New Construction

Building a custom home is one of the most significant decisions a family will make, and in the Plano and DFW area, it's a decision that comes with both exceptional opportunity and real complexity. The North Texas market — with its expansive clay soil, slab-on-grade construction norms, active permitting jurisdictions, and competitive subcontractor landscape — rewards homeowners who choose a builder with deep local experience and a track record of following through on commitments.

CMN Construction has operated in the DFW market since 2012, and our new construction division draws on the same principles that define our remodeling work: detailed bids, in-house execution, honest communication, and a finished product that meets the standard we set at the proposal stage. We build custom homes for families who want control over every decision — layout, materials, finishes, and timeline — without the compromises that come with production builders.

Custom home construction costs in the DFW market are highly variable, but a realistic framework helps families plan with appropriate expectations. As of 2025, construction costs for a quality custom home in the Plano / North Texas market run between $175 and $275 per square foot for the structure itself, not including the land.

At the $175–$200/sq ft tier, you're building a well-constructed home with quality but not luxury materials — solid cabinetry, quartz or granite countertops, tile baths, engineered hardwood or LVP flooring, and standard appliances. This is the appropriate investment level for a home in a neighborhood where values support it.

At the $200–$250/sq ft tier, you're adding meaningful custom elements — higher ceilings, more complex roof lines, better window packages, custom cabinetry throughout, natural stone countertops, tile showers with custom niches and heated floors, and a more sophisticated lighting and electrical design.

At $250+/sq ft, you're building a genuinely luxury home — architectural details at every turn, top-tier appliances, smart home integration, premium exterior materials, and the kind of finish work that defines a truly exceptional property.

Land costs in the DFW area vary enormously by location — from $80,000 for a buildable lot in outer suburbs to $400,000+ for a finished lot in established Plano or Frisco neighborhoods. Soft costs — architecture, engineering, permits, surveys — typically add 8–12% to the construction budget. We help clients build a complete pro forma before committing to a site or a plan.

Every city in the DFW metroplex has its own permitting requirements, inspection processes, and in some cases design standards for new residential construction. CMN Construction is familiar with the permit processes in Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Prosper, Celina, and surrounding communities — we handle all permit applications, plan submissions, inspection scheduling, and correction responses as part of our standard project management.

For lots in HOA-governed communities — which covers the majority of new construction sites in master-planned DFW suburbs — architectural committee approval is required before construction begins. Design standards vary by community but typically govern exterior materials, roof pitch, garage orientation, and landscaping requirements. We prepare all required submissions and coordinate with HOA management throughout the project.

For custom home sites on non-platted land or in unincorporated county areas, different regulatory frameworks apply — in some cases Collin County or Denton County directly, in others, city ETJ (extraterritorial jurisdiction) rules. We assess the regulatory context of any site before you commit to it, so there are no surprises after the purchase closes.

If you're ready to explore building a custom home in Plano or the DFW area, we'd love to start with a conversation. Call us at (214) 404-7540 or request a consultation online — we'll talk through your vision, your timeline, and your budget, and give you an honest picture of what's possible.