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Custom home builder in Colleyville, TX - GCISD specialist for whole-home renovations and tear-down rebuilds. 30+ years owner-operated. 5.0★ Google.

75+North Texas Homes Delivered
30+Years in the Region
5.0★Google · 16 Reviews
$1.2M – $3.8MTypical Build (3,500–7,000 sf on acreage)
1 – 20 acresLot Sizes
12 – 14 monthsBuild Timeline + 4 months design & permitting
Building in Colleyville, TX

The Colleyville custom home builder who has been here longer than most of the subdivisions

We focus on high-end renovations and select new builds in Northeast Tarrant, bringing the craftsmanship from our western-metroplex operations.

Colleyville sits between SH 121 and SH 26, ten minutes from DFW Airport. The market features smaller lots, higher per-square-foot prices, and demanding finish standards. Grapevine-Colleyville ISD (GCISD) is the primary draw - including Colleyville Heritage High, Colleyville Middle, and the Cross Timbers feeder pattern. The owner maintains daily site presence.

We work on renovations and tear-down rebuilds across most of the established Colleyville addresses near Glade Road, Hall-Johnson, the Colleyville Nature Center, Bransford Park, Pleasant Run, and west-side Keller properties. The City of Colleyville handles permitting.

Colleyville is one of Tarrant County's most established luxury suburbs, where most new custom work is infill rather than greenfield development. With very little raw land left, a large share of projects are tear-downs, buyers acquiring an older home on a half-acre to one-acre lot, then rebuilding to current high-end standards. Strong demand for Grapevine-Colleyville ISD (GCISD) and gated enclaves like Montclair Parc keeps lot values high and design expectations elevated.

Neighborhoods & areas we build

  • Glade Road area
  • Hall-Johnson area
  • Colleyville Nature Center estate lots
  • Bransford Park area
  • Pleasant Run area
  • West side toward Keller
Cost Guide

What custom homes cost across North Texas.

A general guide to our build tiers region-wide. Your exact number depends on your lot, finish level, and whether the home includes a basement. Every project is quoted individually after a site walk.

Entry Custom

The Modern Texas Farmhouse

$1.2M – $1.8M
3,200 – 4,500 sqft · ~$340–$420/sqft
  • Hand-drawn floor plan
  • Hard-finished kitchen & primary suite
  • 3-car garage with workshop bay
  • Engineered slab for local soil
  • Outdoor living + covered patio
Most Common

The Acreage Estate

$1.8M – $3.2M
4,500 – 6,500 sqft · ~$380–$520/sqft
  • Single-story preferred plan
  • Designer kitchen + scullery
  • Optional finished basement
  • Detached guest casita or shop
  • Pool / spa coordination
Legacy Build

The Generational Home

$3.2M – $6M+
6,500+ sqft · ~$500–$750+/sqft
  • Multiple wings & courtyards
  • Full finished basement standard
  • Wine cellar, theater, gym
  • Imported stone & beam
  • Smart-home automation

Acreage in this market currently runs $40,000–$200,000 per acre depending on location, road access, and view.

Why Choose Open Prairie

Why North Texas families choose us.

The same owner-operated standard on every build, in every town we work.

01Owner on Every Job Site

You hire Dan, you get Dan - on your site every week, in every selections meeting, on the other end of every call. No project-manager handoff.

02Only a Few Builds at a Time

We cap our active projects by design. Fewer homes means more attention, faster decisions, and a builder who answers the phone.

03Real Texas Basements

One of the only North Texas builders constructing true, code-correct basements - honed in Colorado, engineered for local clay.

04A Two-Decade Warranty Track Record

Licensed, bonded, and insured, with warranties in writing. Some of our earliest homes are now with second owners - and the warranty still applies.

Common Questions

Building in Colleyville, answered.

What does it cost to build a custom home in Colleyville?
Colleyville projects typically land in the upper end of the North Texas range, often $1.2M to $4M and beyond, with finish-driven pricing commonly running around $340 to $550 per square foot. Because so many sites are tear-downs, the cost of acquiring and clearing an existing lot is usually a major part of the budget.
How long does a build take, and who handles permitting?
A full custom home generally runs in the range of 12 to 20 months from design through completion, depending on size and complexity. Permits and inspections in Colleyville are handled by the City of Colleyville's building department, since the city has public utilities and full municipal review.
Can I put a basement under a Colleyville home?
Basements are uncommon across much of North Texas because of expansive clay soils, and Colleyville is no exception. They are not impossible, but they require engineered design and extra waterproofing, so we evaluate each lot individually rather than assume a basement will pencil out.
Is Colleyville on public water and sewer or well and septic?
Colleyville is largely served by public water and sewer rather than private well and septic. We always confirm utility availability and any tap or connection requirements for your specific lot before finalizing the site plan.
Will I deal with an HOA or architectural review?
Many Colleyville enclaves, including gated communities like Montclair Parc and master-planned Timarron, have HOAs with architectural review committees that approve design, materials, and elevations. We build to those guidelines and help shepherd plans through the approval process.
Do you handle tear-down and rebuild projects on existing lots?
Yes. With limited vacant land in Colleyville, a large portion of custom work here involves removing an older home and rebuilding on the same lot. We can advise on lot selection, demolition, and how to maximize value while staying in a desirable GCISD attendance zone.
Nearby

Other North Texas areas we serve.

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Talk to a real Colleyville builder.

A free site walk, a transparent cost range, and an honest conversation with the builder whose name is on the contract. No pressure.