The Building Process

Building a new home can be one of the most rewarding and exciting times in your life. We strive to give you Suarez Peace of Mind through every step of the process. The more you know before you begin, the more enjoyable the experience will be for you. Suarez Housing offers a number of floorplans and community locations to choose from so that you can be sure to find the perfect home.

There are generally 11 steps involved in homebuilding.

Building Process
  1. Sales agreement: This is the contract you'll sign with Suarez Housing to begin construction of your new home that designates your chosen floorplan and lot.
  2. Pre-construction: You will finalize the design and start choosing design features. Suarez will work with you to be sure you have a clear idea of the construction schedule.
  3. Site prep & foundation: This stage is when the site you have chosen is graded and the foundation is set.
  4. Framing: Once the foundation is set, the floor, walls, stairs and roof are built. The block and framing provide the shell of the home that forms the shape of the structure.
  5. Exterior finishes: This stage is just what it sounds like, finishing the exterior of your house. From the outside, your house is beginning to look like a home - but inside there's more work to be done!
  6. Mechanicals: Wiring and plumbing are completed after the exterior finishes. The pipes and wires are still exposed at this stage; there are a few more stages before the interior is complete.
  7. Insulation and air sealing: At this stage, gaps are sealed and the home is insulated.
  8. Interior finishes: This is when the design personalization becomes obvious, as walls and ceilings are filled in, interior doors are hung, and the kitchen is constructed. Cabinets, shelving, mirrors, and flooring are installed. Plumbers and electricians are back for the finishing touches to install faucets, light fixtures and appliances.
  9. Landscaping: It's the beginning of the end! The yard, driveway, and walkways are formed, and plantings are added. This usually takes place simultaneously with the interior finishes.
  10. Inspections: Final inspections are conducted to find and fix any problems before the closing. Once any repairs are made all remaining construction materials are removed, and the home is cleaned and ready for the closing.
  11. Closing: Before you can own the home, you'll be walked through the house and have mechanical systems and appliances explained to you. Use this time to ask questions about how the home operates. Minor repairs, such as paint touch-ups can also be requested in this stage. A few days after the walk-through you'll sign papers and the house will be yours!