cohesive architectural styling, with options for wedding venues, hunting lodges, and bed-and-breakfast conversions.
Design-Build Services
Our design-build methodology streamlines home construction through single-source project management. This approach ensures seamless coordination between design professionals, contractors, and suppliers while maintaining budget control and schedule efficiency for clients.
People
Lance Abel
President
With over 25 years in homebuilding, Lance founded Mill Creek in 2009 after relocating to central Texas. He oversees operations and maintains quality standards across all projects.
Christie Abel
Vice President
Christie manages business operations with 19 years of real estate experience. She holds a business management degree and coordinates financial aspects of homebuilding projects.
David Hadsell
VP of Sales & Marketing
David leads sales operations with a corporate communications background. He transitioned from mortgage banking to homebuilding in 2013, managing custom home projects across Texas.
John Hill
VP of Operations
John directs construction management with 15+ years of experience. He rejoined Mill Creek in 2017 after initial involvement at company founding, ensuring quality control across all developments.
Meagan Semora
Purchasing Manager
Meagan handles material procurement with interior design expertise. She has worked in residential and commercial architecture for 5+ years, supporting project timelines and design specifications.
Questions
What types of homes does Mill Creek Custom Homes build?
We construct custom luxury homes, modern farmhouses, barndominiums, villas, and Landmark Series designs across central Texas.
Do you build on customer-owned land?
Yes, we specialize in building on client-owned properties throughout rural central Texas between Houston and Austin.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve central Texas communities between Houston and Austin, including rural and suburban locations.
Can I customize floor plans?
Yes, we offer full customization of existing plans or can create entirely new designs to match client preferences.
What construction methods do you use?
We build using traditional methods for custom homes and offer metal/timber frame options for barndominiums.
How long does construction take?
Project timelines vary by complexity but typically range from 6-12 months for complete custom home builds.
