Building Process

1. Foundation (slab):
— Lot clearing and building pad preparation
— Set foundation form boards/back fill
— Underground plumbing/inspection
— Footer/inspection
— Pour slab

2. Framing:
— First floor
— Second floor joists / subflooring
— Second floor
— Roof/trusses
— Wall sheathing
— Roof sheathing
— Set exterior doors/windows
— Stairs

3. Roofing:
— Felt paper/flashing
— Shingles

4. Rough-in mechanical systems:
— Plumbing
— Fireplace
— HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning)
— Electrical
— Rough inspections

5. Exterior:
— Fascia (boards at ends of rafters)
— Sheathing
— Trim boards/Louvers/Siding
— Finish materials
— Deck, if applicable
— Job site cleaning
— Frame inspection
— Quality Assurance Inspection

6. Insulation

7. Drywall:
— Hang
— Tape and texture
— Wall prime

8. Interior trim:
— Cabinets
— Fireplace mantle / surround
— Doors
— Baseboards, casings, other details
— Countertops

9. Paint interior / exterior

10. Concrete

11. Fine grading

12. Gutters

13. Landscaping

14. Finish work:
— Tile
— Plumbing fixtures
— Light fixtures
— Floor coverings
— Appliances
— Hardware
— Screens

15. Certificate of Occupancy

16. Construction cleaning

17. Builder’s Quality Assurance Checklist

18. Quality Assurance Inspection

19. Homeowner orientation

20. Homeowner Compliance Walk, if applicable

21. Closing

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