How long does it take to build a villa

A villa's construction timeline isn't a single number — it's the sum of several sequential stages, each with its own logic and its own risk of delay.

Design — 2–3 months

Developing the architectural and structural sections, visualizations and the estimate takes 2–3 months on average. A complex custom facade with many bay windows and details takes longer to draft than clean minimalism.

Groundwork and foundation

Surveying, soil testing, staking out the plot and building the foundation form the first physical phase. Difficult terrain or weak soil that requires a pile foundation extends this stage compared to a flat plot with a slab foundation.

Shell, roof and utility systems

Building the walls, installing the roof and running the utilities is the most time-consuming part. Wall material (aerated concrete goes up faster than a monolithic frame) and roof type (flat is simpler than a complex mansard shape) directly affect duration.

Finishing

The finishing class determines not just the budget but the timeline too: standard materials install faster than exclusive de luxe custom solutions, which are often made or approved to order.

What can be sped up — and what can't

• An accelerated schedule with a reinforced crew is realistic for standard solutions

• A finished, well-thought-out project with no mid-construction changes saves weeks

• Difficult site geology and non-standard architecture don't speed up well — quality takes priority over speed here

You can get an estimated timeline for your specific house — based on the style, area and finishing class you choose — from the construction configurator in a few minutes.