The home building process- A step by step guide
Greg Fitzpatrick, Inc
General Contractor
Maine Home builders in Orland
and Freeport Maine
207-841-0149 greg@gfigc.com
Groundbreaking
Any required trees are removed and excavation for the driveway begins
We are Maine home builders who will work with you to transform your vision of your new home into workable building plans and specifications and provide a guaranteed price to complete your home construction project
Excavation continues for the house foundation, utilities, and drainage system
Forms are set and footings are poured
The foundation drain system is installed
Wall forms are set and concrete is poured for the foundation walls
Concrete basement and garage floors are installed after backfilling with crushed stone and compacted sand
Framing begins
Perhaps the most exciting phase of the home construction process Progress is fast as your home takes shape
Roofing, windows, and doors are installed and the new house becomes tight to weather
Exterior trim and siding are applied
The septic system and well are installed
Inside the house, partition walls are built and the chimney is installed
Plumbing and electrical systems are roughed in
Insulation is installed in wall cavities and attic spaces after thoroughly sealing all penetrations and seams to eliminate air infiltration
Drywall is installed, taped, joint compound applied, and sanded
The Finish carpenters install interior doors and trim, window trim,
crown molding, baseboard molding, shelving, fireplace mantels,
and stairways
The painters prep and prime the walls and trim, paint the ceilings, and apply color to the walls
Hardwood and tile floors are installed
Installation of the mechanical systems is completed
Cabinetry and countertops are installed, followed closely by plumbing fixtures, appliances, and lighting fixtures
Back outside, the excavation contractor returns to
final grade for proper drainage, install loam and hydroseed
to establish the lawn, and top and grade the driveway
now that the heavy truck traffic is completed
Our last week on the job. The painters complete touch ups, mechanical systems are operated and tested, and
the cleaning crew performs a final cleaning
Your new home can be ready for your family in approximately
six months from groundbreaking through completion
"We will build your home as if it were our own"
