Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Residential & Commercial Construction in Palestine, TX
Founded in 1972, Harris Building Company has established itself as a trusted family-owned general contracting firm serving East Texas. With decades of combined experience, our leadership team of Donnie and Paul Harris maintains a hands-on approach to every project, ensuring quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. Specializing in residential and commercial construction, we have completed hundreds of projects ranging from custom homes and vacation properties to churches, medical facilities, and warehouses. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through personalized supervision at every construction phase, utilizing a network of trusted subcontractors and vendors. We prioritize customer relationships, budget analysis, and timely project completion while maintaining a reputation for safety, technical expertise, and value.As a locally rooted business, we take pride in serving Palestine, TX and surrounding areas with professional contracting services that exceed expectations. Our team's construction science background and industry knowledge enable us to deliver both residential and commercial solutions that combine functionality with lasting value. Whether building new homes or managing commercial projects, we maintain the same dedication to quality that has earned us repeat customers since our founding. Our approach integrates creativity with practical experience to transform client visions into reality while maintaining construction timelines faster than industry averages. Contact us at (903) 724-8603 to benefit from our generational expertise in East Texas construction projects.
Services
Custom-built homes
Commercial construction
Home remodeling
Project management
Outdoor construction
Estate homes
Vacation homes
General contracting
Church construction
Medical facilities
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We are family-owned with 50+ years of local construction experience
- Our team includes certified construction science professionals
- We maintain hands-on project supervision from start to finish
- We have completed hundreds of successful East Texas projects
- We offer comprehensive residential and commercial construction solutions
Services
Residential Construction
We specialize in custom residential construction including new home builds, renovations, and additions across East Texas. Our hands-on approach ensures quality craftsmanship from foundation to finish, with personalized attention to detail. Clients benefit from our extensive network of trusted subcontractors and decades of local building experience.
Commercial Construction
Our commercial construction services handle light commercial projects with focus on timely completion and budget control. We manage all aspects from permitting to final inspection, serving businesses, churches, and medical facilities. Our team's expertise ensures professional results that meet commercial building standards.
Project Management
We provide comprehensive project management for residential and commercial builds, coordinating all phases from initial planning to final delivery. Our hands-on supervision ensures quality control, budget adherence, and timely completion. Clients receive regular updates and transparent communication throughout the construction process.
Custom Home Building
Specializing in custom home construction, we transform client visions into reality with personalized design solutions. Our team works closely with architects and designers to create unique living spaces that reflect homeowners' preferences. We maintain strict quality standards while ensuring efficient construction timelines.
Outdoor Construction
We offer complete outdoor construction solutions including decks, patios, and recreational spaces. Our expertise extends to exterior renovations and additions that enhance property value and functionality. All outdoor projects maintain the same quality standards as our interior construction work.
People
Donnie Harris
Founder
With over 30 years of construction experience, Donnie Harris founded the company to provide quality building solutions at affordable prices. He developed extensive subcontractor relationships that ensure project success.
Paul Harris
Partner
Paul Harris holds a B.S. in Construction Science from Texas A&M University. He brings commercial construction expertise from managing millions in projects before joining the family business in 2002.
Questions
What types of construction projects do you handle?
We handle both residential and commercial projects including custom homes, churches, medical facilities, warehouses, and outdoor spaces across East Texas.
How long have you been in business?
Harris Building Company Company has been serving East Texas since 1972, providing quality construction services for over 50 years.
Do you work on remodeling projects?
Yes, we offer home remodeling and addition services alongside our new construction capabilities.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Palestine, TX and the surrounding East Texas region for all our construction projects.
What makes your company different?
Our family-owned business combines 50+ years of local experience with hands-on project management and a commitment to quality that has earned us repeat customers.
Reviews (1)
The Promiseland Farm
Nov 12, 2019
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We built our dream home with Paul and Donnie Harris in 2018. The process was so easy and rewarding. We got everything we wanted in the home and have now lived in it for 8 months. We couldn't have asked for better builders and creative genius than, Paul and Donnie. Harris Building gave us the home we always dreamed of. Our three kids, my husband Andrew and I are trilled to have a home built by Harris Building.
