Residential Development Guide
The following is a guideline to the process of "development to completion" of a new residential structure. The sequencing may vary in some instances but can be utilized as a guide of what to expect. The actual duration of time to complete your project will vary. We recommend establishing a projected timeline with your General Contractor.
Click on the BLUE links below to expand/minimize the outline and see all the bullet-point items.
Contracts
- Supply Lot Sale Agreement
- Supply Construction Agreement
- Supply Contract Plans
- Supply Contract Specifications
- Supply Contract Site Plan
- Secure Financing
- Construction Loan Settlement
Document Review & Revision
- Geotechnical Evaluation
- Biologist Site Evaluation
- Site Survey and Topography
- Review & Finalize Plans
- Review & Finalize Specifications
- Review & Finalize Site Plan
- Print Construction Drawings
- Approve Revised Plans
- Approve Revised Specifications
- Approve Revised Site Plan
Bids & Contracts
- Make Copies of Plans
- Make Copies of Specifications
- Distribute Plans & Specifications
- Receive Bids
Review Bids
- Execute Subcontractor Agreements
Building Permitting
- File Septic Permit
- File Driveway Permit
- (Building Jurisdiction) Permit Process
- File Grading Permit Application
- Grading Permit Issued
- File Building Permit Application
- Building Permit Issued
- Building Permit Approved
- Pay Permit Fees and Excise Taxes
Grading
- Schedule lot stake-out
- Stake lot
- Post Lot Identification
- Meet Sediment Control Inspection
- Walk Lot w/ Owner
- Install Construction Entrance
- Install Sediment Controls
- Sediment Control Inspection
Site Work
- Clear Lot
- Strip Topsoil & Stockpile
- Stake Lot for Excavation
- Rough grade lot
- Excavate for foundation
Foundation
- Layout footings
- Steel Delivery
- Dig Footings & Install Reinforcing
(Building Jurisdiction) Footing Inspection
- Pour footings
- Pin Footings
- Stock Block, Mortar, Sand
- Build Block Foundation
- Form Foundation
- Set Steel
(Building Jurisdiction) Foundation Inspection
- Pour Foundation
- Fill Block Cores w/ Concrete
- Set Lintels, Bolts, Cap Block
- Lumber Delivery
- Waterproofing and Drain Tile
Site Work
- Backfill Foundation
- Install Septic System
- Set Primary Grades
Draw #1 (Location Survey)
Concrete Slabs
- Basement Slab Preparation
- Plumbing Sub-slab Rough-in
- Termite Treatment Basement Slab
- Rigid Perimeter Insulation
- Slab Inspection
- Pour Basement Slab
- Prep Garage Slab
- Termite Treatment Garage Slab
- Pour Garage Slab
Rough Carpentry
- Set Steel
- Frame Basement
- 1st Floor Deck Framing
- 1st Floor Wall Framing
Draw #2 (First Floor Deck)
- 2nd Floor Deck Framing
Draw #3 (Second Floor Deck)
- 2nd Floor Wall Framing
- Set Roof Trusses
- Frame Roof
- Install Roof Plywood
- Install Windows & Doors
H.V.A.C.
- HVAC Layout & Measure
- HVAC Rough-in
- HVAC Set Indoor Units
- HVAC Temporary Heat
Plumbing Rough-in
- Plumbing Layout
- Plumbing rough-in
(Building Jurisdiction) Plumbing Sub-slab Inspection
(Building Jurisdiction) Plumbing Rough-in Inspection
Electric Rough-in
- Electrical Walk-through
- Set Electric Boxes
- Install Electric Service Panel
- Electrical Rough-wire
Specialty Rough-ins
- Central Vacuum Rough-in
- Alarm System Rough-in
- Telephone System Rough-in
- Television System Rough-in
- Audio Visual Rough-in
(Building Jurisdiction) Electrical inspection
Draw #5 (Rough-ins complete)
(Building Jurisdiction) Framing Inspection
Roofing
- Install Flashing
- Roofing Paper Installed
- Stock Roofing
- Install Roofing
Draw #4 (Roof, windows, doors)
Exterior Finishes
- Siding
- Exterior Trim
- Brick Arch Forms
- Brick Veneer
- Install Exterior Railing & Handrail
Insulation
- Caulk & Air Seal
- Draft & Fire Stop
- Batt Insulation
(Building Jurisdiction) Insulation Inspection
- Energy Wise Inspection
Drywall
- Stock Drywall
- Hang Drywall
- Remove Scrap Drywall
- Tape and Finish Drywall
- Sand Drywall
- Drywall Point-up
- Apply Wall & Ceiling Texture
Draw #6 (Insulation & drywall applied)
Paint
- Prep Drywall for Prime Coat
- Prime Paint Drywall
- 1st Coat of Paint
- Finish Coat Paint
- Prep Trim for Prime Coat
- Caulk Exterior Windows & Doors
- Prime Trim
- 1st Coat of Paint
- Finish Coat Trim
- Prime Exterior Body
- 1st Coat of Paint
- Finish Coat Exterior Trim & Siding
Floor Finishes
- Ceramic Tile
- Install Hardwood Floor
- Sand, Stain, Seal Hardwood
- Final Coat Hardwood
- Install Vinyl
- Install Carpet
Draw #7 (Roofing, masonry, siding)
Interior Trim
- Interior Trim Delivery
- Install Interior Doors
- Install Interior Trim
- Install Interior Railing & Handrail
- Install Cabinetry
- Install Counter Tops
- Install Appliances
- 1st Punch-out Interior Trim
Draw #8 (Prime paint, cabinets, doors)
H.V.A.C. Trim
- Install Grills & Registers for Paint
- Set Outdoor Units
Plumbing Trim
- Set Fixtures
- Connect Appliances
(Building Jurisdiction) Final Plumbing Inspection
- Sidewalks
- Decks
- Driveways
- Final Grade and Seed
Electrical Final Trim
- Switch & Plug
- Install Fixtures
- Connect Appliances
Exterior Landscaping
- Rough Final Grade
- Install Irrigation
- Patios
- Porches
Hardware
- Door Hardware
- Bath Hardware
- Cabinet Hardware
- Mirrors
- Shower Doors
- Gutter Installation
Draw #9 (Trim, furnace, hardware, tile, rails)
Draw #10 (Plumbing & elec. trim, final paint)
(Building Jurisdiction) Final Building Inspection
- Use & Occupancy Certificate
First Walk-thru
Draw #11 (Final payment per contract)
Final Punch-out
- Punch Out Walk-thru List
- Trim and Adjust Doors
- Paint Touch-up
- Cleaning
- Windows
- Rough Clean
- Final Clean
Final Walk-through
Move-in
