Timeline in the building process

8 years ago

Is there a list or timeline of when things get done in the building process so I know what's coming next? I've asked my Builder, and he gives me bits and pieces and tells me one thing at a time but I would love to see the whole picture of the timeline so I can think ahead on some of these things instead of needing to make a decision this week or next week, etc.
I'm sure that each house and Builder is different, but are there many things that stay the same in the timeline of when they happen?

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Jeffrey R. Grenz, General Contractor

8 years ago

Nice link, but you don't need his schedule. What you need to do is focus on selection completion prior to drywall. That is the single best way to get the home completed timely.

(in a nutshell)

Selections you need at groundbreaking. Windows, entry door, roof, siding, fireplace, plumbing fixture selections, appliances.

Selections you need prior to rough electrical (all ready to order). Cabinets, fixtures, counters, tile, trim, doors, hardware colors, etc.

Items you can select after drywall without impacting anything: paint (but it helps to choose as other decisions rely upon it).

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Matthew
8 years ago
A very detailed construction schedule of the actual building process I am linking below. It gives a good overview, times could vary depending on weather and location.

https://www.b4ubuild.com/resources/schedule/6kproj.shtml
worthy
8 years ago
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instead of needing to make a decision this week or next week, etc.

Good schedule above. But if you are using it to do a build yourself, steps are missing. (For instance, before setting the footings and the walls on top of the footings, a surveyor will be required on city properties to be absolutely sure that no setbacks will be encroached upon.)

You can and should make virtually all your decisions before the first shovel goes into the ground.

At least, that's what I try to do.
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wysmama
8 years ago
Great link above. Thanks!
Teri Ziegler
Original Author
8 years ago
I wish I would have known that you are to make your selections before groundbreaking. This was never explained to me so they just told me each week what I needed to get done. This has been very frustrating, thus my question to you guys. If I know the timeline I will try to stay ahead of things and do my research.
Teri Ziegler
Original Author
8 years ago
this is so very helpful. I'm so far behind my head is swirling. It's all I think about when I go to bed and get up in the morning. I have started a list to help friends who are going to build and that is one of the things I would tell them is have all your selections made before groundbreaking.