A Home Construction Timeline

 

                                                   
Many perspective new home buyers are watching Extreme Home Makeover and believe that a new home can be constructed in a short period of time. WRONG. There is TV Reality and then the real world. Constructing a new home can take anywhere from six months to one year (or more), depending on a number of factors. The size of the house, number of workers, weather conditions, and unexpected--but inevitable--delays all make a difference. Though the order of work may vary slightly and local building-inspection requirements differ, this timetable, spread over a seven-month period, should give you a pretty good sense of what to expect and when:

Months 1 & 2

Months 2 & 3 Months 3 & 4

 

Months 5 & 6 Months 6 & 7


 

Most builder truly intend to build a near perfect home. The only way you can be assured of this is by having an independent inspection. This is our business and we are very good at ferreting out issues that could have a dramatic and expensive impact on your home ownership. Please give us a call @ 360-588-6956 to book an inspection.

 

 

TIMING FACTORS

There are several variables that can affect the completion of your new home. We have outlined some of these variables below to help you better understand how the construction of your new home can be affected.

Weather
 
One of the most obvious factors that can affect construction schedules is the weather. Depending on the severity of weather conditions your project can virtually stall - standing water, mud and extreme cold can take its toll. That's why most builders will want to start projects in spring and have the home weather tight prior to fall. 

While your construction site might not experience severe weather directly, weather in other parts of the country can also affect the construction time of your home. Manufacturing facilities in various locations can be adversely affected by weather, requiring temporary shutdowns or disruption of shipping. Interruptions like these can lead to a backlog of orders for manufacturers, which in turn, can create delays in receiving materials.

Permit and Inspection Process
 
During the construction process, your builder will work with various governmental organizations to secure permits prior to the construction of your new home. As your  home moves through the stages of construction, there will be several required inspections. Inspections are generally carried out by the municipality or county. These inspection only ensure that your home meets the minimum standards set by the city or county. Most new home buyers don't understand this and forego an independent inspection. Want to see what these inspector miss? Look at our hall of shame

Labor and Materials
 
However, there are times when situations beyond  your builders control can affect labor or materials.

As you know, there are many different materials that go into constructing your new home. As the construction of your home proceeds, the materials for the next stage of construction are delivered. Because our manufacturers continuously review and improve their product lines, there are times when items that were available when your home was started are discontinued. These unanticipated changes can affect construction schedules. In some cases, the popularity of an item can also lead to material shortages and back orders.

In addition, the labor force in various areas of the country can be impacted by natural disasters, such as when numerous homes sustain damage from hurricanes or earthquakes, stretching the labor force thin across all construction-related industries. Labor strikes can also have a major impact on the construction process.

Powered by counter.bloke.com

 

Pacific Crest Inspections Home Inspections

5116 Heather Dr, Anacortes, Washington 98221

Toll Free 1-866-618-7764 or 360-588-9956

http://www.PACCRESTInspections.com

Pacific Crest Inspections is a locally owned and certified home inspection company providing home inspections, commercial inspection and pest inspections in the Mt. Vernon, Wa. area. Pacific Crest inspections is licensed by Washington State and carries the highest certification “Certified Real Estate Inspection” offered by the National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI)  Pacific Crest Inspections conducts their Washington State home inspections according to the National Association of Home Inspectors Standards of Practice & Code of Ethics. These professional home inspection standards provide a minimum guideline for conducting a Mt. Vernon, Washington home inspection. Our home inspection standards are available for viewing under the "Consumer Information" section of our website or ask your  Washington home inspector for a copy of the NAHI Standards of Practice & Code of Ethics prior to your Mt. Vernon home inspection.