Home Build Process
Home Build Process Checklist
There are a lot of components that go into building your dream home. We like to provide all our clients with a checklist that covers the process and steps of building a home, that way you’ll always be prepared and know what to expect!
___ Initial Meetings
- Blueprint Design Confirmed
- Proof of Financing/Funds
- Start selecting finishes
___ Select all exterior options
- Windows, siding, shingles, stone, exterior doors, garage doors, etc.
___ Select all interior options
- Cabinetry, countertops, sinks, flooring, tile, trim, doors, etc.
___ Sign Contract ($10,000 Non-refundable
Deposit to builder)
___ Title Company Draws Set Up (chosen by lender)
___ Site Plan Approval
___ Sanitary Permit
___ Driveway Permit
___ Building Permit
___ Building Site Survey/Stakeout
___ Utilities- Gas & Electric Applications
___ Home Owners Insurance (Paid by homeowner if
owned land, builder also carries insurance on project)
___ Excavation (6-month Timeline Begins)
- Basement Dig
- Driveway Base Install
___ Foundation Concrete
___ Drain Tile/Styrofoam
___ Backfill
___ Well Drilling
___ Septic Install
___ Underfloor Plumbing
___ Basement Floor Concrete
___ Power Pedestal Install
___ Garage Floor Concrete
___ Framing ($10,000 Non-Refundable Deposit to builder)
___ Trusses
*Timeline subject to weather and other external factors. May not be an exact order of events.
___ Windows Install
___ Roofing
___ Electrical Roughs- Lighting/Electrical
walk-through with homeowner
___ Plumbing Roughs
___ HVAC Roughs
___ Insulation Install
___ Siding/Stonework
___ Gutter Install
___ Garage Door Install
___ Drywall
___ Painting
___ Flooring Install
___ Cabinetry Install
___ Electrical- Finish
- Light fixtures installed
___ Trim-work
___ Doors
___ Pillars & Other detailing
___ Trim Painting (White)
___ Countertops Install
___ Plumbing- Finish
___ HVAC- Finish
___ Carpet Install
___ Closet Shelving Install
___ Appliance Install
___ Cleaning
___ Lawn Install
___ Final inspection for occupancy
___ MOVE IN DAY!