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Florsheim Homes understands that buying a new home can be an exciting yet complex event. We've provided some tools below to help guide you through the process with a better understanding of what you need to know and what you can expect.
You’ve made the big decision. Now, just a few more choices will start you on the path to homeownership.
At point of contract, structural option should be selected. These are the major “flex” options of the home. At this point, it is necessary to know if bath tile or cultured marble surrounds will be selected.
Optional features are selected (within 21 days of contract signing).
Décor options (flooring and countertops) are selected (within 30 days of contract signing).
Lot is released to construction once your loan is approved (usually within 2 to 3 weeks after you purchase).
We start the home when:
Structural options are selected.
Plot plan is approved by you.
Exterior color scheme has been okayed.
While you select your optional features. We’ll take care of the permits.
Our project Superintendent will apply for a permit with the local City of County.
The Superintendent evaluates options for anticipated start.
We cannot proceed to stage three until all optional features are chosen.
Your home and your dreams begin to take shape.
Lumber and trusses are delivered.
The Framer lays out and frames all walls.
All trusses are rolled, set and sheathed.
Rough framing work is completed.
Our Contract Compliance Specialist performs a shear inspection to verify that all of your structural options are in place.
The Structural frame is inspected by the City or County representative.
It’s what’s on the inside that counts.
The fireplace box (if included) is set.
All plumbing and electrical lines are run (pipes & wiring), heat & air system gets installed.
Sheetrock is delivered to the house.
What’s on the outside that counts too.
Exterior doors and windows are delivered and installed.
Roofing is installed.
Exterior siding and stucco lath are installed.
Many inspections to make sure everything is just right.
All top out work, plumbing, electrical, heating & air conditioning (and exterior weatherproofing) is inspected by the City or County.
The Contract Compliance Specialist Performs frame inspection.
A Frame Walk inspection is conducted with you and the project Superintendent.
Insulation, poly seal and sheetrock are installed and inspected.
The walls and ceiling are then textured after sheetrock is taped and sanded.
Finishing the top, the bottom and everything in between.
All interior trim (doors, window sills, and baseboard) is delivered and installed.
Bath tile is installed.
The plumbing, electrical and heating & air systems are now completed. This includes installing faucets, electrical switch plates & fixtures and installing the furnace unit.
Shower enclosures are installed.
All floor coverings go in!
Your countertops are installed.
Cabinets and hardware are set.
Appliances are placed and leveled.
Fireplace hearth and mantle are installed.
Three stucco coats are applied (base, scratch & color).
Driveway and walkways are poured.
Your home site is finish graded.
Exterior siding is primed and painted.
Exterior masonry (rock or brick) and/or wrought iron are installed.
Fencing is installed.
Landscaping is installed.
Details, details, details…
All doors, windows, trim, and fixtures are inspected to meet Florsheim Homes’ standards.
Final clean-up is performed.
Touch-up paint and fine detail is performed.
Our housed becomes your home.
Completion of any fine detail items/punch list items.
The Contract Compliance Specialist inspects house prior to customer walk-thru.
You attend a homeowner orientation walk-thru with the Superintendent.
Your mortgage is funded, home closes escrow and you receive the house keys!
Escrow, elevation, master-planned, foundation - housing jargon can daze and confuse. We make it easy to understand the lingo with clear definitions of common home building and buying terminology.
