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Picking a Builder

Picking a qualified builder that has a good reputation, experience, and financial security is crucial. I know many of the builders in the area and will be able to guide you to a builder that will match your building needs.

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Here are a few questions that we will ask the builder when we set up an appointment to view their homes and plans.

Is the builder or group licensed and insured in Florida.
Do they require all their Sub Contractors to have the appropriate workmen’s compensation and liability insurance before being on the jobsite
How long has the builder been in business
How many other homes or communities have they built- Can you get references
What type of warranty do they offer
Do they offer financing
What is included in the price – standard features?
What features are extra
How long is the building process
Will I receive updates, pictures during the process
Do I receive a release from each sub-contractor- showing payment has been made
Do you only build the homes you have on the plans or can I make changes? Any custom homes?

There are many steps in the building process. Below is a sample list of steps that could happen throughout the building process. Your Process may have more of less steps.

1.  STAKE LOT

2.  TEMPORARY UTILITIES

3.  CLEAR AND ROUGH GRADE

4.  WELL

5.  EXCAVATE

6.  FOOTINGS

7.  FOUNDATION

8.  WATERPROOF AND FOUNDATION DRAIN

9.  SEWER AND WATER TAPS

10.  BACKFILL

11.  SLAB PLUMBING

12.  SLAB OR BASEMENT FLOOR

13.  FRAMING, WINDOWS, AND EXT DOORS

14.  EXTERIOR SIDING AND TRIM

15.  GARAGE DOOR AND EXTERIOR LOCKS

16.  BACK-OUT FRAMING

17.  FIREPLACE AND CHIMNEY

18.  STAIRS

19.  ROUGH HVAC

20.  ROUGH PLUMBING

21.  ROOFING

22.  ROUGH ELECTRICAL

23.  ELECTRIC & GAS METER SET

24.  GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS

25.  EXTERIOR PAINT26.  INSULATION

27.  TEMPORARY HEAT

28.  DRYWALL

29.  CABINETS

30.  INTERIOR DOORS AND TRIM

31.  PAINT AND WALLPAPER

32.  WOOD FLOORS

33.  COUNTER TOPS

34.  VINYL AND CERAMIC TILE

35.  SAND AND FINISH WOOD FLOORS

36.  APPLIANCES & SPECIAL EQUIPM'T

37.  FINISH ELECTRICAL

38.  FINISH PLUMBING

39.  FINISH HVAC & FINAL HEAT

40.  SHOWER DOORS AND MIRRORS

41.  CARPET

42.  HARDWARE AND SCREENS

43.  DRYWALL REPAIRS

44.  CLEAN UP

45.  FINAL PAINT

46.  FINAL WOOD FLOOR FINISH

47.  RETAINING WALLS

48.  WALKS, DRIVES, AND PATIOS

49.  SEPTIC TANK AND DRAIN FIELD

50.  FINISH GRADING & LANDSCAPING