Custom homes and new construction in Alice, Texas
Build your next home with people you can call by name.
Whether you’re touring an available home or planning one for your own land, you’ll work directly with Rene Solis and Pedro Solis to sort through the property, plan, budget, and next steps.
- 1978
- Family construction roots
- Right here
- Alice and Jim Wells County
- Owner-led
- Rene and Pedro stay involved
You’ll talk with the buildersRene or Pedro, from the first conversation
✓ A clear plan before work begins
✓ Photos from real projects
✓ Help with financing questions
✓ Rene or Pedro stay involved
Start where you are
You don’t need every answer to take the next step.
Choose the path that sounds most like you today. Each one leads to clear information—and a real person when you’re ready to talk.
01
I want to move soon
See current new homes in Alice.
Compare current homes, real photographs, and verified details before you schedule a visit.
See available homes 02I want to build
Shape a home around your life.
Bring your land, a plan you like, or simply the rooms and priorities that matter to you.
Explore custom homes 03I’m still figuring it out
Turn what you know into a next step.
Use the project planner to gather your ideas, property details, timing, and budget questions.
Start with the plannerOwner-led construction
Your builders stay in the conversation.
Better Builders is owned by Rene Solis. Rene and Pedro Solis stay directly involved with the plan, budget, construction decisions, questions that come up, and the final walkthrough—not just the first sale.
Know who is responsible
The people you meet at the beginning remain connected to the work. That creates a shorter path from your question to a useful answer.
See what to ask any builderFeatured homes
Come see what’s available in Alice.
Compare current specifications and completed photographs, then call Rene or Pedro to confirm availability, price, financing requirements, and a time to tour.
For sale
Lucero
- 3 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 1,512 sq ft
- 506 sq ft built-in two-car garage
American eWarranty program
1 year. 2 years. 10 years.
Better Builders includes this written limited warranty with eligible new homes, whether the property is inside or outside city limits. The warranty issued for the specific home controls coverage.
1 year
Workmanship & materials
Coverage for qualifying defects in workmanship and materials, subject to the written warranty standards.
2 years
Home systems
Coverage for qualifying plumbing, electrical, heating, cooling, and other defined home systems.
10 years
Structural coverage
Coverage for qualifying major structural defects involving defined load-bearing warranted structural components.
The 10-year portion applies to defined structural coverage. It is not blanket coverage for every item in the home. Eligibility, enrollment, exclusions, warranty standards, claim procedures, and all other terms are controlled by the written warranty agreement.
How Better Builders can help
Explore the homes and communities we know how to build.
The process
Work through the big decisions before the build begins.
We’ll help put the property, plan, total area, budget, specifications, and responsibilities on paper so fewer surprises have to be solved in the field.
See the construction process- 01
Consult
Discuss the site, financing range, timing, household needs, and non-negotiable features.
- 02
Plan
Define the floor plan, specifications, allowances, responsibilities, and complete construction budget.
- 03
Build
Coordinate construction, inspections, trades, quality control, selections, and progress communication.
- 04
Close
Complete the final walkthrough, documentation, warranty handoff, and move-in.
Residential development
Mesquite Estates
Better Builders is continuing the phased development of Mesquite Estates in Alice, creating opportunities for homes, lots, and future residential growth.
Phase 127 residential lots
Phase 2Development in progress
FutureAdditional residential opportunities
Financing guidance
Start with the full monthly cost—not just the house price.
A home still has to leave room for taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance, and everyday life. Better Builders can help you organize the project costs before a lender makes the financing decisions.
Alice home building resources
Good questions make the first conversation easier.
Our local guides explain the land, utilities, drainage, square footage, site preparation, allowances, and lender questions that can shape a home and its total cost.
Bring what you have
A property address, a room list, a plan you like, or a target payment can be enough to begin. Use the guides to fill in the details at your own pace.
Local service area
Residential construction focused on Alice and Jim Wells County.
Project availability depends on the exact property, legal access, utilities, drainage, site conditions, plan fit, financing, schedule, and complete written scope. Selected nearby South Texas projects may be reviewed individually.
Check the project location
Review the primary service area and the property information needed before Better Builders can evaluate a custom home, build-on-your-lot project, available residence, or residential opportunity.
Review the service areaNot sure where to start?
Tell us what you know.
A property address, a plan you like, a target budget, or even an early idea is enough to begin a conversation.