We Flip It,
Fix It, and
Build It Honest.
A vertically integrated builder in Central Texas. We build new homes from the ground up, flip and renovate, and help homeowners sell for more — all with a crew that signs its name to the job.
Flips & renovations across Central Texas
Real homes we bought, reworked, and brought back to life. Pick a project to walk through the photos.
We offer Novations
A novation is a simple way to sell your home for more without paying for the work upfront. We renovate the house before it lists, and the cost of the renovation is settled from the sale proceeds at closing — so you net more than an as-is sale without writing a check first.
Walkthrough & plan
We tour your home and pinpoint the updates that add the most resale value — not a wish list, just what moves the number.
We renovate — nothing upfront
Under the novation, our licensed crew does the work on a clear scope and schedule. You don't pay for materials or labor out of pocket.
List, sell, settle at closing
The improved home goes to market. The renovation cost is settled from the sale proceeds when it closes — nothing due before then.
Zero out of pocket. Settled at closing.
A novation updates the sale agreement so we can renovate the home before it sells. You put in nothing upfront — the renovation cost is paid from the proceeds when the home closes, and you keep the added value.
From a raw lot to the sold sign
One licensed crew across the whole life of a home — build it new, flip it, renovate it, or add on to the one you already love.
New Home Construction
From full-custom luxury estates to well-built family homes, we build from the ground up — hand in hand with your architect and structural engineer so the house is as sound behind the walls as it is striking in front of them.
- Custom Homes
- Build-on-Your-Lot
- Architect-Led
Fix & Flip
We buy dated, distressed, or inherited homes as-is, renovate top to bottom, and bring them back to market. The portfolio above is the proof.
- As-Is Purchase
- Full Renovation
- Resale
Renovate to List
Pre-sale renovations for homeowners who want top dollar — the strategic updates that lift appraisals and buyer offers.
- Pre-List Updates
- Kitchens & Baths
- Curb Appeal
Novations
Sell for more without paying for the work upfront. We renovate the home before it lists and settle the cost from the sale at closing.
- Nothing Up Front
- Settled at Closing
- Sell for More
Additions & Conversions
Room additions, second stories, ADUs, and attic or garage conversions that add real square footage to the home you already have.
- Additions & ADUs
- Attic Conversions
- Garage Conversions
Whole-Home Renovations
Down-to-the-studs remodels that modernize an older home end to end — without losing what made it worth keeping.
- Full Remodels
- Structural
- Reconfigures
From a raw lot to a home that lasts
Full-custom luxury or a comfortable family home — we build both from the ground up, in lockstep with your architect and structural engineer. That coordination is the difference between a house that photographs well and one that's genuinely sound: right foundation, right framing, right systems, every phase permitted, inspected, and documented.
You get the finishes you dreamed about — and the structure you'll never have to think about.
Alethos is Greek for true
It means nothing concealed. Most of what goes wrong in a renovation happens behind the drywall, where nobody's looking. We build like someone's always looking.
Bids you can read
Line-item scopes, no mystery allowances, no surprise change orders mid-build. You know what you're paying for before the first board is cut.
Self-performed craft
We hold the license and run the trades. The crew on your site answers to the name on the truck — not a chain of subs nobody's accountable to.
An owner who values it
Founder Lyle Wells builds, invests, and brokers real estate in Austin. He sees every home the way an owner does — as an asset worth doing right.
If it's not right, it doesn't get covered up. It gets fixed.
Five steps from handshake to keys
A clear path so you always know what's happening, what's next, and what it costs.
Consult
We walk the property, talk goals and budget, and tell you straight whether the project makes sense.
Scope & Design
We turn the vision into a buildable plan and a detailed scope — every line spelled out.
Transparent Bid
A line-item proposal you can actually read, with real numbers and a realistic schedule.
Build
Our licensed crew goes to work with regular updates, clean sites, and no disappearing acts.
Walkthrough
We finish the punch list together and hand over a home that's done — not almost done.
Serving Austin & Central Texas
From the urban core to the Hill Country and every metro in between. If your home is in the region, we can build, flip, or renovate it.
Central & East Austin
North Austin
West Austin & the Hills
South & Southwest Austin
Surrounding Cities & Metros
Don't see your neighborhood? Reach out — if it's in Central Texas, we likely cover it.
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Answers before you ask
The questions Austin homeowners ask us most — about building, flipping, novations, and getting started.
Does Alethos build new custom homes in Austin?
Yes. We build ground-up homes across Austin and Central Texas — from full-custom luxury homes to well-built family homes — working alongside your architect and structural engineer so the home is sound and on-spec.
What areas do you serve?
Austin and the surrounding Central Texas metros, including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Hutto, Kyle, Buda, San Marcos, Dripping Springs, Bastrop, and more.
What is a novation, and how does "renovate now, pay at closing" work?
A novation lets us renovate your home before it lists with nothing out of pocket. The cost of the renovation is settled from the sale proceeds when the home closes, so you net more than an as-is sale. Full terms are provided in writing before you commit.
Do you buy houses as-is?
Yes. We buy dated, distressed, or inherited homes as-is, renovate them top to bottom, and bring them back to market.
Are you a licensed general contractor?
Yes. Alethos Custom Construction LLC is a licensed Texas general contractor, and we self-perform our work rather than handing your project to an unaccountable chain of subs.
Will you work with my own architect and engineer?
Absolutely. On ground-up builds we coordinate directly with your architect and structural engineer through every phase to keep the home sound, permitted, and built to spec.
How do I get an estimate?
Send your project details through the contact form or call us, and we'll set up a walkthrough — usually within one business day.
Tell us about your home
Selling, renovating, or building — send the details and we'll get back to you, usually within one business day.