How long will your
DFW project take?
Pick your project type, size, and scope. We'll break down a realistic phase-by-phase schedule using DFW-market duration ranges — permitting, foundation, framing, MEP, and finish-out.
Estimate covers 200–12,000 sq ft; values outside that range are clamped to the nearest bound.
Your estimated schedule.
Finalize plans and material selections before permit submission.
Most DFW building departments review a new-construction package in this window.
Grading, temporary utilities, and pad prep.
Form, pour, and cure — post-tension slabs common in DFW clay soils need a ~28-day cure before framing.
Structural walls, floor systems, and roof framing.
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-in before city inspection.
Insulation, drywall, cabinetry, flooring, tile, and paint.
Punch list, systems testing, and certificate of occupancy.
Planning estimate only, not a project schedule. Weather, city permit queues, HOA review, and material lead times can shift any phase. Some phases run in parallel on a real project.
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