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.

“We exist to enhance lives through exceptional custom building experiences, one project at a time.”

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

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.

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.”

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.