- Framing: Schedule the rough framing contractor
- Frame the house all the way to the roof decking
- Roofing: Telephone the roofing contractor to confirm work schedule
- Install roofing felt, flashing and shingles
- Fireplace and Chimney: Telephonel masonry contractor to confirm work schedule
- Erect fireplace and chimney
- Plumbing: Telephone the plumbing contractor to confirm work schedule
- Install rough plumbing system
- Schedule the plumbing inspection
- Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC): Notify HVAC contractor to confirm work schedule
- Install rough HVAC ductwork and equipment
- Schedule mechanical inspection
- Electrical: Telephone the electrical contractor to confirm work schedule
- Install rough electrical wiring and service panel
- Schedule electrical inspection
- Framing Inspection: Schedule the rough framing inspection
- Interior and Exterior Concrete/MasonryWork: Telephone concrete and masonry contractors to confirm work schedule
- Pour concrete floors, driveways, and walkways
- Ceiling Insulation: Telephone insulation contractor to confirm work schedule
- Install ceiling insulation
- Wall Insulation and Soundproofing: Notify insulation contractor to confirm work schedule
- Install wall insulation and soundproofing as required
- Inspection before covering walls: Schedule necessary inspections before drywall
- Interior Walls and Ceilings: Telephone drywall contractor to confirm work schedule
- Install drywall: hang, tape, float and texture if necessary
- Paint, Stain and Wallcoverings: telephone painting contractor to confirm work schedule
- Caulk exterior and interior walls where necessary
- Apply paint primer on the exterior and interior
- Apply interior paint, stain, wallcoverings
- Apply exterior paint, stain, preservatives
- Finish Floor Coverings: Telephone flooring contractors to confirm work schedule
- Install hardwood flooring
- Install resilient or ceramic tile
- Install padding and carpet
- Interior Finish and Trim: Telephone the finished carpentry contractor to confirm work schedule
- Install interior doors and hardware
- Install interior window and door trim
- Install baseboard base and shoe
- Install wall moldings, chair rails, etc.Install cabinets, countertops
- Install vanities, bars, soap dishes, mirrors
- Install closet shelves, poles, hardware
- Install stair treads, railings, balustersInstall mirrors, medicine cabinets
- Install tub and shower doors, rods etc.
- Finish Plumbing: Install plumbing fixtures and appliances
- Schedule the final inspection
- Finish HVAC: Install final HVAC equipment and test
- Schedule final inspection
- Finish Electrical: Install fixtures, appliances, outlet covers etc.
- Schedule final inspection
- Exterior Finish and Trim: Install window and door trim
- Install fascia, frieze and rake boards
- Install soffit and porch ceilings
- Install porch posts and railingInstall gable louvres, soffit vents, etc.
- Install garage door and door opener
- Install gutters and downspouts
- Landscaping: Schedule the landscaping contractor to start
- Finish grading, seeding, sodding and shrubbery
- Final Building Inspection: Inspect work of subcontractors and make punch list
- Review punch list (deficiencies) with contractors
- Re-inspect building after corrections and accept work
- Obtain lien waivers and approve final payment
- Telephone for final building inspection
- Conduct final walk-thru and notice any deficiencies
- Obtain occupancy permit
- Schedule final survey for bank loan
- Notify financial institution of completion - Schedule final appraisal
- Close on the construction loan and convert to new mortgage
- Notify insurance company of completion
- Switch insurance to home owner's policy
- Notify any other agencies of completion
LEC-Custom Building
This blog site is for those who are thinking abould building a home or going to build or contract their own home. It will cover topics and issues of interest to the owner builder/general contractor. It is about managing the construction project for cost saving, value and quality

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