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Gehan Homes Building Process Permitting

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Process Permitting
Gehan Homes will submit plans to the city for approval

Gehan Homes Building Pre Construction Meeting

2

Pre-Construction Meeting
Your Construction Manager will go over the details of the homebuilding process and answer all of your questions

Gehan Homes Lot Preparation

3

Lot Preparation
Your lot will be prepared for the foundation of your home and the slab will be poured

Gehan Homes Framing, Cornice, and Roof

4

Framing, Cornice, & Roof
The shell of your home will be built. Sheathing and a protective barrier is installed, which prevents water from infiltrating the structure

Gehan Homes Mechanical Insallation

5

Mechanical Installation
Electrical wires and plumbing pipes are run through the interior walls, ceilings, and floors. Ductwork is installed for the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system

Gehan Homes Pre-Sheetrock Meeting

6

Pre-Sheetrock Meeting
You will meet your Construction Manager to go over all options in the home and answer any questions before sheetrock is installed

Gehan Homes Insulation and Polyseal

7

Insulation & Polyseal
Your home will be sealed and insulated, saving you money on your heating and air conditioning

Gehan Homes Sheetrock and Finishes

8

Sheetrock & Finishes
The interior finished and paint colors you have selected will be applied

Gehan Homes Tulane Master Bathroom

9

Tile & Countertops
Your personal choices in kitchen and bath tile and countertops will be installed

Gehan Homes Redwood Exterior

10

Brick, Stone & Stucco
The exterior of your home will be built and you will start to see your beautiful drive-up appeal

Gehan Homes Brown Exterior

11

Complete Exterior & Landscape
The finishing touches are put on the exterior lot of your home

Gehan Homes Cardinal Kitchen Plumbing

12

Plumbing & Electrical
Faucets, sinks, and lighting fixtures are installed

Gehan Homes Flooring Installation

13

Flooring Installed
Your house will look like a home once the flooring is finished

Gehan Homes Sandpiper Finished Home

14

Final Paint & Clean
Your home is prepared for final inspection

Gehan Homes Final Inspections

15

Final Inspections
Your Construction Manager will carefully go through your home and the city will give their final inspection and approval

Gehan Homes Homeowner Orientation

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Homeowner Orientation
It's time to get to know your new home! Your Construction Manager will help you get to know all the features of your new home

 Inspections

City inspections may evaluate your property periodically. At these times, it may seem like little progress is being made, but rest assured they are validating that your home meets or exceeds code requirements. At each stage, they will give their approval so that the next stage of the building process can continue.

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