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Timeline for Home Building Process

A week by week progression of what to expect in a build for architects

Nalanda Robson
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1

How many square feet do we want/need?

Prior to build
Week 3 - 5
2

Should the master bedroom face east or west?

Prior to build
Week 3 - 5
3

Do we want all bedrooms on the second floor?

Prior to build
Week 3 - 5
4

Footings formed and foundation poured

Foundation
0 / 3
Week 5 - 11
5

Floor area fitted with utilities

Foundation
0 / 2
Week 5 - 11
6

Inspection 1

Foundation
Week 5 - 11
7

Shell/Skeleton completed (Floor system, walls and roof system)

Framing Phase
Week 5 - 11
8

Plywood or oriented strand board (OSB) sheating applied

Framing Phase
9

Sheathing covered with cover/house wrap

Framing Phase
10

Pipes and wires

Rough Plumbing and Electrical
11

Water supply lines

Rough Plumbing and Electrical
12

Shower units and Bathtubs

Rough Plumbing and Electrical
13

Sewer lines and vents

Rough Plumbing and Electrical
14

Duckwork for HVAC* system

Rough Plumbing and Electrical
Week 12 - 15
15

HVAC* vent pipes installed

Rough Plumbing and Electrical
Week 12 - 15
16

Electrician installs receptacles

Rough Plumbing and Electrical
0 / 3
Week 12 - 15
17

Wiring for cable TV / music systems / telephones

Rough Plumbing and Electrical
Week 12 - 15
18

Inspection #2

Rough Plumbing and Electrical
19

Insulation thermal performance/R-value test for heat transfer

Install Insulation
0 / 4
Week 15 - 17
20

Kraft paper or foil-kraft paper attachment to vapor barrier

Install Insulation
Week 15 - 17
21

Drywall hung and taped

Complete drywall / interior textures
Week 15 - 17
22

Drywall texturing (if applicable) is completed

Complete drywall / interior textures
Week 15 - 17
23

Primer coat of paint applied after taping complete

Complete drywall / interior textures
Week 15 - 17
24

Installing exterior finishes

Complete drywall / interior textures
0 / 4
Week 15 - 17
25

Install exterior driveways

Finish Interior trim
26

Install exterior walkways

Finish Interior trim
27

Install interior door

Finish Interior trim
Week 15 - 17
28

Install doors

Finish Interior trim
Week 15 - 17
29

Install baseboards

Finish Interior trim
Week 15 - 17
30

Install door castings

Finish Interior trim
Week 15 - 17
31

Install window sills

Finish Interior trim
Week 15 - 17
32

Install moldings

Finish Interior trim
Week 15 - 17
33

Install stair balusters

Finish Interior trim
Week 15 - 17
34

Install decorative trim

Finish Interior trim
Week 18 - 19
35

Install cabinets

Finish Interior trim
Week 18 - 19
36

Install vanities

Finish Interior trim
Week 18 - 19
37

Install fireplace mantles

Finish Interior trim
Week 18 - 19
38

Install surrounds

Finish Interior trim
Week 18 - 19
39

Walls gets a finish coat of paint

Finish Interior trim
40

Wallpapers applied

Finish Interior trim
41

Exterior driveways formed

Exterior driveways and walkways
42

Walkways and patio formed

Exterior driveways and walkways
43

Install ceramic tile

Hard Surface Flooring and Countertops
44

Install wood flooring

Hard Surface Flooring and Countertops
45

Install vinyl

Hard Surface Flooring and Countertops
46

Install countertops

Hard Surface Flooring and Countertops
47

Ensure proper drainage away from home

Complete Exterior Grading
48

Prepare the yard for landscaping

Complete Exterior Grading
49

Complete light fixtures

Finish Mechanical Trims
50

Install outlets

Finish Mechanical Trims