Open Prairie Custom Homes
Open Prairie Custom Homes is an owner-operated luxury home builder serving Weatherford, Aledo and the DFW metroplex. In business since 1995, it limits active projects so Dan Schlaak personally oversees each build. The company also constructs full, finished basements for North Texas soil.
Business Highlights
- The company says it is licensed, bonded and insured.
- The company lists Texas residential builder licensing and says active jobs carry general liability and workers’ compensation coverage.
- The company lists BBB A+ accreditation, TRCC licensing, Best of Houzz 2024 recognition and NAHB membership.
- The company describes its written warranty as covering workmanship for one year, systems for two years and structure for 10 years.
Service Area
Weatherford, Aledo, Decatur, Saginaw, Springtown, Bridgeport, Colleyville and Azle; Parker, Tarrant and Wise counties; and the greater DFW metroplex.
Featured on ProsGrade. Open Prairie Custom Homes is one of 11 home builders ProsGrade lists in Weatherford, Texas.
6 services listed, including Custom luxury homes, Real Texas basements and Custom homes on acreage. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Rated 5.0 from 16 reviews.
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How This Business Compares
How Open Prairie Custom Homes compares with the other 10 home builders on ProsGrade in Weatherford, using public Google ratings and review counts.
- Ranks in the top 10% of Weatherford home builders on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
- Rated 5.0 on Google, well above the 4.5 average of other Weatherford home builders on ProsGrade.
- One of 5 Weatherford home builders on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.
Services Covered
6 services- Custom luxury homesTexas ranch, modern farmhouse and traditional brick styles
- Real Texas basementsFull, finished basements; wine cellars, theaters, storm rooms and in-law suites
- Custom homes on acreage1–20+ acre lots; land prep, well and septic coordination, road and pad work
- Home design and floor plansIn-house coordination with vetted local architects
- Whole-home renovationsMajor renovations and additions to existing homes
- Build on client-owned landBuild-envelope review, a fit sketch and a transparent pre-signing cost range
Reviews
What customers say
Reviewers emphasize Dan’s attention to detail and thorough work; one electrical contractor who has worked with him for years calls the finished quality exceptional. One homeowner appreciates that Dan accommodated their preferences and was available for questions, while another customer values detailed updates and a heads-up about what was next.
Customer Reviews
Brittiany Luttrell
Marylee Ross
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does an Open Prairie custom home build take?
Construction typically takes 10–14 months from groundbreaking to move-in, with another 3–6 months for design and permitting beforehand.
How are finish selections handled?
Finishes, fixtures and materials are chosen together at selection meetings that Dan personally attends.
What happens before closing?
The process includes a full punch-list walk before closing.








