The 4 Phases of Building a Home

You will receive a more detailed plan once the specifics have been determined for your new home

You’ve signed your purchase agreement and secured your financing as well as determined what you will build and where you will build it.  Now here is a general overview of each phase of construction.

PHASE

1.

  • Review House Plans
  • Lot Selection
  • Contract
  • Purchase Lot
  • Lot Survey
  • County and City Permitting
  • Meet with designer regarding colors
  • Analysis by a Energy Star Engineer and HVAC specialist
  • Energy Star Rater onsite inspection

PHASE

2.

  • Lot Excavation
  • Footer Poured
  • Basement Walls Poured
  • Install Sewer Lines/Perimeter Drain Under Slab
  • Waterproof Foundation Walls
  • Back Fill
  • Pour Concrete Floor Slab Basement and Garage
  • Color Selection Complete
  • Energy Star Rater onsite inspection

PHASE

3.

  • Begin Framing First Floor Walls and Sheathing
  • Wrap Exterior Walls with Moisture Barrier, Overlapping and Taping Seams
  • Trusses and Roof Sheathing Installed
  • Install Finished Roof (Dry In)
  • Install Exterior Windows and Doors on top of Barrier
  • Seal Exterior Windows and Doors with Tape to Barrier
  • Installation of Rough Plumbing
  • Installation of Electric, HV, A/C, Central Vac
  • Energy Star Rater onsite inspection

PHASE

4.

  • Install Insulation and Vapor Barrier
  • Install Drywall, Texture Interior Walls & Ceilings
  • Install Interior Doors, Trim and Closet Shelving
  • Paint Interior Walls & Ceilings
  • Install Lights, Switches and Outlets
  • Install Wood Flooring
  • Tile on Floors and Walls in all Bathrooms
  • Install Hand Rails and Base Trim Over Wood and Tile
  • Set all Kitchen Cabinets and Bath Vanities
  • Template for Countertops
  • Install Countertops
  • Install all Plumbing Fixtures
  • Install Mirrors and Shower Doors
  • Deliver and install Kitchen Appliances
  • Install all Door and Bath Hardware and Closet Rods
  • Install Carpet
  • Clean all Construction Debris
  • Install Screens
  • Begin Exterior Final Grade and Landscaping
  • Schedule Final Walk Through and Closing
  • Energy Star Rater onsite inspection
  • Blower Door
  • Energy Star certification
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