Stage 1: Pre-Construction and Permit Application

You’ve made the big decision.
  • Building Agreement is signed, and now just a few more choices will start you on the path to owning your new custom home.
  • You will be guided through all exterior and interior color and material selections.
  • Our construction team will request all required building permits.
  • The lot is cleared of grass, debris, and any trees.

 

Stage 2: Foundation

Plotting, plumbing and pouring.
  • Foundation footings are laid out per plot map and construction plans.
  • Footings are dug and steel rebar is installed.
  • Foundation will be inspected by city inspectors and our team to confirm measurements, placement, and installation of steel.
  • Foundation footings are poured, stem walls are laid out and poured per plans.
  • Rough plumbing and all the structural components are installed and inspected.
  • Foundation, floor, and garages are poured.

 

Stage 3: Framing

Your house and your dreams begin to take shape.
  • Lumber is delivered.
  • Framers will frame all walls, ceiling joists, and rafters and build all window and door openings.
  • Roof decking and shingles are installed.
  • Window and exterior doors are installed.
  • Exterior trim and siding is installed.
  • Fireplace is installed.

 

Stage 4: Interior and Exterior Rough

The interior starts to take shape.
Many inspections ensure everything is done just right.
  • Heating and air conditioning rough-in is completed.
  • Plumbing top out is completed.
  • Electrical rough-in is completed.
  • Cable, phone and alarm wiring are installed.
  • Framing, mechanical, plumbing and electrical is inspected by the city inspectors and by our quality control team.

 

Stage 5: Interior and Exterior Finish, Part 1

Finishing from top to bottom.
  • Insulation is installed and weather sealing of all air penetrations is completed.
  • Drywall is installed and inspected by our quality control team.
  • The walls and ceiling are taped, coated, and textured after the drywall is hung.
  • Tile flooring, wood flooring, and shower tile is installed.
  • Cabinets, interior doors, crown molding, baseboards and closet shelving are installed.

 

Stage 6: Interior and Exterior Finish, Part 2

Finally, we see colors!
  • The exterior brick, stone, and/or stucco work is finished.
  • Painters paint the exterior wood work and trim.
  • Pour driveway, walkways, sidewalks and patio.
  • Exterior grading is finished, irrigation is installed, and sod is laid.
  • Painters paint the interior.
  • Kitchen counter tops and backsplash is installed and polished.
  • Bath counters are installed and prepared for plumbing fixtures.

 

Stage 7: Interior and Exterior Finish, Part 3

Send the fixtures!
  • Plumbing, light fixtures and appliances are installed.
  • Install A/C, supply fixtures and thermostat. Install condenser unit(s).
  • Carpet is installed, and all door, bath and cabinet hardware is now completed.
  • Final inspection is performed by the city inspectors and by our quality control team.

 

Stage 8: Detail Finish

Let’s turn on the lights!
  • The interior of your home is cleaned.
  • Power, gas and water are turned on, and all systems are checked by our quality control team and subcontractors.
  • You attend a homeowner orientation and walk-thru with our quality control team.
  • Punch list items are addressed by our team.
  • Go to closing, receive the keys and openers to your new custom home.