Business Details
31 Years
experience
Custom Home Builders in Houston with Integrity
Bicycle Bungalows is a family-owned custom home building company rooted in Houstons historic Heights neighborhood. Founded by Bill Riley, a longtime local resident with a background in marine engineering, we specialize in new construction and the thoughtful renovation of character-rich homes. With over 30 years of experience and 500+ completed projects, our team combines craftsmanship, clear communication, and deep neighborhood knowledge to create timeless, personalized homes. We prioritize transparency in pricing, using cost-plus models for commodity items to ensure market-rate pricing with full disclosure.Our limited project capacity allows for hands-on attention, daily updates, and real-time communication throughout every phase of construction. We meticulously plan schedules to avoid delays, proactively addressing potential holdups while maintaining momentum from start to finish. Our process demystifies home building through plain-language explanations, milestone walkthroughs, and photo updates that keep clients fully informed. This approach has earned us repeat clients and referrals from satisfied homeowners across Houston.
Services
New Home Construction
Whole Home Renovations
Home Additions
Historic Renovations
Custom Home Building
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer upfront pricing with cost-plus transparency for commodity items
- Our team provides daily project updates and real-time communication
- We limit projects to maintain hands-on, focused attention
- We proactively plan schedules to prevent construction delays
- We simplify complex building processes with plain-language explanations
What people say
Smooth and positive building experience
Highest quality
PHENOMENAL work
Committed to customer satisfaction
Planning expertise
Services
New Home Construction
We build custom homes from foundation to finish with timeless design and quality craftsmanship. Our process includes planning, permitting, and construction with transparent budgeting and schedule accountability. Clients receive daily updates and clear communication throughout the 10-14 month average build timeline.
Whole Home Renovations
Comprehensive renovations preserve historic character while modernizing functionality. We handle complete home transformations from initial design through final finishes, maintaining structural integrity while upgrading systems and layouts to meet contemporary living needs in Houston's older neighborhoods.
Home Additions
We design and construct seamless home additions that maintain architectural consistency. Our process includes matching existing details, ensuring structural compatibility, and integrating new spaces with minimal disruption to current living areas while maximizing functional value.
People
Bill Riley
Founder | CEO
With 30+ years in Houston's home building industry, Bill combines marine engineering expertise with architectural passion to lead Bicycle Bungalows' commitment to craftsmanship and community-focused construction.
Jacob Riley
COO
Carrying on the family legacy, Jacob oversees daily operations with artistic vision and construction expertise, ensuring every project maintains the company's standards of quality and attention to detail.
Questions
How do you preserve character during historic renovations?
We maintain architectural integrity while modernizing functionality through careful material selection and period-appropriate design details.
What makes your pricing process transparent?
We use cost-plus pricing for commodity items and require approval for all change orders before implementation.
How do you prevent construction delays?
We plan around trade lead times, work with dependable subcontractors, and proactively communicate potential schedule impacts.
Can you build custom homes outside the Heights neighborhood?
While we originated in the Heights, we apply the same craftsmanship and attention to projects across Houston.
How do you handle home addition integrations?
We match architectural details and maintain structural integrity to ensure seamless transitions with existing spaces.
