About Us

Welcome to Carmel Builder’s exclusive collection — the sophisticated pinnacle of urban living.

Classic, distinctive architecture located in the heart of premier communities mere minutes away from anything and everything; from the fashionable to the eclectic, including the best of shopping, dining, entertainment and recreation. Or, if you prefer an evening of opulent comfort, indulge yourself without ever leaving the house.

With some of the industry’s top architects on staff, we are dedicated to the proposition that no detail is to be compromised. Whether it’s Southern Coastal, Traditional or Old World,you'll find styles in harmony with surroundings. This is homebuilding in the classic sense; a rare standard we’re proud to bear.

Built by a team recognized as national leaders in home building, Carmel Builders is an integral part of a group of companies including McGuyer Homebuilders Inc., and MHI Partnership, Ltd. (MHI). MHI builds thousands of homes annually in five of the largest markets in Texas and is honored as one of the top 30 homebuilding firms in the nation.The original founders continue to manage the company, leading a team of top professionals in architecture, construction, land finance, and customer service.

Awards and Recognition

At Carmel Builders our greatest pride comes from knowing we help homeowners create the homes that are just right for them. That said, outside recognition is pretty nice, too. Throughout the years we're pleased to have been awarded many honors across a variety of categories — from awards for Carmel Builders being one of the best places to work to awards for our high-quality standards and energy-efficient homes.

Please peruse some of our successes below.

Local Awards - Houston

Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA)/Professional Results in Sales and Marketing (PRISM)

Coventry Homes/Best Garden Home/Patio Home – The Woodlands - Timarron Lakes
MHI/Grand Award for Merchandising
Plantation Homes/Best Family Room – Aliana
Plantation Homes/Best Product Design - Fall Creek
Pioneer Homes/Best Product Design - Lakes of Pine Forest
Plantation Homes/Best Product Design - Villages of NorthPointe
Coventry Homes/Best Product Design - Magnolia Creek
Plantation Homes/Best Interior Design-Villages of NorthPointe
Coventry Homes/Best Interior Design - Canyon Gate at Park Lakes
MHI/ Grand Award for Merchandising
Plantation Homes/ Best Interior Design - Grand Mission
Plantation Homes/ Best Product Design - Carmeline and Rembrandt Way/The Woodlands
Pioneer Homes/ Best Product Design - Imperial Oaks
Coventry Homes/ Best Interior Design - Spring Trails
Coventry Homes/ Best Town Home or Duplex - The Enclave at Mill Point
Plantation Homes/Best Product Design - Villages of Bear Creek
Coventry Homes/Best Product Design - Riverstone
Pioneer Homes/ Best Product Design - The Woodlands - Harper's Landing
Coventry Homes/Best Product Design - Coles Crossing
Plantation Homes/Best Interior Merchandising - Greatwood
Coventry Homes/Best Product Design - Sienna Plantation
Plantation Homes/Best Interior Merchandising - Brooksedge/The Woodlands
Coventry Homes/Best Product Design - Gleannloch Farms
Plantation Homes/Best Product Design - Sienna Plantation
Plantatin Homes/Best Product Design - Imperial Oaks
Pioneer Homes/Best Product Design - Villages of Bear Creek
Plantation Homes/Best Interior Design - Green Trails Park
Plantation Homes/Best Interior Design - Longwood
Coventry Homes/Best Product Design - Falcon Point
Pioneer Homes/Best Interior Design - Glen Meadows
Pioneer Homes/Best Interior Design - Atascosita South

Local Awards - Dallas

Home and Apartment Builders Association of Dallas/McSAM

Plantation Homes/Best Interior Merchandising - Chisholm Ridge (Raleigh)
Plantation Homes/ Best Website
Plantation Homes/ Best Architectural Design - Heritage
Pioneer Homes/Best Billboard
Pioneer Homes/Best Architectural Design - Hickory Creek
Pioneer Homes/Best Architectural Design - Lakepointe
Pioneer Homes/Best Architectural Design - Fairway Vista
Plantation Homes/Best Overall Signage Program
Pioneer Homes/Best Architectural Design - Meadow Vista

Local Awards - Austin

Texas Capitol Area Builders Association/MAX Awards

Plantation Homes/Best Product Design - ShadowGlen Arbor Cove
Plantation Homes/Best Product Design - Parkside at Mayfield Ranch
Coventry Homes/Best Product Design - Rough Hollow
Plantation Homes/Best Interior Merchandising - Behrens Ranch
Plantation Homes/Silver Award for Best Website - PlantationHomes.com
Plantation Homes/Silver Award for Best Product Design - Behrens Ranch
Plantation Homes/Silver Award for Best Interior Merchandising - Parkside at Mayfield Ranch
Coventry Homes/Silver Award for Best Interior Merchandising - Rough Hollow
Plantation Homes/Best Interior Design - ShadowGlen Meadow Glen
Plantation Homes/Best Interior Design - Vista Ridge
Plantation Homes/Best Interior Design - Circle C Ranch
Plantation Homes/Best Product Design - Circle C Ranch
Plantation Homes/Best Website
Plantation Homes/Best Product Design - Bratton Hill
Plantation Homes/Best Interior Design - Bratton Hill
Plantatin Homes/Best Interior Design - Ranch at Cypress Creek
Plantation Homes/Best Interior Design - Ranch at Cypress Creek
Wilshire Homes/Grand MAX Volume Builder of the Year
Wilshire Homes/Best Places to Work in Austin

Local Awards - San Antonio

Greater San Antonio Builder Association/Summit Awards

Plantation Homes/Best Website
Plantation Homes/Best Radio Commercial
Coventry Homes/Best Interior Design - Stonecrest at Lookout Canyon
Coventry Homes/Best Product Design - Stonecrest at Lookout Canyon
Plantation Homes/Best Interior Design - Jonas Woods
Coventry Homes/Best Interior Design - Woods at Fair Oaks
Coventry Homes/Best Interior Design - River Crossing
Coventry Homes/Best Product Design One-of-a-Kind - River Crossing
Coventry Homes/Best On-site Signage
Plantation Homes/Best Site Signage
Best Interior Merchandising- Oaks at Sonterra
Plantation Homes/Best Product Design- Apple Creek
Wilshire Homes/Best Places to Work in San Antonio
Wilshire Homes/San Antonio Summit Awards

National Awards

National Association of Builders (NAHB)

Plantation Homes/Silver Award winner/Product Design - Brooksedge/The Woodlands
Plantation Homes/Silver Award winner/Interior Design - Steiner Ranch
Plantation Homes/Silver Award winner/Interior Design - Coles Crossing
Plantation Homes/Gold Award winner/Interior Design - Atascocita South
Pioneer Homes/Silver Award winner/Interior Design - Plantation Park/First Colony
Pioneer Homes/ Silver Award winner/Interior Design - Springbrooke Meadow
* In 1993 they were called "Best American Living Awards" but are now called National Sales & Marketing Awards (NSMC)

State Awards

Texas Association of Builders (TAB)/ Texas Star Awards

Plantation Homes/Best Interior Merchandising - Lexington Colony
Coventry Homes/Best Product Design - Coles Crossing
Coventry Homes/Best Product Design - Sienna Plantation
Plantation Homes/Best Product Design - Coles Crossing
MHI/Best In-House Advertising for a Builder
Coventry Homes/Best Interior Merchandising - Eldorado Lakes
Pioneer Homes/Best Product Design - Highland Trails
Plantation Homes/Best Product Design - Firewheel Estates
Coventry Homes/Best Product Design - Fairway Vista
Coventry Homes/Best Interior Design - Fairway Vista
MHI/ Best In-House Advertising for a Builder
* Winner of the Pinnacle Award
* MASCO Corp./ Better Homes & Gardens Special Interest Publications- Selected Coventry Homes to build the MASCO Family Show Home in 1997 (to be previewed during the NAHB convention held in Houston that year.
* 1996 GHBA Builder of the Year

Frank McGuyer & Mike Love