# Custom Home Building in Livingston, TX

> Dream House Services LLC provides custom home building in Livingston, Polk County, about 45 miles from our Willis office. A Livingston custom home is usually a lake house on Lake Livingston or a retreat on Piney Woods acreage, with septic and utility planning done before design.

Web page: https://dreamhousetexas.com/services/custom-home-building/livingston · Last updated: 2026-10-19

Dream House Services LLC · 12567 St. Ann Ct, Willis, TX 77318 · Phone 253-332-4577 · Free estimate: https://dreamhousetexas.com/free-estimate

## Typical scope

- Lot evaluation: soils, flood zone, utilities, septic feasibility and deed restrictions
- Design development with your architect or from your concept
- Geotechnical report and engineer-designed foundation
- Permitting, HOA and architectural review submittals

Full scope: [Custom Home Building overview](https://dreamhousetexas.com/services/custom-home-building.md)

## Timeline

Typically 10–16 months of construction after plans are approved, plus 2–4 months for design and permitting.

## What affects projects in Livingston

### Shoreline and flood easements

Docks, bulkheads and boathouses need written Trinity River Authority authorization, and building inside TRA flood easements carries floor-elevation rules. We settle both before the house is placed.

## Neighborhoods served in and around Livingston

- Lake Livingston waterfront
- Cedar Point
- Downtown Livingston
- US 190 corridor

## Related

- [Livingston service area](https://dreamhousetexas.com/service-areas/livingston.md)
- [Custom Home Building overview](https://dreamhousetexas.com/services/custom-home-building.md)