Steps for Building a Custom Home Built on Your Land

Step 1: Pre-Construction

• Contract
• Soil test from property (determines proper foundation)
• Boundary survey (determines size and boundaries of lot)
• Site plan (determines exact location where home will sit on 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)
• Counter tops 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!