About Us

Whyte Oak Homes is a family-owned custom home builder and renovation company in Waco, Texas, founded in 2020 by husband and wife co-owners, Luke and Rachel Whyte. What started as a shared passion for design and craftsmanship has grown into one of Central Texas's trusted design-build teams. Whether you're building from the ground up or transforming your current home, Whyte Oak was built on one principle — helping families create homes that reflect how they live.

Modern kitchen with white and wooden cabinets, marble countertops, and pendant lights, featuring a vase with purple flowers on the counter.

Our Vision, Mission, and Values

Why do we exist?

“Enhance lives through exceptional custom building experiences, one project. at a time.”

Where are we headed?

“Our mission is to establish ourselves as the premier builder in Central TX. We achieve this by consistently delivering unparalleled excellence to our clients, fostering a team of dedicated professionals who prioritize both people and craftsmanship.”

What makes us who we are?

HUMILITY:

We remain humble, always open to growth and learning, and approach challenges with adaptability.

STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE:

We uphold the highest standards, ensuring each home reflects top-quality craftsmanship.

VALUING PEOPLE:

We value everyone—clients, team members, contractors, and the community—recognizing their unique contributions.

FEEDBACK:

We seek and provide constructive feedback to foster continuous improvement.

TRANSPARENCY:

We ensure open and honest communication, building trust through forthrightness and reliability.

QUALITY OVER QUANTITY:

We prioritize exceptional quality, craftsmanship, detail, and our clients' needs over mass production.

FAQs

  • The average price per foot for a new custom home is $250+.

  • The average price for a full gut renovation is $120+.

  • The average amount of time is takes is about 12 months.

  • Yes, we offer full-service design. Your involvement can be as little or as much as you want it to be.