--- title: "Arbogast Custom Homes — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/arbogast-custom-homes-pfvwus-pf~1006753889 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1006753889.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Arbogast Custom Homes" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/57e3b94703ee8140_0040-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "Lakeway, Texas 78734, United States" phone: "(512) 484-8653" website: http://arbogasthomes.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 19 best_of_houzz_awards: 9 followers: 379 last_updated: 2026-09-03 --- # Arbogast Custom Homes Original Houzz profile: [Arbogast Custom Homes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/arbogast-custom-homes-pfvwus-pf~1006753889) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Lakeway, TX - **Serves:** Austin, Lakeway, Spicewood, Bee Cave, Dripping Springs, Barton Creek, The Hills, Westlake - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (19 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2017–2024), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves Arbogast Custom Homes is a boutique custom home builder committed to attainable excellence. Accepting only a limited number of clients per year, Tod Arbogast insists on being personally involved in every home he builds. Each home we build is as unique as the homeowners themselves. All of our homes are built with exquisite craftsmanship and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Honesty and integrity are cornerstones of our building philosophy. ### Services Provided - General Contracting - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Energy-Efficient Homes - Green Building - Custom Home ### Areas Served - Austin - Lakeway - Spicewood - Bee Cave - Dripping Springs - Barton Creek - The Hills - Westlake ### Typical Job Cost $1 million - 5 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Arbogast Custom Homes | | Address | Lakeway, Texas 78734, United States | | Phone | (512) 484-8653 | | Website | http://arbogasthomes.com | | Followers on Houzz | 379 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — arbogastcustomhomes ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Arbogast Custom Homes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/arbogast-custom-homes-pfvwus-pf~1006753889) - **Website:** http://arbogasthomes.com - **Phone:** (512) 484-8653 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2018 Greater Austin Custom Builder of The Year. Best Custom Home Product Design, Best Kitchen Custom Home, Best Master Bath, Best Color Print Ad, Best Outdoor Living Space, Best Custom Spec, Best Interior Design - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2017–2024), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [Texas Association of Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/texas-association-of-builders-pfvwus-pf~2014183583) - [Home Builders Association of Greater Austin](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/home-builders-association-of-greater-austin-pfvwus-pf~596733322) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 19 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Jill Denton, Feb. 2018** > Tod, every contractor that works for you only says the very best about you. You and your team are in a class by yourselves. Blake Betts who works for you built our home and he is as much an artisan as a builder. You're true to your word, and first class all the way. You built the house of our dreams, and we love it. I wake up every day and walk through my house, admiring it's beauty and foundational strength, sure it will last longer than me. Grateful for the home I live in, the high quality people that we got to work with, that built this dream home. Pinch me I can't believe it - we live here. We are home. We are the modern white farmhouse that Arbogast homes built. **★★★★★ — robi Loerch, June 2017** > We choose him as our builder and could not be happier . > He and his staff of employees are great to work with and always wanting to please us . Very concerned to correct things and keep our completion of our home on time. > The quality of their work is great . > Our home isnt finished yet ,but has only five more weeks to go. **Comment from Arbogast Custom Homes:** > Thank you Robi. You guys have been amazing to work with. **★★★★★ — james1043, Dec. 2016** > I am a subcontractor (American Electric Company) that does electrical work for Arbogast. We do lots of work together and they are very professional, easy to communicate with, and respectful of their subs. I would rate the one of our top builders out of 30 or more that we do work for on a regular basis. **★★★★★ — Mike Rood, April 2016** > As a low voltage sub contractor, my company works with more than 100 Custom Home Builders in Central Texas and working Working with Todd and his team at Arbogast Custom Homes has been an absolute pleasure. They do not cut corners and their attention to detail is second to none. Additionally our trade interacts with the homeowners extensively and we constantly hear how pleased they are with the entire process. I would not hesitate to recommend Arbogast Custom Homes to anyone looking for a home builder. > > Mike Rood > Macualey Technologies **★★★★★ — Matthew Kenyon, April 2016** > We are building our home with Tod on Hamilton Pool Road. Tod has been terrific to work with, and very helpful in keeping us on track and within our budget. **★★★★★ — Alex's Flooring, April 2016** > A good company to work with. Take pride in building beautiful dream houses . Always respectful to all trades working on his projects. **★★★★★ — User, April 2016** > Macauley Technologies has worked with Arbogast Custom Homes on many of their custom builds. We are continually impressed by their commitment to customer satisfaction and their detailed craftsmanship. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Arbogast Custom Homes to any of our clients and we look forward to working with them on future projects! **★★★★★ — Holly Ross, April 2016** > My company, Terra EcoServices, LLC is a water quality permitting sub for Arbogast Homes and we have worked with Tod for several years. He has been great to work with and we have always been promply paid. We visit numerous homesites every week and his homes seem to go up quickly and the finished product always looks great. **★★★★★ — daveperry001, April 2016** > Tod and his team are a cut above your average builder. Always striving to build the top Premier home in every area possible. Consistent, courteous, accessible, responsive and affable while taking no shortcuts. As a business owner i look forward to the many opportunities we receive to work with the Arbogast team. **★★★★★ — Tiva Robson, April 2016** > We have worked with Tod at Arbogast Homes for a while now and enjoy the whole process. He is truly professional and personable, and the homes are beautiful. **★★★★★ — James McKinney, April 2016** > Tod is an excellent builder with the highest level of professionalism and integrity. I am a sub contractor and have worked with Tod for several years. He consistently prepares the jobs for us prior to starting and pays very quickly. For guys on my side of construction, Tod is a pleasure to work with and represents what I wish all builders could be. > James **★★★★★ — Shane Pot, April 2016** > It has been a joy working with Tod and his team. Without a doubt, one of the best General Contractors In Austin > > We have completed several projects with Arbogast and look forward to many more in the future. > > The quality that Tod demands matches with his peformance as a Contractor. Its clear to me that he understands the demands that a subcontractor endures and supports those requirements fiscally. ## Selected projects - [Santa Barbara Parade Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-barbara-parade-home-pj-vj~2127362) - Location: Dripping Springs, TX - Photos: 32 - Description: The Santa Barbara style is distinctly Mediterranean, and the spirit of Santa Barbara is epitomized in its Spanish Revival architecture. Spanish Colonial Revival is really a catalog of styles, unified by the use of arches, courtyards, form and mass, tile roofs, all derived from the Mediterranean world. - [Arbogast Custom Homes Hill Country Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arbogast-custom-homes-hill-country-farmhouse-pj-vj~1477117) - Location: Spicewood, TX - Photos: 36 - Description: This timeless “Farmhouse” was inspired by Old World German architecture and the subtle elegance of a Texas Hill Country home. A towering vaulted great room with exposed trusses and extensive use of wood beams welcomes guests. A sampling of the homes unique qualities include a chef’s kitchen with premium appliances, a master bath retreat that rivals the finest spas with an adjoining exercise room, and a welcoming entry courtyard and backyard pool oasis flanked by a detached and covered outdoor di… - [Arbogast Custom Homes Texas Hill Country Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arbogast-custom-homes-texas-hill-country-contemporary-pj-vj~1510711) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 32 - Description: Design guiding principles include using a minimalist approach to give this home an organic and modern character. The floor plan compliments the needs of a growing family and the professional telecommuter. Sitting atop a ridge in Belvedere, this home provides miles of hill country views combined with a lot adorned with massive live oaks. The outdoor diving pool brings a splash of comfort on a hot summers day. - [Arbogast Custom Homes Colorado Mountain Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arbogast-custom-homes-colorado-mountain-retreat-pj-vj~1525070) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 21 - Description: Evoking the feeling of a Colorado mountain retreat, this stunning home brings warmth and comfort to all who enjoy its expansive spaces. Extensive use of natural materials such as the massive exposed timber trusses and the rumford masonry fireplace create a sense of balance between the beautiful live oak laden exterior landscaping and the interior décor. Unique features customized to the clients needs include a full sized indoor batting cage and a work room off of the utility tailored for the ext… - [Arbogast Custom Homes Rustic Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arbogast-custom-homes-rustic-farmhouse-pj-vj~1523582) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 27 - Description: This home maintains the simple clean line design of a farmhouse while incorporating modern accents. This home boasts soaring vaulted ceilings with exposed hand hewn timber trusses in the great room. - [Modern Luxury](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-luxury-pj-vj~6771967) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 51 - [Arbogast Custom Homes Belvedere Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arbogast-custom-homes-belvedere-retreat-pj-vj~6501195) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - Description: Arbogast Custom Homes Belvedere Retreat - [Modern Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-farmhouse-pj-vj~6319950) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 38 - [Arbogast Homes Spanish Oaks Santa Barbara](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arbogast-homes-spanish-oaks-santa-barbara-pj-vj~6145916) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 33 - Description: Arbogast Homes Spanish Oaks Santa Barbara Custom. - [Arbogast Homes Ranch House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arbogast-homes-ranch-house-pj-vj~6002374) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 37 - Description: Arbogast Homes Ranch House - [Arbogast Custom Homes Spanish Oaks Clean Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arbogast-custom-homes-spanish-oaks-clean-contemporary-pj-vj~5952160) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 19 - Description: Arbogast Custom Homes Spanish Oaks Soft Contemporary - [Arbogast Custom Homes Llano Ranch Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arbogast-custom-homes-llano-ranch-farmhouse-pj-vj~5845627) - Location: Llano, TX - Photos: 53 - [The Peninsula at Rough Hollow 2017 Austin Home Builders Association Parade Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-peninsula-at-rough-hollow-2017-austin-home-builders-association-parade-home-pj-vj~2543577) - Location: Lakeway, TX - Photos: 136 - Description: Arbogast Custom Homes. A classic approach to a traditional farmhouse evokes a timeless sense of style and comfort to this home. A perfect blend of rustic and modern accents are found throughout. With extensive interior luxury amenities, soaring hill country views and a refreshing pool, this home will feel like a resort in and of itself. - [Arbogast Homes Lakeway Custom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arbogast-homes-lakeway-custom-pj-vj~4698853) - Location: Lakeway, TX - Photos: 42 - Description: Rustic custom Farmhouse in Lakeway TX by Arbogast Homes. - [Arbogast Homes Spanish Oaks Soft Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arbogast-homes-spanish-oaks-soft-contemporary-pj-vj~3125548) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 33 - Description: Arbogast Homes Spanish Oaks Soft Contemporary in Austin TX. - [Arbogast Custom Homes Belvedere Clean Line Soft Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arbogast-custom-homes-belvedere-clean-line-soft-contemporary-pj-vj~2845683) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 31 - Description: Incredible custom home built by Arbogast Custom Homes in Belvedere in Austin TX. - [Arbogast Custom Homes Soft Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arbogast-custom-homes-soft-contemporary-pj-vj~2799812) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - Description: Soft Contemporary architecture accentuates this Arbogast Custom Home in Austin TX. - [Arbogast Custom Homes Modern Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arbogast-custom-homes-modern-farmhouse-pj-vj~2770228) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 43 - Description: Comfy, cozy, classic Modern Farmhouse by Arbogast Custom Homes. [See all 18 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/arbogast-custom-homes-pfvwus-pf~1006753889) ## Community Q&A **Q: How many square feet is this house and how many bedrooms?** *(in Photo Questions)* I absolutely love everything about this house. Do you have a floor plan? A: Geschke Group Architecture in Austin did the design. The main home is about 4,000 SF with an apartment above the garage that adds another 1,000 SF. Feel free to contact Geschke Group for more details. **Q: I just love this paint** *(in Photo Questions)* Would you please share the color? A: Sorry - we did this project several years ago and I can't remember what the paint color was. **Q: I love the color of the table and bench! do you remember where it came** *(in Photo Questions)* I love the color of the table and bench! do you remember where it came from? Thanks! A: Sorry - the client purchased that after they moved in. I am not sure where it came from. **Q: Stone fireplace surround?** *(in Photo Questions)* Beautiful space! May I get the name of the stone used for the fireplace surround? Such a great transitional look! A: Its a Vermeer cut limestone. **Q: Cost of building a similar contemporary home** *(in Photo Questions)* New to Austin area. Looking at suburbs to build a custom contemporary home A: We are at between $275 - $350 per heated and cooled foot for the home. Feel free to email me directly with any questions at tod@arbogasthomes.com **Q: Is there a floor plan of this home to view?** *(in Photo Questions)* Curious if there is a floor plan i could look at of this A: Unfortunately, we do not have a clean coy of the floor plan. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*