D Home presents Best Builders in Dallas by recognizing outstanding home builders in the North Texas area. Shaddock Custom is honored to be named one of D Home’s Best Builders in Dallas for the tenth year in a row. Todd Shaddock and Ben Caldwell are known throughout the homebuilding industry for their organized, honest, and comprehensive approach that helps clients define priorities resulting in...
Shaddock Custom will feature our Hanover Contemporary custom home at the 2022 Dallas Builders Association Parade of Homes on May 7, 2022 from 10am-5pm. This home was built by Shaddock Custom, designed by Janson Luter Architects, with interior design by Jordan Madison Interior Design. The white brick exterior, with a polished flat metal roof and douglas fir facade, leads you into this 4,439 square foot...
Windsong Ranch – the award-winning 2,030-acre, master-planned residential community in Prosper – is developing its next 10 phases, which will include over 600 homesites on varied lot sizes. Some of these new neighborhoods are available now. The remaining phases and homesite inventories will be released over the next 12 months. “Along with our new phase releases, we will be welcoming new...
Windsong Ranch is Dallas’ most award-winning master-planned community. Located within Prosper ISD, North Texas’ top builders are committed to building homes for growing families and couples looking for the lifestyle offered in Windsong Ranch. As soon as you drive past the custom sculpture at the entrance to the uniquely natural amenity center and into a community with over 600 acres of open green space...
D Home presents Best Builders in Dallas by recognizing outstanding home builders in the North Texas area. Shaddock Custom is honored to be named one of D Home’s Best Builders in Dallas for the ninth year in a row: https://bit.ly/2QUGNo5 Todd Shaddock and Ben Caldwell are known throughout the homebuilding industry for their organized, honest, and comprehensive approach that helps clients define...
Today is the 51st anniversary of Earth Day. This year’s theme, “Restore Our Earth,” is altogether fitting as we emerge from the pandemic, a year in which our homes became our refuge, our solitude and our solace. Shaddock Custom’s custom homes are built with energy-savings and eco-friendly options in mind. When our clients begin to design their new home, they have a variety of options to choose...
A wreath is a lovely and festive way to welcome guests into your home—and they're not just for Christmas anymore. Wreaths are used as front door decor for fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter and the list could go on. Unfortunately, for as festive as wreaths are, figuring out how to hang them can quickly dampen the holiday spirit. To avoid leaving...
D Home presents Best Builders in Dallas by recognizing outstanding home builders in the North Texas area. Shaddock Custom is honored to be named one of D Home’s Best Builders in Dallas for the eighth year in a row: https://bit.ly/2zu2AdD Todd Shaddock and Ben Caldwell are known throughout the homebuilding industry for their organized, honest, and comprehensive approach that helps clients define...
The PGA of American is building a championship golf course and their new headquarters across from the award-winning master-planned community of Windsong Ranch. The site is roughly on the southwest corner of the Dallas North Tollway and Highway 380. The golf courses are expected to open in Summer 2022 while the hotel, convention center and other facilities are expected to open within six months of that...
Prior to founding Shaddock Custom, a Custom Home Builder in the DFW metroplex, Todd and Ben had known each other for a long time. In 2010, their complementary skillsets – Todd being a builder, and Ben a developer – came together as they formed their partnership in the front room of Todd’s 1,700 square foot house. They have always worked well together. One of their favorite memories is when Todd...
When shopping for anything, we instinctively try to separate the good from the bad. Experience teaches us that cheaper is not always better, especially when making large purchases like a home or car. But sometimes it seems we have little to go on besides price. With cars, you can read automotive experts’ opinions, browse websites for customer reviews, and look at frequency of repair records in...
When we were kids, we always wanted to stand out in the rain. It just feels very refreshing and it makes us feel very happy too. Standing in the rain is such an exhilarating experience which is actually similar to having a shower. If you want to give the outdoor rain feel to your kids or even for you, why don’t you add and outdoor shower to your custom home! Make cleaning up easier. When you are...
The Fourth of July is here and that means it’s time to gather the crew, enjoy the summer and celebrate together. Of course, there’s nothing more symbolic of summer than a good old-fashioned cookout. Having a plan can make sure you’re able to truly relax. Here are a few tips so that you and your guests will truly enjoy the summer experience. Crank Up the Tunes The soundtrack of your party is...
Shaddock Custom custom homes are built to be Energy Star certified. We build our homes using Green Mountain Energy’s 100% wind generated and high caliber pollution free energy. Stay cool while conserving energy this summer. With some small, easy steps, you can be kind to the planet by reducing CO2 emissions and helping lower your electricity bill. Ready to live even greener and save some green along...
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ONE DAY ONLY! June 29 from 3 PM - 7 PM The Windsong Ranch living community in Prosper will open a Crystal Lagoons amenity in June. The man-made crystalline lagoon will span across five acres and will mark the second of such amenities in Texas. The Crystal Lagoons water feature will serve as a signature feature of the Windsong Ranch living community. The lagoon is eight feet...
D Home presents Best Builders in Dallas by recognizing outstanding home builders in the North Texas area. Shaddock Custom is honored to be named one of D Home’s Best Builders in Dallas for the seventh year in a row: https://goo.gl/h3T38d Todd Shaddock and Ben Caldwell are known throughout the homebuilding industry for their organized, honest, and comprehensive approach that helps clients define...
The Richardson City Council hosted the Community Revitalization Award Ceremony on February 4, 2019. This program recognized property owners who have enhanced the community by making significant exterior improvements to their properties, which have, in turn, had a positive impact on the surrounding area. Shaddock Custom is honored to have five of their property owners’ custom homes be recognized as...
Shaddock Custom opened its new office doors on 105 E. Main Street in Richardson this past summer. The new office location is in the heart of the enhancement/redevelopment of downtown Richardson. The building that Shaddock Custom now calls home is full of the history, once being operated as a theater for five decades. History of 105 E. Main Street The Ritz Theater operated for five decades at 105 E....
We know we build great homes – but don’t take our word for it! Meet the Hinderliter family and hear about their experience with Shaddock Custom building their custom home. The Hinderliter’s Testimonial: Shaddock Custom did a wonderful job, building a beautiful home using the utmost standards of excellence in every step along the way! Best of all, they are immediately responsive to any issue...
It's mid-December, which means it's officially holiday party time. Christmas cookie parties, holiday potlucks and extravagant dinner parties start to fill every blank spot on the calendar. It's also a time that can get pretty stressful if you've decided to host a festive get-together. Instead of getting stressed, get organized! Your kitchen will likely be the hub of activity and the spot where guests...
Who hasn’t driven through a particularly festive neighborhood during the holiday season to admire the outdoor decorations, like the newest holiday lawn ornaments and intricate lights? At the center of it all sits the front door, beckoning visitors inside with a homemade wreath, a garland of twinkle lights or a ruby-red poinsettia. What does your front door look like this holiday season? Grab your...
Fall and winter offer ample opportunities to entertain, not only on holidays (of which there are plenty!) but also with more casual gatherings. And whether you entertain a lot or a little, having a well-stocked home can take a lot of the stress out of party planning. From setting the scene to setting the table, cooking to cleanup, pick and choose from the items on this checklist from Houzz to create your...
Your Shaddock Custom custom home might not need a costume on Halloween, but it does need to be ready for any neighborhood ghosts, goblins or witches who drop by for a treat. If you plan to participate in the festivities, here are a few helpful tips from Houzz to help ensure that trick-or-treaters have a safe, yet haunted, night. Turn on the Light: A front porch light signals to trick-or-treaters that...
Shaddock Custom understands that listening to what our clients want—and, most importantly, who they are—affords us the ability to take their dreams from concept to reality. Meet Ellen Keszler and hear about her experience with Shaddock Custom building her custom home. Ellen Keszler Testimonial: We feel so fortunate to have found this gorgeous Shaddock Custom home. It backs up to a creek and has a...
Have you been waiting for the perfect opportunity to own your dream home? Well, wait no longer. 1893 Quail Lane is another stunning home by Shaddock Custom Builders & Developers and is currently for sale. This 3,714 square foot, two-story home has 4 bedrooms (with an optional fifth), 5 bathrooms and is located in the Prairie Creek Estates neighborhood in Richardson. This small, pocket neighborhood...
We know we build great homes – but don’t take our word for it! Meet the McCauley family and hear about their experience with Shaddock Custom building their custom home. The McCauley Testimonial: We had never built a house before and were concerned we might be overwhelmed, however working with Shaddock Custom quickly brought us peace of mind. Their experience, expertise and patience was evident...
The wait is finally over… College Football season kicks off this weekend! Put on your lucky jersey and get settled into your favorite chair for a day of re-enactments, fist bumps and plenty of food. We can already hear “Whoop” coming from co-founder Ben Caldwell, a Texas A&M alumnus. Where do you watch your favorite team play? There are so many options media room, living room, outdoor...
The school bell is about to ring! Are you ready for your child’s first day of school photo? Pinterest offers hundreds of creative ideas which can be exciting and fun. But honestly it adds a lot of unneeded stress of making sure your photo is unique and perfect. This year eliminate the stress and keep it simple. Start a new tradition this year of taking your child’s photo in front of your...
Are you ready to build your dream home in Preston Hollow? Shaddock Custom Builders & Developers has the perfect lot available for your family’s custom home on Del Roy Drive. This beautiful property is located on a quite tree lined street and centrally located in the prestigious Hockaday Square. Some of the best private schools in the Dallas area are located in or near the Preston Hollow area....
Shaddock Custom understands that listening to what our clients want—and, most importantly, who they are—affords us the ability to take their dreams from concept to reality. Meet the Robins family and hear about their experience with Shaddock Custom building their custom home. The Robins Testimonial: I cannot say enough about Shaddock Custom! Their team made our home building process an absolute...
Can you really create an accent wall without busting out the paint supplies? The answer is YES! An accent wall is a portion of a room that has a special treatment—and therefore garners special attention. Some walls become a focal point by default because they house the wide-screen TV, fireplace, or another naturally dominant feature. Check out the article below on Houzz about 7 alternatives to the...
Choosing the right floor plan for your Shaddock Custom custom home is essential to end up with a home that will make you comfortable for years to come. You really want something that fits your specific lifestyle. That will impact how you choose your kitchen and family room designs. It should also affect the placement of your master bedroom. If you look at our selection of floor plans, you’ll notice...
We know we build great homes – but don’t take our word for it! Meet the White family and hear about their experience with Shaddock Custom building their custom home. The White’s Testimonial: We had an amazing experience building our first custom house with Shaddock Custom. They proved time and time again that they are honest, trustworthy and hard workers. They were very patient, kept us on...
It’s nearly July Fourth, and what better way to celebrate America’s independence than by displaying the Stars and Stripes in front of your home. Flying the stars and stripes for the first time? There are certain rules to follow when displaying the American flag on your house. To make sure you do things right, here’s a quick refresher – as outlined in the U.S. Flag Code – explaining the do's...
Summer is officially here – the days are longer, there is no such thing as too much ice cream! Yes, summer in Texas is hot, but there are so many fun (and yummy) ways to keep cool that make living here completely worth it! No matter what time of year you decide to build your custom home, the most important factor is understanding what will work best for you and your family. That is why a majority of...
Sometimes when you look at pictures of living rooms on design shows you get the impression that the designers are more interested in making a fashion statement than they are in creating a livable space for a family. Of course, you want your living room to have a nice sense of style, but chances are that you want your living room to be a living room—a place where you and your family and guests are...
Shaddock Custom’s Quail Lane project in Richardson is one of several currently being built. This 3,714 square foot, two-story home has 4 bedrooms (with an optional fifth), 5 bathrooms, a 2-car garage and is located in the Prairie Creek Estates neighborhood in Richardson. This small, pocket neighborhood was developed in the 1990s, so neighboring homes were built in the 1990s or 2000s. The home feeds...
Shaddock Custom creates outdoor living as an expansion of your indoor living space. Many homeowners desire exterior entertainment spaces such as beautiful sitting rooms (spots), outdoor bars and dining rooms, elaborate kitchens, fireplaces, and pools. How do you envision using the outdoor space of your custom home? It may be an extension of the home that connects by a doorway to one or more rooms, or a...
Shaddock Custom understands that listening to what our clients want—and, most importantly, who they are—affords us the ability to take their dreams from concept to reality. Meet the Walker family and hear about their experience with Shaddock Custom building their custom home. The Walker’s Testimonial: We built our home with Shaddock Custom and could not be more pleased. We had never built a...
D Home presents Best Builders in Dallas by recognizing outstanding home builders in the North Texas area. Shaddock Custom is honored to be named one of D Home’s Best Builders in Dallas for the sixth year in a row: https://goo.gl/h3T38d Todd Shaddock and Ben Caldwell are known throughout the homebuilding industry for their organized, honest, and comprehensive approach that helps clients define...
Have you started putting together your Houzz ideabooks for your dream master bathroom? What do you think of adding color to your bathroom? This is just one of many ideas you will find on Houzz. Shaddock Custom uses Houzz to collect ideas in our ideabooks for future custom homes. Also, we showcase our completed custom homes in the projects tab on the Shaddock Custom Houzz page. Depending on your...
Shaddock Custom is thrilled to see how much The Boyuls Family of Richardson is enjoying their custom home. The Boyuls home provides space for their young family to grow and a place to offer in service to their church family and to their neighborhood. Thank you to Mohawk Life Magazine for featuring one of our home buyers. If you would like to learn more about Shaddock Custom please contact Ben at...
Shaddock Custom has built dream kitchens for their clients. As an example, how we collaborate with our clients, Shaddock Custom’s Ridgehaven custom home in Richardson offers a spacious open floor plan, natural light, cozy breakfast nook, detailed backsplash, counter space for cooking, separate bar area and floor to ceiling cabinets for all of your serving bowls, platters, and more. Click here to see...
We know we build great homes – but don’t take our word for it! Meet the Stone family and hear about their experience with Shaddock Custom building their custom home. The Stone’s Testimonial: One of the things that we liked was that very early on Todd and Ben had us over and we sat down with the architectural plans of the house, and they had us go through and make our choices, so we didn’t...
When you’re planning the entrance to your Shaddock Custom custom home, you may envision a beautiful front door that leads into a warm and welcoming foyer. Maybe you see a high ceiling and large, dramatic windows. After all, the entrance is the first impression that guests have of your home and you want it to be welcoming and inviting. There’s another entrance to your home that is a lot less...
Have you been waiting for the perfect opportunity to build your dream home? Well, wait no longer. 1893 Quail Lane is another stunning design by Shaddock Custom Builders & Developers. Situated on a large corner lot within the Prairie Creek Estates community in Richardson, this “to be built” home offers soaring windows, extensive hard wood floors, an open kitchen and living area, first floor 10 ft...
Prior to founding Shaddock Custom, a Custom Home Builder in the DFW metroplex, Todd and Ben had known each other for a long time. In 2010, their complementary skillsets – Todd being a builder, and Ben a developer – came together as they formed their partnership in the front room of Todd’s 1,700 square foot house. They have always worked well together. One of their favorite memories is when Todd...