"HOW TO BUILD A HOUSE"  
An (88) Step Guide To Building Your Own Home...



Before You Proceed........Please Write Down This Pass Code

Building a Home is like putting together a large puzzle, piece by piece. It is necessary to place the proper piece in at the proper place and proper time. Make sure to check with your local Building Authorities, before building, for last minute changes in the building code. They are also a good resource for choosing a local builder. When choosing a builder, you may want to check with the local lenders ( Banks) for a list of good builders in your area. It never hurts to ask your builder or sub contractor for references. May Your endeavor be a pleasant one! Remember to Save for future use............
 Thanks again !......... Jody Willis         

AND THE NEW
"COST GUIDE"
FIGURE YOUR COST BEFORE YOU BUILD

STEPS.....(1) THRU (88)
1. SEE LENDER (BANK/FINANCE COMPANY) TO SEE HOW MUCH OF A LOAN
YOU QUALIFY FOR

2. ROUGH BID FROM CONTRACTOR/S BEFORE DRAWING PLANS

NOTE: KNOW HOW MUCH HOME YOU CAN AFFORD BEFORE DRAWING PLANS! 

3. PLANS DRAWN (ENGINEERED) INCLUDE ALL A/C, TRUSS LAYOUTS ETC.

4. FINAL BID FROM CONTRACTOR/S

5. SUBMIT CONTRACT AND PLANS TO LENDER

6. SUBMIT PLANS TO HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (IF APPLICABLE) Important !

7. SUBMIT PLANS AND PERMIT APPLICATION FOR PERMITTING

8. LENDER WILL ISSUE A NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT (START
CONSTRUCTION) This Document must be Posted before construction can begin ! Important !
Note: It is wise to record a "notice of commencement" even if a lender is not involved. This document is required by most government agencies. See your title company for help. Important !

9. PULL AND POST PERMITS

10. PURCHASE REQUIRED INSURANCES (HOMEOWNERS , LIABILITY) Important !

11. MAKE SURE THAT SUBCONTRACTORS HAVE WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE AND LIABILITY ! Important !

12. STOB OFF PROPOSED LOCATION OF HOME (CHECK SETBACKS FROM PROPERTY LINES!!)
Make sure to meet all minimum setbacks from property line!
Failure to do so can result in a lawsuit and result in the demolition of your new home !!!! This is the most important step !!

13. PREPARE HOME SITE (REMOVE GRASS/TREES) AND BACKFILL AS
NECESSARY

14. INSTALL CULVERT OR DITCH PIPES IF APPLICABLE AT STREET

15. PLACE PORTABLE JON ON SITE

16. TEMPORARY ELECTRIC POWER POLE

17. WELL INSTALLED OR WATER METER

18. FOOTER (FOUNDATION) DUG PREPARED FOR INSPECTION

****FOOTER INSPECTION****

19. FOOTER (FOUNDATION) BLOCK FOR STEM WALL CONSTRUCTION

NOTE: FOUNDATION HEIGHT IS VERY CRITICAL. MAKE SURE THAT THE HOME
FOUNDATION IS HIGH ENOUGH TO MEET FLOOD, SEPTIC, AND STREET
ELEVATION REQUIREMENTS. This is the second most important step!!

20. SURVEY FOUNDATION ,SHOW SETBACKS FROM PROPERTY LINES, (AND  FLOOR ELEVATION IF IN FLOOD ZONE OR MEETING STREET ELEVATION REQUIREMENTS)

21. FOUNDATION FILL (INSIDE FOUNDATION)
NOTE: MAKE SURE THAT FILL IS COMPACTED WELL. Important !
 NO FILL IS NEEDED FOR
WOOD FRAME FLOOR SYSTEMS, ONLY FOR CONCRETE SLAB STYLE.

22. ORDER ROOF TRUSS

23. ROUGH PLUMBING UNDER SLAB/FLOOR, ORDER TUBS

****ROUGH PLUMBING INSPECTION****

24. UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL (FLOOR RECEPTACLES, KITCHEN ISLAND
ETC..)

****UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL INSPECTION****

25. FOUNDATION SOIL/TERMITE TREATMENT

26. PREPARE FOUNDATION FLOOR SLAB FOR INSPECTION AND POURING

****FLOOR SLAB INSPECTION****

27. POUR FOUNDATION FLOOR SLAB OR FRAME FLOOR AND SHEET

28. SUBMIT COLORS AND LANDSCAPING PLAN TO HOMEOWNERS

ASSOCIATION

29. ORDER WINDOWS

30. ORDER AND LAY UP EXTERIOR BLOCK WALLS

****LINTEL OR BOND BEAM INSPECTION****

31. ORDER FRAMING, FRAME EXTERIOR WALLS IF ALL FRAME CONSTRUCTION,
INTERIOR FRAMING AND ROOF TRUSSES SET

32. ROOF SHEETING (PLYWOOD ETC...)AND DRY IN (ROOFING FELT)

***ROOF SHEETING (NAILING) INSPECTION****

33. WINDOWS SET

34. FIREPLACE SET

35. PLUMBING TUB SET AND STACK OUT

36. AIR CONDITION DUCT ROUGH IN

37. ELECTRICAL ROUGH IN

38. ORDER SHINGLES

39. ROOFING

40. EXTERIOR POST/COLUMNS ON PORCHES AND CARPORTS

41. LOW VOLTAGE WIRING (SECURITY SYSTEM, PHONES, COMPUTER, VAC
SYSTEM)

****PLUMBING, AIR CONDITION, ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS****

****FRAMING INSPECTION AFTER THESE INSPECTIONS****

42. ALUMINUM/VINYL SOFFITING AND GABLE SIDING/HOUSE SIDING

43. EXTERIOR STUCCO IF APPLICABLE

44.ORDER APPLIANCES

45. ORDER TRIM, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DOORS

46. ORDER CABINETS

47. ORDER FLOORING AND WALLPAPER

48. WALL INSULATION (ALSO CEILING INSULATION IF BATTING AND NOT
BLOWN IN)

****INSULATION INSPECTION****

49. ORDER SHEETROCK

50. SHEETROCK INSTALLATION AND DRYWALL

NOTE: SQUARE OR ROUNDED DRYWALL CORNERS CAN BE USED

51. DRYWALL SPRAYING/TEXTURING

52. SEPTIC TANK OR SEWER INSTALLATION

****SEPTIC OR SEWER INSPECTION****

53. UNDERGROUND UTILITIES (ELECTRICAL, PHONE, CABLE TV, WATER ETC...)

****INSPECTION OF UTILITIES IF APPLICABLE****

****WELL WATER INSPECTION IF APPLICABLE****

54. ALL TRIM WORK, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DOORS

55. PAINT INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

56. SCREENING OF SCREEN PORCH IF APPLICABLE

57. BLOW IN ATTIC INSULATION ( IF BLOWN IN TYPE)

58.GARAGE DOOR AND OPENER

59. ORDER LIGHTS AND CEILING FANS

60. CABINETS SET

61. SHELVING

62. TILE ABOVE TUBS/SHOWERS, WINDOWSILLS, ETC.

63. MIRRORS/GLASS DOORS, ETC.

64. TILE OR VINYL FLOORING

65. FIREPLACE FACING

66. WALLPAPER

67. APPLIANCES

68. PLUMBING FINAL TRIM OUT

69. AIR CONDITION FINAL TRIM OUT

70. ELECTRICAL TRIM OUT

71. SECURITY, TV, PHONE TRIM OUT ETC.

72. GRADE YARD

73. DRIVEWAYS AND WALKWAYS

NOTE: RUN PVC LINES UNDER SLAB FOR IRRIGATION AND FUTURE WIRING)

74. FINAL SURVEYS (SHOWING DRIVEWAYS AND WALKWAYS ETC...)

75. FINAL GRADE YARD, CLEAN UP ALL DEBRIS

76. IRRIGATION, SODDING, LANDSCAPING

77. HARDWARE (DOOR KNOBS, BATHROOM TOWEL BARS ETC...)

78. CARPETING AND WOOD FLOORING

79. WINDOW SCREENS

80. PAINT TOUCH UP

81. PICK UP PORTABLE JON

****FINAL PLUMBING, AIR CONDITION, ELECTRICAL AND ANY OTHER
SUB-INSPECTIONS****

****FINAL BUILDING INSPECTION****

82. FINAL HOME OWNER ASSOCIATION INSPECTIONS IF APPLICABLE

83.PAY ALL FINAL PERMIT FEES

84.FINAL PUNCH OUT

85.POWER HOOK UP

86. TEST ALL ELECTRICAL

87. CHARGE UP AIR CONDITIONER (GAS UP)

88. FINISHED

FINAL NOTE: THIS IS TO BE USED AS A GUIDELINE. SOME AREAS MAY DIFFER
SOMEWHAT IN CONSTRUCTION PRACTICE AND INSPECTION SCHEDULES.
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