Custom Home Builder & Remodeler in Tyler, TX
Over 30 years of custom homes across East Texas. Now bringing that work to Tyler.
Design-Build Excellence Across East Texas
Gary Bort opened a residential design practice in 1994. Construction followed, because building the work himself was the clearest way to protect it. Three decades of drawing East Texas homes, then standing on the job sites where they were framed, shaped how the studio designs today. Every home still begins there: proportion, light, and site placement settled before anyone prices a slab.
That's what you experience as the client, whether you're building in Tyler or elsewhere in East Texas. Design and budget develop together from the start, so the home you approve on paper is the home your budget supports. Bort builds on a cost-plus basis, so you see what every component of your house costs. Decisions that come up mid-construction go back to the people who drew the plans, keeping design intent intact through the build.
Tyler gives the studio a wide site range: established lots inside Loop 323, acreage south of town, and the growing edges toward Flint and Bullard. Design, budget, and construction sit under one roof, so the plan you approve is the plan Bort builds.
If you're planning a custom home in Tyler or reworking one your family has outgrown, we start by listening. We look at your land and what's realistic for your budget and timeline before any design work begins.
Building And Remodeling Services In Tyler, Texas
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Building a custom home gives you the opportunity to start with a blank sheet of paper. Every floor plan, exterior detail, and material selection is chosen specifically for your family, your property, and the way you want to live.
At Bort Custom Homes, design is part of the process from day one. We help homeowners evaluate their land, develop floor plans, create 3D renderings, and make informed decisions before construction begins. The result is a home that fits both the property and the people who live there.
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Not every home needs to be replaced. In many cases, the right renovation can improve the way a home functions while preserving the location and character homeowners already love.
Bort Custom Homes specializes in large-scale remodeling projects, including additions, kitchen renovations, whole-home updates, and major reconfigurations. We help homeowners evaluate what's possible, develop a plan, and make design decisions before construction begins. That preparation helps create a smoother project and a more predictable outcome.
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A commercial renovation should do more than update the appearance of a space. It should improve how the business operates day to day.
Bort Custom Homes works with business owners to renovate offices, retail spaces, and other commercial properties throughout East Texas. Our team helps plan the project, coordinate construction, and minimize disruptions whenever possible. The goal is a finished space that supports your business and leaves a strong impression on customers, clients, and employees.
The Bort Approach to Building
A custom home or major remodel involves dozens of decisions. Our job is to help you make the important ones early, when changes are easier and far less costly.
We develop the design in-house, create realistic 3D renderings, work through selections, and align the scope with construction costs before the build begins. Instead of asking you to imagine the finished project from a flat set of plans, we give you a clear, visual understanding of what you are creating.
Our bids use specific allowances and straightforward pricing instead of vague estimates. Once construction starts, the same team remains involved to protect the design intent and make sure you are informed of what's happening at every stage.
Our Process
One team, from the first sketch to the final walkthrough
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Tyler Custom Home Cost Guide
Start planning to build or remodel your home with our comprehensive cost guide. Our guide includes:
- Clear pricing insights for custom homes, remodels, additions, and more
- Multiple cost tiers for each type of project
- Features and finishes included at each tier
Our Work
Homes We Have Designed and Built
Where We Build
Designing and building across East Texas
We're proud to bring our services, our experience, and our deep knowledge about our communities to homeowners and future homeowners in East Texas. Even if you don't see your location on our service area list, get in touch.
Our Service Area
In The Words of Our Clients
I cannot say enough good things about Gary and this company. I had a specific vision of what I wanted and they were able to perfectly capture it. We wanted to go more of an old world design route and Gary made my ideas a reality. The communication with them was easy and we received house plans very quickly. I don't plan to ever build again, but if we do we'll definitely use them.
Charity Stone
We were looking for someone to design our forever home. We reviewed several companies as well as Bort and Design. We finally found a company that would listen to our wants and needs to guide us through the process of the design. We also chose this company for our builder. The outcome was more than we expected and we're very happy that we chose this company.
Doreen Cimilluca
My wife and I had a great experience using Bort Design for the design and construction of our custom home. Gary and Michael were great to work with and gave us insight on improvements that made our home even better than expected. I would highly recommend them for your custom home design and construction. It was truly a wonderful experience to have known and worked with them.
William Beasley
Gary and his team are top-notch. We were told they are highly specialized professionals in home remodeling, and they absolutely lived up to that reputation. They completed our project years ago, yet they still take every call and respond to texts whenever we have questions or need help. It has truly been a blessing to work with them.
Kelley Tompkins
We had some work done on my mother's home. They did an excellent job. Very professional, creative and courteous service. Love the results, better than imagined. Gary Bort is an excellent builder. We highly recommend. Will use again.
Colleen Sweaks
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