| CONSTRUCTION PROCESS Pre-Construction Conference
The process
begins with a meeting to review your plans, selections, changes, and the protocols of the
construction process. Tina White, our designer and Kenny Sedlacko, our in-house architect,
are available at this initial stage to assist you.
Stage
1
Your home site is cleared and graded in preparation of pouring the footings. Initial
inspections by city officials and engineers take place.
Stage
2
Foundation block is completed and crawlspace is backfilled with sand. A termite
pretreatment is done. The garage concrete slab is poured.
Stage
3
Framework is completed and the roof is dried-in with felt paper. Framing inspections are
performed by the city officials
Pre-rough-in
Inspection: A pre-rough-in inspection with you and your project manager now occurs.
The inspection and review will cover the entire structure to that point, including
placement of electrical outlets and switches, cable outlets, telephone jacks, color
selections, and any changes you request. This inspection is vital to review with you the
work completed to this point and to insure that the timely completion of your home is not
delayed due to incorrect installation and indecision.
Stage 4
Cornice is installed, primed and painted. Windows are installed.
Stage
5
Mechanical, plumbing and electrical rough-ins are done. Gas lines are installed. City
inspectors perform framing and mechanical inspections.
Stage
6
Brickwork/stonework/exterior siding and insulation is installed. Roof shingles are
installed. Low voltage wiring is completed, including telephone, cable, surround sound,
security and central vacuum. Sheetrock installation begins and is followed by the taping
and finishing of the walls. The flatwork, which includes driveways, sidewalks, and patios,
is installed.
Stage
7
Exterior painting is done. Finish carpentry that includes stair trim out, cabinets,
countertops, trim, doors, and mantels is completed. Baths and backsplash are tiled.
Hardwood floors are laid.
Stage
8
Interior walls and trim are painted. Light fixtures and appliances are delivered and HVAC,
electrical and plumbing trim out is done. Homeowner will order final utility connections
for telephone, gas and electrical.
Stage
9
Electrical and security trim out is completed. Wallpaper is now installed as well as
mirrors, shower doors, bath accessories and closet shelving.
Stage
10
Hardwood floors are finished and fireplace surrounds are installed. Trim hardware and
locks are installed. Landscaping and irrigation are completed. Any touch-up work to the
paint is done and there is a pre-carpet inspection. Once approval is given, the carpet is
installed. Final clean of the interior and exterior is done and appliances are checked for
any defects.
Stage
11
Gas and electric meters are installed. A final building inspection is completed and the
home is now ready for the walk through with your project manager. At this point,
punch-list items will be accumulated.
Final
Stage
Once we have addressed your requirements, your home is cleaned and ready for occupancy.
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