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We would like to point out a couple of items which are intricate to the construction industry
before getting into the specific details of the construction schedule for your new home.
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First, we invite you to visit the job site to review and inspect the construction phases of your home.
With our invitation, however, comes a reminder about safety. While your home is under construction,
it is a potentially dangerous place. Please heed the following safety warnings:
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First and foremost, due to potential hazards, we strongly discourage bringing children to the job site.
If absolutely necessary, please provide constant supervision.
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When visiting the job site the use of personal protective equipment is required. We recommend such
items as hard-soled boots or shoes, a hard hat (during working hours) and eye protection, etc.
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Always be watchful for hazards at your feet, such as openings in the floor and exposed nails.
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OSHA regulations are in effect at all times. These regulations apply to our customers as well as
our subcontractors.
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Second, we provide our homeowners with a construction timeline and an estimated completion date. The
accuracy of the timeline is dependent upon many factors, some of which we have more control over than
others. Factors over which we have very little control over include:
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Weather
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Unforeseen building conditions (i.e. unsuitable soil conditions, etc.)
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Timeliness of customer selections
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Building permit review process
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Material availability
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Change orders, especially after construction has begun
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Not withstanding the factors above, we have a reasonable ability to control the scheduling and
completion of your new home. Despite our scheduling efforts, you may notice periods of inactivity
during the construction of your home. We realize this can be very frustrating at times, we ask
that you be patient. Generally, delays are caused by inconsistencies of subcontractor schedules,
and they normally do not affect the final completion date of your home. If a factor arises that
will delay the completion date, the homeowner will be notified immediately.
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Mitch Homes construction process has nine significant phases, which include “crucial” and “glide”
procedures. Crucial procedures must be completed prior to commencing the next phase. Glide
procedures are vital to the construction of the home, but they will not prevent the next phase
from commencing.
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PHASE I. EXCAVATION AND FOOTING
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All steps crucial.
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Preparation of the site plan and staking the home on the lot.
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Strip the topsoil and excavate for the foundation.
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Pour the footer.
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Install the drain tile system and place gravel inside and outside of footer.
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PHASE II. FOUNDATION, BACKFILL, AND INTERIOR FLATWORK
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Form, place, and strip the foundation -- crucial.
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Set steel beams and columns under the first floor -- crucial.
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Install the rough plumbing in basement -- glide.
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Waterproof the foundation walls -- crucial.
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Place gravel around foundation walls -- crucial.
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Backfill the foundation walls -- crucial.
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Form, place and finish the interior floor slabs -- glide.
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The total time frame from when we start your home until this point is usually 3 to 5 weeks.
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PHASE III. FRAMING
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All steps crucial.
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Manufacture roof trusses and deliver to the job site.
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Deliver framing materials, frame the home.
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Deliver and install doors, windows and stairs.
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Install the shingles -- dry in the home.
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The total time frame to this point should be around 9 to 12 weeks. After installation of shingles, the weather becomes a much less factor in determining the completion date.
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PHASE IV. MECHANICS (ROUGH)
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This phase of construction is very important, because the positioning of the mechanics is final.
Mechanical installations will be installed in accordance with the homeowner-approved building plan,
cabinet layout and electrical diagrams.
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HVAC -- installation of all ductwork and furnace -- crucial.
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Plumbing -- installation of waste/supply lines, tubs/showers -- crucial.
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Electrical -- installation of electrical wiring -- crucial.
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Home automation systems -- sound, security, intercom, etc. -- crucial.
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Insulation of exterior walls -- crucial.
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Stocking, installation and finishing of drywall material -- crucial.
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Exterior brickwork -- glide.
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Exterior utility lines installed. -- glide.
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The total time frame to this point should be around 11 to 15 weeks. At this time we will provide you
with a completion date. Generally, the home’s completion date should be eight weeks after the drywall
is finished!
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PHASE V. EXTERIOR
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Finish the exterior brickwork, and clean -- crucial.
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Rough grade the yard -- crucial.
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Exterior Concrete work -- glide.
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Install the insulation in the attic -- glide.
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Install the garage door -- crucial.
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Have the house weather proof -- crucial.
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PHASE VI. FINISH TRIM
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First coat of paint on walls -- crucial.
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Ceramic tile, hardwood, and/or vinyl flooring installation -- crucial.
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Deliver and install interior trim items: cabinets, tops, trim, appliances, railings, etc. -- crucial.
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Acquire utility meters -- glide.
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The total time to date should be around 15 to 19 weeks.
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PHASE VII. MECHANICS (FINAL)
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HVAC -- set exterior unit, grilles, and thermostat, activate the system -- crucial.
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Plumbing -- install faucets and toilets, activate water service -- crucial.
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Electrical -- install lighting fixtures, receptacles, and switches -- crucial.
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Punch-out and rough clean for carpet installation -- crucial.
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Second coat of paint and paint trim -- crucial.
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Exterior painting and caulking -- glide.
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PHASE VIII. FINISH FLOORING & PUNCH OUT
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All steps crucial.
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Install the carpet.
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Punch-out and fine tune.
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Paint touch-up.
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Clean your home.
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Install screens and adjust all windows.
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Apply final coat on hardwood flooring.
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Final inspections with township and county.
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The total time to date should be around 19 to 23 weeks.
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PHASE IX. COMPLETION & CLOSING
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Congratulations on the completion of your new Mitch Home! We know that you will be pleased with your
new home, and that it will provide you with many trouble-free years of security and pleasure!
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You can further enhance the performance of your new home, and your level of satisfaction, by performing
routine maintenance on your home at regular intervals. The first step in the maintenance process begins
with the walk through, or Homeowner’s Orientation Meeting. This meeting has two purposes.
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First, we want you to become familiar with your new home. All of the mechanical systems and other
features of your home will be discussed during this meeting. Maintenance tips will also be
reviewed. All warranty papers and instruction manuals will be left in a kitchen drawer for your
reference. Please remember to fill out and mail all warranty cards immediately.
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Second, we need to document any punch out items remaining on your new home. It is possible that, in
working with you to coordinate a move in date, some minor items may still be incomplete upon occupancy.
At the end of the orientation, we will also agree to a timeline during which all of the open items on
the list will be completed.
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CLOSING!
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This is the most important and exciting phase. You close on your home, take ownership and your limited
warranty period will commence. At this time we will give you the keys to your home, you can move in
and start enjoying many wonderful years in your new home custom built just for you!
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