Real photo of the vaulted great room with floor-to-ceiling limestone fireplace and clerestory windows at 168 Crooked Creek Court, October 2026

Build Progress: From Foundation to Finish-Out

Every phase of this new construction home in Johnson City, TX has been documented from the first stake in the ground, built by ClearBuild Texas with vetted, licensed trade partners on 5.06 acres in the Hill Country.

The Process

Built From the Ground Up

Status: interior finish-out underway

Updated October 19, 2026

Phase 01
Foundation
Rebar layout and vapor barrier on the 5.06-acre homesite. The slab footprint covers 5,263 SF of framed area.
Real photo · Slab prep, December 2024
Phase 02
Concrete Pour
Pump truck pour completed at night. Slab cured clean, ready for framing.
3,560 SF Air-Conditioned Living
Real photo · Night pour
Phase 03
Wall Framing
Walls up. The footprint of the single-story plan becomes visible against the live oaks and Hill Country horizon.
Real photo · Wall framing, May 2025
Phase 04
Roof Structure
Hip roof trusses set. The vaulted great room ceiling structure is visible, and the 3,560 SF starts to feel like a home.
Real photo · Roof framing, 2025
Phase 05
Exterior Sheathing & Windows
Zip System sheathing complete. Black-framed windows installed. The exterior envelope is sealed and weathertight.
Real photo · Zip sheathing, September 2025
Phase 06
Interior Framing & Rough-In
Interior walls framed. Vaulted great room with clerestory windows. Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC rough-in.
Real photo · Interior framing, September 2025
Phase 07
Exterior Cladding
HardiePlank siding, Hill Country limestone veneer, standing-seam metal roof, and black-frame windows installed. Exterior envelope complete.
Real photo · Exterior cladding, September 2026
Phase 08Current
Drywall & Interior Finish-Out
Drywall finished. Floor-to-ceiling limestone fireplace, cedar porch ceilings, cedar garage door, black-framed glass doors and the driveway are in. Cabinetry is being installed.
Real photo · Great room, October 2026