5 Star Testimonials
As a full-service design-build firm, we have earned a reputation for exemplary quality, creativity and service year after year from clients and vendors.
We listen carefully to understand what matters most to you—your lifestyle, tastes, design preferences, and your family’s evolving needs. By fostering lifelong relationships with our clients, we uphold the integrity that is at the heart of our work. This dedication has earned us consistent 5-star reviews across all social channels. Here’s what they have to say about working with us:
"Tony and his entire team are a class act. As an executive of a large family office, I have experience with over a dozen high-end home build projects. The level of communication and transparency the Z&H team provides is unmatched and superior to all other construction companies I have worked w...
E. Kelsey ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“I've had a handful of custom homes built over the years and Zbranek & Holt is by far the best custom home builder I've used. The house design was very modern with a few challenging design elements, but everything turned out perfectly. Their project manager was very meticulous and was on sit...
J. Gregg ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“The short version: Out of the handful of close friends that have built a custom home in the last 2-3 years, I’m not simply the only one still speaking with their builder, I’m writing them a 5 star review. The longer version: The opportunity to build your dream, custom home can be an amazin...
C. Schroeder ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"My wife and I picked Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes to build a new Lake LBJ lakefront home after watching them build a beautiful custom home on the lot next to our lot. It was a wise decision as they did an amazing job. They have an excellent support staff that keeps track off the materials that...
Michael L. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Z&H are exceptional home builders, constructing the highest quality homes in the greater Austin area. We could not be more pleased with our home, the efficiency of it’s construction and the attention to even the smallest of details. The inevitable issues which arise in construction and after...
Y. Romasko ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I have had 2 homes built by Zbranek and both experience have been great. Even during Covid and all the slowdowns they were excellent. The quality is top of the line and if problems came up they were quick to resolve them. I would highly recommend Zbranek Homes and their team....
J. Skillman ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Z&H Team is a pleasure to work with. They are knowledgeable, professional and very transparent. Follow up and communication were great. Highly recommend!...
R. Beninati ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
If you are looking for a custom home builder who checks all the boxes - Zbranek & Holt will not disappoint. Professional. High quality. Knowledgeable. Friendly. Timely. Highly detailed. Very organized and clean. Throughout the whole process, starting from the architectural design to the comple...
R. Waldrip ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes built a home for our family in Spicewood, Texas on Lake Travis. During the entire process they were very professional in their dealings with us and completed our project in a timely manner. Whenever problems arose, which happens during any construction process, t...
G. & D. Roeder ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks for a great home and great follow-up! Our relocation was quick and we relied on our Realtor’s recommendation when contracting with your firm. Lucky us!! Your team is the best in an industry that often disappoints its buyers. We look forward to starting the next project together. Lak...
P. Bartolotta ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We had Zbranek & Holt build our custom dream home on Lake Travis. This was the first custom home for us to build. We were a little nervous, but owners Steve & Tony put all of our nerves to rest. They went above and beyond to make building our dream home a super positive experience for us. ...
D. Malone ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“I knew of Zbranek & Holt, but never had the opportunity to work with them. A potential client wanted to work with me to design their house and Zbranek & Holt to build it. Tony and Steve made the clients a lot of promises – and delivered on every one of them. The house was smaller i...
Elliot Johnson, AIA ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
In an industry where "good enough" has become the norm, the team at Zbranek & Holt pursues perfection. From first bid to final punch, they manage relationships and hold vendors accountable to ensure their clients' interests are protected while delivering a beautiful final product....
B. Anderson ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Steve and his team are a dream to work with! They are always timely in their communications and consistent with their follow up. They are sticklers for detail and nothing less than perfection is acceptable. They have made the whole process seamless and have left me feeling quite confident. I highl...
J. Pearson ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! Their team has worked so hard to follow our vision and make our dream home a reality! They are going above and beyond for us! SO happy to have found them! AMAZING workmanship and great communication throughout the process so far! Even in these uncharted times. Couldn’t...
R. Hickman ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I've worked with the team at Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes for over 20 years both as a real estate professional in the Austin area and as a client. They always deliver a great experience from the top of the organization, down to the contractor who keeps the job site clean and orderly. Their proc...
K. Matuszewski ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Best business decision ever. Less than a year ago my wife and I purchased a beautiful piece of property on the Blanco river to build our retirement home. We started looking at builders and finally narrowed our choice to two firms, both with excellent reviews. One typically builds homes about...
J. Rogers ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Steve Zbranek and team were a pleasure to work with every step of the way. From initial design consultation through the punch process, they focused on making our dream home come to life. I would highly recommend Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes to anyone that asks....
K. Beaver ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
They have a knowledgeable staff when it comes to building luxury homes. Great quality! You won’t regret choosing them to build your home. We have been so pleased!...
L. Harvell ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes built what will be our retirement home in the foothills of the Texas Hill Country. Pam and I spent over a year researching and interviewing prospective home builders before we chose Steve and Tony’s company. We spent nearly two years talking and designing the p...
S. & P. Eakin ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Zbranek & Holt built our custom lake house and completed it in July 2019. The build process was seamless. Steve was incredibly responsive at all times to our every need. The quality of the build was as promised. The project remained on budget which was completely amazing. His architect drew a ...
A. Bell ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you for making the purchase of our home such a good experience. We are very appreciative of Donny Thomas and all that he did during and after our move-in. Even after our warranty was over he responded as if the warranty were still in effect. He was extremely professional and knowledgeable. D...
C&M Jacobs ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We looked at several homes before making our decision. We always returned to your home. The design, features and floor plan were outstanding. It is fun to call our home the neighborhood showplace. Lake Travis - Lakeway, TX...
We recently celebrated our anniversary in our beautiful home built by Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes in Flintrock Falls of Lake Travis. We wanted to let you know how pleased we have been with the quality of the home you’ve built for our family. Aside from expected minor issues, which were fi...
Johannes & Emily Larcher
I am a Realtor in Austin and represent more than 20 custom builders. When I made a decision to build my home I chose Steve Zbranek and his team, and I did not even represent him at the time. My home was very challenging. It was built in the flood plain, we had a 2 car garage built upstairs above a...
Dawn
We selected Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes to build the home of our dreams. The trust was well placed. Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes not only built our family a beautiful home, they also cared about every detail along the way. They built our home as if it was their home. We would recommend Zbra...
Michael
Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes built our families home over a year ago. I am exceptionally pleased with the quality of the finished product. I am very satisfied with the entire process from planning, design and construction to move in and aftercare. The staff and entire team at Zbranek & H...
Kevin
Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes built our families home over a year ago. I am exceptionally pleased with the quality of the finished product. I am very satisfied with the entire process from planning, design and construction to move in and aftercare. The staff and entire team at Zbranek & H...
Eric
Our home overlooking Lake Travis is magnificent! The home exceeded all of our expectations, including being on-time and on-budget! The quality and attention to detail were unparalleled to other home builders with whom I’ve conducted business. We built this home from afar, which is very difficult...
Frank D
My wife and I had the distinct pleasure of contracting with Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes to build our retirement home in the Westlake Hills area of Austin, Texas. Throughout this multi-year process, from the initial consultation through design, completion and post completion support I found Zbr...
Louie V and Terry Ehrlich
We wanted you to know how pleased we are with our new home. The Zbranek and Holt team did an outstanding job delivering a quality house that exceeded our expectations. Building our dream home in Austin, Texas while living in New Hampshire created some unique challenges. Your attention to every det...
Dr. Edward C and Patricia Wade
I am writing this recommendation to anyone seeking to construct a home to utilize Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes as their builder. They built my home in Lago Escondido, Horseshoe Bay, Texas on a somewhat difficult lot, namely with over 55 feet of relief from the front to the water. In addition...
David
My wife and I are extremely happy with our new home built by Zbranek & Holt. Even after living here several months, we both still find it stunningly beautiful. And our visitors routinely rmark positively on it; indeed, on of our vendors who services luxury homes throughout Austin told me that ...
Russell & Alma Chorush
We would like to provide our strongest recommendation for Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes. As a background, we have built seven homes over the past years, and without a doubt, Zbranek & Holt has been head and shoulders above any other builder we have used. From start to finish, Zbranek & H...
Thomas and Karen White
A note of Thanks to Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes. In short, we love our home! We had our choice of builders and we are so glad we chose your company to build our new home in Austin. Moving to Austin from Atlanta was a monumental task after having lived there for 17 years. On top of that, we ...
Jeff and Ashley Taylor
This is an endorsement and recommendation for Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes. We have been in the process of planning and building a somewhat large and complicated home in the Horseshoe Bay, Texas area for the better part of the two years. The home is situated on a very steeply dipping property a...
Michael and Vicki Grimm
Just want to thank you again for your superior work at 7084 Comanche Trail. It pleases me and my staff to no end, the way you have stood behind your product and renews my faith in a very difficult business. You will be recommended and I hope to provide you another project before toooo long. My sin...