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Hunt Homes quality construction process

At Hunt Homes we have a detailed construction process that has quality checkpoints that begin at the design stage of your home and continue until after you have moved in to ensure the details that are required for each stage of construction have been completed before the next stage begins.

Before the final review of your construction plans we will have discussed the many options that you will have to choose from in order to personalize your home. These options will be recorded in your work order package to ensure that your options are included in your house. After the final review of your construction plans have been completed, and permits from the city and county have been obtained, construction can begin.

From the ground up

The first step to building a quality home that will last for many years is laying a firm foundation on soil that has been checked by our engineer for structural integrity. We pour a concrete footing on which a poured concrete wall is placed for an extremely strong foundation designed to stand for generations to come. The excavation and foundation stage usually lasts 2 – 3 weeks.

Things are beginning to take shape

The framing stage is when things start to take shape. The frame of your house usually takes 2 – 4 weeks to construct depending on the size of your home. There are several quality checks during the framing stage to ensure things are square, door and window openings are correct and workmanship is of the highest quality. We also spend several days ensuring that the exterior walls are sealed as tight as possible to keep the conditioned air inside your house from leaking out which saves you money on your utility bills.

Inside the home

The mechanical stage is next and usually takes about 2 weeks. This is when all the ‘behind the walls’ work is done. Plumbing rough in lasts 1- 2 days, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) lasts 2-3 days and electrical rough in last 3 – 4 days. Quality checks happen here so that the things that need to be behind the walls are there before they get covered with drywall.

Things really start to take shape at the drywall stage. After the insulation is installed and inspected, it generally takes about 2 days to hang the drywall sheets. The taping and finishing takes 1 – 2 weeks depending on the size of your home.

Details, details and more details

The finishing stage is definitely the most exciting. Here you will see all the choices you made come together to make your home the way you want it to look. Trim is installed and walls are painted. Cabinets and flooring go in. Plumbing fixtures are installed. Lights are hung. Towel racks are installed. Wire shelving in the closets goes in. Final grading in preparation for sod outside is done. Garage doors and openers go in and the final cleaning happens to make the house ready for you to move in. This stage takes some time, generally 3 – 4 weeks. This is when the craftsmen that do the finished product take their time to make things beautiful. It is very important to take the time not to rush this stage. It is detailed work and requires time to complete properly.

Come and visit us at our Model Home location in Woodstock
or give us a call at 519-535-2380 or 519-536-1640


Home Page About Hunt Homes The Team Client Testimonials Contact Us The HUNT HOME The Energy Star Home Tarion Home Warranty Buying a Home Mortgage Calculator Protect Our Planet Innerkip Meadows Sumac Ridge Southwood Estates Custom Build Showcase Our Model Home	The HUNT HOME Hunt Homes quality construction process At Hunt Homes we have a detailed construction process that has quality checkpoints that begin at the design stage of your home and continue until after you have moved in to ensure the details that are required for each stage of construction have been completed before the next stage begins. Before the final review of your construction plans we will have discussed the many options that you will have to choose from in order to personalize your home. These options will be recorded in your work order package to ensure that your options are included in your house. After the final review of your construction plans have been completed, and permits from the city and county have been obtained, construction can begin. From the ground up The first step to building a quality home that will last for many years is laying a firm foundation on soil that has been checked by our engineer for structural integrity. We pour a concrete footing on which a poured concrete wall is placed for an extremely strong foundation designed to stand for generations to come. The excavation and foundation stage usually lasts 2 – 3 weeks. Things are beginning to take shape The framing stage is when things start to take shape. The frame of your house usually takes 2 – 4 weeks to construct depending on the size of your home. There are several quality checks during the framing stage to ensure things are square, door and window openings are correct and workmanship is of the highest quality. We also spend several days ensuring that the exterior walls are sealed as tight as possible to keep the conditioned air inside your house from leaking out which saves you money on your utility bills. Inside the home The mechanical stage is next and usually takes about 2 weeks. This is when all the ‘behind the walls’ work is done. Plumbing rough in lasts 1- 2 days, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) lasts 2-3 days and electrical rough in last 3 – 4 days. Quality checks happen here so that the things that need to be behind the walls are there before they get covered with drywall. Things really start to take shape at the drywall stage. After the insulation is installed and inspected, it generally takes about 2 days to hang the drywall sheets. The taping and finishing takes 1 – 2 weeks depending on the size of your home. Details, details and more details The finishing stage is definitely the most exciting. Here you will see all the choices you made come together to make your home the way you want it to look. Trim is installed and walls are painted. Cabinets and flooring go in. Plumbing fixtures are installed. Lights are hung. Towel racks are installed. Wire shelving in the closets goes in. Final grading in preparation for sod outside is done. Garage doors and openers go in and the final cleaning happens to make the house ready for you to move in. This stage takes some time, generally 3 – 4 weeks. This is when the craftsmen that do the finished product take their time to make things beautiful. It is very important to take the time not to rush this stage. It is detailed work and requires time to complete properly. Come and visit us at our Model Home location in Woodstock or give us a call at 519-535-2380 or 519-536-1640	Client Testimonial "Steve, we thank you for making the building of our new home an enjoyable experience. During the whole process of building, to our actual move in, it was apparent we made the right choice. Your committment to detail and planning, especially in regards to our situation was exceptional. You have been very approachable and listened carefully to our needs and wants, and were receptive to any changes we asked for, as well as initiated changes that we had not thought of and (yet) were pertinent to our needs. You have been helpful and patient at every step of the way, responding quickly to all inquieries, requests and numerous emails. You and your staff have given us excellent customer service and follow up and we are pleased to pass on our recommendation of being a satisfied customer of Hunt Homes. In fact, during the whole process, we feel we have not only established a business relationship, but also a friendship" Client Testimonial "When my house hunting began, I never dreamed I would end up building my own home. Then I met Steve Hunt. He was very friendly, easy to talk to and he put lots of ideas out there for me. I knew nothing about building a house and he made it very easy for me. I put a lot of faith in him and he came through for me. Everything came together beautifully and I get many compliments on my new home. Even now, five months later, if I call him, he is right there. I highly recommend Steve Hunt to build your new home. Thanks Steve."
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