THE PROCESS
The building process is unique for everyone. However, the basic stages of construction are fairly predictable.
Before you become too invested in designing your dream home or renovation, set up a consultation with your lender and become familiar with the limits of financing available to you. Knowing what you can afford at the start of the process will help ensure that you are able to turn your dreams into a reality.
Knowing what you want in a home is vital for this process. Become familiar with your preferred home styles, and determine your space requirements. Maintaining a long term mindset while planning will allow you to make wise decisions in the present and avoid over or under building for your needs in the future. Making a written list of these requirements can be very helpful in more fully understanding your specific needs. Try to separate things that are absolutely essential and things that are not. This will allow your builder to more easily fit your budget restraints to your current project.
Finally, design a set of plans, lock in your budget, and secure financing. We are happy to assist you in any way as you walk through the pre-build process.
STAGES OF CONSTRUCTION
Stage 1 • Foundation/Slab
There is always some amount of uncertainty surrounding the project until this stage is complete. While getting started has its own share of excitement, there is no way to predict with 100% certainty what the underground conditions are. However, once the foundation/slab is complete, the majority of unforeseen surprises have been mitigated. Stage 1 includes the following basic components and sets the groundwork for a well built home.
Site grading and excavation
Groundwork, plumbing & electric
Basement slab
Masonry foundation/walls
Stage 2 • Framing
Stage 2 takes your vision from a 2D drawing to a 3D reality. Your home will be framed, windows and doors will be set, decks & porches will be built, and roofing will be completed. Framing can take anywhere from several weeks for a small house to several months for a larger one.
Stage 3 • Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical
Stage 3 brings a sense of heartbeat into the home. All mechanical services are installed and prepared for the final trim out.
Plumbing
Heating/air-conditioning
Electrical
Security systems
Television/Data lines
Stage 4 • Insulation & Drywall
Before stage 4’s completion, you could see from one side of your home to the other. Now, the interior is completely defined. Walking from room to room will allow you to really get a feel for the space. It is at this point where your interior spaces really start to feel like a home. At this point, all insulation and soundproofing is installed, the sheetrock is hung, taped, floated, and prepped for paint.
Stage 5 • Exterior and Interior Finish
Stage 5 brings your vision to life. All remaining details are in the final stage of completion, including all interior paint, floor coverings, interior trims, home appliances, and kitchen details. The home exterior will be painted and all remaining site work, including a finished driveway and landscaping, will be finalized. All home systems will be inspected and tested for functionality by the local government inspection agency. Upon a satisfactory inspection, the home will receive a final county inspection and a certificate of occupancy will be issued.
FINAL WALK-THROUGH
The last phase of the building process, the final walk-through, will take place before or at closing. At this point, we've built your dream home and now it's time to make absolutely certain you are happy with every detail. After all the paperwork has gone through, your new home is ready and waiting for you to move in. Congratulations!
Additionally, Holland Builders Co. proudly stands behind its comprehensive 1-YEAR BUILDER'S HOME WARRANTY. Please feel free to reach out to us if anything of concern arises.