How to Build a House - Step by Step

 

Step by Step on Building Your Own Home - How to Build a House

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  1. Get an idea of what kind of home you can build on your budget.Sell Your House Fast

  2. Meet with Financial Experts and determine your financial status - determine your budget for your home building project (Obtain a pre-qualified approval for the estimated building costs.)

  3. Find a lot or area of land and make an offer

  4. Obtain financing for the lot or area of land you've chosen

  5. Get Surveys and Soil Reports - Acquire well and septic approvals, if required

  6. Interview potential Architects - Select Home Plans

  7. Submit Home plans for approval - Present copies to your subdivision, if needed; city or county building for approval

  8. Distribute your plans and Interview potential contractors

  9. Obtain a appraisal based on the Future Value of your home building project - could be useful when applying for your construction loan.

  10. Apply for your construction loan, if needed (Pre-qualified status should of been obtained in step two)

  11. Contact utility companies for electric, gas, water and telephone service.

  12. Obtain and secure your building permits

  13. Order any and all fixtures for your home - Some orders can  take up to ten weeks or longer to receive

  14. Install temporary power and have electricity hooked up

  15. Order and Schedule your temporary power inspection - Check with your area building Department as to when Inspections are required.

  16. Obtain your septic and well permits if needed.

  17. Excavate for foundation and footer - dig trenches for water and sewer

  18. Pour footers

  19. Install foundation forms

  20. Install pipelines below or through the foundation

  21. Schedule your foundation inspection - Check with your area building Department as to when Inspections are required

  22. Pour foundation, footings, garage floor and walls; let cure

  23. Remove forms

  24. Schedule or Install your septic system, if needed

  25. Obtain an inspection on your septic system before backfilling, if needed

  26. Schedule or Install your well

  27. Obtain the proper inspections or approvals, if needed

  28. Install floor joists

  29. Install under floor mechanicals

  30. Place any large Tub surrounds, whirlpools, showers,  or fireplace surroundings whenever possible - some items today are bigger than any opening leading into the interior of your home.

  31. Frame the exterior

  32. Frame the interior

  33. Frame the roof

  34. Install wall and roof sheeting

  35. Schedule your Framing inspection - Check with your area building Department as to when Inspections are required

  36. Install the roofing shingles

  37. Install the Exterior Doors

  38. Install the Garage Doors

  39. Install the Windows

  40. Install the exterior siding, stucco or other covering of choice

  41. Install heating ducts (rough HVAC)

  42. Install the rough in Electrical work

  43. Install the rough plumbing

  44. Obtain the proper inspection on the above

  45. Order Appliances, if needed.

  46. Install the telephone pre-wiring

  47. Install the Cable/Satellite

  48. Install the sound system - wiring

  49. Install the network wiring for your home computer network

  50. Apply and Install the chosen method of insulation

  51. Install the interior walls - drywall, etc.

  52. Install the ceiling insulation

  53. Prime the Entire Interior and Paint a neutral/white color - prominent colors can be added later.

  54. Complete the Electrical Wiring

  55. Complete the Telephone Wiring

  56. Complete the Sound System Installation

  57. Complete the Home Computer Network Installation

  58. Install the Cabinetry and built-ins

  59. Install the Countertops

  60. Install the Hardwood flooring (Install now due to dust when sanding)

  61. Paint or Stain the Interior Doors

  62. Install the Interior Doors

  63. Paint and Stain all trim and millwork

  64. Install the custom trim and millwork

  65. Paint the interior and touch up the trim and millwork

  66. Install the plumbing fixtures

  67. Install the Shower Doors

  68. Install the Electrical Fixtures and Hardware

  69. Install the Interior Mirrors

  70. Install the Appliances

  71. Install Flooring -Tile - Carpet, Etc.

  72. Request final loan disbursement, if needed

  73. Clean up construction site - inside and out

  74. Request final inspection and obtain a certificate of occupancy.

  75. Roll to permanent financing

  76. MOVE IN!!!!!

  77. Install a permanent Driveway

  78. Install the pool

  79. Install the spa

  80. Install the deck

  81. Install the Sidewalks and Paths

  82. Install the landscaping

 

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