THE NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION PROCESS FROM START TO FINISH:

STAGE 1 – Find and purchase a lot:
This could be the most difficult and time consuming step as it involves finding the right lot/tear down and location that you would prefer to build and live on.

STAGE 2 – Set up and close on a Construction / Home Loan: (typically called a “one time construction loan”) with a Bank/Lender of your choice.
There are a few Bankers/Lenders that we have used in the past that you are welcome to contact.  That is if you don’t have your own.

STAGE 3 – Start the Architectural process by having the first meeting with the Architectural Designer:
You can choose who ever you want as your architect.  There is also a Designer that we have used on most of our homes that you are welcome to use.  There will be about 3-4 meetings with the Designer before the house plans are complete.  Bring to the first meeting, some ideas, a want and wish list, and pictures or rough drawings of what you are looking for in your new home.  The Designer will take it from there.

STAGE 4 – Color and Selection process:
You can use your own Interior Designer, or use the one that we use who has worked with most of our buyers.  You and the Designer will start choosing all the colors and selections that will go into your new home.  This stage will take some time but you will enjoy it, as it is fun going around to all the different show rooms making your selections.  The Designer as well as us will help take you through the entire process. You will be picking out everything that goes on the inside and outside of your new home.  Bring pictures and ideas of what you are looking for so the Designer can get a good feel for your tastes, etc.  If you are prepared with some pictures and some ideas, and you know pretty much what you want, then it will go that much quicker and smoother.  The selection process will take about 3-4 meetings with the Designer, plus trips out to the different show rooms. There is a spread sheet to work off of that will help you through the process, including everything you will need to choose for your new home.

STAGE 5 – Bidding and Budget Process:
Once the plans are complete and the selections are made, your job  for the most part is complete! There will be several sets of plans that will go out for bids to various vendors and contractors. A soils test will be conducted on your lot to find out the type of dirt we are about to build on. Foundation Engineers will start the foundation plans. Structural Engineers will start the framing layout plans. The budget will be finalized when all bids are received. The permit packet will be taken to the city for review and approval. We will finalize our “Cost-Plus” contract and construction financing.

STAGE 6 – Construction begins!
Throughout construction, we will e-mail you on a weekly basis the construction schedule so you know what is going on for the following week on your home.  We will send you an update on the budget upon your request. Most all communication will be via e-mail when we are adding, changing, deleting, etc.  No paper work will be needed.

Before we start construction, we will have a pre-start meeting to give the plans and selections one more look over.  We will also discuss the construction process of your new home, along with how the accounting and payroll will be handled. We will also have a scheduled pre-drywall meeting prior to sheet rocking the home to make sure everything is in place before we cover the walls up.  There will also be a final home orientation meeting at the new home prior to close/move-in.  At this meeting we will go over the basic operations of your new home and discuss your warranty coverage that you will have on your new home.

NOTE: The time frame for stages 1-5 take about 2-3 months. These are basically the set up stages prior to beginning construction.  The time frame for stage 6 is about 6-7 months.  This is the actual construction time of the home.  Overall, 8-10 months from start to finish.