--- title: "David James Custom Builder — Home Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/david-james-custom-builder-pfvwus-pf~881678409 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~881678409.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "David James Custom Builder" category: ["Home Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/a3935f78030b6b1f_2852-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "6115 Rutherglenn, Houston, Texas 77096, United States" latitude: 29.6722 longitude: -95.4861 phone: "(713) 376-3488" website: http://www.davidjamescustombuilder.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 9 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 198 last_updated: 2026-08-10 --- # David James Custom Builder Original Houzz profile: [David James Custom Builder](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/david-james-custom-builder-pfvwus-pf~881678409) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Home Builders - **Location:** Houston, TX - **Serves:** Bellaire, West University Place, Hunters Creek Village, Bunker Hill Village, Piney Point Village, Hedwig Village, Southside Place - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (9 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2018), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves David James (DJ) Palmore is building beautiful homes and setting the stage as one of Houston's up-and-coming highly respected custom home builders, he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management/Engineering from Louisiana State University and immediately began his career working with a local homebuilder, completing 30 custom homes in area neighborhoods including Tanglewood, Memorial Villages, West University Place, South Hampton, Southside Place, Braes Heights and Tiki Island. He is skilled and experienced in understanding the elements of smart home technologies, gourmet kitchens, home theaters, game rooms, wine cellars, outdoor kitchens, outdoor living spaces, landscaping, pools and spas, as well as working with unique and challenging construction materials. ### Services Provided - New Home Construction - Custom Homes ### Areas Served - Bellaire - West University Place - Hunters Creek Village - Bunker Hill Village - Piney Point Village - Hedwig Village - Southside Place ### Typical Job Cost $1.5 million - 4 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | David James Custom Builder | | Address | 6115 Rutherglenn, Houston, Texas 77096, United States | | Phone | (713) 376-3488 | | Website | http://www.davidjamescustombuilder.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 198 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/David-James-Custom-Builder-561259840656336/timeline/ - Blog — http://www.davidjamescustombuilder.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [David James Custom Builder](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/david-james-custom-builder-pfvwus-pf~881678409) - **Website:** http://www.davidjamescustombuilder.com/ - **Phone:** (713) 376-3488 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2018), for Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA)](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/greater-houston-builders-association-ghba-pfvwus-pf~848277130) - [Texas Association of Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/texas-association-of-builders-pfvwus-pf~2014183583) - [NAHB Remodelers](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nahb-remodelers-pfvwus-pf~597469654) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 9 reviews** ### All 9 reviews **★★★★★ — Jason Tracton, Sept. 2017** > David has a true eye for detail and that shows from start to finish with his projects. He is a great, kind, hard working builder. **★★★★★ — Amber Alonso, Aug. 2017** > DJ was involved in building our home almost ten years ago and he continues to help us when we need it. He is trustworthy, smart and an excellent builder. He stays invested in his projects and stands by his product. If you or he does not like the way one of his subs did something, he does not make excuses, he has them do it over until you are satisfied. His work is top quality. **★★★★★ — Charles Daughtry, Jan. 2017** > D.J. built our dream home on Tiki Island. He was there for us the entire way, helping with critical decisions, and imparting his impeccable design advice as the build progressed. D.J.'s build quality is next to none...I cannot rave about it enough. He uses quality sub-contractors and does an excellent job supervising them along the way. > Unlike most builders, D.J. was there from conception to finished product. He met with the architects with us, made many excellent suggestions, and was there all the way through decorating the house after it was completed. > What better recommendation can you have for a builder than saying we are still great friends with him after the build was complete? > I cannot recommend a builder more highly. If you are looking for the highest quality build, with an excellent flair for design, D.J. is the builder for you. **★★★★★ — Geek Window Cleaning, June 2016** > We have worked with DJ and his team for a couple of years now on his numerous projects. He is always great to work with and has a sharp eye for detail. As a contractor I wish all of my clients were this great to work with! The homes that he builds are truly amazing, keep up the good work! We look forward to working with yall for years to come. **★★★★★ — Caroline Zhadanov, April 2016** > David James custom builder is amazing. We absolutely love our house. DJ is great to work with and the quality of work is exemplary. If we were to build again we would only use DJ. **★★★★★ — Brickmoon Design, Nov. 2015** > Brickmoon is a full service residential architecture firm and we have had the privilege of collaborating with David James Custom Builder on several projects. DJ has an amazing attention to detail and is very much a team player throughout the whole design and construction process. DJ has been very intentional about surrounding himself with incredibly talented individuals which make his homes wonderfully crafted. We would highly recommend David James Custom Builder to anyone who is looking to partner with a builder who is passionate about creating highly crafted and unique custom homes that capture the home owners vision. **★★★★★ — Meredith Grover, Nov. 2015** > DJ is a fabulous builder with great taste and a very highly refined sense of craftsmanship. He strives to create a wonderful aesthetic experience for his homeowners while also maintaining excellent value. As a client, he is timely, honest and approachable. I highly recommend him as a builder and as a specifier. **★★★★★ — andyandclairemadden, Oct. 2015** > Many of the photos you see on this site are our home. David James Custom Builders was fabulous. We had never built a home before and the whole experience was a delight. DJ helped us decide on all aspects of the design from layout to door handles and yet made sure the house design was 100% what we wanted. The attention to details, use of high quality contractors ( our floors are amazing) and the level of commitment to ensuring the house was perfect are exceptional. I cannot recommend DJ more highly. Plus it was great fun and exciting to work with an exceptionally talented young builder. **★★★★★ — Connie Anderson Photography, Oct. 2014** > I recently photographed an amazing home built by David James Custom Builder, what I saw and experienced was a true gift of design and structural elements to create a wonderful masterpiece of a home. Great thought was given to the its design as well as function. I look forward to a long relationship in photographing properties for DJ. ## Selected projects - [Tangley](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tangley-pj-vj~764230) - Location: Houston, TX - Photos: 30 - Description: This beautiful transitional home was recently completed for the 2014 West University Showcase of Homes and walked away with the People's Choice Award. - [Palmetto](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/palmetto-pj-vj~1310912) - Location: Galveston, TX - Photos: 15 - [Sunset](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sunset-pj-vj~1307974) - Location: Houston, TX - Photos: 22 - [Devon](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/devon-pj-vj~2082035) - Location: Houston, TX - Photos: 54 [See all 4 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/david-james-custom-builder-pfvwus-pf~881678409) ## Ideabooks - [Exterior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/27313973/list/exterior) — 28 ideas - [davidjamescustombuilder's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/65368339/list/davidjamescustombuilder-s-ideas) — 1 idea - [Ceiling](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/29638307/list/ceiling) — 3 ideas - [Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24087796/list/kitchen) — 27 ideas - [Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/23602867/list/bathroom) — 15 ideas - [Iron Doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/27314031/list/iron-doors) — 2 ideas - [Study](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24690438/list/study) — 7 ideas - [Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24157400/list/family-room) — 5 ideas - [Gates](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/27315758/list/gates) — 2 ideas - [Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/27882285/list/fireplaces) — 4 ideas - [Stairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24199742/list/stairs) — 5 ideas - [Doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/27314214/list/doors) — 2 ideas - [Wood Floors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/26091379/list/wood-floors) — 4 ideas - [Brackets](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25650884/list/brackets) — 4 ideas - [Wine Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24087856/list/wine-room) — 1 idea - [Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24087842/list/bedroom) — 1 idea [See all 16 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/davidjamescustombuilder) ## Community Q&A **Q: Love the wood island. Where did you order it from and what brand is ?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the wood island. Where did it come from?? A: Custom Floors Unlimited in Houston **Q: Dining Table** *(in Photo Questions)* can you share any info on this lovely dining table? is it custom or where it was purchased? thanks! A: We custom made it for the project **Q: Is that a leather granite top?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: No, it is a quartzite called Pietra Cordosa **Q: What is the kitchen island material?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Calacatta marble **Q: Ceiling Height and Window/Door Height** *(in Photo Questions)* Are these 10 foot ceilings with 8 foot window/door units? A: 11' ceilings with 9' units **Q: What material are the windows and doors made from?** *(in Photo Questions)* Aluminum clad wood? All aluminum? Other? A: The windows are aluminum clad and the doors are custom iron units --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-10.*