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Construction in Dallas, TX typically runs between $90,000 and $220,000 for significant projects like accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and major additions, while smaller scoped work such as kitchen remodels lands between $14,000 and $45,000. Most Dallas homeowners spend roughly $50,000 to $120,000 on mid-size remodels, depending on square footage, material grade, and the condition of the existing structure. A written bid from a contractor who has actually walked the site is the only way to nail down your specific number, and that’s the only kind of bid we give at Bradford Remodeling Co Dallas.
Key Takeaways:
- Full ADU construction in Dallas: $90,000 – $220,000
- Home addition: $45,000 – $130,000
- Kitchen remodel: $14,000 – $45,000
- Bathroom remodel: $9,000 – $28,000
- Roof replacement: $8,000 – $20,000
- Written pricing before work starts is non-negotiable at Bradford Remodeling Co Dallas
These numbers come from years of bidding and building in Dallas neighborhoods like Lakewood, Preston Hollow, East Dallas, and the M Streets, where foundation conditions, lot sizes, and city permitting requirements vary block by block. If you’re ready to see a real number for your project, call (903) 326-8963 and we’ll walk the site and put a written price in your hand.
We’re Bradford Remodeling Co Dallas, part of the Garrison Partners family since 2004. Curtis Lane leads our Dallas operation, and every project we take runs on The Garrison Standard: written pricing, documented scope, background-checked crews, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise that puts our guarantee in writing before a single tool comes out.
Construction Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s the line-item picture for the Dallas market in 2026. These are real ranges we’ve bid and built against, not national averages with a Dallas label slapped on.
| Project Type | Typical Dallas Cost Range |
|---|---|
| ADU Construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
| Whole-Home Remodel (per scope) | $90,000 – $220,000 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Small Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Metal Roof Installation | $15,000 – $40,000 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
| Impact Window Installation | $8,000 – $25,000 |
| Paver Patio Installation | $3,500 – $11,000 |
| Concrete Driveway Installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Paver Driveway Installation | $7,000 – $18,000 |
| Vinyl Fence Installation | $3,500 – $9,000 |
Inside those ranges, what actually moves the number? Three things do most of the heavy lifting in Dallas.
First, scope depth. A kitchen remodel at $14,000 means refinishing or replacing doors and hardware on existing boxes, keeping the layout intact, and using mid-grade countertops and fixtures. At $45,000, you’re gutting to the studs, moving plumbing and electrical, and installing premium cabinetry from KraftMaid or Wellborn with a Cambria or Caesarstone surface. Same room, completely different job. The written scope is where a contractor either earns your trust or loses it, and we put every line of scope in writing.
Second, site conditions. Dallas sits on expansive clay soil. Homes in East Dallas and older parts of Oak Cliff often have pier-and-beam foundations that shift seasonally, which means framing, drywall, and tile work need extra attention to avoid cracks down the road. Newer slab-on-grade construction in Frisco, McKinney, or far North Dallas has its own quirks, but the point is that a Dallas bid has to account for how the soil moves under your specific house. A contractor who bids without walking the site is guessing.
Third, finish grade. We install documented name-brand materials because a warranty from Kohler, Moen, James Hardie, GAF, or Therma-Tru has teeth. A $4,500 window replacement using builder-grade vinyl units is a different product than a $15,000 job using impact-rated units with Low-E glass and reinforced frames. Neither is wrong. But the price difference has to be explained, not hidden in a lump sum.
For a better sense of how scope drives cost on a specific room, see our home page for links to detailed pricing breakdowns by project type.
What Affects Construction Pricing in Dallas
- Permitting and plan review. The City of Dallas requires permits for structural work, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical changes, and plan review timelines vary by project size. An ADU or addition will need stamped drawings, and those plans cost money before a single wall goes up. We include permit coordination in our written scope so you’re not surprised by a line item later.
- Foundation and soil condition. Dallas clay expands when wet and contracts in dry heat. A slab that has moved even an inch can change how we frame, flash, and finish an addition or remodel. In neighborhoods like Lake Highlands and Casa View, we regularly see slab movement that requires leveling or pier work before construction starts.
- Labor market rates. Dallas has steady construction demand year-round, driven by corporate relocations and steady population growth. Skilled framing, electrical, and plumbing crews command strong wages, and those costs land in every bid. We background-check and uniform our technicians, which costs more than a pickup-truck operation and is worth exactly what it sounds like.
- Material grade and lead times. A kitchen with Wellborn cabinetry and a Silestone countertop is not the same price as stock boxes and laminate. We spec documented brands with manufacturer warranties so the material cost in your bid is traceable. If a supplier changes lead times, we tell you before it affects the schedule, not after.
- Project access and lot constraints. A back-house ADU on a tight East Dallas lot with alley access only means hand-carrying materials, careful staging, and dust control. That’s real labor. A wide suburban lot in Richardson or Plano with driveway access is faster and cheaper to build on. Both are Dallas market jobs, but they don’t price the same.
- Existing structure condition. If demolition exposes water damage, termite work, or non-code electrical, the scope changes. We write change orders in plain language, priced before the work proceeds. No numbers that move at the door, ever.
How to Save on Construction
Saving money on construction in Dallas doesn’t mean finding the cheapest bid. It means controlling scope, knowing what you want before demolition starts, and working with a contractor who prices in writing.
Here’s what actually keeps costs down:
- Lock your material picks early. Changing a countertop spec after the cabinets are ordered costs double: restocking fees and schedule delay. We walk you through material selection with our documented brand roster, Cambria, Caesarstone, Silestone, Kohler, Moen, James Hardie, GAF, Therma-Tru, and the rest, so you’re choosing from products with real specs and real warranties, not guesswork.
- Keep the layout where it is. Moving a kitchen sink or a bathroom drain across the room means cutting slab, rerouting plumbing, and pulling permits. Keeping plumbing and electrical where they are can save thousands. A good remodeler will tell you when moving a wall is worth it and when it’s just expensive.
- Do demolition only once. A poorly scoped demo leads to rework. We write the demo scope line by line so the crew knows exactly what’s coming out and what stays. A clean, documented scope is a cost-control tool.
- Bundle projects. A kitchen and bath remodel done together shares mobilization, dumpster, and permit coordination. A whole-home remodel planned in phases can cost less than three separate projects started at different times.
- Ask for a written price before work starts. This is the one that matters most. A contractor who won’t put the number in writing before work begins is telling you something about how the job will go. At Bradford Remodeling Co Dallas, the written price is non-negotiable. It’s not a perk. It’s how we operate, and it’s part of The Garrison Standard that every Garrison Partners location is held to.
If you’re considering a project and want a real number instead of a range, call (903) 326-8963. Estimates are free, and the price we give you is the price you’ll see in the contract.
Why Dallas Homeowners Choose Bradford Remodeling Co Dallas
Curtis Lane runs this operation, and the way he runs it traces back to 2004, when Garrison Partners set a standard that has not changed. The Garrison Standard and The Garrison Code govern how we bid, how we hire, how we build, and how we close out a job.
Here’s what that means for your construction project:
Written price, every time. Before any work starts, you get a written price and a written scope. No verbal estimates that drift. No “we’ll figure it out as we go.” The number in the contract is the number.
365-Day Done Right Promise. Every completed project carries a full-year written guarantee. If the work fails inside that window, Bradford returns and corrects it at no charge. It’s in writing, it’s signed, and you have a copy in your hand when the job closes. That’s what a squared-away job looks like at the end: clean site, documented scope, signed written guarantee.
Background-checked, uniformed technicians. You know who is walking through your door before they arrive. Identity and conduct standards are set at the Garrison Partners level, not left to individual job sites. That matters when a crew is in your home for six weeks.
Live-person phone coverage, 24/7. Call at 2 p.m. or 2 a.m., and a real person answers. Not a voicemail. Not a callback queue. If a water line gets nicked or a question comes up mid-project, you reach a human being.
Documented name-brand materials. We spec KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry, Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone surfaces, Kohler and Moen fixtures, GAF, CertainTeed, and Owens Corning roofing, James Hardie siding, Therma-Tru doors, and Belgard and Unilock hardscaping. These are products with manufacturer specs and warranties that back our own guarantee. Quality is not left to guesswork.
We don’t chase the cheapest bids. We build for homeowners who have been burned by no-shows, surprise invoices, and unfinished work, and who want a crew that runs on discipline. If that’s you, we should talk.
FAQs – Construction Cost
How much does a home addition cost in Dallas?
A home addition in Dallas typically costs $45,000 to $130,000, depending on square footage, foundation conditions, and finish grade. A small bump-out is toward the low end; a two-story addition with a kitchen or bath lands at $100,000 or more. Dallas clay soil often adds pier work to the bid. Call (903) 326-8963 and we’ll price your addition in writing.
How much does an ADU cost in Dallas?
An accessory dwelling unit in Dallas runs $90,000 to $220,000. The range covers a modest one-bedroom garage conversion on the low end up to a detached two-bedroom unit with a full kitchen and bath on the high end. Dallas permitting, site access, and utility connections all move the number. We build ADUs and price them in writing before any work starts.
Is it cheaper to remodel or build new?
In Dallas, remodeling typically runs 20% to 40% less per square foot than new construction, but that depends on the condition of the existing structure. A house with slab movement, old wiring, or hidden water damage can erase the savings. We inspect and write the scope before we write the price, so you know if remodel or rebuild is the better call.
How much does a whole-home remodel cost in Dallas?
A whole-home remodel in Dallas typically lands between $90,000 and $220,000, depending on the home’s size and how far the remodel goes. At the low end, you’re updating a smaller home with a kitchen, one or two baths, flooring, and paint. At the high end, you’re reworking 3,000 square feet or more with structural changes, premium finishes, and new systems. The written scope tells you where your house falls.
How long does a typical construction project take in Dallas?
A kitchen remodel typically runs 6 to 10 weeks; a bathroom, 3 to 6 weeks; a home addition, 3 to 6 months; and an ADU, 4 to 8 months. Dallas permitting is part of the timeline, and we include it in the schedule we give you. We don’t pad timelines, and we don’t disappear mid-job.
Do you charge for estimates?
No. Estimates at Bradford Remodeling Co Dallas are free. You call, we walk the site, and you get a written price. Call (903) 326-8963 to schedule a walk-through.
Get a Written Price for Your Dallas Construction Project
You already know the ranges. Now find out what your specific project costs. Curtis Lane and the Bradford Remodeling Co Dallas team will walk your property, assess the site conditions, write the scope, and put a real number in your hand. No pressure. No numbers that move at the door. Just a written price, backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Call (903) 326-8963 for a free estimate. A real person answers.
Pricing reflects the Dallas market as of 2026. Bradford Remodeling Co Dallas offers free estimates – call (903) 326-8963.
Written by Curtis Lane, Owner at Bradford Remodeling Co Dallas, serving Dallas since 2004.
What Our Customers Say
"Kitchen remodel run by a veteran-owned crew. They started on the day promised, kept the site clean, and gave weekly updates. New cabinets and counters look great."
- Alan M."Solid job. Small punch list items were done within a few days of the walkthrough."
- Beth K."Painting and drywall repair were flawless. They patched the drywall seams and the paint matches the old wall."
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