Hot Off The Presses!

Lake Travis TV recently interviewed Shan Jenkins, owner of Jenkins Custom Homes, about his homes and his processes. See the interview in its entirety here:

Jenkins Custom Homes Named Number 5 Custom Homebuilder in Austin!

The Custom Homebuilders List, released each year by the Austin Business Journal, just hit the streets and Jenkins Custom Homes has been named #5 on the list of top builders in Austin for 2010!

Moving up from #9 in 2009, this is an honor that also highlights the growth of Jenkins’ business. The journal ranks Custom Home Builders by size, and Jenkins has been shooting to the top the past 5 years. In a market where most home builders are shrinking, Jenkins has gone from #23 on the list just five years ago to #5 in 2010.

When asked if Jenkins aspires to be #1, Shan Jenkins says, “Not necessarily – we strive to provide superior quality and service in our market, and if we continue to grow it will only be a by-product of our company mission and core values. In fact, with our focus on quality and service, we may choose not to build certain projects in order to maintain our reputation for excellence”.

The Austin Business Journal is the primary source for news and pro-business information in the Austin and surrounding areas. Jenkins Custom Homes is pleased to be associated with the Austin Business Journal.

2010 Parade of Homes™

The Home Builders Association of Greater Austin has chosen Rough Hollow in Lakeway to be the site of the 2010 Parade of Homes™.  The event, held in October, will mark the second time in three years that Rough Hollow has been chosen to host the Central Texas region’s most prestigious home event.

Jenkins Custom Homes, 2009 Custom Home Builder of the Year, will again be participating in this years’ event, with a home that is just finishing the pre-sheetrock stage.  This Tuscan style home (pictured in the artists’ rendering above) will feature many exciting and innovative new design elements as well as some that are tried and true, like the “Jenkins arch” which has won the homebuilder many previous awards.  This arch will form the divide between the kitchen and living room, like the one shown below.

With a wall of windows overlooking the back of the property and an expandable door system that allows the home theater room to become part of the outdoor living space, this home will take full advantage of its unrivaled view of the beautiful Central Texas hillside and Lake Travis beyond.

Stay tuned for more pictures and details as this home takes shape!  And make plans to attend the 2010 Parade of Homes™ if you are in the Austin area!

Lake Travis View Highlights Jenkins Custom Homes In Recent Article

Jenkins Custom Homes is named ‘Custom Home Builder of the Year’

Jenkins Custom Homes proudly announced projected earnings in 2009 to exceed those of 2008. Another testament to the homebuilder’s steadfast success, even in the midst of a recession, was made at the Texas Association of Builders Star Awards, where Jenkins Custom Homes was named the 2009 Custom Home Builder of the Year for Texas.

The competition at the Star Awards this year was stiff, with many accomplished homebuilders vying for a chance at the prestigious award. “Our unique Lifestyle Analysis(c) program, an excellent website, and an amazing team were key to our success this year,” said Shan Jenkins, owner of Jenkins Custom Homes.

In addition to winning Custom Builder of the Year, Jenkins took home seven other Star awards, including Best Custom Home and Best Architectural Design. The homebuilder was also named Builder of the Year in 2006, placing it among an elite handful of custom builders in the state of Texas to win the award more than once.

The award goes to the Texas homebuilder who best displays excellence in areas such as design, construction, industry leadership, and community altruism. Jenkins demonstrates all the qualities the Texas Association of Builders seeks in industry and community involvement. Locally, Shan Jenkins serves as President of the Lakeway chapter of the Home Builders Association of Austin. Nationally, Jenkins serves as host to the Custom Builder’s Symposium tour, and is an active member of various homebuilder associations.

Bethany Jenkins, vice president of Jenkins Custom Homes, attributes Jenkins’ victory to community involvement. “We feel that the more you give to your community, the more you receive. The fact that we’ve had such a successful year is partly because we make getting involved a priority.”

Jenkins Custom Homes has been building luxury custom homes in Austin and surrounding areas for more than 15 years. Jenkins’ unique Lifestyle Analysis(c) program sets the homebuilder apart from its competition, and guarantees any project to be within 5% of the original design cost. With over 100 homes constructed, totaling more than $50 million, Jenkins has a solid track record that is now uniquely recognized through the award of Custom Builder of the Year.

Source: http://laketravisview.com/2009/12/11/jenkins-custom-homes-is-named-%E2%80%98custom-home-builder-of-the-year%E2%80%99/

Congress woman sends Congratulations

Austin Custom Home Builder, Jenkins Custom Homes, was again honored to receive a letter of congratulations, this time from Congresswoman Valinda Bolton, who read about our awards in the Lake Travis View.

Congresswoman Letter of Congrats

Jenkins Custom Homes Finishes Home in Westlake!

Custom Home Builder Jenkins Custom Homes just finished their latest masterpiece in Westlake.  This home features their signature stone arches and a swimming pool on the front elevation to capture the panoramic views of downtown Austin.  This project was 100% conceived, designed and built in-house using our proprietary Lifestyle Analysis(C) system.

Click below to view some preliminary shots of this home.