Home Building Timeline
How long does it take to
build a new home? Well, naturally there
are a lot of variables, but the most important thing to keep in mind is no
matter how long it takes, do not rush it.
Sure, if you were a Ukrainian pioneer trying to build a hut out of sticks
and straw in a valiant attempt to fend off the cruel unforgiving winter of the
prairies, you’d probably want to get it done as soon as possible. However, modern homebuilders have a little more
flexibility.
The size of the house,
number of workers and weather conditions will all have an effect on your home
building timeline. Generally it takes six
months to a year. The model presented
here is a seven-month guide. It should
give you a good idea of what to expect.
Months 1 and 2
- Secure the necessary municipal and state
building permits
- Begin excavating the site
- Pour the foundation
- Frame floors
- Begin installing electrical and plumbing
fixtures
- Install first floor sub-floor
Months 2 and 3
- Frame walls along with roof and
ceilings, including door opening and windows
- Install more sub-floors
- Install exterior wall and roof
sheathing
- Finish electrical and plumbing
fixtures
Months 3 and 4
- Double check plumbing and
electrical fixtures and exposed structural work
- Install flashing and shingles
- Apply windows and exterior
doors
- Install exterior trim
- Apply exterior wall finish
Months 5 and 6
Months 6 and 7
- Install appliances
- Touch everything up for
building inspectors
- Landscape
- Finalize payments
- Move in and relax!
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