As you can imagine, there are many moving parts that are coordinated when constructing a home. We don’t expect you to be construction experts, however we do like to inform you as to what to expect over the initial weeks and latter months. There are 5 main steps that have to be completed in order to deliver a new construction home, all of which are all outlined below. Each of the steps contain an overview of all the sub processes that make them up.
Pre-Purchase Process:
- Pre-Qualification
- Floorplan Selection
- Lot Selection
- Builder Inspects Lot
- Sign Purchase Agreement
Purchase Process:
- Color Selection Appointment
- Final Re-Write of Purchase Agreement (Per Selections)
- Title is ordered
- Appraisal is ordered
- Loan paperwork is finalized (if applicable)
- Construction Contract is Funded
Pre- Construction Process:
- Review Purchase Agreement
- Orders Plans from Architect
- Orders Survey
- Orders Site Plan
Permitting Process:
- Assemble architectural plans, survey and site plan
- Submit to Local building Department
Hard Build Process:
- Ground breaking & Slab Prep
- Footing & Stemwall
- Underground Plumbing
- Slab Pour
- Block Walls
- Pour Tie Beam/Bond Beam
- Fly Trusses
- Roof Decking & Dry In
- Framing & Mechanicals
- HVAC Rough in
- Rough Electrical
- Insulation
- Drywall
- Cut & Install Driveway
- Install interior Trim, flooring, paint & Cabinets
- Countertops
- Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC trim out
- Contractors Punch out
- Homeowner punch out
- Final home inspection