Premier Properties operates off of a well thought out
building process to ensure that your home is completed within the allocated
timeframe. From the first meeting, even before a verbal commitment is made, we
assist as much as possible in the initial stages of finding the perfect lot, house
plan and even mortgage loan officers. But it’s once these decisions are made,
that the fun part really begins. Here’s a breakdown of the entire building
process.
Heath Trigg and staff perform several walk-throughs with clients throughout each custom build to explain the progression of the home.
Initial Meeting. Develop preliminary drawings and
determine specific needs and wants of the clients. This is also when budget’s
are discussed.
House Plans. We suggest visiting the following
websites for ideas and pre-designed house plans. Donald Gardner, Southern
Living, Frank Betz.
Present Initial
Estimate.
Interview and select
architect for plans. Whether customizing an existing house plan or starting
from scratch, it’s almost always necessary to contract an architect or designer to professional finalize the
blueprints.
Present Final
Estimate. At this point, verbal commitment is made and the all parties agree to the estimate and the house
plans.
Obtain Building
Permit. Premier Properties is responsible for applying for the permit.
Plans to
Architectural Review Board. Premier Properties is responsible for
submitting plans to the appropriate board or committee for approval to build .
Meeting on property
to "pin” the home and walk through the lot. During this meeting, we discuss
placement of the home. In our unique way of assuring that you will be pleased
with the placement of the home on the lot, we ask you to stand on what will
soon be your front porch to approve your "view.” During this walkthrough we
also decide what trees and foliage will remain on the lot and what must go.
Choose exterior color
selections and windows. Jeld-Wen,M&W, Weathershield, Pella, Andersen.
Sign Contracts!
Construction Begins!
Footers and
Foundation are installed by our crew.
Meeting with Interior
Designer. Some clients decide to enlist the help of a designer to assist in
material sample decisions at this early stage.
Make interior
finishing selections. This can
be the most fun part of the process. You’ll work closely with a Premier
Properties associate to choose cabinets, paint, plumbing and electrical
fixtures, flooring, etc.
Delta, Kohler, Brizo,Moen, Casa Blanca.
Framing, window
installation, roofing.
Electrical, plumbing,
HVAC walkthrough. We meet with you before installing the wiring for lights,
electrical outlets, fans, etc to make sure we place everything based on how you
will layout and utilize each room. Literally not even one light switch in your
new home will be placed without your in-put and approval.
HVAC: Trane, American
Standard, Heil
Mechanical Rough-in.
Insulation and dry-wall
Prime drywall and
finalize interior paint selections. Often times clients can narrow down
paint decisions in the store, but until it’s painted on the wall it’s hard to
make a final call. We’ll start by painting a hand-full of samples onto portions
of a wall so you can be confident in making your final decision.
Interior doors, trim
and cabinets installation. Your house will really start coming together at
the stage! Plan on bringing friends and family by the jobsite to do
walkthroughs and share in your excitement!
Hardwood floors
installation.
Cabinets and
countertops installed.
Final Paint
Landscape walkthrough. Meeting at the jobsite to plan and discuss the landscape elements that will
surround your home. This may include anything from hardscapes to bedded gardens
to underground irrigation system.
Landscape, driveway
and walkway installation.
Irrigation
installation.
Mechanical Trim Out.
Hardware Installation.
Carpet Installation.
Final Touch-up.
Final Walkthrough and
inspection with client. At this point you get to develop a final check-list consisting of anything in the
completed home that you would like changed, fixed, touched-up, or that you may
have questions on. In order for the home to be truly custom, it has to get your
final seal of approval!
Obtain Certificate of
Occupancy. Premier Properties is responsible for applying for the CO.
Home Orientation. Before
the moving van pulls up we will personally orient you to your new home. We’ll
instruct you on the thermostats, house wide speakers, waterlines, fireplace,
garage doors, you name it! We won’t leave until we’ve answered all your
questions.
Move-In Day! We
turn over the keys and welcome you and your family to your new home.
60 Day Home
Inspection. We’re back!
6 month Home
Inspection. We’re back again!
12 month Home
Inspection. Final chance to address and fix any issues that may have arose
over the last 11 months.
