Building Process

A Chronological Overveiw of Creating A Custom Home

Project Objective:

• Choose a suitable building site.
• Your builder and/or architect will guide you through the process of defining the conceptual project objective. This consists of setting a preliminary budget as well as determining the approximate size, architectural style and unique features of your project.

Design:

• Select a design source to develope your design concept into working drawings:
• Stock plan.
• Redesign an existing plan.
• Exercise the service of our affiliate architect through custom design.
• Pursue the expertise of an architect of your preference.

Design Completion:

• It is now time for the pre-estimate meeting. You and the builder will review interior trim options and discuss the types of materials and products that budgeting should allow for.
• As your construction drawings are finalized, they are thoroughly examined with attention to structural and aesthetic detail. All specifications are made and the cost to construct calculated.
• A proposal will be presented clarifying materials and products to be used along with the allowances that have been provided. Any requested alterations are then made.
• For "selection" items a "recommended vendor list" will be provided, which indicates: showroom location/contact information and a general description of the items you will be shopping for at each location.
• At this point, permit applications and any architectural review board proposals are submitted.

Construction Process:

• Once all permits and approvals have been obtained, construction typically takes five to seven months.
• The lot is cleared, foundation built and framework for your house erected. If building long distance, through out the process you will receive periodic pictures and progress reports
• Now it is time for the framing walk-through. This also marks the deadline for most of your selections to be finalized.
• The mechanicals are roughed-in, the insulation installed and the sheetrock hung then finished.

• Another formal walk-through at this point is optional, but any remaining selections must be confirmed.

• The trim process is under way. Your home receives the carpentry, cabinetry, paint, flooring, fixtures, hardware and appliances.

• The finishing touches are put on your home, it is then cleaned and the landscaping installed.

Final Phase:

• A Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the Building Department
• A final walk-through is conducted by the builder and client, after which any remaining details are attended to.
• The last step is "the closing" which begins the warranty period

For your convenience a complete construction glossary