For three generations, our family has focused on building exceptional homes with integrity and high-quality craftsmanship. We strive to build lasting, positive, and trusted relationships with every customer because we understand that you aren't just building a house — you are building the life that happens inside it.
Built on experience. Driven by trust. Designed for you.
Meet the Team
Shelia Thomas
Homebuilding is more than just a profession to me — it’s a family legacy.
Growing up in homes built by my father, and later living in those built by my brothers, I learned early on that homebuilding is in my genes. Today, I am proud to continue that tradition alongside my sons, who have captured the passion.
The reward of homebuilding goes beyond the finished structure. For me, it’s about the entire journey — from the technical precision and creative design of plan development to forming trusting relationships with my clients along the way. Helping someone bring the home of their dreams to life is a unique outlet that I truly love!
Whether I am on-site working side-by-side with my sons or watching my grandchildren begin to take interest in the craft, my goal remains the same: to build high quality homes with integrity and provide a future for my family and a sanctuary for yours!
Taylor Krais
Construction has always been a piece of my life. From an early age, I was always helping with projects around the house with my parents, building forts in the woods with my uncle, and repairing drywall from shenanigans in the hallway with my brother. Growing up, I watched my uncle build custom homes, including ones that we lived in. My dad and stepdad regularly took on projects like decks, fences, and renovations. Hiring work out was never the default — we built it ourselves.
In the summers, I began working helping my dad as an electrician when I was 10 years old for $1/hr. The next summer, I got a raise to $2/hr. The following summer, my uncle offered me $5/hr to help him trim houses and I was gone! These experiences helped me gain early exposure to the trade and a strong work ethic. After college, I moved home to become a firefighter and started tiling with one of the old heads from my station. He taught me a lot where I developed a passion for remodeling and attention to detail — something about taking a space that was outdated or broken and creating something new and special really drove me to push my limits and see just how good I could be. That experience sparked my passion for transforming spaces!
Since then, I’ve completed full home remodels and expanded into new construction, working alongside my family along the way. Building homes is more than a profession for us — it’s a legacy. My grandfather, uncle, and mother have all been deeply involved in home building, with my mother dedicating her work to creating opportunities for others through construction. Continuing that legacy as a custom home builder is both a responsibility and a privilege.
My goal is to create more than just a house — I strive to provide an experience where homeowners feel like their home is being built by someone who truly cares, like family. I truly enjoy each phase of construction as the house comes together — watching an empty piece of land grow into a home where families will grow, gather, and create lasting memories is truly fulfilling.
Start Your Journey
tkrais@cktcustomhomes.com
(469) 712 - 4481
P.O. Box 524
Van Alstyne, TX 75495