The best homes hold far more than walls and windows; they carry the laughter of every story told around the dinner table and the hush of quiet moments that make a family whole. For John Webb, the visionary behind Heritage Homes, that truth runs deep. His life, shaped by adoption, early loss and the later discovery of siblings, has shown him that family is never defined by blood alone. It grows through resilience, through bonds forged in both joy and heartache, and through a love that keeps widening its circle. Every custom home he builds stands as a living tribute to that belief, proof that the most beautiful spaces are those that invite people to truly belong.
John’s path to family has never followed a straight line, yet it is the very richness of that journey that gives his story such depth. Adopted as an infant, he grew up with an older brother and sister, and later a younger sister who quickly became his closest confidante. “We talk almost every day,” he says with a smile that holds decades of shared memories. When John was nine, his father passed away. Four years later his mother remarried, and four stepbrothers and a stepsister gathered around their table. “It didn’t take long before we were a tight-knit bunch,” John recalls. From those early years he learned a truth that echoes through the homes he builds today: love only grows stronger when it is shared.
In 2012, after his mother passed away, John began a journey few undertake: reconnecting with his biological roots. He discovered siblings on both his mother’s and father’s side—two sisters and a brother from his father, and a sister and brother from his mother. While they do not speak daily, one sister from his father’s side has become a treasured part of his life. Their first meeting still lives vividly in his mind: a simple dinner where conversation flowed as though they had been catching up for years. “Family isn’t about bloodlines,” John reflects. “It’s about connection, resilience and the stories you share along the way.”
Today his own daughters carry that legacy forward. Keaton, one of his two adult daughters, works beside him at Heritage Homes and is learning the business from the ground up. He delights in watching her discover the art and challenge of custom building, knowing she is absorbing not only the craft but the heart behind it. Mackenzie married her college sweetheart, now a devoted Abilene firefighter, became a fourth-grade teacher and in August welcomed a baby boy. When John speaks of his new grandson, his voice softens. Holding the tiny boy for the first time felt like life completing a gentle circle, a quiet affirmation that every turn in his own story had led him to this moment of new beginnings.
Life for John moves in a rhythm of hard work and moments of pause. No two weekends look quite the same. Some are spent quietly at home with takeout and a chance to recover from the demands of a chaotic schedule. Other days find him on the water, taking the boat out on Grapevine Lake or laughing with friends over good wine. He loves the sound of the water against the hull and the way a Texas sunset glows across the lake at the end of a long week. He squeezes in a stress-relieving workout when he can, and while not an avid golfer he occasionally trades his work boots for a day on the course. Family vacations have their own familiar pattern: sun-splashed days in Destin, Florida, or crisp mountain air in Colorado during the summer. He treasures the early mornings there; hot coffee in hand, the quiet of the mountains wrapping around him—moments that feed the soul and ground him in the very connections that inspire his work.
John entered the homebuilding industry in 1989 and quickly earned a reputation for craftsmanship and enduring value. What began as a dream to create custom homes in Southlake soon stretched across Tarrant and Denton Counties. From the start, Heritage Homes carried a singular vision: to design homes that honor timeless architectural roots while embracing modern life. Traditional homes—marked by symmetrical layouts, warm exteriors and simple rooflines—remain a signature. Yet John and his team are equally adept at delivering the clean lines and open floor plans of today’s modern aesthetic. Flooded with natural light and designed for easy living, these homes reflect an understanding that beauty is found not only in what you see but in how a space makes you feel. “Our vision,” John explains, “is to be recognized for inspirational design, exquisite quality and an exceptional client experience on every project.”
The experience of working with Heritage Homes often surprises people with how personal and effortless it feels. John and his team love the quiet milestones in each build—from the day the framing goes up and a client finally walks through the skeleton of the rooms they imagined, to the way a new homeowner’s eyes fill when they cross the threshold for the first time. He believes these moments, when a dream begins to feel like home, are as important as the finished woodwork or the perfect line of stone. Clients often say that working with John feels less like hiring a builder and more like partnering with a trusted friend who shares their excitement at every step.
Inside the Heritage office you will find more than design boards and construction schedules. You will find a culture alive with creativity. John encourages every team member to bring ideas to the table, whether it is a construction manager proposing involvement in the St. Jude Dream Home project or an office manager capturing professional-quality photos of finished homes. The design team is especially inspired to think beyond the expected, often crafting never-before-seen elements—a striking custom fireplace, a kitchen layout that pushes the envelope, a unique entryway to garner immediate attention.“Diverse perspectives and open-minded collaboration are what push us forward,” John says. “When everyone feels safe to experiment and share ideas, we all grow.” He loves the small, spontaneous celebrations—a shared meal when a project wraps, a quick toast when a client’s keys are handed over—that remind everyone why their work matters. It’s an environment where constructive feedback is welcomed, continuous learning is expected and innovation thrives.
Heritage Homes also carries its commitment to community beyond the jobsite. The team volunteers and donates to local charities, from faith-based groups to animal rescue organizations. Their recent partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has deepened their desire to make a lasting impact. John still recalls the first time he toured a St. Jude home, struck by the knowledge that every beam and nail contributed to a mission far greater than any single project. “To build something that directly supports the fight against childhood cancer,” he says, “reminds us why we build in the first place. It is about creating hope.”
At the heart of Heritage Homes is John himself, quietly shaping more than houses as he meets with clients, works beside craftsmen, and tends to every detail with care. He leads with the understanding that building a home is really an act of building relationships. The spaces he creates will one day cradle bedtime stories and Sunday dinners, first steps and gentle goodbyes. His own journey has shown him that love follows no single blueprint; it grows wherever people choose to gather and call each other family. And so every Heritage home opens its door already alive with promise—built not just for living, but to hold the memories and the love that will grow within its walls for generations to come.