Why Build With US?
Thoroughbred Custom Homes leads the way as North Texas’ premier luxury custom home building specialist. Our unparalleled Design & Build services guarantee that your home is an exclusive, one-of-a-kind design, tailored specifically for you. Our streamlined and systemized approach to Design & Build ensures that your experience with us is stress-free, and enjoyable. With 24/7 access to our client portal, you remain informed and up to date on the construction of your new home. We use cutting-edge construction science materials and techniques to create homes that are robust, comfortable, and energy efficient. Being a close-knit family-owned and operated builder, every home we build is done with passion and a commitment to excellence, treating each one as if it were our own. You can trust us when it comes to delivering your home on-time and, importantly, on-budget.
why we are different
We know that there are many custom builders, each vying for your attention with various claims of superiority. However, we at TCH do not engage in that comparison game. Our distinct mindset and business model set us apart. The company was founded by a father and son duo with solid business backgrounds, who aimed to deliver superior quality homes and an exceptional client experience. Evan and Harris have been custom home client’s themselves and know where the pain points lie. Therefore, every decision taken by TCH is guided by their hands-on experience to ensure a hassle-free process for our clients.
Our homes are designed to stand out from the crowd. We work with various design firms to ensure that every Thoroughbred Custom Home is unique and never duplicated. Our focus is on building homes with unparalleled quality, using innovative construction materials and techniques to increase strength, comfort, and efficiency. We don’t settle for “good enough” and consistently strive to improve our homes in every aspect. We offer our clients the freedom to design and finish their homes to their exact specifications and taste, within their budget. From start to finish, Thoroughbred Custom Homes will handle everything, giving our clients peace of mind and a stunning, one-of-a-kind home.
The building industry has a poor reputation mainly due to a lack of communication. At TCH, we prioritize communication by utilizing a client portal that grants 24/7 access to build information, such as the schedule, photos, change orders, selections, invoices, contracts, construction plans, etc. Additionally, our staff is committed to responding to all phone calls or emails quickly.
Meet your building partner
I’m Evan Kozak and I would love to be your building partner for your family’s custom home. I co-founded Thoroughbred Custom Homes with my father, Harris Kozak, in 2021 with the mission to build better quality custom homes while providing our clients with an amazing building experience. In 2019 I commissioned a custom home built for my family and unfortunately, I had a painful experience with subpar build quality and poor builder communication and organization. I quickly learned that I was not alone and that many others had the same experience with my builder and others in the area. I refused to accept that this was the only way to build a custom home and set out on a two-year journey to discover the best building materials, the latest construction science building techniques and formulate a great client experience through a defined process and the use of software and applications. Once we were confident we could deliver a better quality home and a proper experience, Thoroughbred Custom Homes was born.
I have a passion for quality, and I am unwilling to compromise. “Good enough” is not part of my vocabulary when it comes to the structure and finish out of the homes that my clients and their families will spend their lives in. Building a large custom home is complicated, from the initial sketches to the finished product, and I thrive on putting the pieces of the puzzle together. It is our job to ensure that no detail is overlooked including: the way a home flows, room sizes and layouts, window layouts and operation, door sizes and swings and small details like hose bib locations.
When I’m not building your custom home, I enjoy spending time with my beautiful wife Anna and our two dogs, Shorty and Kahlua. Anna and I are avid downhill snow skiers, amateur go-kart racers, and Ducati motorcycle enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do you charge per square foot?
This is typically the first question we receive and as a true custom builder it’s impossible to answer honestly until we gather a lot of additional information. It is important to be transparent and honest about costs when building a home, and we provide our clients with accurate prices that reflect the unique details of their custom home once it is designed. We do not give an arbitrary “base” or “starting” price per square foot costs because every home design is different.
We have developed a systemized preconstruction process to work with our clients to design and price their project prior to signing a construction contract so they never feel “locked in” before having accurate pricing. At the conclusion of the preconstruction process we provide a detailed proposal with a guaranteed fixed price budget and timeline.
You can “build” your custom home and receive a budget range using our “Set A Budget Tool”
What is a true custom builder?
We pride ourselves on being a true custom builder. From the start, we begin each project with a blank piece of paper, ensuring that designs are tailored to meet each client’s specific needs. Our partner design firm creates floorplans and elevations right in front of our clients, with real-time input. Every aspect of the design is carefully crafted to ensure it fits the client’s wants and needs. We do not have standard designs or finishes. Our homes are built to the highest industry standards using only the best materials and techniques. At Thoroughbred Custom Homes, we provide a true custom home building experience.
Can I provide my own plans?
The short answer is “maybe”, but we do not recommend it. We prefer to work with our partner Architects and Design Professionals during the design process to ensure that our clients’ expectations are met from the very beginning. This approach helps us avoid budget overages, time delays, and conflicts. Involving our team early in the design process benefits everyone involved throughout the build. If you have already completed your plans with an Architect or Design Professional, we will evaluate those plans on a case by case basis to determine if they are compatible with our building standards. We do not build “internet plans”, even if they have been modified, as we want to ensure that our clients home is truly custom.
What type of construction contracts do you use?
We utilize standard “Texas Association of Builders (TAB)” construction contracts. These are widely utilized and recognized in Texas and are designed to give our clients peace of mind and ensure their understanding with agreed-upon terms. We utilize “Fixed Price” contracts to ensure builds stay within budgetary constraints and timelines. As an assurance of transparency, we gladly provide a copy of the contract to our clients during the preconstruction phase.
*Refer to the contract terms for more detailed information
What are my options for financing?
Most clients when undertaking a construction project, opt to secure a construction loan to finance the project. This can be an independent loan or a “One Time Close” style loan where the construction loan automatically converts into a mortgage upon completion of the construction. We provide clients with a monthly invoice for reimbursement of materials and labor that have been completed. This is often referred to as a “draw” and is based off of a draw schedule provided to the client and lender prior to the start of the build.
How long does the process take?
Our detailed preconstruction process typically lasts between three to six months, contingent upon the project’s scope of work. This process typically includes: Design, Engineering, Soil Testing, Selections, and a Detailed Proposal.
Construction of the home typically takes between eight to twelve months once all permits have been received. While we do everything possible to keep our builds on schedule, unforeseeable attributes such as weather may cause delays. We provide our clients with a closing date approximately 30 days prior. Kindly visit our website’s ‘Design + Build’ page for additional information.
What is a "High-Performance" home?
We approach building custom homes with a focus on ensuring the best quality of life for our clients. We pride ourselves in utilizing high-quality building materials and techniques to construct strong, quiet, healthy, and energy-efficient homes. Our approach goes beyond just simply creating a custom floorplan and fancy finishes. We believe that investing extra effort in air-sealing, waterproofing, proper insulation techniques, and thoughtful HVAC system designs are crucial components in creating a home that not only meets but far exceeds building code standards. We understand that what goes into building a high-performance home may not be visible or glamorous, but the lasting benefits of our efforts are experienced by our clients through many years of efficient and comfortable living.
Are your homes energy efficient?
As a certified RESNET Energy Smart Builder and Energy Star Builder, we take energy efficiency very serious. We utilize cutting-edge technologies such as spray foam insulation, high-efficiency HVAC equipment, high-efficiency tankless water heaters, and Energy Star rated appliances to guarantee our homes have exceptional energy efficiency. Our homes undergo a thorough inspection and testing process by an independent third-party, ensuring that they receive a HERS score and Energy Star certified. Our building techniques not only save our clients significant amounts of money in utility payments but their homes are also healthier and more comfortable.
Learn more on our ‘Energy Efficient’ page.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY!
We looked into building our custom dream home with several different builders and decided to go with Thoroughbred. That was the best decision we made! They were amazing from beginning to end. They always kept us informed of what was happening, of next steps, and they completed our home in the time we were told (which is a big deal these days with builders). Their quality of work and attention to detail is far above any builder I have worked with. They are honest and upfront and deliver an incredible home. I would recommend them over and over again!
We must, by way of relief and gratitude, begin this review of Thoroughbred Custom Homes with the highest regard and highest recommendation! I first would like to start by commending TCH on their utmost honesty, high integrity, and professionalism through and through. After critically and extensively researching several other “custom home builders” in the DFW area, i can confidently say that none of them hold a candle next to Thoroughbred. Thoroughbred created a masterpiece of a home that far exceeded our already very high expectations. The quality and scale of our home is stellar- they do not take shortcuts. The materials thoroughbred used to construct the shell of our home, as their standard, typically would cost tens of thousands to upgrade to through other home builders. They truly are not bluffing when they say high quality is their standard, this company sets the bar extraordinarily high.
Harris and Evan are exceptional construction managers. They both went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect, to ensure to job site was clean each and every day, and most importantly that the jobs were being done right. They kept us informed at all times and made sure jobs were getting done on schedule day in and day out. They were very transparent about costs, and they made the process so easy with the BuilderTREND app. Unlike our experience with other large scale home builders, we were never once blind sided or price gouged when it came to choosing interior finishes. In fact, because of our experiences with other home builders in the area, i can also confidently say that thoroughbred has the most generous allowances when selecting finishes. As someone who is passionate about design- this is where it hit a home run for me. Gina, who leads the design aspect of construction was an absolute pleasure to work with! Gina has excellent taste, class, and vision. She helped guide me through to make the right choices, in addition to steering me away from what could be a bad choice by considering the dynamics of our life…(kids, dogs, etc.) She truly pulled everything together seamlessly without me ever feeling overwhelmed, and i never want to design another house without her!
All of this leads me to say that although Thoroughbred Custom Homes is a newer builder to the North Dallas area- they are exactly what this area has been missing. You can find a home builder just about anywhere in Dallas- but you won’t find a top of the line, best of the best builder like Thoroughbred.
The best praise I can give Thoroughbred Custom Homes is that my husband and I have both said if we EVER build another home it will ONLY be with Thoroughbred. Period.
Thoroughbred was building a few lots in our neighborhood after we moved in, and we reached out to Evan about building a separate garage and storage space for us.
From that moment on, we received amazing communication, excellent service and a fantastic end product.
They listened to our idea and came up with the perfect design including things we didn’t even think about.
In a time when labor issues and material delays were hitting ALL industries, Evan and Harris stayed on top of everything ensuring the timeline was not only met but that our garage was finished early. If anything was remotely delayed, they communicated well and made up for the time with their fantastic project management.
They were onsite at all major milestones – which considering the pace of our project, was pretty much every single day. They ensured the site was kept contained, immaculate and safe.
We wanted to make an adjustment in the middle of the build due to a preferred visual aesthetic (adding an awning over the garage door to match our house). Although I told them I would never tell anyone *exactly* how quickly they made it happen (you know, so as to not set a precedent!), they deserve So. Much. Praise. They called me the same day I reached out and had the awning designed, quoted, scheduled and COMPLETED as if I ordered it on Amazon Prime! Literally.
We’ve had everything from mediocre to horrible experiences with contractors. From us having to be our own GC – catching issues or things missed to us being on the verge of contacting a lawyer because of irreparable mistakes and a contract not fulfilled. But with Thoroughbred, we honestly cannot say one bad or even mediocre thing about them. There were ZERO issues. NOTHING was missed. And they went above and beyond to build a high-quality product, completely exceeding our expectations.
They are professionals who care and communicate extremely well. And there is absolutely nothing else that we could ask for when building a house or addition.
My only regret is that we didn’t find them sooner to contract with them to build our entire house.
