The crucial steps we manage to keep your custom home project stress-free.
What is it that can transform a plot of dirt into a custom home within a matter of months? Behind every wall, underneath every floorboard, there is a detailed process. Before the first nail is driven in, there is a long list of steps that most homeowners never see.
At LaFollette Custom Homes, our goal is to ensure that you don’t have to worry about these steps. We understand that the complexity of the process can be overwhelming, but it’s still helpful to know what’s happening behind the scenes. Here’s how we handle the logistics, paperwork, and inspections that ensure your project runs smoothly and stays up to code, giving you the peace of mind you need.
Site Evaluation and Prep Work
Before ground can be struck to build your dream home, a careful process of soil testing, topography review, and drainage considerations must take place. Your builder will ensure the plot of land is ideal for construction and placing utilities, and will alert you to any potential setbacks.
Permitting (We Do it for You)
Building a custom home requires permits for your city or county, zoning, utility connections, environmental, and building permits. The length of the permitting process can vary based on where you live, but you can typically expect 2-4 weeks. Fortunately, the LaFollette Custom Homes team handles this process for you.
Architectural and HOA Approvals (If Needed)
Depending on the neighborhood you are building your custom home in, you may need approval from architectural control committees. This helps ensure your future home aligns with community standards and speeds up HOA clearance. We submit exterior designs, materials, roof pitches, and other relevant details on your behalf.
Utility Coordination
Once the approvals are in place, we will start connecting power, water, gas, and septic lines. This stage of the process includes scheduling trenching and inspections for safe, legal connections, and ensuring services are ready on time so construction isn’t delayed.
Third-Party Inspections Throughout the Build
Inspections are required by code, and they are essential to ensure everything is being built safely and correctly. Below are common inspections that must take place:
- Foundation inspection before the slab is poured.
- Framing inspection after walls and roof are in place.
- Plumbing and electrical rough ins before drywall.
- Insulation inspection before sealing walls.
LaFollette Custom Homes coordinates all inspections and walks through each one with the inspector.
Quality Control Walkthroughs
In addition to required inspections, our team conducts internal quality checks throughout the construction process. This includes:
- Framing accuracy
- Window and door seals
- Trim, tile, paint, and finish work
- Systems functionality
Punch List and Final Approvals
The final step of the behind-the-scenes process is a detailed walkthrough of your custom home with you to note any touch-ups that may be needed. The city or county will also complete their final inspection to clear your home for occupancy.
Start Building Your Custom Home
Permitting, approvals, and inspections may not be the most exciting part of your custom build, but they are essential. The good news is you don’t have to manage any of it.
At LaFollette Custom Homes, we handle everything behind the scenes with experience, precision, and communication so you can focus on what matters most: creating the home you’ve been dreaming of. Schedule an initial design consultation with our team today!