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Our Building Process
Click each step for more details
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Step 1: Land/Lot
Development |
| | 1. Purchase |
| | 2. Clear
Title (if not already owned) |
| | 3. Accessible
to Modular Transporter (conduct site accessibility study) |
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· conduct prior to purchase if not already owned |
| | 4. Perk /
Probe Test (or public sewer if available) |
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· conduct prior to purchase if not already owned |
| | 5. Land
Surveyed (if not already owned) |
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Step 2:
Forms/Procedures/Permits |
| | 1. Select
Modular Model, Options |
| | 2. Develop
and Finalize Prints, Plans, Options, Finishes and Specs |
| | 3. Contracts
Signed |
| | 4. Sign-Off
on Plans and Specs |
| | 5. Secure
Financing |
| | 6. Set Target
Occupancy Date |
| | 7. Issue
Deposit |
| | 8. Establish
Construction Activities/Schedule |
| | 9. Obtain and
Post Permits |
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· Building |
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· Electrical |
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· Plumbing |
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· Mechanical |
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· Road/Culvert |
| | 1.
Application for Gas/Electrical Service |
| | 2. Site
Survey (stake out) |
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Step 3: Foundation and
Sitework |
| | 1. Order
Steel Beams and Columns |
| | 2. Deliver
Dumpster and Port-a-potty |
| | 3. Site
Preparation, Remove Obstacles |
| | 4. Layout and
Excavation |
| | 5. Form
Footings |
| | 6. Pour
Footings |
| | 7. Footing
Inspection |
| | 8. Install
Footing Drains and Basement Stone |
| | 9. Install
Under-Slab Utilities |
| | 10. Block
Delivery/Foundation Systems |
| | 11.
Construct/Install Foundation Walls |
| | 12. Inspect
Foundation Drains |
| | 13. Apply
Foundation Damp-Proofing and Vapor Barrier |
| | 14. Install
Anchor Clips/Bolts, Sill Plate and Sealer |
| | 15. Install
Sump Pump Crock and Rough Plumbing |
| | 16. Install
Basement Windows |
| | 17. Install
Foundation Drain Tile and Cover |
| | 18. Prep
Opening in Floor for Posts/Support Columns |
| | 19. Pour
Basement Floor |
| | 20. Backfill |
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Step 4: Site Preparation |
| | 1.
Foundations and Footings are Completed |
| | 2. Foundation
is Square and Level |
| | 3. Foundation
and Footings have passed Inspection |
| | 4. Obstacles
for Crane and Transporters have been Removed |
| | 5. Access
Route for Crane and Transporters is planned |
| | 6. Crane Pad
is Ready and Firm |
| | 7. Set Crew
and Crane Schedules are Confirmed |
| | 8. Bulldozer
and Operator Scheduled and Confirmed |
| | 9. Utility
Crews have been Scheduled for Turn-off / Turn-on (if applicable) |
| | 10. Weather
Forecast for Set Day looks Adequate |
| | Payment for
Delivery Day Confirmed and Available |
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Step 5: Modular Home Set |
| | 1. Modules
Delivered/Received |
| | 2. Unwrap
Modules |
| | 3. Check
Inventory of Ship-Loose Materials |
| | 4. Mark
Mating Lines on the Foundation |
| | 5. Locate
Pick-Poins on the Modules, Prepare for Lifting |
| | 6. Module Set |
| | 7. Fasten and
Check Module |
| | 8. Prepare
Mating Surfaces |
| | 9. Prepare
Wires, Pipes, Ducts and Stairs |
| | 10.
Posts/Support Columns Set/Installed |
| | 11. Stairs to
Basement Set/Installed |
| | 12. Lift
Jointed Roof Sections with Crane |
| | 13. Lift
Dormers and Other Roof Elements |
| | 14. Make the
Home Weather-Tight and Secure |
| | 15. Sign
Set-Release |
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Step 6: Exterior
Finishing |
| | 1. Siding
Completed |
| | 2. Masonry
Work Completed |
| | 3. Prime,
Paint or Stain Exterior Surfaces |
| | 4. Install
Shutters |
| | 5. Install
Chimney Stack |
| | 6. Install
Gutters and Downspouts |
| | 7. Optional
Garages Completed |
| | 8. Optional
Porches, Decks and Patios Completed |
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Step 7: Interior
Electrical |
| | 1. Install
Circuit Breaker Box |
| | 2. Install
Meter Box, Conduit Master, Service Entrance Cable & Basement Cable |
| | 3. Connect
Wiring of Modular Units and Tie-In to Junction Box |
| | 4. Connect
Service in Garage and Outbuildings if Applicable |
| | 5. Install
Sump Pump |
| | 6. Install
220v Service for Range/Dryer |
| | 7. Electrical
Inspection |
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Step 8: Plumbing
Connections |
| | 1.
Drill/Install Well & Pump or Hook-Up to Public System |
| | 2.
Install/Inspect Septic and Drainage Systems of Hook-Up to Public Systems |
| | 3. Install
Shower Doors |
| | 4. Install
Supply and Drain Lines/Connect to Stubbing |
| | 5. Install
Gas Pipes to Range/Dryer/Water Heater if Applicable |
| | 6. Check and
Tighten Shut-Off Valves |
| | 7. Plumbing
Inspection |
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Step 9: HVAC |
| | 1.
Install/Connect AC System |
| | 2. Install
Oil Tank and Line to Furnace if Applicable |
| | 3. Install
Electric Water Heater and Connect to Breaker Box |
| | 4. Connect
Chimney Flue Into Furnace |
| | 5. For
Baseboard Electrical Heat, Connect Circuits at Junction Box |
| | 6. Vent Dryer |
| | 7. Install
Security System |
| | 8. Connect
Central Vac System |
| | 9. Mechanical
Inspection |
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Step 10: Interior
Finishing |
| | 1.
Finish/Patch Drywall |
| | 2. Paint
Interior Walls |
| | 3. Finish
Interior Trim and Doors/Adjust |
| | 4. Install or
Seam Vinyl, Hardwood, Laminate or Carpeting at Mate Walls |
| | 5. Clean-Up |
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Step 11: Exterior Final
Finish |
| | 1. Complete
Garage Floors, Steps, Service Walks, etc. |
| | 2. Install
Exterior Lights and Bulbs |
| | 3. Finish
Grading |
| | 4.
Landscaping |
| | 5. Garage
Doors |
| | 6. Exterior
Clean-Up |
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Step 12: Closing |
| | 1. Punch List |
| | 2. Final
Clean-up - Remove Dumpsters & Port-a-potty |
| | 3. Walk
Through with Customer |
| | 4. Final
Building Inspection |
| | 5. Occupancy
Permit |
| | 6. Owner
Occupancy |
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