San Marcos is growing fast and the rural land west of town is being built on at a serious pace. People are coming from Austin looking for space, and the properties heading toward the Hill Country are exactly the kind of land we build on. HCBR Texas has been working throughout Hays County for over 40 years.

Most clients building in the San Marcos area are building their first custom home. They bought land west of town where the terrain starts to feel like the real Hill Country and they want a home built around how they actually want to live, not a spec plan from a developer. We build those from the ground up with a written contract and a price that does not move.

In and around San Marcos, steel is a practical choice for owners who need real working space. We design and build commercial and agricultural steel buildings for equipment storage, workshops, ag facilities, and commercial use, sized around how you actually use your Hays County land.

For clients with acreage who want a structure that combines living space with a workshop or storage, a barndominium is a strong fit here. You get more function per dollar on a larger lot, lower maintenance than traditional wood frame at wider spans, and a build that handles the Hill Country environment well.

On the Ground
Hays County has its own permitting requirements and the terrain changes significantly as you move west. Properties near the Blanco River or out in the hills have different site conditions than the flatter land to the east. We assess every property before we talk scope and price. No guesswork, no surprises.
Send us the details on your project and your land. We are based right here in Bulverde, so we can come look at your property, talk through what it takes, and give you a straight answer with a price that does not change. No pressure, just an honest conversation about your project.
Yes. The rural land west of town is exactly the kind of property we build on. Custom homes and barndominiums on acreage are our core work here.
For clients with acreage who want living space plus a shop or storage, yes. You get more function per dollar on a larger lot.
Yes. Hays County has its own requirements and we handle the permitting for your project as part of the build.