
Our Commitment
Bob Cresswell is a second-generation home builder in Dallas and started Cresswell Custom Builders in 1972. With nearly 50 years of experience, he understands each aspect of the building and renovation process: from planning and budgeting to site selection, to architecture and construction. Our Builder/client meetings throughout the process and our real-time customer web portal ensure communication, responsiveness, and total satisfaction. Cresswell Builders is committed to creating residences that bring a lifetime of enjoyment and long-term value.
Our History
Cresswell Builders is a second-generation builder with over 65 years of experience in homebuilding. That’s a lot of time to develop relationships with the finest architects, designers, and craftsmen in Dallas
Custom Homes
It’s in our name and through our history. Cresswell Custom Builders. Our knowledge of the building process, attention to detail, and care for our customers are second to none. We are satisfied when you are satisfied. Since 1949.
Luxury Renovations
Desire to change your home but not your neighborhood? Luxury Renovations by Cresswell Custom Builders are done with the same skill and customer-care that we use in building a new custom home. Build or renovate – whichever you choose, we offer you our best. Since 1949.
Robert J. (Bob) Cresswell,
CGB, GMB, CGP
Veteran: Army National Guard- Served 6 Years— Honorable Discharge
Founder, Cresswell Custom Builders, 1972
Hugh Prather Award-Highest Recognition of the
Dallas Builders Association
Dallas Builders Association Life Director/Past President
Texas Builders Association Life Director
National Association of Builders Senior Life Director
Make a Wish Foundation of North Texas-
Chairman of Directors Alumni (13 years)
Bent Tree HOA Construction Committee
David Vanderslice
Centennial Homes, 1979-1992
Vice President Construction
Goodman Homes, 1992-1999
Vice President, Diamond Homes Division
K. Hovnanian Homes, 1999-2019
Area President

What Makes Us Different?
What We Know
Our partnership combines 90 years of homebuilding experience in Dallas Ft. Worth. Ninety. Bob Cresswell started Cresswell Custom Builders in 1972. David Vanderslice has been in leadership roles with 3 major homebuilders since 1979. Our experience brings together custom homes, luxury renovation, outstanding customer service, and strong business sense. We understand every step of the process – site selection, design, construction, and follow-up.
Who We Know
The company you keep over 90 years of experience is the life blood of the organization. Our network of skilled craftsmen, product suppliers, architects, engineers, designers, realtors and fellow homebuilders is second to none. When you do the right thing for 90 years you make a lot of great friends in real estate.
Ideas We Have
After all these years we are still learning. That’s what happens in homebuilding – you learn something new with every home you build. Each one is unique. Families change. Styles change. Technologies change. We embrace that. We love the creative process. We listen to your ideas and we learn from them.
Honors and Awards
D Home "Best Builders" Award 15 Consecutive Years, 2015 D Home Remodeler of the Year Award
McSam Awards - Best Interior Merchandising
Texas Star Awards - Best Interior Design Builder Realtor Council Legend Award
Collin County Association of Realtors-Builder of the Year Pinnacle Award
Parade of Homes:
Best Architecture Award, Grand Award for Best Craftsmanship, Show Home of Excellence
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