Blue Horse Building & Design

I would highly recommend Blue Horse Building and Design. We started a build with Blue Horse in 2015. We have been in our home for over three and a half years and absolutely love it. Any question or need we have had since has been responded to and answered immediately. Recently we had a mishap; I noticed a water mark on our ceiling in our downstairs bath. Our daughters bath is directly above. We had quick response from BHB. Mike McNamara is wonderful. His decision was to start with checking the plumbing and drain beneath the tub. Unfortunately we were not able to determine the problem. When that possibility became a fail, it was determined that the leak was due to a tile issue. Within one week they had removed the existing tile and green rock; also required for the repair, the glass doors needed to be removed. Everything was replaced and reinstalled, again, within ONE week. All drywall repairs were made and any paint work needed was too completed (With zero cost to us, 3 ½ years after moving in). Blue Horse not only builds a quality home with attention paid to ALL details; they 100% back their homes. They have impeccable customer service. Our decision to use Blue Horse is one we are so grateful for and we would rebuild with them again with no question. I highly back and recommend them. Thank You Blue Horse!!

We hired Blue Horse in 2018 and had the home complete in 2019. Blue Horse was outstanding to work with every every step of the way. There attention to detail is amazing,- no detail is over looked. Mike, our project manager was on the job site every day and he was only a phone call away if we ever needed anything. We would highly recommend and use their services again!

I hired Blue Horse to build for me a guest ADU (accessory dwelling unit) on my property in Austin. The project was small in size (600sf) but a complex design in its modernity. The Blue Horse team did a tremendous job and their attention to detail, professionalism, and energy through all phases of the project was extremely impressive and reassuring. Special acknowledgment goes to Mike M., the onsite partner/GC, who is a seriously talented individual and was an absolute pleasure to work with. At one point mid-construction as things were cruising along, I semi-joked that we should embark on another project. Well I have no doubts that Mike, Jake and Blue Horse will continue to embark on numerous other creative, meticulous, elegant building projects. And for now, I get to enjoy the beautiful structure they skillfully built for me. A great company comprised of great individuals. 5+ stars.

These folks are wonderful to work with - flexible, professional, totally trust-worthy. I can recommend them wholeheartedly. They are in the process of completing my 2200 sq foot home and Jake and Mike in particular have each been a godsend.

We love Blue Horse! Our house isn't completed yet, but the process has been seamless and enjoyable. Jake and his team are highly responsive with great design skills.

Fred and Jake are two extraordinary professionals. They have an uncommon knowledge of all the Custom Building process and they are able to deliver outstanding results without surprises and misunderstandings. They are great in support the client trough all the process and helping to take the better decisions to make the process balanced. I have Top expectations and Bluehorse Building is going to be my partner for my real estate developments

We love Blue Horse - after we worked with them the first time they earned our loyalty and next project! These guys are are what you dream of when searching for a builder/designer. We ventured into our first Build/Design project ever with a small expansion of an office space. We spoke to 5-6 different firms and Blue Horse stood out for its beautiful, quality finishes and communication skills. Their bread and butter is likely new home constructions, yet were willing to take on our small project, which thrilled us. What we admired about the company - 1) their fantastic communication, 2) their team's experience and high quality of work, 3) they showed up when they said they would and met our schedule deadline, 4) they came in on budget, 5) they cleaned up at the end of every day, minimizing the eyesore and safety concerns around a construction site, 6) even our dogs loved them. No other vendor has come close to their attention to every detail. Somehow, Jake and Mike and the entire team just got us and our new office has surpassed our expectations. With this success we immediately got on the books for a larger project, the rebuild of an out-building to a lovely guest house. Again, they did a great job. They offered up so many creative suggestions that helped us stay on budget and build a new space that integrated beautifully with all the other structures on the property. Blue Horse B/D is just great people, efficient, smart, experienced, nimble, understanding and WOW we just love the beautiful spaces they created for us. We feel very fortunate and look forward to working with them again.

The amazing folks at Blue Horse listened our wants and needs for our dream home and made it a reality. From conception, to design, to build out, the team was easy to work with and left us with a stunning home that exceeded our expectations. It was especially helpful to have an experienced project manager onsite that held our hand through the process and made excellent finish and design suggestions. Our design included a rainwater collection system that has been invaluable during the drought last summer...and it looks really cool! I have and will continue to recommend Blue Horse to anyone in the Austin area who is looking for a builder.

We have been working with Jake and Mike over the last few months on the construction of our home. We have throughly enjoyed our experience with Blue Horse! They not only have been very knowledgeable, but they have been very timely at getting back to us with any questions we have had during our construction process. We not only would recommend them, but would hire them again in a heart beat!

We have been living in our beautiful Blue Horse custom home for one year, the experience we had during construction with Jake Bradley and Mike McNamara was top notch. Our home is located within Austin city limits and we experienced significant city related setbacks which Blue Horse handled with great professionalism. Mike McNamara was heavily involved in our build and we greatly appreciate his attention to detail and his assistance in doing things right. Our home was a unique design by an architect requiring onsite adaption which Jake and Mike handled with enthusiasm. When our architect first met Jake and Mike, he commented that we didn’t need to interview any other builders. Jake and Mike have an approachable demeanor and are genuinely interested in creating a real family home. They can handle any level of detail required. Many people would say after building a house, they would never want to endure that stress again, after our experience with Blue Horse we could absolutely say we would build again ONLY with them. If Blue Horse had a wait; we would wait for them until they were ready to add a new project.

As a architectural photography company, it is such a treat to be able to photograph above excellent work as is done by Blue Horse Building and Design. Crisp, clean and GORGEOUS subject matter! Thank you for being such a great client.

Blue Horse took our worn-out looking, 100-year-old home and turned it into a showpiece worthy of being on magazine covers (which it was, thanks to them!) The first thing we noticed was their consciousness. On the first project, the backyard/pool/garage/poolhouse build, the team spent time every single evening before they left, picking up each stray nail and any piece of garbage. They left NOTHING behind, even when they were coming back in 12 hours. The finished product was breathtaking. Then they worked with us to update the kitchen - I had been told kitchen remodels are a nightmare, but the Blue Horse team made it incredibly easy. They're honest about the *actual* time a project will take, so your expectations are set from the beginning. I love working with Blue Horse. The quality is uncompromising, exactly what you want in your home. You can't make a better choice than to hire Blue Horse - they'll make your home beautiful!

Love these guys, particularly Jake Bradley and Mike McNamara. Total commitment to superb craftsmanship, fine finishes, and a trove of great creative problem-solving as well. Couldn’t be happier - this project took close to two years and was by far the best construction experience I’ve ever had. And also one of the most satisfying creative collaborations of any kind that Ive been a part of.

Blue Horse just completed a stunning spec project (SF+ ADU) for me. They have been extremely easy and pleasant to work with. The end product exceeded everyone's expectation. In fact, one of the units sold with with the first 2 days on the market. Highly recommended!!

Hands down the reason why we decided to use BH was because we enjoyed their company. If you are going to invest 12+ months, good people make all the difference. There will be challenges and stressful times and having people that you enjoy and respect make all the difference. We are happy to call the BH team our friends for life. Regarding the construction quality, the home far exceeded our expectations due to the detailed craftsmanship (woodwork), the engineering thoughtfulness, and “sturdiness”. It might appear unrealistic to say it was a flawless build but to be honest…it was damn near close. If we were to build again, we would ONLY use Blue Horse, no questions asked.

Blue Horse does exceptional work and I would be happy to work with them on a future project. I have known Jake to be great to work with and would highly recommend them.

Blue Horse has always been great to work with over the years. They are prompt, professional, and take pride in their product. We have done several projects with them and are always happy to work with this group of professionals.

We chose Blue Horse for our custom home (design-build). Fred and Jake had great ideas, worked with our budget, and constructed a quality home. We'd work with them again.

Fred & Jake from Blue Horse were a pleasure to work with. Unlike many contractors, they were involved, vested in our interests and honest.

My experience using Blue Horse was very good. The craftsmanship was excellent, and the business practices, scheduling, attention to detail, etc. were handled very well. I would recommend this group.

Blue Horse Building is a thoughtful, detail-oriented, and well-managed construction company that we were happy to have worked with. So happy that we've already teamed up with them again for our next project. They truly embody a team effort and mentality that strengthens the architect-contractor relationship. This project was new construction restrained by a dramatic site as the house sat at the edge of a bluff overlooking the lake. Our team fought for every inch of the footprint to provide a fully programmed house, and throughout the process, Blue Horse Building offered tactful suggestions that met our design aesthetic. With our teams' collaboration, the result was a polished, budget-conscience house that fulfilled our clients' wishes. We look forward to the next project with Blue Horse.