About Us
Our Story
Building Homes Around the Way You Live Since 2015.
R&D Custom Builders was founded on a simple belief: your home should fit your life—not the other way around.
Since 2015, we've been designing and building truly custom homes for families who want something more personal than a house built from a
plan. Every project begins with listening to your ideas, your lifestyle, your priorities, and the vision you have for the way you want to live.
Other builders sell houses. R&D builds around the way you live.
That's why we don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. From the first conversation and the selection of your lot to the floor plan,
finishes, and final walkthrough, we work alongside you to make thoughtful decisions at every step.
Building a custom home is a significant investment—not just, financially, but personally. You should have a builder who communicates
clearly, listens carefully, and treats your home with the same care you would expect from your own.
That's the relationship we strive to build.
Our reputation has grown through the families we've served, the homes we've built, and the relationships that continue long after the keys
are handed over. We're proud of the trust our homeowners place in us, and we don't take that responsibility lightly.
Because in the end, we're not simply building a house.
We're helping you create the place where your life happens.
If you're ready to build—or you're just beginning to imagine what's possible—we'd love to hear your plan.
R&D
R – Ryan has been building homes since 2005 and brings decades of experience and knowledge to the home building industry. As a 7th generation resident of La Vernia, he takes pride in building homes and relationships within the community he has called home his entire life. Ryan is actively involved throughout the building process and can often be found out in the field, meeting with customers, overseeing superintendents, and ensuring each home is built with quality and care from start to finish.
D – Dustin was born and raised in the La Vernia area and brings more than 22 years of business leadership experience to the R&D team. In addition to his role at R&D Custom Builders, Dustin proudly serves as the Volunteer Chairman of the Guadalupe County Youth Show. While Ryan oversees the field operations, Dustin works behind the scenes managing the day-to-day business operations and handling the countless details that keep projects and the company running smoothly.
What Our
Homebuyers Are Saying
The quality and little details were big improvements over the other homes we looked at. We weren't just looking at 'right now,' but also how the home will sell in the future. When you think about resale value and compare standard features and upgrades, they were the best!