A Story Built on Integrity
Starting with a Texas son's determination to build a life as Northeast Texas's most trusted custom home builder — 2,000+ customers served, and counting.
2,000+ Homes Built
Since 2007
Caddo Mills, TX
— Scott Clements, Founder
Quality homes at honest prices — our mission since 2007Quality craftsmanship without the markup gamesThe same commitment to quality we'd expect for our own homesQuality homes at honest prices — our mission since 2007Quality craftsmanship without the markup gamesThe same commitment to quality we'd expect for our own homesQuality homes at honest prices — our mission since 2007Quality craftsmanship without the markup gamesThe same commitment to quality we'd expect for our own homesQuality homes at honest prices — our mission since 2007Quality craftsmanship without the markup gamesThe same commitment to quality we'd expect for our own homesLearning to Build, One Room at a Time
Long before S. Clements Homes existed, there was a kid in Hooks, Texas, learning that if you wanted something built better, you had to build it yourself.
The Beginning
Scott Clements was born into a family of seven kids in Hooks, Texas. His father ran an AC company, working construction to provide for his family. The Clements kids learned early that hard work was part of life.
Those years taught Scott everything he’d need later: work ethic, resourcefulness, and the understanding that quality craftsmanship could open doors.
Learning the Trade
When Scott was a boy, his family bought a Jim Walters home — the kind where they build the shell and you finish the rest. The Clements family completed one room at a time, living in each space while they built the next.
Scott learned plumbing, electrical, trim work, and sheetrock. More than that, he learned you could build your way to something better. You just had to do the work.
The Promise
At ten years old, Scott made a promise to himself: he would build something for himself. Growing up with limited resources focused him. Every hour roughing in AC units, every evening finishing drywall, became part of his education.
“Those years made me who I am,” Scott says. “They taught me the value of a dollar, the importance of keeping your word, and that quality work is the only kind worth doing.”
Rising Through the Ranks
After graduating from Royse City High School in 1991, Scott joined United Mechanical, a major commercial construction company handling plumbing, piping, and HVAC for large-scale projects.
Within a year, the company promoted him to superintendent at nineteen years old. He spent the next decade running multi-million dollar commercial projects — hospitals, high-rises, and semiconductor clean rooms across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Those years built the foundation for everything that followed: project management skills, vendor relationships, and the systems that would later make S. Clements Homes one of the most efficient custom builders in Northeast Texas.
The Corporate Education
When the tech bubble burst and semiconductor clean room construction dried up, Scott made a pivotal decision. Instead of returning to grueling commercial work, he joined a leading homes builder as a superintendent, building townhomes in Plano.
The Decision to Build His Own Company
By 2006, Scott had spent five years with the national builder, learning production building systems while also building a few houses on the side. He’d proven he could deliver quality homes efficiently. More importantly, he’d developed a clear vision for how he wanted to do business differently.
That December, Scott made the decision to go full-time with his own company. In January 2007, he incorporated S. Clements Homes.
A Clear Vision
"I learned the systems, built the relationships with subcontractors, and knew exactly how to price a house. More than that, I knew what frustrated homebuyers about the process — the endless upgrade meetings, the surprise costs, the feeling of being nickel-and-dimed. I wanted to build differently.
I had the vendor relationships to get quality materials at fair prices. I had the systems to build efficiently. What I needed to do was combine that efficiency with transparency and include the quality features upfront. That became the foundation for S. Clements Homes."
Building Differently from Day One
Scott looked at the business model he’d been working under and made a decision that would define S. Clements Homes.
— Scott Clements, Founder
The fifth house he built set the standard: ceiling fans in all the rooms, hand-scraped wood floors, granite countertops, tankless water heater, quality finishes throughout. But instead of charging separately for each upgrade, Scott built it all into the base price.
"I'd spent six years at this national builder watching customers sit through upgrade meetings with a book this thick. 'Do you want a patio? $1000. Do you want a switch for your porch light? $20.' Every single item priced out separately. When I started my own company, I decided to do it differently. Include everything from the start. You walk in, you've got quality throughout."
Why Fixed-Price, Why No Markups, Why We're Different
The Fixed-Price Promise
"People ask me about cost-plus contracts. If I'm building cost-plus, I control all the subs, all the vendors, and I'm showing you invoices that can be manipulated. Why take that risk? We do fixed-price contracts. If you sign for $450,000, it's $450,000 when we're done — unless you change something."
The No-Markup Principle
"If you want to upgrade your granite from Tier 3 to Tier 6, I won't mark it up 25%. You're already paying me to build your house. You pay the difference in cost. That's it."
Nearly Two Decades of Keeping Promises
What started with one house in 2007 has grown into something Scott’s ten-year-old self would scarcely believe — while staying true to every principle that got it started.
2,000+ Homes Built
Since 2007
6 Months Average Build
Half the industry average
25+ Years Experience
From roughing in houses at 10
$160 Per Sq Ft
Half the industry average
When Others Stumbled, S. Clements Grew
The 2008 financial crisis spelled disaster for builders across Northeast Texas. They had homes on the ground, land payments due, and suddenly no buyers. One by one, they went under.
S. Clements Homes, barely a year old, had neither specs nor land debt. Just a reputation for building quality homes at honest prices.
"Everybody around here went out of business. But we just kept growing because the people who were still building houses came to us. Building 10-12 houses a year as a custom builder in '08 was pretty good. By 2012, we were the largest custom home builder in East Texas."— Scott Clements, Founder
Industry crisis — S. Clements survives and grows
Purchased I-30 headquarters building
Industrial park development
completed
Largest custom home builder
in East Texas
Expanded into subdivision
development
2,000th home milestone
“Here’s something that still makes me proud: when I started, every builder around here sold by living square foot. We came in with under-roof pricing — that’s how the big corporate builders do it. Everyone thought we were messing up the market. Now? Every builder in this area follows exactly what we do. We changed how homes are priced in Northeast Texas.”
The difference? Scott’s competitors still can’t match his pricing at $160 per square foot. They’re charging $300.
Support That Doesn't Expire
Same phone number for 18 years
Customers on their 2nd, 3rd, even 4th S. Clements home
Crews who’ve worked with us for 20 years — they know our standards
"If something breaks five years from now, you can call me. We come fix it. Your house is 20 years old? You can still call me. We give that kind of service because your home has our name on it. That never changes."— Scott Clements, Founder
5 out of 5
Allan Gafford
Rockwall County
"Anytime there's been an event in the community, anytime something's needed or somebody needs to step up, we always try to help out. We don't post about it or anything — we just do it. That's what community means."— Scott Clements, Founder
This Is Home
S. Clements Homes isn’t just building houses in Northeast Texas — it’s building the community. Scott grew up here, raised his family here, and has invested in these towns for over two decades. When you work with S. Clements, you’re working with a neighbor.
$150,000+ Donated to Local Schools
10+ Years Platinum Football Sponsor
Countless Families Helped
— Scott Clements, Founder
Scott serves on the Caddo Mills City Council, but his commitment to the community goes far beyond official duties. When school lunch accounts needed paying off, Scott paid them. When teachers needed supplies the budget didn’t cover, he provided them.
"The daycares around here needed help. We're building something better because families need it. That's what we do — we see what's needed and we build it."— Scott Clements, Founder
Building What the Community Needs
Right now, S. Clements is constructing a new restaurant and bar in Caddo Mills — complete with sand volleyball, pickleball courts, and space for families to gather. A new daycare is next. It’s not about revenue; it’s about giving Caddo Mills the places it deserves.
— Scott Clements, Founder
The People Behind Every Home
S. Clements Homes isn’t a corporation — it’s a tight-knit team that’s worked together for years. Scott personally writes every contract and stays involved from first meeting to move-in day. Here’s who you’ll be working with:
Founder & President
SCOTT CLEMENTS
“I started this company in ’07, and to this day, I still handwrite every contract. I meet you, I write the contracts, you deal with me through the whole process. That’s how it’s always been, and that’s how it’ll stay.”
VP of Construction & Operations
Barry Heath
VP of New Home Sales & Construction
Charlie Bates
Operations Manager
JODy Brown
Jody has been with S. Clements since 2012, handling payroll and operations. When the company was just Scott and one other person, Jody was that person.
Customer Relations & Selections
BRANDY Blake
Brandy manages selections, pricing, and keeps customers informed throughout their build. Her real-time budget spreadsheets mean you always know exactly where you stand.
Quality homes at honest prices — our mission since 2007Quality craftsmanship without the markup gamesThe same commitment to quality we'd expect for our own homesQuality homes at honest prices — our mission since 2007Quality craftsmanship without the markup gamesThe same commitment to quality we'd expect for our own homesQuality homes at honest prices — our mission since 2007Quality craftsmanship without the markup gamesThe same commitment to quality we'd expect for our own homesQuality homes at honest prices — our mission since 2007Quality craftsmanship without the markup gamesThe same commitment to quality we'd expect for our own homes
Family Owned Since 2007
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After 2,000+ homes, we’ve learned that every family’s journey is unique. We’d love to hear about yours.
Or visit us: 5249 Novak St, Suite A, Caddo Mills, TX 75135
Scott writes every contract. Consultations are always one-on-one.
— Scott Clements, Founder