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Thomas Ranch Builders

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Timeless Homes Inspired by the Texas Hill Country.

At Thomas Ranch Builders, our mission is to craft exceptional homes that harmonize with the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country, blending timeless design, superior craftsmanship, and personalized service to create spaces that elevate everyday living.

About Us

Designed for living, built for a lifetime

At Thomas Ranch Builders, we believe a home should be a reflection of your lifestyle, and a place where memories are made for generations.  From concept to completion, our experienced team ensures every space is crafted to enhance the way you live.  In partnership with Denton House Design Studio, we deliver homes that are not only architecturally stunning, but also deeply personal, ensuring they stand the test of time.

Grounded in Experience

As a partner to developer Areté Collective and their in-house design studio, Denton House, our process is deeply informed by their decades of experience designing homes and amenities for over 25 master-planned luxury communities and private clubs around the world. Denton House has been recognized year after year as one of the Top 100 Design Firms in the World and is in the Top 10 Residential Design Firms in the United States.

Built for Luxury and Longevity

In addition to experience in the luxury residential space, the team behind Thomas Ranch Builders has a deep history of construction in complex commercial projects. From aerospace to high-end medical spas, our team has a comprehensive and exacting approach to construction, allowing us to create exceptional luxury experiences.

A Client-Centric Approach

We prioritize your vision at every step, ensuring a seamless and personalized home-building experience. With transparent communication and meticulous attention to detail, we bring your home to life with precision and care.

From Concept to Completion

In collaboration with Denton House Design Studio, we’ve honed a process that keeps you engaged from start to finish.

Personalized Consultation

Your journey begins with an in-depth conversation where we uncover your vision, lifestyle, and unique preferences. From style to functionality, we explore every detail to align with your desires.

Bespoke Design & Curation

Working closely with Denton House, we meticulously design your home—balancing aesthetics, innovation, and craftsmanship. Every selection, from materials to finishes, is chosen with intention.

Precision Construction

Our skilled builders transform plans into reality, ensuring every element reflects the highest standards of luxury and quality. Throughout the process, you remain engaged as we bring your residence to life.

Exceptional Completion & Delivery

Before we hand over the keys, we conduct a rigorous quality assessment, ensuring that every detail meets our uncompromising standards. Step into your new home with confidence, knowing it was built exclusively for you.

Portfolio

A Legacy in Every Home

We create custom and semi-custom homes that bring each homeowner’s vision to life with thoughtful design and exceptional craftsmanship. In collaboration with Denton House Design, we deliver elevated residences that blend seamlessly with the rolling hills, rugged terrain, and breathtaking vistas of the Texas Hill Country.

We invite you to explore some of our upcoming projects at Loraloma.

Our Team

Backed by Decades of Experience in Luxury Home Building

Our seasoned professionals bring an uncompromising level of excellence to every home—ensuring superior quality from initial vision to final detail.

Tom Phelps

Tom Phelps

VICE PRESIDENT

With over 40 years of experience in the construction industry, Tom Phelps stands as aseasoned professional and a key figure at Thomas Ranch Builders. Tom brings alifetime of expertise to every project, having built a careercrafting residential andcommercial projects in Utah, Wyoming, California, and Oregon.

Cole Madigan

Cole Madigan

AREA DIRECTOR/SR PM

Cole Madigan stands as a distinguished leader in the field of highend customresidential construction across Central Texas, bringing forth a legacy rooted in a familytradition of builders. Raised in an environment where craftsmanship was paramount, Cole developed aninnate passion for the industry early on, honing skills under the mentorship of industryleading

Dalton Staal

Dalton Staal

SUPERINTENDENT

Dalton Staal is a Superintendent with extensive experience across the constructionindustry, including a background in independently managing and operating constructionprojects. He has successfully led complex commercial work, overseeing job sites,coordinating crews, and maintaininghigh standards of quality and safety. Dalton is knownfor his strong work ethic, ability to quickly adapt to new challenges, and resultsdrivenleadership style. He consistently demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and acommitment to deliveringprojects efficiently and to specification.

Alex Phelps

Alex Phelps

PROJECT ENGINEER

Alex is a Project Engineer with a diverse background in construction and financial services,supported by a degree in Finance. He serves as a key liaison between project managers,subcontractors, andownership, ensuring completed work is accurately verified, costs areproperly tracked, and payments are managed in a timely manner. Alex is known for processimprovement, and attention to detail. He consistently demonstrates accountability,efficiency, and adaptability.

Testimonials

Thomas Ranch Builders met our delivery schedule and kept us informed throughout the process

Alex D.

From start to finish, Wasatch Construction Partners exceeded our expectations with their attention to detail, effective communication, and ability to keep the project on track and within budget.

Matt R.

Thomas Ranch Builders delivered quality work, on time and within budget.

Craig M.

As a developer, I've worked with many firms, but TRB stood out for their professionalism, transparent communication, and efficient management of both costs and timelines.

John D.

Thomas Ranch Builders

Whether you have questions about our homes, communities, or building process, our team is here to help.

Contact

(512)-820-9906

Offices

500 S. Paleface Ranch Rd
Spicewood, TX 78669

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