Construction Sequence
The Construction Sequence Although the specific sequence of construction steps varies and overlaps, generally we build your home in the following order: ▪ Survey ▪ Permits ▪ Sewer & Water ▪ Plan Commission ▪ Building Department ▪ Foundation ▪ Excavation ▪ Footer ▪ Form and pour walls ▪ Perimeter drain ▪ Waterproof ▪ Ground rough plumbing ▪ Basement/Crawl space floors ▪ Garage Floor ▪ Back Fill ▪ Utilities ▪ Framing ▪ Roofing ▪ Rough-in of mechanical systems ▪ Fireplace ▪ HVAC (heating, fireplace ventilating, and air conditioning) ▪ Plumbing ▪ Electrical (extra outlets need to be installed at this point) ▪ Cable and phone outlets ▪ Rough inspections ▪ Insulation ▪ Siding ▪ Stone or brick, if applicable ▪ Deck, if applicable ▪ Drywall ▪ Prime Walls (Paint Walls if using pre-stained trim) & Paint Ceilings ▪ Hardwood floors ▪ Interior trim ▪ Cabinets ▪ Doors ▪ Baseboards, casings, other details ▪ Finish work ▪ Countertops ▪ Tile ▪ Vinyl ▪ Sand and coat hardwood floors ▪ Paint Finish Work and Stain ▪ Trim Fixtures ▪ Light fixtures ▪ Appliances ▪ Plumbing fixtures ▪ Hardware ▪ Registers and air conditioner ▪ Mirrors and shower doors ▪ Final coat hardwood floor ▪ Carpet ▪ Gutters ▪ Grading ▪ Driveway ▪ Landscape ▪ Sod ▪ Builder 's punch list ▪ Final cleaning ▪ Homeowner orientation ▪ Certificate of occupancy ▪ Closing ▪ Home maintenance A