Construction Timeline
Once the loan has been approved and the funds have been made available for draws (Typically 2-4 weeks depending on financial institution):
1. City Permits with initial site visit
2. Electrical T post set
3. Grading/Pad Benching
4. Water Meter/Electrical meters requested, Security cameras placed after electrical meter is placed
5. Forms set
6. Form Board Survey
7. City Inspection
8. Foundation trenched and prepped, tension cables placed
9. Electrical and Plumbing rough in the foundation
10.Engineer and City pre-pour inspections
11.Pour foundation
12.Framing/Cornice/Trim
13.Windows set
14.Temporary exterior doors placed (unless iron- those will be placed instead of temporary doors)
15.Post tension cables pulled and tension report
16.Roofing
17.Brick/Stone/Stucco
18.Electrical/Gas trenched to the residence
19.Electrical and Plumbing rough in walls; Shower pans and Tubs set (Freestanding tubs will be placed during plumbing finish out)
20.HVAC rough
21.Pre-wiring for alarm, smart home technology, TV/internet
22.Termite treatment
23.City Inspection for framing, electrical, plumbing top out, plumbing gas test and mechanical mechanical
24.Insulation
25.Garage Doors set
26.Fireplace inserts installed
27.3rd Party Energy Inspection (Required before sheetrock)
28.Sheetrock/texture
29.Wood floors installed (if applicable)
30.Remove temporary exterior doors and install permanent doors
31.Trim, Interior Doors and Cabinets
32.Painting (Interior and Exterior)
33.City inspection for release of gas and electrical meter
34.Alarm activation
35.Tile work
36.Counter tops installed
37.Back splash tile/material installed
38.Electrical finish out
39.Plumbing finish out
40.HVAC finish out
41.Smart home technology installation (if applicable)
42.Energy inspection
43.Final grading
44.Flatwork complete (Driveways, sidewalks)
45.Fence installed (if applicable)
46.Sprinkler system installed
47.Landscaping/Grass
48.Appliances installed
49.Hardwood floors sanded, stained and first 2 poly-coats applied (if applicable)
50.Carpet installed (if applicable)
51.Finish sand and last poly-coat applied to hardwood floors (if applicable)
52.Door knobs, Cabinet hardware and bathroom accessory items installed
53.Final Build inspection
54.Cleaning
55.Move In!!!
** Estimated time to home completion after breaking ground is typically 6-8 months, but time can be extended due to inclement weather and/or size of the project.
** Some of the steps of construction will often take place concurrently rather than in order.