OWNER BUILT CUSTOM HOMES

Met their rep at a houston home and garden show last July. Then met and signed agreement in September in their Katy fwy office, but the appearance of the same consultant made me a little hesitant, but I went against my better judgment. Didn't hear from the consultant for nearly 2 months. Met him again at another home show out in Cypress/Spring area and again he said project could be done by May, 2014. He gave us a very strong impression that he didn't really care about our project. We requested for a new consultant, and the owner, Charlie Watts was helpful with that. Their designers were fantastic, even still lots of delays. Finalized plan was delivered in April, after getting a new consultant in March. We are pouring our slab next week, and it's now mid-August, nearly a year since we signed the agreement. We are still not sure what the role of the paid consultant is, since we have had to get information from the subcontractors ourselves. The subcontractors know each other, and they coordinate with each other to get the jobs done and that is SO wonderful!!! They are also very helpful, and actually suggested ways for us to save some money! I get my answers from them, from the permit runner (Imperial Permits), and from their office manager Ms Duhon. The subs, office manager and Cindi the owner of permit company made the most hectic part of the project a tolerable experience. I would definitely use the subs and the permit runner office again, and have recommended them to friends who are looking for quotes. I cannot in all good faith refer the owner build network now that I've had some experience with them and the reason is this: If I have to do all the leg work, why am I paying them over $8000? They do give you binders of material, but most of the content do not apply if you are building within the city limits, and that bit of information you can find by yourself on line.

CHARLIE WATTS/RANDY RENFRO ARE AT THE TOP OF MY LIST OF BUILDERS I WOULD REFER.