About Dillon
Shell Homes
Dillon Shell Homes builds custom shell homes on customer-owned lots across Texas. For over 20 years, we have helped families, landowners, and future homeowners get started on their home plans with practical construction, honest guidance, and dependable service.
Introduction
Building Quality Shell Homes With Experience and Care
Dillon Shell Homes was built around a clear goal: to help people start their homebuilding plans with a strong, well-built shell home.
We understand that building on your own land is a major decision. You want clear answers, reliable timelines, and a builder who respects your property and budget. Our team works with you from the first call through the completed shell, so you know what to expect at each step.
Our shell homes are built on your lot and can be designed for rural land, lakefront property, subdivision lots, and family acreage. We offer flexible floor plans, several siding and roofing options, and support for the next stages of your build, including electrical, plumbing, insulation, and sheetrock.
Why Homeowners
Choose Dillon Shell Homes
Homeowners choose Dillon Shell Homes because we keep the process direct, organized, and focused on the customer’s needs.
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20+ Years of Experience
We bring decades of hands-on building knowledge to every project. Our experience helps customers make informed choices about layout, materials, timing, and budget.
2
Built on Your Lot
Your home is built where you plan to live. We work with many property types, including rural lots, lakefront sites, and subdivision land.
3
Flexible Home Options
Choose from available floor plans and exterior material options. We help you review siding, roofing, and other key details before construction begins.
4
Clear Starting Pricing
Our shell homes start at approximately $49 per square foot. Pricing includes materials and labor, with final cost based on your selected plan and features.
5
Fast Build Times
Most shell home builds are completed within 7–10 business days once the site is ready and project details are confirmed.
Our Mission
Our mission is to make shell home construction clear, practical, and easier to begin. We help customers move forward with steady guidance, flexible building options, and over 20 years of hands-on experience.
You bring the land and the vision. We bring the building knowledge to help your shell home take shape.
Shell Homes for Texas Landowners
Dillon Shell Homes builds custom shell homes for Texas property owners, including:
- Rural landowners
- Lakefront property owners
- Families building a primary home
- Customers building in subdivisions
- Buyers who want flexible floor plans
We also explain foundation options, including pier-and-beam, pilings, and slab work, through our subcontractors.
Recent Home Builds
Recent Homes We’ve Built
See the work behind our name. Our gallery includes completed homes, build-stage photos, exterior details, and project examples from customers across Texas.
These photos help you view construction quality, siding options, roof styles, and different shell home layouts before you make a decision.
Testimonials
What Customers Say
Customer feedback matters to us. Dillon Shell Homes is proud to provide references upon request, giving new customers a direct way to hear about our work, timelines, and service.
GOOD Based on 22 reviews Posted on Google Vickie KestersonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dillon shell home builders was the right choice for us! They gave us friendly, experienced and personable service. We finished and moved into our home about 2 months ago and it’s exactly what we wanted. Shout out and the biggest thanks to M. Dillon for making this project understandable and fun!! I hope to be able to build again with them someday.Posted on Google Michele StockTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dillon homes did an excellent job building our retirement ranch home. We actually had it built several years ago and I'm just now adding this recommendation. We gave them the design and they went to work. They stuck to the price and did a great job with quality. They were also flexible and easy to work with. During the middle of the build, we decide to add a loft, and it was no big deal. We have been very happy with their work.Posted on Google Patrick SchottTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dillon Shell Homes built our custom detached garage. They had built several homes in our area already so we were familiar with their product. Marshal and his crew were very professional, they had a strong work ethic and handled any issue that came up without question. We couldn’t be happier with how our garage turned out. Thank you Dillon Shell Homes.Posted on Google Mrs.Betty ByarsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great people He builds a good house He spilt two for usPosted on Google dedra poseyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our cabin was built in 2017 and have not had any problems with it. Went thur hurricane and it still standing.Posted on Google Zack AllensworthTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My husband and I wanted to build our own house within a 1-year time frame. We decided to hire out the shell and finish out the interior ourselves. We researched multiple companies, but ended up going with Dillon Shell Homes because of their quick time frame, flexibility, and unbeatable prices. We are extremely happy with the results. They delivered on everything that they were responsible for. Obviously with any huge project, there will be issues and hiccups, but the important thing is how those little problems get handled and resolved. Dillon Shell Homes has gone out of their way to make sure that every small thing gets taken care of; it was important to them that we were completely satisfied. We really appreciated the hustle, the creativity, the attention to detail, and the problem-solving. We are currently living in an absolutely beautiful home that wouldn't have been possible without Dillon Shell Homes. Thank you!!Posted on Google Lloyd McGallionTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Deciding to build a home is a big step. Especially when you do your own GC for finishing. Finding and using Dillon homes was a great decision. They were extremely helpful in establishing a sequence of priorities for me to follow. One of the main things needed to building yourself. But the main thing that prompted me to write a review was the integrity they hold as the foundation for their business. It is head and shoulders above average. They want you to succeed and have always been more than fair and reasonable. I am extremely pleased with the home they built for me. And cannot stress the importance of having a contractor with such a high level of expertise and integrity.Posted on Google Delta OrganixzTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They built our shell home YEAR later we are still waiting on someone to come fix our faulty roof they said they were sending roofer right over I guess he got lost no response !!!!Posted on Google Anthony RayTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Poor communication.