
HOME BUILDING PROCESS
4 Phases and 39 Steps. How we build your dream home.
Phase 1: Pre-Construction
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1. Selecting and Buying the Lot.
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2. If the lot requires a septic system and a well, there are some engineering studies required and previous approvals from the Health Department.
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3. Preliminary plans and Budget to submit to the Lending Bank.
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4. Loan processing and approval.
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5. Preparation of the entire package to obtain the approval and the permit by the County. That package includes, among other things:
- Complete architectural plans.
- Structural plans of the home.
- All engineering studies.
- Several documents and deposits by the owner.


Phase 2: Permitting
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6. Permit by the Health Department
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7. Permit by the County for Demolition and for Construction.
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8. Permit by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).
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9. Bank closing on the loan.
Phase 3: Construction
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10. Demolition of existing structure.
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11. Tree clearing and lot preparation.
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12. Applying and Paying for the utilities connections.
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13. Excavations
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14. Foundations
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15. Framing
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16. Roofing
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17. Electrical, plumbing and HVAC


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18. Insulation
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19. Drywall
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20. Priming for painting.
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21. Trim and Interior carpentry
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22. Doors and Windows
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23. Flooring
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24. Cabinets and Vanities
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25. Hardware for doors and cabinets
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26. Final plumbing
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27. Final HVAC
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28. Exterior Veneer (Stucco, Stone or Brick), gutters and exterior drainage.
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29. Finishing septic, well, utilities and connection to home.
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30. Base paving
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31. Final grading for land.
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32. Exterior hardscaping (patios, decks, exterior stairs).
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33. Painting
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34. Appliances
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35. Detail cleaning
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36. Landscaping and sprinkle system


Phase 4: Inspection
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37. Final Inspections
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38. Processing the warranty
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39. Occupancy permit.