A Bravos custom home in Terrell, Texas, framed by mature trees
Design + build. Beautifully connected.

Luxury custom homes. Designed & built around you.East of Dallas. From $750K.

Your plans. Your interiors. Your home. Bravos Builders and our partners at H&H Design Studio bring it all together, from the first conversation to the final walkthrough.

Start with a conversation.

Tell us a little about your project.
We’ll call within one business day.

STEP 1 OF 2Your project
Your project

About 30 minutes. A clearer next step. No obligation.

Prefer to talk? Call or text (903) 662-6675
230+Homes built
12+Years of experience
Design + buildOne connected process
Locally rootedFamily-owned in East Texas
Custom green millwork and built-in shelving in a Royse City home

Your home deserves a team on the same page.

A beautiful home starts long before the first foundation is poured. Bravos Builders and H&H Design Studio work together on your plans, interiors, and construction, so the details connect from the beginning.

One coordinated process. People who know your project.

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A Bravos open-plan kitchen with a wood island and bright living space

The home you love. The budget you planned for.

Bring your ideas, not a list of firms to manage. With architectural planning and interior design from H&H Design Studio, builder input is part of the design conversation—while the decisions are still yours to make.

Plans, materials, and finishes considered together, with your budget in mind.

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What people say about Bravos.

A home is personal. So is the way we build it.

We LOVED this experience SO MUCH!! This home is a DREAM!!! Beyond what we could have ever imagined… Truly!! Thank you, thank you!!
Ashley W.Bravos homeowner
The builders prayed over us the very first time we stepped on our land. Our kids wrote their favorite Bible verses on the studs, and it made our home feel holy from the start. That’s something you can’t put a price on.
The Wiedeman FamilyBravos homeowners

Let’s talk about the home you have in mind. Call or text (903) 662-6675

From your first call to move-in.

  1. 01

    Consultation

    We talk through your land, budget, ideas, and what you want life in your new home to look like.

  2. 02

    Plan + Design

    Bravos and H&H Design Studio bring your floor plan, interiors, and budget into the same conversation.

  3. 03

    Pre-Construction

    We work through pricing, permits, site preparation, and your construction schedule.

  4. 04

    Build

    Your home takes shape with hands-on oversight, progress updates, and milestone walkthroughs.

  5. 05

    Final + Move-In

    We walk your finished home together, complete the final details, and review care and warranty information.

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Meet Dave and Sara.

Bravos Builders + H&H Design Studio.
A partnership that brings the details together.

Dave McIlrath, president and owner of Bravos Builders

Dave McIlrath

President & owner · Bravos Builders

Dave brings two decades of custom homebuilding experience and a personal commitment to the families he builds for.

Sara Haley, design partner at H&H Design Studio

Sara Haley

Design partner · H&H Design Studio

A Texas Tech architecture graduate with 10+ years in residential design, including training with a high-end Dallas designer.

Different homes. The same care.

Real Bravos homes, thoughtfully considered from the outside in.

A place to put down roots

Terrell, Texas

Room to make it your own

Bravos Builders portfolio

A little more room to breathe

Bravos Builders portfolio

The heart of the home

Elm home · kitchen & living

Details with a point of view

Royse City, Texas

An everyday retreat

Elm home · primary bath

Questions about building with Bravos.

Your home is a big decision.
Let’s make the next step a little easier.

How much does a custom home cost with Bravos?

Our starting point for these custom home projects is around $750K, not including land. Size, finishes, and site conditions affect the final price. Your Build Readiness Call is the first step toward a realistic range for your project.

Do I need to hire my own architect?

You can start with us. Bravos partners with H&H Design Studio for floor plan guidance, construction drawings, and interior selections, connecting design decisions with the team building your home.

I do not have land yet. Can you help?

Yes. Talk with us before you buy. We can help evaluate a potential lot and discuss access, utilities, site conditions, and the details that may affect your build.

Where do you build?

Rockwall, Greenville, Royse City, Caddo Mills, Farmersville, Poetry, Bonham, McKinney, Sulphur Springs, and nearby Hunt County and East Texas communities.

How long does design and construction take?

Timing depends on your plans, land, permitting, selections, and project scope. We will talk through your target move-in date on the call and explain the steps that determine your schedule.

What happens on the Build Readiness Call?

We spend about 30 minutes talking through your budget, land, design direction, and timeline. You will leave with a clearer idea of your next step. There is no obligation.

A completed Bravos home, ready for its next chapter

Your next chapter starts with a conversation.

Land. Budget. Design. Timeline.
A simple conversation to connect the dots.

Start with a conversation.

Tell us a little about your project.
We’ll call within one business day.

STEP 1 OF 2Your project
Your project

About 30 minutes. A clearer next step. No obligation.

Prefer to talk? Call or text (903) 662-6675
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