Since 1983 Tim Rice has been building fine homes, seeing a need for a local, hands-on builder who could build custom luxury designs for affordable prices.. Tim Rice began Whitestone Custom Homes in San Antonio, Texas in 1998. With the trademark "Practical Luxury Program "™Whitestone has become one of the largest custom home builders in San Antonio. Whitestone offers diverse floorplans with you and your lifestyle in mind. At Whitestone Custom Homes, quality is unmatched in everything they do. Focusing on customer satisfaction, Whiten Stone Homes provides a full 10-year warranty against structural defects.