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CONSTRUCTION 101
(A general outline of the building process)
START SHEET:
After the plan review has been completed, the home is placed on
the Start Sheet. This does not mean that construction will immediately
commence, but only that the "construction process" is
beginning. At this point, truss engineering, shearwall engineering,
energy calculations, windows and cabinets will be ordered for the
home. Additionally, copies of the plans and selections sheets will
be distributed to the various subcontractors and vendors. The plans
and selection sheets will also be sent to the appraiser so the appraisal
can be completed, as required for the construction loan.
SITE PREPARATION:
If the lot is not already pre-cleared and pre-filled, the lot will
be cleared and fill dirt will be brought on-site. No other work
is usually completed until the building permit is received.
PERMITTING:
Once the truss engineering, shearwall engineering and energy calculations
are received for the home, the permitting package is completed and
submitted to the county building official for review and approval.
Permitting times vary from county to county and fluctuate substantially
due to the number of permitting applications received by the county.
You will be notified by mail once the permit is received.
SLAB PREPARATION & UNDERGROUND PLUMBING:
After the permit is received, the form boards for the foundation
and concrete slab are set. Underground plumbing is installed and
inspected. Please note that there are approximately 12 individual
inspections that must be passed throughout the entire building process.
Sometimes what appears to be delays in construction are actually
scheduled inspection days.
SLAB:
After the plumbing has been inspected, the fill dirt is leveled
and footings are dug. The vapor barrier and reinforcing steel are
installed prior to inspection. The work is inspected and the slab
is poured.
FRAME:
After the slab is poured, the framing on the home is started. The
trusses are set, exterior sheathing is installed, additional termite
treatment is done, and the house is dried-in. A number of additional
inspections are done during this time.
TRADE ROUGH-IN:
The electrical, air-conditioning, plumbing, fireplace, telephone,
TV, security and any other systems that the home requires are installed
in preparation for insulation and drywall. Inspections are done
on each of the trade rough-ins during this time.
INSULATION:
After trade rough-in inspections have been completed, batt insulation
is installed (blown insulation will be installed after drywall)
and inspected.
DRYWALL:
The drywall is hung, taped and finished. Ceiling textures are applied
at this time.
TRIM OUT:
Cabinets, electrical fixtures, plumbing fixtures, A/C equipment,
tile, garage door, interior doors, and painting are completed. Final
inspections of electrical, A/C and plumbing systems will also be
completed. Once the interior trim out commences, a letter will be
sent to you indicating the scheduled closing date for the new home.
The scheduled closing date is tentative and subject to change. The
letter will also have instructions on setting up utility accounts
for the home.
EXTERIOR CONCRETE:
Driveway, sidewalks and walkways are installed.
LANDSCAPE:
An exterior clean up is accomplished and yard is graded in accordance
with drainage plans. If applicable, the irrigation system is installed.
Sod and plants are installed in accordance with the site plan.
CARPET & VINYL:
Carpet, vinyl, and specialties are installed and the home is thoroughly
cleaned.
NEW HOME ORIENTATION:
The SEDA Project Manager will contact you to schedule your New Home
Orientation meeting. This is your opportunity to review the home
and receive instructions on all systems in the home. A maximum of
two hours is allotted for this meeting. This meeting and the final
walk-thru are scheduled Monday through Friday, between
the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
FINAL WALK-THRU:
Your final walk-thru meeting is typically scheduled at the end of
the New Home Orientation meeting. This walk-thru is to ensure that
the home has been completed. A half hour is allotted for this meeting.
CLOSING:
The closing normally occurs a day or two after the satisfactory
completion of the Final Walk-Thru meeting. The closing will occur
at the closing attorney’s office. We will notify you of the
exact time and date of the closing.
The above is a general outline only. Exact sequencing may vary. SEDA Construction
Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify the
building process. As a reminder, home buyers are not allowed to
visit the job site unless they are escorted by their SEDA Sales
Agent or are attending the New Home Orientation and Final Walk-Thru
meetings with the SEDA Project Manager.
Your SEDA Sales Agent will be your primary point of contact for all issues
regarding the home. They will be contacting you from time to time
to update you on the construction progress. If you have any questions
or concerns, please contact your SEDA Sales Agent.
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