“Foundation To
Finish”
An (88) Step Guide To Building Your Own Home...
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 (Normally Supplied By Electrician)
17. Well Installed Or Water Meter
18. Footer (Foundation) Dug Prepared For Inspection
****Footer Inspection****
19. 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
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/Remove Portable Jon
77. Hardware (Door Knobs, Bathroom Towel Bars Etc...)
78. Carpeting And Wood Flooring
79. Window Screens
80. Paint Touch Up
81. ****Final Plumbing, Air Condition, Electrical And
Any Other Sub-Inspections****
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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.
“ The Cost Guide “
Figure Your Cost...
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Alum+Vinyl Lab\Mat |
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Painting Lab\Mat |
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Air Condition Lab\Mat |
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Post+Shutters
Lab\Mat |
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Appliances Mat |
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Plans + Blueprints |
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Block\Brick Mat |
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Paving Lab\Mat |
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Cabinets Lab\Mat |
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Reinforcement Mat |
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Concrete Mat |
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Roof Mat |
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Cleaning Lab |
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Roof Lab |
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Crane |
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Security Alarm Lab\Mat |
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Cultured Marble Mat |
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Septic System Lab\Mat |
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Culvert Pipe Mat |
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Screenwork Lab\Mat |
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Concrete Lab |
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Sheetrock Mat |
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Commision\Realestate |
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Sign Work Lab\Mat |
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Debree “Hauling Off” |
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Soil Treatment Lab\Mat |
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Drywall Lab\Mat |
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Soil Compaction Lab |
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Electrical Lab\Mat |
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Soil Compaction Test |
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Engineering |
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Shelving Lab\Mat |
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Exterior Doors Mat |
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Stone+Brick
Lab\Mat |
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Fiil+Tractor Lab\Mat |
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Sodding Yard
Lab\Mat |
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Fireplace Lab+Mat |
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Supervision Lab |
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Frame Labor |
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Surveys |
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Frame Material |
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Stucco Lab\Mat |
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Flooring Lab\Mat |
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Telephone+Tv
Lab\Mat |
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Fence Lab\Mat |
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Tile Mat |
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Garage Door Lab\Mat |
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Tile Lab |
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Grading Lab |
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Trim Mat |
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Hardware Lab\Mat |
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Trim Lab |
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Impact Fees\Tax |
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Trusses Mat |
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Insulation Lab\Mat |
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Utilities Ele,Water,Sew |
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Intercom Lab\Mat |
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Vac |
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Irrigation Lab\Mat |
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Wallpaper Lab\Mat |
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Portable Jon |
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Well Lab\Mat |
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Lighting+Fans Mat |
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Windows Mat |
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Landclearing Lab |
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Landscaping Lab\Mat |
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Total |
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Masonry Labor |
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Overhead\Profit |
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Mirror+Glass Lab\Mat |
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Permits |
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Total
Cost……………… |
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Permitting Service |
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Precast Concrete Mat |
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Plumbing Lab\Mat |
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