Steps to Success – Understanding the Construction Process

Building your home is exciting – especially if you understand how the process works. Many variables can affect the timeline – everything from the size and finishing details of the house to the weather. This overview outlines the stages and steps we take to create a home that’s uniquely yours!

Planning

1. Home site selection
2. House plans development / design
3. Develop house specifications
4. Estimate costs and set price of home
5. Home building contract

Approvals

1. Secure financing (construction loan)
2. Acquire permits to build
3. Developer / homeowner association approval (if required)

Home Building - Foundation & Frame

1. Staking for foundation work
2. Tree clearing (if necessary)
3. Excavation / setting grade (yard levels)
4. Foundation / backfill dirt
5. Frame, windows, exterior doors, exterior trim, and siding

Home Building - Exterior

1. Exterior painting
2. Roofing
3. Utilities: electric main trenching, gas main trenching, water main and sewer installation, septic field and well water system (if applicable)
4. Brick and stone exterior
5. Gutters and brick flashing
6. Exterior concrete (drives, walks, patios)
7. Grading of yard

Home Building - Interior

1. Heating and cooling rough-in
2. Plumbing rough-in
3. Electrical rough-in / alarm / stereo audio system
4. Central vacuuming rough-in (if applicable)
5. Insulation
6. Inspections
7. Drywall
8. Paint ceiling and prime paint walls
9. Sand sub-floor, cabinets, interior trim and countertops
10. Drywall touch-ups
11. Painting
12. Flooring
13. Mechanical finishes
14. Bath hardware and closet shelving
15. Appliances

Final Steps

1. Cleaning
2. Final builder and municipal inspections / home presentation / walk-through
3. Closing

Are your ready to learn more about how Stanley Construction works with you to build your dream home? Call Randy Stanley at (423) 704-3222.   

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