Portfolio
The Umbel family is dedicated to building your home the way you want it. Our homes are designed to your specification. No two homes are alike. Here are a few examples of past work. Please call or write us to talk about any features you would like in your new home.
Bathrooms
This homeowner wanted a functional but unique bathroom. They came to us with photos and specific requirements such as: his/hers wash basins, stone tiling, a separate bathroom and walk in shower area, and a classical tub / cabinetry aesthetic. We even found the lamp and lighting motif they wanted.
Neo-Classical Kitchen
We were approached with a wish for a medium sized kitchen that had classical stylistic elements but still used modern appliances. We obliged. The stove is gas powered and the hood looks vintage but has modern ventilation technology. The sink area is lined by a very pleasant stone countertop. The cabinetry is all custom made and fits in perfectly with the color motif. Recessed can lighting and ambient hanging LED lights provide the color they wanted with low electricity bills and easy replacement.
Build Anywhere!
We have extensive experience working on remote worksites. Texas Hill Country has many beautiful areas but they are undeveloped. That means that we have to create our own trails and roads and transform nature into a useable lot to build a home. We have tons of experience getting equipment there, getting the land ready, and ensuring that everything is done correctly the first time. We can build anywhere.
Custom Ceilings, Better Materials
We’ve had many people ask for ceilings that accent natural traditional appearances. Standard home building practice avoids these things because they require extra handling and more cost, but we do what you want, not what is convenient for us. We also advise you on the use of high quality materials and brands. For example, we use double paned windows with gas layered insulation to give the best energy cost savings.
My, Home Sweet Home
The living room is the center of the house and it should focus on everyone. Here’s the center of one of our living rooms where we custom designed and built a fireplace that uses natural gas instead of firewood. This gives the experience of a traditional fireplace, but with all the convenience of doing it with a switch. It’s also a lot cleaner too. We added mounting for a large TV so that they can watch sports, while enjoying the fireplace, and having plenty of room for guests. The custom flooring and cabinetry is spacious and well illuminated.
Anywhere with Knowledge
Did you know that the foundation your home is built on is the most important structure in the whole house? Building foundations on remote sites has many complexities. You may only find problems many years after the home is built, so it’s vitally important that you hire a builder who knows how to do it properly. Since all our work is custom, we’ve seen it all. When you trust us with your home construction, you get over 20 years of experience doing projects that are not repetitive cookie-cutter designs. This means that our experience is unique, with a wide breadth of situations we’ve encountered.
Do It Right
Custom home building is never the same. When we build homes, everything fits perfectly. Right angles are always 90 degrees. Concrete is properly mixed and bricks are laid perfectly to last forever.
Umbel and Company is built on trust. We earn your trust because we don’t take shortcuts. We do all the hard work of learning everything there is to know, demanding the best work of contractors, ensuring things are made properly the first time, and standing by our work. We don’t accept anything less than 100% satisfaction.