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PHASE I: PRE-CONSTRUCTION
Signing The Contract Soil Testing: Boring samples are taken of your property and tested this is used to design your foundation. Surveying and Plot Plans: Your lot is surveyed and property pins are placed. A plot plan is a scaled footprint of your home on your property based on the buyers preferred location. Requires buyers approval. Finalize Plans / Pre-Construction Meeting: Once your complete set of plans have been finalized, a Pre-Construction meeting will be scheduled. Foundation Engineering: The soils report and plans are sent to an engineer to design the foundation. HOA / ACC Approval: Once all the required documentation is received, a package is sent to the HOA/ACC for plan approval. Requirements vary with every home. Permits-Development, Building, Culvert: Applications for all required permits are completed and submitted. Septic Design / Permitting: Information is sent to a registered sanitarian/site evaluator to design the septic system based on buyers preferred location of components. Requires buyers approval/signing off. Home Registration: with TRCC, Builders Risk and Warranty
P H A S E I I : S I T E W O R K & F O U N D AT I O N
Set Temporary Power: A T-Pole is set and temporary electric meter is ordered Clear Your Lot: Your lot is checked, surveyor pins located, any clearing is done at this time and your lot is prepared for the pad to be built. Culverts: are set Build Pad site: Select fill is brought in and distributed based on the preferred location of your new home. Compaction Testing: The pad is compacted and tested to verify it is at the proper compaction rate. Water and Sewer Taps: Applications processed and fees paid. Water Well: is made. Set Foundation Forms: Form boards are set for perimeter of slab Form Survey: This survey is to verify the foundation will be at the required elevation
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and no encroachment of building lines or easements. Plumbing Grounds: Sewer pipes in the slab are set Foundation Make-Up: Beams are dug, vapor barriers are set, post tension and steel rebar are set. Foundation Float: Final form set, brick ledges and dropped areas Foundation Inspection: Home RWC and Quality Assurance Foundation Pour: Placement and finishing of concrete slab Wreck Forms: 24 Hours after pour the form boards are removed Rough Grade: Establish positive drainage around slab
PHASE III: FRAME
Frame House: House begins to take shape, skeleton erected. Cornice House: Exterior sheathing, siding, walls are dried in Windows and Exterior Doors: are set Roof Decking: Tech Shield installed and provides surface for shingles. Roof Shingles: Apply felt on decking and then shingles; house is dried in Plumbing Top Out: Pipes ran through walls and attic; set water heater. HVAC Rough In: Run ducts; set units in the attic Electric Rough In: Wiring ran through house; Electric Walk with your Builder Fireplace: Set and the chase is ran Pre-Wire Alarm: Pre-wire door and window for alarm system Prime and Paint Exterior: Caulk, prime and paint siding, soffits and trim Punch out Frame and Mechanicals: Builder inspects and makes any necessary corrections Pre-Drywall Inspections: Home RWC and Quality Assurance Verify and Measure Cabinets: Ensures accuracy of cabinet dimensions prior to releasing to manufacturer Insulation: After all inspections have passed and house is ready for drywall, walls and sloped ceiling are insulated.
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P H A S E I V: S H E E T R O C K & M A S O N RY
Brick - Stone - Stucco: Applied after passing frame inspections Drywall - Hang, Tape, Float, Skim and Sand: Installed when insulation has been confirmed complete Texture: Applied to walls and ceiling Install Interior Door and Trim Install Cabinets Paint Interior: Wall out and Enamel--prep, prime and paint Build Electric Service and Permanent Power: Run electric underground to the home Install Septic System Kitchen Counter Tops: Tops are measured after cabinets are installed Marble Vanity Tops: Tops are measured after cabinets are installed Tile: Floors and Baths first; Kitchen back splash after counter tops are in
P H A S E V: M E C H A N I C A L T R I M
Install Propane Tank Flat Work: Driveway and Sidewalks are confirmed with your builder; then poured Final Grade: Fill dirt brought in to spread with tractor; drainage established. Electric Trim: Install outlets and switches; power to house Install Light Fixtures Plumbing Trim: Set toilets, plumbing fixtures, disposal and sinks HVAC Trim: Install Grills Interior Trim Punch Out: Finish interior trim; shoe molding Install Hardware: Door hardware, towel bars/rings, toilet paper holders, etc... Install Mirrors and Shower Enclosures Hot Punch House (mechanicals): Make sure all outlets and lights work First Paint Touch - Up (before carpet is installed): Sheetrock patches; major touch ups Set and Start A/C Units Set Front Door Weatherstrip Exterior Doors
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Install Wood Floors Install Carpet Install Appliances Clean House
PHASE VI: FINAL INSPECTION
Final Survey: This survey indicates all improvements made on your property Builder Punch Out: Make necessary corrections Sierra Quality Inspection: Third Party comes in after builder to help ensure higher quality RWC Inspection and Final Grade Certificate Home buyer Inspection (Walk through): Meet with your builder to walk the house and point out any items requiring repair and touch ups. You will go over a detailed check list of all the components in your new home Builder Punch Out: The items on your Walk through list are addressed Final Inspection: Once the items are complete, your builder will schedule a final inspection and ask you to sign off Close or Final Funding: The final draw has been disbursed to Sierra Classic Homes, completing the total amount of the sales price for your new home Release of Keys: You are now a happy new homeowner!
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