Steps for Building a Custom Home on Your Land or Lot
How do you build a house step by step? RVision Homes has been building custom homes in Texas for over 15 years. We have outlined our 3-step process in detail for building a house on your land or lot. Following this construction process ensures that the job will be done right whether your are developing on raw land or building on an already partially developed lot.
Step 1: Pre-Construction
- Contract
- Soil test from property (determines proper foundation)
- Boundary survey (determines size and boundaries of the lot)
- Site plan (determines the exact location where the home will sit on the property)
- Final decisions made on architectural plans
- Foundation and frame engineering
- Septic design (if applicable)
- Building permit
- HOA/ACC submittal/approval
Step 2: Construction
- Temporary electricity
- Lot preparation/clearing
- Building pad laid and tested (for compaction in preparation for foundation)
- Water: Tap/Well
- Forms set for the foundation
- Sewer pipes added
- Beams, barriers, post-tension, and rebar
- Final forms
- Inspection
- Concrete is poured
- Framing
- Sheeting, siding, walls, windows, and exterior doors
- Roof decking, shingles
- Plumbing pipes (walls and attic), water heater
- HVAC
- Electrical wiring
- Exterior painting
- Exterior brick/stone/stucco/siding
- Sheetrock/tape and float
- Cabinets
- Interior painting
- Septic installation (if applicable)
- Countertops and tile
- Pour driveway
- Install light fixtures and outlets
- Flooring (carpet and/or wood)
- Final Grade/Code inspection with TRCC elevations
Step 3: Closing
- Homebuyer walk-through
- Closing and keys
- Move-in!
