The Building Process

Location, Financing & Plans

• Secure pre-approval
• Find Land if not already owned
• Perform perc test if no public sewer (conduct prior to land purchase if not already owned)
• Select modular model, options
• Develop and finalize prints, plans, options, finishes and specs
• Contracts signed
• Sign-off on plans and specs
• Pay deposit
• Close loan

Start the Building Process

• Establish construction activities/schedule
• Apply for and post permits (building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, road/culvert)
• Application for gas/electrical service
• Site survey (stake out home and improvements)

Foundation and Site Work:

• Deliver dumpster and port-a-potty
• Site preparation, remove obstacles
• Layout and excavation
• Form footings
• Pour footings
• Footing inspection
• Install under-slab utilities
• Block delivery/foundation systems
• Construct/install foundation walls
• Inspect foundation drains
• Apply foundation damp-proofing and vapor barrier
• Install anchor clips/bolts, sill plate and sealer
• Install foundation drain tile and cover
• Prep opening in floor for posts/support columns
• Backfill

Site Preparation

• Foundations and footings are completed
• Foundation is square and level
• Foundation and footings have passed inspection
• Obstacles for crane and transporters have been removed
• Access route for crane and transporters is planned
• Crane pad is ready and firm
• Set crew and crane schedules are confirmed
• Bulldozer and operator scheduled and confirmed
• Utility crews have been scheduled for turn-off/turn-on (if applicable)
• Payment for delivery day confirmed and available

Modular Home Set

• Home is delivered/received
• Unwrap house
• Check inventory of ship-loose materials
• Mark mating lines on the foundation
• Locate pick-points on the house, prepare for lifting
• Home set
• Fasten and check home
• Prepare mating surfaces
• Prepare wires, pipes, ducts and stairs
• Posts/support columns set/installed
• Lift jointed roof sections with crane
• Lift dormers and other roof elements
• Make the home weather-tight and secure
• Sign set-release

Exterior Finishing

• Siding completed
• Masonry work completed*
• Prime, paint or stain exterior surfaces*
• Install shutters*
• Install chimney stack*
• Install gutters and downspouts*
• Optional garages completed*
• Optional porches, decks and patios completed*

Interior Electrical and Plumbing

• Install circuit breaker box
• Install meter box, conduit master, & service entrance cable 
• Connect wiring of home and tie-in to junction box
• Connect service in garage and outbuildings if applicable
• Install sump pump*
• Install 220v service for range/dryer
• Electrical inspection
• Plumbing Connections
• Drill/install well & pump or hook-up to public system
• Install/inspect septic and drainage systems or  hook-up to public systems
• Install shower doors
• Install supply and drain lines/connect to stubbing
• Install gas pipes to range/dryer/water heater if applicable
• Check and tighten shut-off valves
• Plumbing inspection
• Install electric water heater and connect to breaker box
• Install electric water heater and connect to breaker box

HVAC 

• Install/connect ac system
• Install oil tank and line to furnace if applicable
• Connect chimney flue into furnace
• For baseboard electrical heat, connect circuits at junction box
• Vent dryer
• Install security system
• Connect central vac system
• Mechanical inspection

Interior Finishing

• Finish/patch drywall
• Paint interior walls*
• Finish interior trim and doors/adjust
• Install or seam vinyl, hardwood, laminate or carpeting at mate walls
• Clean-up

Exterior Final Finish

• Complete garage floors, steps, service walks, etc.*
• Install exterior lights and bulbs*
• Finish grading
• Landscaping*
• Garage doors*
• Exterior clean-up

Closing

• Punch list
• Final clean-up – remove dumpsters & port-a-potty
• Walk through with customer
• Final building inspection
• Occupancy permit
• Owner occupancy

Congratulations on starting your  journey to building your new home.

*these items may be optional and are for an additional price or may not be available