Roof, Windows & Lock-Up
Shingles are on, every window is in and the house is wrapped. We are locked up before the rain. Plumbers start rough-in Monday.
The whole job
- Jul 2
Design & Permits
DonePlans, engineering, lot grading and the building permit.
RMRyan Mercer · Jul 2Building permit is approved! The stamped plans have the board-and-batten front, the stone porch and the bonus room over the garage.
- Jul 28
Excavation & Foundation
Took 20 daysDig, footings, foundation walls and damp-proofing, then inspection.
RMRyan Mercer · Jul 28Foundation is poured and the forms are off. Footings and walls passed inspection and the damp-proofing is on.
- Sep 6
Framing
Took 5 weeksFloors, walls, stairs and roof trusses, then framing inspection.
RMRyan Mercer · Sep 6Framing passed inspection! The roof is decked, the stairs are in and you can walk the bonus room now.
- Today
Roof, Windows & Lock-Up
Ready Nov 3Shingles, windows, house wrap and doors, so the house is closed in.
RMRyan Mercer · 50 min agoShingles are on, every window is in and the house is wrapped. We are locked up before the rain. Plumbers start rough-in Monday.
Questions on this stage 5
- You · 4 hours agoIt finally looks like a house with the windows in! Is the big window in the bonus room the size we picked?
- Ryan · 3 hours agoYes, the 6-foot slider you picked, same as on the plans. You can see the view from up there now.
- You · 2 hours agoLove it. While the walls are open, could we add a plug on the porch for Christmas lights?
- Ryan · 1 hour agoEasy, the electrician starts rough-in Monday. I’ll add it to his list and send you a quick quote today. No change to the schedule.
- You · 40 min agoPerfect, thank you!
- Nov 4
Rough-Ins & Insulation
About 4 weeksPlumbing, electrical and heating rough-in, inspection, then insulation.
- Nov 21
Siding & Stone
About 3 weeksBoard-and-batten, stacked stone at the porch, soffits and trim.
- Dec 7
Drywall & Interior Finishing
About 20 weeksDrywall, cabinets, floors, tile, trim and paint.
- May 2
Driveway & Walks
About 1 weekPour the driveway, front walk and porch steps.
- May 12
Landscaping
About 2 weeksFinal grade, sod, trees and shrubs.
- May 28
Final Inspection & Possession
Wraps Jun 3Occupancy inspection, clean, walkthrough and your keys.