OUR HISTORY

At Robare Custom Homes, our company philosophy has served us well since our inception in 1998: people are our business. Nothing is more heartwarming than the happiness we bring to a family moving into their dream home. We believe building homes is more than just a business transaction; it is a long-term relationship between people who trust each other.

Our humble beginnings: In 1998, Mike Robare opened a very small office in the rural town of Helotes, Texas, determined to set the new standard for building custom homes of quality and distinction. Robare Custom Homes quickly became known for building exceptional luxury custom homes and small commercial building. Throughout San Antonio, the Texas Hill Country, and surrounding areas Robare Custom Homes continues to raise the standard of custom luxury year after year, being recognized as the best “rural” builder in Greater San Antonio for 12 Years in a row.

Integrity in business is at the heart of Robare Custom Home’s mantra and with that the entire team strives to build beautiful custom homes with indisputable quality and distinction. Robare Custom Homes is proud to be recognized for our outstanding craftsmanship, as reflected in the numerous awards and testimonials from both our peers and satisfied customers.  One of our proudest moments was being honored in 2005 with a Presidential Citation from the Builders Association for our donation of the Park Rangers’ quarters at Government Canyon State Natural Area located in northwest Bexar County.

Robare Custom Homes is a business that believes in family. Mike, his family and entire staff take great pride in their work, giving thanks for all they have accomplished. Mike has found that keeping life’s priorities in order, that being: God, family, then business, not only brings greater success, but also, balance and a higher level of satisfaction to himself, his entire team, and most importantly… his clients.

Continuing education in the building industry is a must by our standards and is an inherent expectation of our valued clients. Mike has been certified and has achieved the following designations: Certified Graduate Builder (CGB), Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS/ADA), Certified Green Professional (CGP), and in 2008 Mike achieved the most prestigious and highest level of builder certification that the National Association of Home Builders offers and one of a select few in the United States, Graduate Master Builder.

GIVING BACK

Mike Robare has a true “Heart to Serve” and instills these values with the team of Robare Custom Homes. The Company Culture includes serving dozens of hours a month in community service. Mike and the Robare Custom Homes team has participated in two Mi Casa Makeovers, completely renovating the homes of less fortunate families.  They have also helped Mi Casa My Community, benefiting community organizations throughout Greater San Antonio.

Mike and his son Chris both served in the Navy and take every opportunity to serve with Wounded Warrior Projects and other events benefiting the Military serving and living in the Greater San Antonio area. Every Thanksgiving, you will find Mike and his team serving our active military at the annual dinner hosted by the Greater San Antonio Builders Association.

Mike’s humanitarian efforts extend beyond the border to Central America. Over the years, Mike and his team have made several trips to Guatemala, joining in the mission of Hug It Forward, a non-profit organization responsible for facilitating education and awareness by empowering communities to build “bottle schools”.  Bottle schools are built using post and beam construction, but instead of cinder-blocks the walls are made with plastic bottles stuffed with inorganic trash, as there is no waste management throughout most of Guatemala. Bottle schools clean up the environment and teach lessons about environmental sustainability.

Mike completely embraced the Hug It Forward mission and has incorporated humanitarian efforts into the Robare Custom Homes company culture. His team has been given the opportunity to participate with the company paying the entire cost of their trip to Guatemala and paid time off as a benefit to serving others. In December of 2016, Mike traveled to dedicate the one-hundredth bottle school built in Guatemala. He headed up the committee for 2017 and led three trips to Guatemala that year.