Installations

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Plumbing that is properly planned, engineered, and

installed to conform to standardized National, State, County,

and Municipal building codes are designed to give you the maximum

performance and maximum safety that has been proven and tested over time.

We can help you with your plans and work with your Architect to insure that your

plumbing meets the highest standards in the industry no matter how large or small your project.

We are available to review your plans and make any

suggestions, if needed, that could upgrade and improve your

home, business, or commercial building before you begin construction.

Call for a Free Estimate Today!

(707) 964-2783

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Months 1 & 2

Obtain municipal and state permits

Begin site work and excavation

Home site or building site scraped, leveled and pinned.

Erosion controls in place.

Slab form boards set.

Underground plumbing in place.

Type 2 vapor barrier in place.

Pres-slab pour inspection completed.

Slab poured.

In some locations, flat work (sidewalks, patios and driveways) is formed, and the concrete is poured.

Slab form boards pulled.

Rough grade completed.

Frame floors

Rough-in electrical and plumbing under floors

Install first-floor sub floor

Months 2 & 3

Frame walls, roof and ceilings, including all door and window rough openings

Exterior sheathing installed.

Windows installed.

Roof sheathing completed.

Roof nailing completed.

Roof tiles or shingle material loaded.

Install remaining sub floors

Apply exterior wall and roof sheathing

Rough-in remaining electrical and plumbing lines in wall, ceiling and floor cavities

Rough plumbing installed.

Rough HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning) installed.

Rough electrical installed.

Months 3 & 4

Rough frame inspections (municipal inspections: mechanical, plumbing, electrical and frame) completed.

Apply roof flashing and shingles

Install windows and exterior doors

Drywall delivered and or scheduled.

Pre drywall Inspections (if necessary)

Drywall installed throughout the home.

Drywall nailing inspection completed.

Ceiling insulation installed (per plan). Note: not required between 1st and 2nd floors.

Drywall taped and textured in accordance with the approved home plan.

Exterior finishes will be started (brick, cement, stone, or siding).

Exterior trim to be finished.

Months 5 & 6

Apply ceramic tile in baths

Finish plumbing and electrical work

Paint and wallpaper

Install finish flooring

Garage doors installed.

Interior door casings and doors installed.

All cabinets installed.

Base molding installation complete.

Ceiling molding and chair molding installed (if required per the approved plan).

Staircase railing and balusters installed (two story homes).

Months 6 & 7

Finish electrical installed and operationally tested.

Finish plumbing installed and operationally tested.

Finish HVAC installed and operationally tested.

All flooring installed.

Appliances installed.

In some locations, flat work (sidewalks, patios and driveways) is formed, and the concrete is poured.

Interior painting applied.

All counter-tops installed.

Mirrors and shower enclosures installed.

Outside landscaping is started (weather permitting).

Install final hardware

Final Inspection

Touch-up for final inspection by owner(s).

Owner(s) final walk-through

Move in (Open for business)

TIMING FACTORS

There are several variables that can affect the completion of your project. Some variables are listed below.

Weather

One of the most obvious factors that can affect construction schedules is the weather. Depending on the severity of weather conditions your project can virtually stall - standing water, mud and extreme cold can take its toll. That's why most builders will want to start projects in spring and have the building weather tight prior to fall.

While your construction site might not experience severe weather directly, weather in other parts of the country can also affect the construction time of your building. Manufacturing facilities in various locations can be adversely affected by weather, requiring temporary shutdowns or disruption of shipping. Interruptions like these can lead to a backlog of orders for manufacturers, which in turn, can create delays in receiving materials.

Permit and Inspection Process

During the construction process, your contractor will work with various governmental organizations to secure permits prior to the construction of your new building. As your home moves through the stages of construction, there will be several required inspections. Inspections are generally carried out by the municipality or county. These inspection only ensure that your building meets the minimum standards set by the city or county.

Labor and Materials

However, there are times when situations beyond your builders control can affect labor or materials.

As you know, there are many different materials that go into constructing your new home or commercial building. As the construction of your building proceeds, the materials for the next stage of construction are delivered. Because manufacturers continuously review and improve their product lines, there are times when items that were available when your project was started are discontinued. These unanticipated changes can affect construction schedules. In some cases, the popularity of an item can also lead to material shortages and back orders.

Labor force in various areas of the country can be impacted by natural disasters, such as when numerous homes and business sustain damage from hurricanes or earthquakes, stretching the labor force thin across all construction-related industries. Labor strikes can also have a major impact on the construction process.

We are available to review your plans and make any

suggestions, if needed, that could upgrade and improve your

home, business, or commercial building before you begin construction.

Call for a Free Estimate Today!

(707) 964-2783

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