What happens once the house arrives?  

1. Laying Out The Site and Building the Foundation
Install temporary power and have electricity hooked up. Lay out site, install batter boards, dig foundation trenches and install the foundation forms. Pour footings, build foundation walls and piers, and install mud sills.

2. Setting House Units
Work crews lift components by crane onto the foundation.

3. Roofing
Install knee boards, collar ties and rafter supports. Install gable end walls, structure wood and supports. Install roof vents. Install roof underlayment and shingles on hinge rows. Install ridge cap shingles.

4. Dormers
If applicable, cut out roof, install dormer walls, trusses, roof decking, roof edge, tar paper, roll roofing in valleys, install shingles, metal flashing on front wall, install windows and finish trim.

5. Exterior
Complete installation of exterior siding and trim, soffit and fascia. install windows in gable ends. Paint exterior doors and door jambs. Install shutters and optional exterior storm/security doors.

 

 

 

6. Complete Plumbing, Wiring and Utility Hookups
Install any under floor mechanicals, under floor plumbing and electrical work. Complete electrical hookup throughout home. inspect pipelines below or through the foundation. Provide plumbing connections for water and heater throughout home. Install exterior water faucets. Cut dryer vents through floor and the exterior of the house. Inspection of plumbing and wiring. Provide electrical service from power company. Have electric, gas and water utilities turned on.

7. Heating and Cooling
Install heating and air conditioning systems. Inspection of heating and air conditioning systems.

8. Steps, Porches, Decks, Driveways and Sidewalks
Install steps, porches, decks, driveways and sidewalks where applicable.

9. Interior
Finish interior wall and ceiling drywall repairs and painting. . Install stairway walls, drywall, and stair rails to second floor and paint, where applicable. Finish flooring, carpet to carpet splice, carpet to tile splice. Finish installing interior doors and trim, light fixures and ceiling fans. Finish installing shower doors, appliances and accessories.

10. Completion
Clean up site outside and clean inside. Provide grading and seeding of disturbed land areas. Have the final inspection and secure certificate of occupancy. Move in.

 

  

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