Our Testimonials
The Miller Family
We began our search for a home in the Fort Worth area in the winter of 2023 from
Fairbanks, Alaska. After a concentrated internet-based search, we compiled a lengthy list of
home builders and available new houses in the Parker county area that we hoped to see in-
person. On our “scouting trip,” we met with multiple builders and toured numerous
subdivisions. In the end, we were most impressed with Gentry Custom Homes (GCH) for three
primary reasons.
Firstly, Frank and his wife Kristin Gentry are the company. There is no bureaucracy.
When questions arise, they are responsive. It is a small-business, cooperative relationship that
they strive to develop, and they do it well. Secondly, GCH tends to emphasize site cleanliness
and order. They typically hold subcontractors accountable for the appearance of the homesite.
It appears that this is done by fostering a mutual understanding that the GCH “brand”
represents a conglomeration of hard-working small-businesses whose quality and
craftsmanship is put on display at the building site. Finally, Frank Gentry is not a salesman. He
does not approach the home-building process as if he were peddling the latest car model or
solar installment plan. Home-building is a “craft” that involves technical expertise, and Frank is
akin to a “craftsman.” While conducting our preliminary search, we noticed that GCH does not
define “high end” simply based on an appliance package. They tend to incorporate “high end”
into the actual structure of the home. There is more stone; the water heaters are tankless. The
HVAC units are better quality. The doors are solid.
Finally, Frank and Kristin Gentry lead a team of subcontractors who stand by their
construction. With such a large endeavor, there will be minor “repair” items. What has
impressed us considerably is that once the home was finished, there were a few issues with
which we needed some help. The promptness with which these items were addressed was
nice, and in this initial post-construction period, we have had more direct contact with some of
the subcontractors who work for GCH. All have been courteous, friendly, and punctual. We
would undoubtedly recommend Gentry Custom Homes again.
Jason and Kristen
My wife and I highly recommend Gentry Custom Homes for many reasons. From the beginning, Frank was at the build site overseeing progress, communication was clear with quick responses via phone, email and text.
Kristin was great with ideas and helped us in our selections…granite, lights, fans, plumbing, appliances and flooring. The overall process was smooth. Both Frank and Kristin listened to our ideas, answered all our questions relating to the building process and Frank often met us at our home to monitor progress and make our priorities number one.
Our expectations were met over and above, we are very happy with our new home and highly recommend Gentry Custom Homes.
Jason and Kristen
Midlothian, TX
Keith and Carolyn
We selected Frank and Kristin primarily due to their extensive experience in building custom homes. Building a custom home is a complex task, and Frank and Kristin went out of their way to make our experience meaningful and lots of fun! They were always prepared with both resource documents and sources to assist us with all the amenities that had to be selected along the way.
The contractors Gentry Custom Homes utilizes were exceptional and produced high-quality work. We thank Frank Kristin for a job very well done that far exceeded our expectations. We are blessed to have such a fantastic place to call home.
Keith and Carolyn
Cleburne, TX
Bruce and Kathy
Building a new home is not a process that one goes into lightly. Plans, budget, colors, appliances, flooring and woodwork take time and can be very stressful. That being said, the builder you choose can mitigate many of these issues. Gentry Custom Homes did that for us in building the home of our dreams. We came in under budget and on time. While this may be unusual, the process was, none the less, made easier with hands on assistance and weekly budget reviews. Kristin and Frank build more than just a building, they build a home.
Bruce and Kathy
Cleburne, TX
The Houseman's
Working with Kristin and Frank to build our dream home was the best choice we could have made. Our home is everything we wanted and much, much more. If we had to do it all over again, we would choose Gentry Custom Homes, every time.
Kristin and Frank have a very special gift in making the home building process feel exciting and seamless. They provided an atmosphere of trust and dedication that we could count on. We are truly grateful to have had such a great team to guide us through one of the most exhilarating times of our lives.
Forever grateful,
The Houseman's
Randy and Trissy
Just wanted to drop you a note to let you know how thoroughly pleased we are with the house! This is the second house you have built for us. The quality of materials and workmanship are commented on by everyone who visits. (Not a surprise to us!
The consistency you have managed to maintain since you built our first house in 2010 is a testament to how you treat and deal with your subs. In working and talking with them, it is obvious that they are interested in quality. No shortcuts, even though I know the extra effort is probably going to come out of their pocket. It’s just the standard that you have set. No excuses and no surprises.
I have told many when recommending you that in addition to the unparalleled communication, the weekly reporting on budget is unheard of. You have again shown that you take better care of our money than we would.
I listen to the difficulties of fellow homeowners who have struggled through the build process over the last year. When asked what problems we incurred with our build. I tell them that we had no problems other than weather. This is a testament to how you value your customers and your integrity. Even before we started to break ground you anticipated all the delivery issues and lead times for products. You managed the subs and their schedule to avoid delays.
This all speaks to your attention to detail, your integrity and the team you have built. Why anyone would consider using another builder is beyond me. We’re thrilled to death with our home and absolutely have no problem with talking with anyone who wants to talk or even visit.
Thanks to you and Kristin for all that have done for us since 2010.
All the best!
Randy & Trissy
Earl and Pat
I am a retired United States Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant who considers integrity one of the most important characteristics of an individual. In working with Frank Gentry I found that trait to be apparent in all the dealings I had with him. In addition, in speaking with many of his suppliers, they felt the same way.
Another impressive thing in working with the Gentry’s is the teamwork you receive from Frank and his wife. They both go out of their way to help. His wife Kristin met my wife and I in Dallas to help with the choices of the granite, tile, etc. Her knowledge and experience made that part of the project move very smoothly. It has been a pleasure working with both of them. I trusted both of them on all the recommendations and advice they gave us. We lived in Ohio the whole time, from planning, building and the final completion of the project. The communications between us, was like we were next door, instead of 1,200 miles away.
We are very pleased with the final outcome of the home they built for us. I would highly recommend them, to anyone, wanting the up most customer service and professionalism from a builder.
Earl and Pat
Cleburne, TX
Jeff and Debbie
Thank you, Gentry Custom Homes! We love our new home!
Gentry Custom Homes is a truly exceptional company to work with when building your custom home. The integrity and character of the company and its employees is unmatched.
The sub-contractors were skilled craftsmen desiring to meet the needs, requests, and desires of us as the home builders.
Bill Marconi, the superintendent on our job, was meticulous with details and knowledgeable in all aspects of the home building process. Bill, along with the rest of the team, worked diligently to achieve the desired result of the vision of our home.
They were patient with our questions and concerns. The homeowner’s satisfaction was paramount when addressing issues.
Frank and Kristin’s expertise and help in designing the plan and making selections was of tremendous benefit. With their suggestions and assistance, we were able to design and build a home perfectly suited to our lifestyle and taste.
We would highly recommend Gentry Custom Homes as your choice when building your custom home!
Jeff and Debbie
Cleburne, TX
Dean and Becky McMath
"This was our third new build, but our first true custom home. The differences working with Gentry Custom Homes were amazing. Working with Frank and Kristin, we were able to take our dream front elevation and combine it with a floor plan that met all of our needs. The personal attention given to us during construction by Bill Marconi was a game changer. We are very happy with the quality of construction and the peace of mind our Gentry Home gives us. I highly recommend Gentry Custom Homes."
Kari
The finished product will exceed your expectations. After everything is said and done, once you unload all of your belongings in your new home and start living in it, you will start feeling the quality, the attention to detail and everything else that your home has.
Overall, if you are doing research on custom home builders, you have to have Gentry Custom Homes on your list of candidates. I would dare anyone to benchmark any other builder versus Frank and Kristin, just talk to them, analyze their approach and make your own decision. If you do decide to use Frank and Kristin, you will have that ultimate end result that you are looking for – your dream home. We know, because we have ours.
Kari
Midlothian, TX
Bill and Stormi
What an exciting and fun experience this has been, building our beautiful new home over this past year!
From Frank’s exceptional customer service and professionalism, his superb relationships with his sub-contractors and high expectations of a job well done to his keen eye for perfectionism, our home turned out much better than what we ever expected. All materials used were of the best quality available at the best price Frank could negotiate and obtain for us.
Although this was our design, Frank contributed his own ideas throughout finalizing the floor plan, along with his architect who was able to provide a buildable set of plans which included great improvements to the original design.
Frank takes great pride in each and every home he builds, and that pride definitely shows in the finished product. Everyone that has seen our home complements us and Frank on the design, the quality, the attention to detail – and are recommending Gentry Custom Homes to those they know who want to build in the future. Thank you Frank for helping us to realize our dream!
Bill and Stormi
Cleburne, TX
James and Brenda
Buying a home can be stressful. Building a custom home can be exhaustive, gut wrenching and mind boggling especially when building that home from another state.
From the start we were looking for a builder that was “Honest, Trustworthy and Dependable” and having the ability to communicate to us via long distant. We meet with 6 builders; however, we chose Frank because we felt that personal connection immediately as he explained his building process in detail and his commitment to the final product. With us working with Frank from California, he was not only patient his desire to go that extra mile ensuring we stayed connected through phone calls and pictures was exactly what we needed. If there was something we requested in our home and during the build process he found it would not work or something changed, he immediately had us on the phone and discussed options.
Frank succeeded in making this our dream home. From the foundation to the final nail his attention to detail and his commitment to making sure we were nothing less than 100% satisfied was pure gratification to us. He treated it like it was his home that he was building, so it was nothing short of the home we truly dreamed of.
Franks wife Kristin is a diamond that sparkles. When you feel like you cannot pick one more bathroom towel rack, counter top, flooring or knob, she keeps it all together. Her eye for color coordination and bringing the inside of a custom home all together surpassed our expectation. This dynamic couple works well together and can build a home for any family. We have been living in our new home for five months and are truly enjoying it. We wish Frank and Kristin continued success with each and every home entrusted to be built by them.
James and Brenda
Midlothian, TX
Mike and Linda
We just had a home built by Gentry Custom Homes at the Retreat. Frank was highly recommended by everyone we talked to. We found Frank and Kristin to be very honest and easy to work with and we didn’t make it easy. We didn’t want the typical, traditional home but they worked with us to give us exactly what we wanted.
No matter what style of home you want they can do it. If you are unsure about the design, Kristin can give you some great ideas. I can’t say enough good things about Frank and Kristin. Building a home can be very stressful but they made it easy. We highly recommend Gentry Custom Homes.
Mike and Linda
Cleburne, TX