From Vision to Keys in 6 Months
While other builders take 18 months and leave you wondering what's happening, we complete custom homes in six — with you involved at every stage and zero surprises along the way.
Week 1
Weeks 2-4
Months 2-5
Month 6
CONSULTATION
DESIGN & CONTRACT
CONSTRUCTION
MOVE-IN

6 Months Average

Fixed-Price Contract

Real-Time Tracking

Payment After Work
- WEEK 1
It Starts with a Conversation
Your first meeting isn’t with a sales team or a project coordinator — it’s with Scott Clements himself. Bring your ideas, your questions, your budget concerns. Bring your blueprints if you have them, or just a napkin sketch of what you’re imagining.
— Scott Clements, Founder



What Happens in the First Meeting
This isn’t a pressure session. It’s a conversation about your vision, your land, your timeline, and your budget. Scott will walk you through the Standard Package — everything that’s included at $160 per square foot — and answer every question honestly.
Most clients leave their first meeting with:
> A clear understanding of total project cost
> Knowledge of what's included (and what upgrades are available)
> A realistic timeline for their specific project
> Confidence that they've found a builder who speaks straight
Why This Matters
Most builders operate through layers — you talk to a salesperson, then a designer, then a project manager. By the time construction starts, you've never met the person responsible for your home.
At S. Clements, the person you meet on day one is the same person who writes your contract, oversees your build, and answers your call ten years from now.
— Scott Clements, Founder
From Plans to Contract
Making It Yours
With the big picture agreed upon, it’s time for the details. You’ll finalize your floor plan, select your finishes, and make the choices that turn a house into your home.
The Selection Process
Our Standard Package includes premium finishes — granite countertops, hand-scraped hardwood, custom cabinets, the works. But you’re building custom, so you have options:
Included in Your Price
Tier 3 Granite
Moen Fixtures
Hand-Scraped Hardwood
30-Year Architectural Shingles
Lennox 14 SEER HVAC
Upgrade at Cost (No Markup)
Tier 4, 5, or 6 Granite
Alternative fixture styles
Extended wood areas
Premium roofing options
Higher efficiency systems
— Scott Clements, Founder


The Contract That Protects You
Here’s where S. Clements Homes is fundamentally different from most builders: we use fixed-price contracts. Not cost-plus. Not “allowances” that balloon later. A real number that means something.
— Scott Clements, Founder
Cost-Plus Contracts
(What Most Builders Use)
Price is an “estimate”
You pay actual costs + fee
Builder controls all invoices
Budget can balloon 20-40%
You carry all the risk
Fixed-Price Contracts
(The S. Clements Way)
Price is locked
You pay what you signed
No invoice manipulation possible
Budget is your budget
Builder carries the risk
Why do so many builders use cost-plus? Because it’s easier for them — they pass all risk to you. At S. Clements, we’ve built 2,000+ homes. We know exactly what things cost. We’re willing to commit to a number because we’ve earned that confidence.
Know Where You Stand — Always
Once your contract is signed, you’ll have access to a shared spreadsheet that tracks your budget in real time. Made an upgrade? It’s logged immediately. Want to check your status at 2 AM? Go ahead.
— Scott Clements, Founder

Live Budget Tracking
Every selection, every change, updated as
it happens

24/7 Access
Check your budget anytime through our
shared system

No Surprises
If you’re approaching your limit, you’ll know
before we do
- MONTHS 2-5
Watching Your Home Take Shape
This is where twenty years of refined systems and two decades of subcontractor relationships make all the difference. While other builders are still trying to schedule trades, our crews already know what’s coming — because they’ve been building S. Clements homes for years.
— Scott Clements, Founder

Foundation
Your home’s foundation is engineered and poured — post-tension slab with 30-inch beams. This isn’t the thin slab some builders pour; it’s built for the Texas soil and built to last.


Framing
The skeleton of your home goes up. Walls, roof structure, the shape of every room becomes real. This is when clients start to feel it — this is actually happening.


Mechanical Systems
Plumbing rough-in, electrical wiring, HVAC ductwork, security pre-wire. All the systems that make a house function get installed before the walls close up.

WALKTHROUGH #1: ELECTRICAL LAYOUT

Insulation & Drywall
Spray foam insulation goes in — the good stuff, not cheap batts. Then drywall, tape, texture. Your home starts to feel like a home.

WALKTHROUGH #2: PRE-FINISH CHECK

Finishes
Now it gets exciting. Cabinets, countertops, flooring, fixtures, paint. All those selections you made become reality. We install flooring wall-to-wall (even under cabinets — no cheap shortcuts), set cabinets, then paint.

Why this order?

Final Details
Trim, fixtures, appliances, final paint touch-ups. The punch list gets worked through item by item. When we hand you the keys, everything works.

Why Six Months When Others Take Eighteen
— Scott Clements, Founder

20-Year Relationships
Our framer, our roofer, our electrician — they’ve worked together for decades. No learning curve, no miscommunication. They know our standards because they helped create them.

Proven Systems
We’ve built 2,000+ homes with the same process. We’re not figuring it out on your house. Every phase is scheduled, every trade knows when they’re up.

No Wasted Time
Other builders wait for bids, chase down subs, solve problems they’ve seen before. We’ve already solved them. Your project moves because we’re not reinventing anything.

You're Part of This
Building a custom home shouldn’t mean waiting in the dark for months. You’ll be invited to key walkthroughs, welcome to visit the site, and always able to reach us with questions.
Your Access During Construction
> Scheduled walkthroughs at major milestones
> Site visits welcome (just let us know you’re coming)
> Direct phone access to Scott — same number for 18 years
> Real-time budget tracking through shared spreadsheet
> Photo updates as your home progresses
We’ve found that involved homeowners are happy homeowners. No surprises, no wondering, no stress.
Move-In Day and Beyond
The Final Walkthrough
Before you get your keys, we walk through every inch of your home together. Every door, every drawer, every faucet. If something isn’t perfect, it gets fixed before you move in — not after.
— Scott Clements, Founder

Room-by-Room Review
Every space inspected together, every detail verified

Prompt Fixes
Issues addressed immediately, not added to a list

Clean Handoff
You receive a home that’s ready to live in

Homeowner Packet
Manuals, warranties, and contact information for everything in your home
Closing Day
Here’s something you won’t experience with most builders: closing day without anxiety. Because of our fixed-price contract and real-time tracking, you’ve known your final number for months. No surprises, no last-minute additions, no “we forgot to include” fees.
Payment Philosophy
— Scott Clements, Founder

This Isn't Goodbye
Most builders consider their job done at closing. Some will honor warranty calls for a year, then stop answering. That’s not how we operate.
— Scott Clements, Founder
Full warranty coverage, priority response
Same phone number, same
commitment
We’re still just a phone
call away
Need a window guy? A roofer? We’ll get our people out there.
4.5 out of 5
Chris Sawyer
Rockwall County
When you build with S. Clements, you're not just getting a contractor for six months. You're getting a builder for life.
— Scott Clements, Founder
Your Home, Your Future
Many of our clients come back — for their second home, their third, even their fourth. When they’re ready to build again, they know exactly who to call.
— Scott Clements, Founder

Repeat customers

Referral-based business

4.8★ Google rating
Family Owned Since 2007
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Every S. Clements home begins with a conversation. No pressure, no obligation — just a chance to explore what’s possible and get your questions answered by someone who’s done this 2,000 times.
2,000+ Homes Built
25+ Years Experience
Fixed-Price Guarantee
5249 Novak St, Suite A, Caddo Mills, TX 75135
Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm By Appointment Only
