Maxwell Development & Construction
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Durango's only fixed-price builder

Fixed-Price certainty. Cost-Plus flexibility.

Every other builder in Durango works cost-plus. We offer both — so you choose the contract that fits your build, not the one that fits the builder.

How We Price

Two ways to build. One accountable team.

The way your home is priced changes how the whole build feels. Fixed-price gives you certainty. Cost-plus gives you flexibility. We are the only builder in Durango who offers both — and we will help you pick the one that fits your project, your budget, and your comfort with change.

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Fixed-Price

Every detail scoped and priced up front. You know the total before we break ground — no surprise change orders, no guesswork.

  • Every detail scoped and priced up front
  • No surprise change orders or mid-build guesswork
  • Know your total before we break ground
  • Ideal when you want budget certainty
We're the only fixed-price builder in Durango — every other builder there works cost-plus.
For Luxury Builds

Cost-Plus

Transparent actual costs plus an agreed builder fee. Scope flexes as the design evolves — built for highly luxury homes where every detail is custom.

  • Transparent actual costs plus an agreed builder fee
  • Scope flexes as the design evolves
  • Itemized ledger keeps every cost visible
  • Ideal for highly luxury, design-driven homes
An itemized ledger keeps every cost visible. Best when finishes and scope are still taking shape.

Choose Fixed-Price when…

  • Your scope is well-defined before we break ground
  • You want to know your total cost up front
  • You prefer a single, agreed price over an evolving ledger
  • Budget certainty is your top priority

Choose Cost-Plus when…

  • You are building a highly luxury, design-driven home
  • Finishes and details are still being refined
  • You want every cost itemized and transparent
  • Flexibility matters more than a locked total
Questions

Fixed-Price vs. Cost-Plus, explained.

What is a fixed-price home building contract?+

A fixed-price contract means every detail of your home is scoped, specified, and priced before construction begins. You agree to a total price up front, and we hold to it — no surprise change orders or mid-build cost creep for items we agreed to include.

What is a cost-plus building contract?+

Cost-plus means you pay the actual cost of labor and materials plus an agreed-upon builder fee. Every cost is itemized in a transparent ledger, and the scope can flex as the design evolves. It is ideal for highly custom, luxury homes where finishes and details are still being refined.

Why does Maxwell offer both options?+

Most Durango builders only offer cost-plus. We are the only fixed-price builder in Durango, so clients who want budget certainty can get it. For highly luxury homes where the design is still taking shape, cost-plus gives you the flexibility to evolve the scope without re-bidding the whole project.

Which option is right for my build?+

If you want to know your total cost before we break ground and your scope is well-defined, fixed-price is the fit. If you are building a highly custom luxury home and expect the design to evolve, cost-plus gives you that flexibility. We will walk you through both and recommend the right path for your project.

Do you offer fixed-price and cost-plus in Cortez, Dolores, and Mancos too?+

Yes. Both contract structures are available across all of our service areas in Southwest Colorado — Cortez, Dolores, Mancos, and Durango.

Let's Get Started

Tell us about your build.

Not sure which option fits? Tell us about your project and we will walk you through fixed-price and cost-plus, then recommend the right path. Cody or Amanda will personally follow up within one business day.

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