Business Details
36 Years
experience
Custom Home Builders in Friendswood, Texas
Founded in 1990, Cervelle Homes has built over 3,000 quality homes in the southeast Houston area. Our approach combines small-company attention to detail with production efficiencies to deliver exceptional value. We specialize in larger one-story homes with detached garages, offering extensive customization options to meet individual needs. Our transparent pricing model ensures no hidden fees, with base prices reflecting final costs and upgrades priced at cost. We prioritize customer satisfaction through flexible policies, including a refundable $500 earnest money deposit for those selling existing homes. With decades of collective experience, our team of seasoned professionals and long-term contractors ensures consistent quality and reliability.Our founder, Jeffrey Payson, brought over 50 years of civil engineering expertise to homebuilding, designing over 80,000 homes during his career. Under current leadership, we maintain rigorous quality standards while minimizing overhead costs through experienced supervision and established supplier relationships. Our focus remains on continuous improvement in product design and construction processes to enhance client experiences. Recognized for our commitment to excellence, we rely on word-of-mouth referrals rather than traditional advertising, passing savings directly to customers.
Services
Custom Home Building
Detached Garages
One-Story Homes
Two-Story Homes
Porte Cochere Garages
Home Customization
Floor Plan Modifications
Selection of Upgrades
New Home Communities
Inventory Homes
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We've built over 3,000 homes in southeast Houston since 1990
- Our transparent pricing includes no hidden fees or negotiation surprises
- Offering 25+ garage configurations including porte cochere and RV storage options
- Team includes industry veterans with 50+ combined years of homebuilding experience
- We refund earnest money deposits if clients can't sell existing homes
Services
Custom Home Building
We design and build fully customized single-family residences with flexible floor plans and premium standard features. Our process accommodates individual preferences while maintaining production efficiencies. Clients choose from multiple elevation styles, interior finishes, and garage configurations to create personalized dream homes.
Detached Garages
Our detached garage options include 2-car, 2.5-car, and 3-car configurations with porte cochere, barn storage, and RV accommodations. All feature overhead storage solutions and matching architectural elements to complement home designs while meeting functional needs.
Home Customization
We offer extensive customization options including flooring materials, cabinet styles, countertop selections, and brick finishes. Clients may modify standard plans to add desired features while maintaining structural integrity and cost efficiency through our established building systems.
New Home Communities
We develop master-planned communities with larger lot sizes and shared amenities in southeast Houston. Each community features consistent quality standards while offering diverse home styles to suit varying family needs and budget considerations.
Inventory Homes
Pre-constructed homes available for immediate occupancy feature premium finishes and popular floor plans. These homes maintain full customization possibilities while reducing wait times for buyers needing immediate relocation solutions.
People
Jeffrey Payson
Founder
Civil engineering graduate with over 50 years of homebuilding experience, responsible for designing 80,000+ homes. Established Cervelle Homes in 1990 to combine technical expertise with customer-focused construction practices.
Kevin Holland
Current Leader
Oversees daily operations while maintaining founder's quality standards. Brings decades of industry experience to ensure continued success through proven management practices and innovation in homebuilding technology.
John Payson
Leadership Team
Continues family legacy with hands-on approach to construction oversight. Combines generational knowledge with modern building techniques to maintain product excellence and customer satisfaction benchmarks established by founder.
Questions
How long has Cervelle Homes been building homes?
We've been constructing quality homes in southeast Houston since 1990, with over 3,000 completed residences to date.
What home styles do you offer?
Our inventory includes one-story and two-story designs with customizable options to suit various family needs and preferences.
Can I customize my home's features?
Yes, we offer extensive customization including floor plan modifications, interior finishes, and 25+ garage configurations to personalize your new home.
What pricing options are available?
Our transparent pricing includes no hidden fees. Base prices reflect final costs, with upgrades priced at cost without profit margin.
Do you offer financing assistance?
While we don't provide direct financing, our transparent pricing model simplifies budgeting for your new home purchase.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve southeast Houston, including League City and Pedregal South communities.
Reviews (4)
Kim D.
Jul 10, 2020
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So we purchased our brand new home in Lakeland Section 5. Moved in in April. Our AC has not worked correctly from day 1. Have had the AC company out 7 times as of today. The "energy efficiency" of these homes is a joke. The Builder will not allow you to communicate any issues with out being rude and very obnoxious. At this point I am ready to sell and say good luck. The promises made when we purchased the house are definitely not what we are getting.
Tony M.
May 06, 2020
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Critical:Quality,Value
We were excited about building our home, until I started inspecting the construction. The quality was subpar, along the materials. I have never seen this low level of craftsmanship for a home in the 300K range. Luckily I was able to get my deposit back. If you decide to allow them to build a home, go to the site everyday, hire your own inspector and make sure they don't hide the poor quality with sheetrock.
We were excited about building our home, until I started inspecting the construction. The quality was subpar, along the materials. I have never seen this low level of craftsmanship for a home in the 300K range. Luckily I was able to get my deposit back. If you decide to allow them to build a home, go to the site everyday, hire your own inspector and make sure they don't hide the poor quality with sheetrock.
Billie R.
May 21, 2019
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Yes, i live in a cervelle home in palmcrest. We moved in jan 2016, in sept 2017 hurricane harvey hit. We evacuated, but when we came back our roof in living room leaked. We were informed that the roof warranty was for 1 year only. My husband called a roofer, who concluded it was leaking @ heater pipe, and it needed a cap. $300.00. Still the roof leaked, we had someone else check, it's definitely @ the heater pipe. He pulled up a 5 x 6 ft piece of shingles that weren't nailed or even had plastic taken off. So he siliconed it down. $200.00. Still it leaked, i called yet another
Christopher Mazza
Nov 06, 2018
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I want to personally say how terrible the builder president is and you should search other home builders before considering this buying one of these. After Hurricane Harvey, I discovered a roof leak which ruined our upstairs bathroom. While having it fixed, we discover literal holes that you could see through to the outside the hardy board because there was no plywood covering the 2 x 4s, just the tar paper. The leaks came through the walls, not the roof. There were multiple flaws in my existing home, including no wood sheathing under the Hardy board external planking, and no insulation between
