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Client Experience

Guided by quality and craftsmanship — a step-by-step design-build process and a real-time portal that keeps you in the loop.

What Guides Us

Building has been in Mukund's veins for a very long time — probably from all those nails he accidentally stepped on as a kid.

Mukund Gajera, founder of Maple Builds
Mukund Gajera
Founder / Owner

Mukund has been around construction for as long as he can remember — he was swinging hammers with his dad by 13 and working a ground-up commercial project by high school. That early, hands-on experience and an interest in building sciences led him to study construction engineering at the University of North Texas, while also rebuilding his parents' fire-damaged house into a home he was proud to hand back to them.

Seeing the joy on my parents' faces is what I want every client to feel.

After graduating, he moved to Austin and sharpened his project-management skills with one of the nation's top home builders. Over and over, he heard the same gap between what homeowners wanted and what a big production builder could deliver — and he knew he could close it. He founded Maple Builds to give clients a better, more quality-driven experience — one that pairs each client's unique vision with innovation and craftsmanship to build spaces with character.

How We Work

Building the right way takes the right steps.

A clear, step-by-step design-build process built to deliver clarity at every phase — so from first call to final walkthrough, you always know what’s happening and what comes next.

Phase 01/04

Discovery

Part first date, part fact-finding — we listen to how you want your space to function and feel and make sure we're the right fit before design begins.

  • Share photos, sketches, and the ideas behind your project
  • Talk through your vision, goals, and any concerns
  • We'll provide a high-level conceptual budget range based on your project
  • If the estimate fits your budget, we move to step 2
Phase 02/04

Development

Once the Project Development Agreement is signed, we begin the full design and planning phase. Every decision is made before construction starts — this is what makes our process smooth and predictable.

  • Layout planning, engineering & 3D renderings
  • Material selections — cabinets, colors, fixtures, appliances & finishes
  • Detailed takeoffs, estimating & documentation
  • Firm proposal with guaranteed pricing before construction begins
Phase 03/04

Construction

With the design set and the budget locked, we break ground. Picture yourself on a beach in the Bahamas, glancing at your phone for updates. That's the kind of stress-free build we aim for.

  • A dedicated on-site project manager
  • Real-time updates via your client portal
  • Weekly status review meetings
  • Relentless attention to detail
Phase 04/04

Close-Out

This is where we sweat the small stuff. As we wrap up, we make sure everything meets your expectations — down to the final detail.

  • Our Texas 3-Step quality-control process
  • Professional cleaning and home orientation walkthrough
  • A 2-year workmanship warranty

Daily Logs

Stay in the loop on progress made, tasks completed, and notes from the crew — even when you can't be there in person.

JobTread Daily Logs view

View Progress Photos

Track the transformation visually, wherever you are, with easy access to photos documenting the job’s progress.

JobTread View Progress Photos view

Scheduling

Full visibility into the schedule — see what's done, what's next, and when major milestones are expected, any time you log in.

JobTread Scheduling view

Digitally Approve Work

Review and sign proposals, view invoices, and make payments — all from your portal.

JobTread Digitally Approve Work view

Manage Selections

From materials and finishes to fixtures and colors, view all your selections in one organized, easy-to-follow place.

JobTread Manage Selections view

View Documents

Quickly access estimates, change orders, invoices, photos, and other project information from one location.

JobTread View Documents view

Watch How Your Portal Works

Watch this video to see what your client portal looks like and how to use it.

Let's Build

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