Custom Homes Built for the way you live.
Open Prairie is the owner-operated luxury home builder serving Weatherford, Aledo, and the DFW metroplex. Dan Schlaak personally oversees every build, taking on just a few homes at a time so each one gets the care it deserves.
Weatherford's trusted builder, hand-built by Dan Schlaak.
For over thirty years, Open Prairie has been building one-of-a-kind luxury homes across Weatherford, Aledo, and Parker County. We are a deliberately small, owner-operated builder. Dan Schlaak is on every job site, in every selections meeting, and on the other end of every phone call.
From the first walk on your lot to the day you turn the key, you work with the builder whose name is on the sign. Every plan is drawn for your land, your family, and the way you actually live, never pulled off a shelf.
Six reasons North Texas families choose us.
Building a custom home is the largest investment most families ever make. Here is what sets Open Prairie apart from the high-volume builders working the same zip codes.
Owner On Every Job Site
You hire Dan, you get Dan. No project manager handed your build, no foreman you've never met. The name on the contract is the one walking your site every week.
Only a Few Builds at a Time
We intentionally cap our active projects. Fewer homes means more attention to detail, faster decisions, and a builder who answers the phone when you call.
Real Texas Basements
Dan is one of the only North Texas builders constructing true, code-correct basements, honed in the mountains of Colorado and applied to your Parker County clay soil.
Designed For Your Land
Every floor plan is drawn for your lot, your sun line, your views, your trees, never a stock plan dropped onto a property it doesn't fit.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Full Texas residential builder licensing, general liability coverage, and worker's comp on every active job. Documentation provided up front, no questions.
Built To Last A Generation
"Luxury" here isn't crown molding. It's foundations that don't crack, framing that stays square, and finishes that look better at year ten than year one.
A focused craft, refined over three decades.
Not a generalist offering everything, just a tight set of services Dan personally oversees on every project.
Custom Luxury Homes
Estate-scale homes built on your acreage from a plan drawn specifically for you. Texas ranch, modern farmhouse, traditional brick. Your vision, our craftsmanship.
Learn About Custom Homes →
Real Texas Basements
Full, finished basements built correctly for North Texas soil, a rare and valuable differentiator in Parker County. Wine cellars, theaters, storm rooms, in-law suites.
Why We Build Basements →
Custom Homes on Acreage
We specialize in builds on 1–20+ acre lots across rural Parker, Tarrant, and Wise counties. Land prep, well & septic coordination, road and pad work all handled.
Acreage Home Expertise →
Home Design & Floor Plans
In-house design coordination with vetted local architects. Plans drawn for your land, your family, and your future, never pulled off a shelf or copied from a catalog.
See Our Design Process →
Whole-Home Renovations
Major renovations and additions on existing homes in Weatherford, Aledo, and Colleyville. Same builder, same standards. We treat reno like new construction.
Renovations & Additions →
Build-On-Your-Lot
Already own land? We'll walk it with you, evaluate the build envelope, sketch a fit, and give you a transparent cost range before you sign anything.
Build On Your Lot →The Weatherford builder who actually builds basements.
Ask ten North Texas custom home builders if they'll build you a basement and nine will say no, or quote a price designed to talk you out of it. Dan learned to build true, code-correct basements in the mountains of Colorado, and he brings that expertise to Parker County clay soil.
- Wine cellars & tasting rooms
- Home theaters & media rooms
- Safe rooms & storm shelters
- In-law suites & guest quarters
A clear path from first walk to turning the key.
Consult
We walk your land, learn how your family lives, and talk honestly about budget before anything is drawn.
Design
Plans drawn for your lot and lifestyle with vetted local architects, for your sun line, your views, and your trees.
Select
Finishes, fixtures, and materials chosen together in selections meetings Dan personally attends.
Build
Construction with the owner on site every week, top-notch crews, and clear weekly communication.
Deliver
A full punch-list walk before closing, the keys, and a 1-year workmanship, 2-year systems, and 10-year structural warranty - all in writing.
Custom homes we've built across North Texas.
A look at recent residences, renovations, and acreage builds throughout Parker County and the DFW metroplex.
Weatherford & Aledo families on building with Dan.
"Dan is absolutely the best builder I've ever worked with. He's passionate about his work and a perfectionist. He was always concerned about what we wanted. Thank you for our beautiful home."
"First time having a home built and what an unbelievable experience. The detail and professionalism Dan puts into making a dream come true. He stayed on task, on budget. It doesn't get any better."
"Dan is among the few. He does exactly what he says he will do. He only takes a couple projects at a time, so he's available and responsive, and keeps us updated on every detail."
"Professional, responsive, and very easy to work with. Great attention to detail and quality work. He communicated well throughout the entire build. Just moved in, and we love it!"
"Dan is everything you need and want in a builder: detail oriented, takes tremendous pride in his work, and overly communicates. He made the process smooth and we are so pleased!"
"I've worked with Open Prairie on several projects and it's been a great experience. Dan runs top-notch crews and his attention to detail is incredible."
Serving Weatherford & North Texas.
Custom homes, acreage builds, and renovations across Parker County and the greater DFW metroplex.
What to know before you build.
Do you really build basements in North Texas?
How many homes do you build at once?
Can you build on land I already own?
How much does a custom home cost?
How long does it take to build?
Will I work directly with Dan?
What areas do you serve?
Start your custom home in Weatherford or Aledo.
Talk directly to Dan about your land, your timeline, and what's possible. No pressure, no sales team, just an honest conversation with the builder.
Talk to Dan.
Tell us about your land and your vision. We'll get back to you personally to schedule a free consultation.
Weatherford, TX 76087