Process

Getting Started

Building your new home is exciting, especially when you understand how the process works. We’ll begin with a meeting to review your ideas and plans.

Contract with all structural options
Choose design selections
Purchase orders issued
Clear and/or rough grading of homesite
Buyer conference / Pre-construction meeting

4-6 Weeks

Solid Foundation

The foundation is a critical element of the building process, and it must be done correctly to prevent problems further down the road. Two county inspections are required at this stage.

Dig footings and pour concrete
Lay the brick and block foundation
Pour garage floor

1-2 Weeks

Framework

The floor systems, walls and roof systems are completed, often referred to as the “shell.” Two county inspections are required at this stage.

Frame floors, walls and roof
First phase of EFL (Environments for Living)
Windows and exterior doors installed
Roof shingles installed

2-3 Weeks

Mechanical

After the shell of the house is complete, we can begin adding in the first part of the home mechanics. Five county inspections are required at this stage.

Install fireplace
Rough mechanicals: heating, AC, plumbing and electrical
Install exterior siding and trim

2-3 Weeks

Interior Details

These interior details play a key role in significantly improving a home’s energy efficiency. One county inspection is required at this stage.

Insulation and sealant package completed
Pre-drywall meeting with future homeowner
Drywall installed
Hardwoods and tile installed
Cabinets and countertops installed
Interior trim and doors installed
Exterior and interior painting completed

3-4 Weeks

Installation

Time to bring to bring this house to life and install everything from appliances to bathroom fixtures. Three county inspections are required at this stage.

Final mechanicals: HVAC, plumbing and electrical
All fixtures installed
Installation of appliances
Hardwood flooring sanded, stained, and first finishing coat applied
Door hardware, bath fixtures and mirrors installed
Carpet installed

3-4 Weeks

Finishing Touches

Your home is almost ready! Let’s take a final walk through and knock out the final check list so you can move in. One county inspection is required at this stage.