1. Major Steps In Building a SFR

2. After getting the lot----Design your Home and have plans drawn up
Pre Construction Step 1
After getting the lot----Design your Home and have plans drawn up

3. Construction Step 1- Prepare Site and Pour Foundation
Grade to compact and level property
Put in rough plumbing that goes in slab
Prepare and pour footings and foundation

4. Construction Step -- 2 House is framed and closed in.
Exterior windows and doors are hung
Plywood or oriented strand board (OSB) sheathing is applied to the exterior walls and roof. The sheathing is then covered with a protective barrier known as a house wrap; it prevents liquid water from infiltrating the structure, while allowing water vapor to escape. This reduces the likelihood of mold and wood rot.

5. Have your plans Engineered and Approved by the Ruling Municipality
Pre Construction Step 2
Have your plans Engineered and Approved by the Ruling Municipality

6. Construction Step –3 Rough Plumbing and Electric before Drywall
Sewage and water lines are installed
Basic electrical wiring is installed in walls.
Heating and air conditioning is installed.

7. Construction Step 4 Drywall and finish work
Insulation installed
Drywall is installed
Cabinetry is installed
Painting may take place now
Finish Plumbing installed including toilets, sinks, showers, etc.
May have separate trade to install showers.
Finish HVAC and Electric
Flooring installed
Finish molding installed
Appliances installed

8. Construction Step – 5 Exterior Finish
Siding, brick, stucco etc. completed.
Driveway poured
Finish grading
Landscape