Building the house of your dreams doesn’t always have to be a stressful process, per se. On the contrary, you can easily create a wonderful dream house safely and easily enough, provided you know how to go about doing that. Let us see what you can do to make your whole house-building process as easy as possible.
Prepare the construction site and make the foundations strong
Now that you know exactly what you want and where you want it, and the land has been purchased, it is time to prepare the construction site. First and foremost, you will have to get the required permits before you can start any construction-related activities.
You will also have to apply for utilities at this point in time. The foundation crew will clear your construction site of debris. rocks, and trees so that it is ready for your project. Footings and underground pillars will be put in at this point. If you feel that you need a well, this is the stage where it will be constructed.
Framework and rough plumbing, HVAC groundwork, and electrical activities
Once the foundation is complete, your workers will have to build a framework for your house. After that, they will start working on the installation of siding and roofing. At the same time, various external electrical and plumbing contractors will commence running different pipes and wires all through the interior ceilings, walls, and floors. This is the part when sewerage lines and vents will be installed along with the water supply lines supplying water for each individual fixture.
At this point, ductwork will be installed for your HVAC or heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system. If you live in a really cold climate, you might consider asking your crew to install a furnace. This is the best time to do it since they are already installing the insulation and piping systems.
Start on the drywall and mop up on the interior
Interior doors, door casings, windowsills, baseboards, stair balusters, moldings, and other decorative trimmings are installed now. At this stage, the workers also install vanities, cabinets, and fireplace mantels. The inner walls are painted or wallpapered as per your preferences.
As a general rule, the walkways, exterior driveways, and the patios of the new house are constructed at this stage. Sometimes, builders wait until the end of the construction project before they start pouring the driveway. This is because many different types of heavy equipment can easily damage fresh concrete.
Time to install countertops; hard surface flooring etc.
Vinyl flooring, ceramic tile, and wood flooring are also installed along with various countertops in the kitchen and beyond. All of the exterior finish gradings will be completed so as to ensure a proper drainage system that takes rain and sewage water away from the home.
Finish Installation of bathroom fixtures and mechanical trims
All of the light fixtures and other electrical outlets and switches are installed at this stage while the electrical paneling is completed. The faucets, sinks, and toilets are installed now.
Final Installation of the shower doors, mirrors, flooring, and exterior landscaping
Shower doors, mirrors, and carpets are installed and the place is thoroughly cleaned. Various trees, shrubs, and other kinds of grass are planted as the exterior landscaping is completed.
Final inspection
An area building-code officer will complete a final inspection of the place and issue a document known as a certificate of occupancy provided that the place is free of any defects.
If any such flaws and defects are found during this official inspection, then a follow-up inspection will be scheduled in order to ensure that everything has been rectified to the full satisfaction of the local authorities.
Consider hiring the services of custom home builders
If you want to save all of the above hassles, you might consider using the services of a custom home builder to help you design your home and make the process easier. These people are professionals with a lot of experience in building a dream home.
Conclusion
From laying the foundation all the way to external landscaping, the entire process of building your home can become very easy with the help of skilled professionals who know every trick of the trade.
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