Building a custom home (PRE-CONSTRUCTION)

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PHASE FOUR: PRE-CONSTRUCTION

Before we can make any physical changes to your lot there are a number of preparatory steps to complete. Some are boring, but necessary, mechanical and permitting requirements. Fortunately most of these items will occur simultaneously:
• heating, cooling and electrical calculations:  Energy-efficiency calculations for the heating/cooling and electrical systems will be completed by our contractors. This step is required to apply for the building permit in some municipalities.
• building permit:  can take anywhere from two to six weeks, depending on your governing body.
• closing on lot and/or interim financing:  If you have been pre-qualified this process should take two to four weeks. If you like, we have several preferred lenders we can recommend for your construction financing.
• architectural control approval (if applicable):  Once the architect's plans are finished, we will provide the architectural control committee (ACC) of your subdivision with copies for approval. In some cases, the ACC may request minor modifications; if so, we will address those changes promptly and make the necessary adjustments in the contract. This process can take up to four weeks depending on the subdivision.
• septic permit (if applicable):  Approval will take three to six weeks depending on the municipality and the complexity of your septic system.

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