The Building Process

1. INITIAL CONTACT

Initial contact can be by phone, fax, or Email, with the customer supplying basic information.  The details should include, proposed project, (new home, addition, remodel, basement finish, ect.), location, and any personal desires to be accomplished with project.  Also if scope of project will require financing, any information on lending institution requirements for loan processing, (plans, specification forms, appraisals, ect.) will need to be addressed at this time.

2. SITE VISIT

The site visit will determine placement, drives and walks, access, utility locations, easements, possible soil considerations, or other conditions which may effect the design and cost of the project.  The customer needs to be able to supply a survey at this time for new construction, or additions.

3. DESIGN

Initial design proposals are prepared, generally to scale, and in a simple format.  Changes can be made easily and economically allowing the customer and design contractor to effectively consider all options and budget restraints.  Once the proposal is final, a complete set of working drawings and specifications can be prepared.  The plans will also provide full consideration to structural requirements, and local building codes, which may also influence the initial design.

4. PRICING

During the design process a budget needs to be established, allowing the design/build process to proceed smoothly.  Select Builders can offer customers realistic post design proposal estimates, limiting the possibility of wasting time and money preparing plans and specifications on a project that will far exceed budget requirements.  Final and complete cost estimates are prepared from finalized plans and specifications.

5. CONTRACTS

Once the price is agreed upon, Select Builders will draw up a construction contract.  Together with the plans, the contract will serve as an objective guideline for legal and financial interaction between you and the contractor.  It will spell out what the parties can expect from each other.

6. PERMITS

Select Builders will present your project to the proper city and or county building authorities.  Depending upon the scope of the project, we will obtain permits for building, utilities, right of ways, driveways, water/sewer, well, septic and any other special conditions requiring a permit or inspection.

7. ALLOWANCE ITEMS

Select Builders will assist and guide you through the design and selection of plumbing, lighting fixtures carpets, tile, cabinets, ect., which may be installed in your project.  Allowance items on a contract offer the flexibility of picking out certain items after construction proceeds, giving some leeway to change your mind as the building progresses. 

8. CONSTRUCTION

Select Builders will construct the project according to the plans, specifications, and contracts.  With over 20 years experience, Select Builders, can complete your home or remodel with confidence that you have received the best in quality and craftsmanship that your budget has outlined.  At Select Builders, we are committed to providing our clients with quality construction services and hands-on management to ensure that our projects are built efficiently, and with a steadfast attention to detail.  The result being a finished project completed on-time, within budget, and with no surprised

9. FINAL CLOSING

After the home or remodel is completed and passes final inspection from the building department, a certificate of occupancy is awarded to the project.  On projects that require loans, final closings and transfers from construction lending to permanent financing  are completed.

10. WARRANTY PERIOD

During your warranty period, any defects in workmanship on your project (except contractual disclaimers, and product warranties which carry their own guaranties) will be handled by quickly and professionally by our staff at Select Builders.  We will dispatch the appropriate craftsman to resolve the problem to your final satisfaction.

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