Our Construction Process

Our Construction Process

At Abbott Construction, we understand the importance of selecting the right builder for your new home or project – a builder who will listen to you and share your vision. When it comes to designing and building your home, nothing is more important than communication.

Every step of the way, our clients have direct access to the builder. Since we are a family-owned business, we don’t keep “set hours” or require advance appointments. We’re simply there when you need us, providing an answer to every question and a solution to every problem, every step of the way.

Building a new home takes a lot of work – but it shouldn’t cause a lot of stress. We keep you informed every step of the way. Follow through these steps to learn about our unique building process:

  1. Developing a Plan: We can work with your architect or have plans drawn for you. Already have a floor plan you love? We can work with most plans you provide.
  2. Formulating an Estimate: Once your plan has been created, we will provide you with a sketch of your home. We will then provide you with a general time frame, as well as a preliminary cost estimate.
  3. Enter into Construction Contract: Once final plans have been made and final price agreed on, we will enter into an agreement and begin building your home.
  4. Foundation: The first step in building your home is the concrete foundation. We excavate and pour concrete footings, according to your home plan.
  5. Framing: The frame is your home’s “skeleton”. Wooden framing is an incredibly detailed process and in this process the sub-floor is laid, walls are constructed, trusses are set, roof is sheeted and shingled and all windows are hung.
  6. Plumbing & Electrical/Mechanical Rough-ins: During this phase, all heating, air conditioning, ventilation, plumbing and electrical wiring is installed and inspected for safety.
  7. Siding: During the siding process, we will finish the home’s exterior with siding in the color and style you selected. We will ensure that your home is constructed “water tight” by using ice and water shields, window wraps and home wraps during the building process.
  8. Insulation & Drywall: Insulation is installed, ensuring maximum heat retention. The process of dry walling is done by hand, by mudding, taping and sanding. After it dries, the walls get a final touch-up and ceilings are stamped with texture.
  9. Outside Details/Concrete: This is where your home’s outer beauty will begin to match the inner beauty. We will grade yard and prepare it to be seeded or sodded, pour concrete driveway, porches and entryways. Stone masonry will be installed on the home, according to plan. We will also begin landscaping per the homeowner’s wishes.
  10. Flooring, Trim, Painting & Finish Details: This is where the fun really starts and your house starts to look like a home. First flooring – carpet, wood and tiling – will be laid in all rooms. Trim will be installed and all walls painted according to your color choices. All the items you’ve chosen – granite countertops, lighting fixtures, cabinets, hardware, plumbing fixtures and appliances – will be installed.
  11. Final Walk Through: Clean-up, appliances installed and final home inspections will be performed. We will walk through the home with you and look over every single detail, big or small; to make sure your new home is perfect.
  12. Moving In: Welcome home! You will be given keys to your new home and warranty information. Now all that’s left to do is start decorating!