Residential · Ground up
Custom home builder in Plano, TX
From an empty lot to your keys, with one team coordinating every trade.
Full-service builder able to build any home in Texas
What does building a home from the ground up involve?
A ground-up home is built new from an empty lot: plans, permits, foundation, framing, roof, systems and finishes. AllTex Construction builds custom homes in Plano and across DFW, starting with a 3D model of your house so the design is settled before the first stake goes in the ground.
Who it's for
People who own a lot or have one in mind, and want a house designed around how they live rather than a production floor plan.
Who it isn't for
If you want a move-in-ready home in a new subdivision next month, a production builder with homes already standing will get you there faster.
What a ground-up build with AllTex includes
- Lot reviewSetbacks, utilities, drainage and soil checked before you commit to a design.
- 3D model and plansA 3D model, then blueprints with architectural, structural and MEP stamps.
- Permits and inspectionsCity permits and every inspection, scheduled and tracked.
- Structure and systemsEngineered foundation, framing, roof, and MEP by long-term partners.
- Finish and keysDrywall, trim, cabinets, floors, paint and a final walk-through.
See your home in 3D before we build it
We create custom 3D models that give you a realistic look at the finished home before construction begins. Moving a wall in a model costs nothing. Moving it after framing costs a lot.
Once the model is right, the same design becomes the blueprints that go to the city.
How long does it take to build a custom home in DFW?
Published 2026 figures for the North Dallas suburbs put a custom home at about 12 to 16 months from start of construction, and 18 to 24 months for complex designs. Permits alone usually take 4 to 8 weeks. Design time comes before all of that, and it's the best-spent time in the project.
From first call to finished job
- Step 1
Lot and wish list
We walk the lot with you and turn your wish list into a brief.
- Step 2
3D model, plans, price
Model, revisions, blueprints and a written price.
- Step 3
Permit and build
Foundation, framing, dry-in, systems, inspections.
- Step 4
Finish and keys
Interior finishes, final inspections and your keys.
How much does a custom home cost in DFW?
Estimates from AllTex are free and written, so you can compare them line by line. Bring us a competitor's written bid and we'll try to beat it.
| Entry custom home, per square foot | $180 – $250 |
|---|---|
| Mid-range custom home, per square foot | $250 – $325 |
| Luxury custom home, per square foot | $325 – $500+ |
| Construction time, Frisco-area custom home | 12 – 16 months |
Market ranges from published 2026 guides, before land. Not an AllTex quote. Your price is confirmed in writing before work starts.
Sources: Fin Home, luxury custom home cost in DFW (March 2026); Block Renovation, Frisco custom home build guide (March 2026)
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Questions people ask us
How much does a custom home cost per square foot in DFW?
Published 2026 figures put DFW custom homes at about $180 to $250 per square foot for entry custom, $250 to $325 for mid-range and $325 to $500 or more for luxury, before land. AllTex prices your plans in writing.
How long does it take to build a custom home?
Construction of a custom home in the North Dallas suburbs typically takes about 12 to 16 months, or 18 to 24 months for complex designs, after design and permits are complete.
Can you build on a lot I already own?
Yes. We start by reviewing your lot for setbacks, utilities, drainage and soil, then design the home around it.
Tell us what you're building
Estimates are free. Call, or send a few details and we'll set up a time to walk your project.