Pre-Construction The first step in building a house is selecting a plan and finding a lot to build it on. We will meet with you and go over your specifications for your new home. You may also want to make some changes to the plans. It is important to make changes before construction begins, as changes during construction can cause delays and additional costs. We will go over the exterior finish, style, roofing, floor finishes, cabinets, plumbing, electrical, stair finishes, heating and cooling, lighting, appliances, decks or patios, landscaping and any other necessary details. All of this initial planning will make the construction process faster and smoother with the desired end results. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Site Work & Foundation In clearing the lot, we will do our best to minimize tree loss and find just the right building site to suit the lot and your house. Trees, branches and debris are cleaned up. We also work to minimize soil loss. Next the footings are dug and poured, and the foundation completed, establishing the exterior wall locations of the house. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Framing & Roughing-In of Systems Now the framing crew arrives to start the actual construction on the home. The exterior and interior walls go up; the roof rafters are put in place, as well as  roof decking. Exterior windows and doors are also installed at the end of the framing process. As the framers are finishing up, the major subcontractors arrive to do their rough-in work. The plumber, HVAC, and electrician all do the work that is “behind the walls” and not seen when the home is finished. The fireplace box is installed, and the shingles are put in place. Then the inspectors are notified to make all the necessary inspections. After the inspections, we will insulate the walls and portions of the attic that will be inaccessible at a later date. Now the house is ready for the sheet-rockers. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exterior Finishing The exterior is now ready to be finished. Brick, stucco, siding or a combination of finishes are applied to the exterior. Driveway, walkways, porches, patios and decks can be finished. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interior Finishing While the exterior is being completed and after the sheet-rock has been installed and sanded, your home is ready for finishing. The trim man trims out the house with window and door casings, base boards, crown molding, chair rails, and stairways. While the painter is priming the walls, the tile installers are putting in the ceramic tile, the kitchen cabinets and vanities are being installed and the trim work is being done. Mirrors and shower doors are installed, and we’re ready for the mechanical subcontractors to return to finalize their work. The lights and appliances are installed, the plumbing and insulation are finished, and the HVAC is completed. Also at this time, the landscaping is being completed. As the painter finishes up his work, closet shelves are installed, hardwood floors are finished and the carpet and vinyl flooring put down. All the finishing touches like hardware, shoe mold and touch up painting are completed, and we are ready for final inspections and the Certificate of Occupancy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Finishing Touches Prior to closing, we will do a walk-through and make a punch list of any items that need attention. A few days later, we will be ready to close, and your new home will be ready for you to move into. -----------------------------------------------------------