BUILDING PROCESS
SITE PREPARATION
Permits and approvals are secured from the local building authority.
Our Survey Specialist will determine where your home will sit on the home site.
Your home’s position and orientation (“right” or “left”) is determined by such factors as terrain, drainage, utility easements, and municipal requirements for setback and side yards. Due to technical requirements, HomeStar Builders assumes sole discretion for home placement.
Your homesite is surveyed and marked to show final positioning.
The land is cleared of obstructions, and the soil is prepared for construction.
Existing trees may be removed from the homesite as necessary, based on state and local laws and sound building practices. HomeStar Builders does not accept responsibility for the life of existing trees. For more information on trees, please see our FAQ.
FOUNDATION
This is one of the most important stages of construction. All of our foundations are designed by a licensed professional engineer and are inspected by a technical representative of the engineer before and during concrete placement.
During this phase:
Plumbing and electrical undergrounds are installed.
Beams are trenched.
The vapor barrier is put in place.
Re-bar is installed in the forms.
Concrete is placed to complete the foundation.
Lot grade is established.
FRAMING
After the foundation is in place, the structure is ready to be framed, a process that normally takes one to two weeks.
During this phase:
The framing for each floorplan is individually engineered to meet structural and wind requirements.
Wood studs, beams, floor joists and/or floor trusses, and rafters are used to create the skeletal structure of the home.
The exterior walls, interior walls, and roof are erected.
EXTERIOR TRIM & ROOF
After the foundation is in place, the structure is ready to be framed, a process that normally takes one to two weeks.
During this phase:
The framing for each floorplan is individually engineered to meet structural and wind requirements.
Wood studs, beams, floor joists and/or floor trusses, and rafters are used to create the skeletal structure of the home.
The exterior walls, interior walls, and roof are erected.
ELECTRICAL & INSULATION
During this stage:
Wiring and cables are installed, including electric, RG6 cable, telephone, and plumbing lines.
HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) equipment and ducts are installed.
Polycel insulation is added to all exterior corners, plates on the first floor, doors and windows, and penetration of wall plates common to the attic.
Once the mechanical systems are installed and inspected, insulation is placed in the exterior walls.
Mechanical systems are inspected per local requirements
SHEETROCK
During this stage:
The sheetrock, also called drywall, is installed.
It is then taped and floated to cover fastener holes and seams.
Texture is applied to the walls.
INTERIOR TRIM
The trim stage focuses on the fine carpentry details that finish a home.
During this stage:
Bath and kitchen cabinets are built and/or installed.
Moldings and baseboards are installed.
Interior doors are hung.
PAINTING
Painting brings color and personality to your home. HomeStar uses an upgraded premium paint designed for high humidity and mildew conditions.
During this stage:
Interior painting, caulking, and staining begins.
High-grade enamel is applied to all designated trim material.
Exterior painting is done, dependent on weather conditions.
FIXTURING
Once the interior painting is finished, the mechanical details can be added.
During this stage:
Plumbing fixtures are installed.
Electrical fixtures are installed.
The HVAC compressor and thermostat are installed.
The HVAC components are matched for maximum efficiency.
The alarm keypads and control panel are mounted (if applicable)
FINAL TOUCHES
Finally, many of the final details can be added to your home.
During this stage:
Mirrors are hung.
Ceramic tile and wood floors are installed (if applicable).
All final paint and stain is touched up.
Any remaining floor moldings are installed and painted.
Carpet is installed
LANDSCAPING
Once the interior of your home is complete, we focus on the outside. Then it’s time to transition the home over to you, its new owners.
During this stage:
Sidewalks, driveways, patios, and fencing are installed (if applicable).
Your home is again inspected by the local building inspectors (if applicable).
Your Home is now ready for the homeowner demonstration, closing, and move-in
