What are the stages of a house build?

The Process of Building a House

• The Base Stage. The base stage prepares your block of land to be built on; it lays the foundation of your home.
• The Frame Stage.
• The Lock-up/Enclosed Stage.
• The Fixing and Fit-Off Stages.
• Practical Completion Inspection (PCI)
• The Handover.

What is the final stage of building a house?

Completion. The final stage of the build is completion and is also known as ‘fit-off’. This is when trades such as the electrician, carpenter, and plumber will come back and fit-off the light fittings, light switches, taps, showers, door hardware and locks, and bathroom accessories.

How long does it take to get from stage to completion?

Fit-out or fixing stage: 5-6 weeks. Practical completion stage: 7-8 weeks.

What does it mean when a house for sale says new construction?

A new construction home is one that has not been previously occupied. Typically, the seller of a new construction home is the builder. On Redfin.com, we define homes for sale as new construction based on whether the listing agent marked them as such in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).

Who is involved in building a house?

A typical house build will require an excavator, electrician, plumber & drainer, gasfitter, concretor, carpenter, bricklayer, waterproofer, plasterer, roofer, tiler, floor sander, painter and landscaper.

Who signs off a new build house?

Typically, your main contractor, surveyor, project manager or package house supplier will sign off the property and apply to the local authority for a completion certificate.

When building a house what comes after Sheetrock?

After drywall has been completed the exterior siding of the home will begin. You will see the brick, stonework, stucco, or whatever your using getting being laid out. Exterior Driveway/Walkway. It is at this point that additional exterior finishes like a garage and outdoor walkways are poured with concrete.

What does new construction mean on Zillow?

How can I get my listing to show up as a ‘New Construction’ home on Zillow? The platform has features specific for new homes to improve discoverability and the visual experience for home shoppers, including allowing listings to appear under the “new construction” filter.

Do you lose money on new builds?

However, much like a new car will depreciate in value the moment you drive it out of the show room, there is the very real prospect that any new-build property will lose value the moment it is no longer brand-new, one of its key selling points.