Building excellence in Texas for over two decades

Working Together

Building your home is a big deal. You’ll have visibility into everything we do.

We prioritize transparency, providing you real-time updates on every detail of your home through an industry-leading project management platform. Offering visibility and a centralized communication source keeps us aligned during each phase of the build. At any time, you’ll be able to view:

  • Project costs

  • Build schedules

  • Project photos

  • Project manager weekly updates

  • Selection tracking

Teaming up with an exceptional architect and interior designer during the pre-construction phase elevates everything we do throughout the build. For many years we’ve worked alongside Geschke Group Architecture, Cornerstone Architects, and Shauna Smith Design as some of our most valued partners. Our trusted trades ensure that we achieve our high quality standard.

We believe strong relationships make us better.

Projects

Homeowner Testimonials

Preferred Communities

Many of our projects are located in premiere waterfront and golf club communities in Austin. Our reputation has earned Arbogast + Smith the privilege as one of the select builders in the Hillside at Spanish Oaks community and as a preferred builder in the Travis Club community.

Our Story

After working side by side for many years, Tod Arbogast and Mike Smith teamed up in 2023 to create what we now know as Arbogast + Smith Custom Homes (formerly Arbogast Custom Homes). Tod and Mike bring to the table 50+ years of combined construction experience.

Under their leadership, the team at Arbogast + Smith is all about crafting unique and amazing homes, tailored to the lifestyle of each family.

  • PARTNER

    Tod Arbogast's homebuilding journey began in 2005, drawing on his extensive background in corporate retail, successful entrepreneurship, and nine years at Dell as Director of Sustainable Business.

    As the founder and CEO of Arbogast Custom Homes, Tod started with personal projects and transformed the company into a leading luxury builder in Austin. Recently, in 2023, Tod teamed up with friend and colleague Mike Smith to take the Arbogast experience to the next level, giving rise to Arbogast + Smith Custom Homes.

    Tod served on the Board of Directors and as Chapter President of the Bee Caves and Lakeway Chapter of the Greater Austin Home Builders Association.

    Beyond his career, Tod celebrates a 35-year marriage with his high school sweetheart and loves spending time with his four children and grandchildren.

  • PARTNER

    Mike’s passion for building began at a young age building multi-story tree houses, and later working alongside his father in their family construction business. He spent 25 years working with a specialty commercial construction company where he managed multi-million dollar projects throughout the world. Later in his career he found his true passion in building custom homes, and joined the Arbogast team in 2018.

    With over 30 years of construction experience, Mike has built a reputation for excellence with a focus on quality and transparency.

    In addition to his work, Mike is an avid mountain biker and loves to spend time with his family boating on Lake Austin.

2x Builder of the Year Winner

2x Builder of the Year Winner •

Awarded the above 2018 MAX categories from the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin.

Let’s Talk

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