Construction Process | Botero Homes

HOME BUILDING PROCESS

4 Phases and 39 Steps. How we build your dream home.

Phase 1: Pre-Construction

  • 1. Selecting and Buying the Lot.
  • 2. If the lot requires a septic system and a well, there are some engineering studies required and previous approvals from the Health Department.
  • 3. Preliminary plans and Budget to submit to the Lending Bank.
  • 4. Loan processing and approval.
  • 5. Preparation of the entire package to obtain the approval and the permit by the County. That package includes, among other things:

Phase 2: Permitting

  • 6. Permit by the Health Department
  • 7. Permit by the County for Demolition and for Construction.
  • 8. Permit by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).
  • 9. Bank closing on the loan.

Phase 3: Construction

  • 10. Demolition of existing structure.
  • 11. Tree clearing and lot preparation.
  • 12. Applying and Paying for the utilities connections.
  • 13. Excavations
  • 14. Foundations
  • 15. Framing
  • 16. Roofing
  • 17. Electrical, plumbing and HVAC
  • 18. Insulation
  • 19. Drywall
  • 20. Priming for painting.
  • 21. Trim and Interior carpentry
  • 22. Doors and Windows
  • 23. Flooring
  • 24. Cabinets and Vanities
  • 25. Hardware for doors and cabinets
  • 26. Final plumbing
  • 27. Final HVAC
  • 28. Exterior Veneer (Stucco, Stone or Brick), gutters and exterior drainage.
  • 29. Finishing septic, well, utilities and connection to home.
  • 30. Base paving
  • 31. Final grading for land.
  • 32. Exterior hardscaping (patios, decks, exterior stairs).
  • 33. Painting
  • 34. Appliances
  • 35. Detail cleaning
  • 36. Landscaping and sprinkle system

Phase 4: Inspection

  • 37. Final Inspections
  • 38. Processing the warranty
  • 39. Occupancy permit.