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Business ProfileRenovation Contractors in Las Cruces, New Mexico
The Fort Construction LLC
The Fort Construction LLC
The Fort Construction LLC launched in 2018 and builds custom homes in Las Cruces, with completed homes from Las Cruces to Farmington across New Mexico. Its styles include traditional Tuscan, New Mexico contemporary and Texas Hill Country.
Last Updated October 3, 2026.
Business Highlights
- The company reports 2024 wins for Best Interior Design, Best Primary Bedroom/Bathroom and Best Floor Plan.
- A one-year warranty is included in its post-construction process.
- Extended warranty options are available.
- Kelly Fort is a licensed New Mexico civil engineer.
- Co-owner Mat Dynek has a background in residential homebuilding, commercial construction and construction management.
Service Area
Las Cruces to Farmington, across New Mexico.
Active Business Listing
The Fort Construction LLC is one of 5 renovation contractors ProsGrade lists in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
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Listing details
11 services listed, including Custom home building, Home plan design and Site selection. Open weekdays, closed on weekends. Rated 5.0 from 1 review.
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How This Business Compares
How The Fort Construction LLC compares with the other 4 renovation contractors on ProsGrade in Las Cruces, using public Google ratings and review counts.
- Rated 5.0 on Google, at or above the 4.9 average of other Las Cruces renovation contractors on ProsGrade.
Services Covered
11 services- Custom home buildingTraditional Tuscan, New Mexico contemporary and Texas Hill Country styles.
- Home plan designSix Design Select plans, with 3-, 4- and 5-bedroom options.
- Site selectionLot search considers utility connections, dirt work and impact fees.
- Pre-construction coordinationConstruction drawings, finish selections and permitting.
- High-performance building envelopes2×6 exterior walls; ½-lb open-cell spray foam throughout the thermal envelope.
- SPF roofing2.8-lb spray-applied foam with an acrylic coating.
- Heating and cooling18-SEER split systems and mini-split heat pumps.
- Window installationAlpine windows with upgraded glazing.
- Tankless water heatingNavien heaters with a dedicated hot water recirculation line.
- Water filtration-ready plumbingA soft-water loop in every Fort home.
- Solar integrationAvailable; systems are right-sized to the home's actual energy use when installed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does The Fort Construction LLC typically take to complete a home?
The company gives an average completion time of 8 months.
What financing can buyers discuss with The Fort's lender partners?
The process points buyers to preferred local lenders, where they can discuss long-term financing or a construction loan.
What does The Fort Construction LLC's post-construction process include?
It includes a home-orientation walk-through, a punch list and an annual inspection.