Step 1 - Land and Building Lot
1. Purchase Building Lot
2. Clear Title (if not already owned)
3. Accessible to Modular Transporter (conduct site accessibility study)
4. conduct prior to purchase if not already owned
5. Perk / Probe Test (or public sewer if available)
6. conduct prior to purchase if not already owned
7. Land Surveyed (if not already owned)
1. Step 2 - Forms/Procedures/Permits
2.
3. Select Modular Model, Options
4. Develop and Finalize Prints, Plans, Options, Finishes and Specs
5. Contracts Signed
6. Sign-Off on Plans and Specs
7. Secure Financing
8. Set Target Occupancy Date
9. Issue Deposit
10. Establish Construction Activities/Schedule
11. Obtain and Post Permits
12. Building
13. Electrical
14. Plumbing
15. Mechanical
16. Road/Culvert
17. Application for Gas/Electrical Service
18. Site Survey (stake out)
1. Step 3 - Foundation and Site Work
2. Order Steel Beams and Columns
3. Deliver Dumpster and Port-a-potty
4. Site Preparation, Remove Obstacles
5. Layout and Excavation
6. Form Footings
7. Pour Footings
8. Footing Inspection
9. Install Footing Drains and Basement Stone
10. Install Under-Slab Utilities
11. Block Delivery/Foundation Systems
12. Construct/Install Foundation Walls
13. Inspect Foundation Drains
14. Apply Foundation Damp-Proofing and Vapor Barrier
15. Install Anchor Clips/Bolts, Sill Plate and Sealer
16. Install Sump Pump Crock and Rough Plumbing
17. Install Basement Windows
18. Install Foundation Drain Tile and Cover
19. Prep Opening in Floor for Posts/Support Columns
20. Pour Basement Floor
21. Backfill Foundation for Set Day
1. Step 4 - Site Preparation
2. Foundations and Footings are Completed
3. Foundation is Square and Level
4. Foundation and Footings have passed Inspection
5. Obstacles for Crane and Transporters have been Removed
6. Access Route for Crane and Transporters is planned
7. Crane Pad is Ready and Firm
8. Set Crew and Crane Schedules are Confirmed
9. Bulldozer and Operator Scheduled and Confirmed
10. Utility Crews have been Scheduled for Turn-off / Turn-on (if applicable)
11. Weather Forecast for Set Day looks Adequate
12. Payment for Delivery Day Confirmed and Available
1. Step 5 - Set Day
2. Modules Delivered/Received
3. Unwrap Modules
4. Check Inventory of Ship-Loose Materials
5. Mark Mating Lines on the Foundation
6. Locate Pick-Points on the Modules, Prepare for Lifting
7. Module Set
8. Fasten and Check Modules
9. Prepare Mating Surfaces
10. Prepare Wires, Pipes, Ducts and Stairs
11. Posts/Support Columns Set/Installed
12. Stairs to Basement Set/Installed
13. Lift Jointed Roof Sections with Crane
14. Lift Dormers and Other Roof Elements
15. Make the Home Weather-Tight and Secure
16. Sign Set-Release
1. Step 6 - Interior Electrical
2. Install Circuit Breaker Box
3. Install Meter Box, Conduit Master, Service Entrance Cable & Basement Cable
4. Connect Wiring of Modular Units and Tie-In to Junction Box
5. Connect Service in Garage and Outbuildings if Applicable
6. Install Sump Pump
7. Install 220v Service for Range/Dryer
8. Electrical Inspection
1. Step 7 - Plumbing
2. Drill/Install Well & Pump or Hook-Up to Public System
3. Install/Inspect Septic and Drainage Systems of Hook-Up to Public Systems
4. Install Shower Doors
5. Install Supply and Drain Lines/Connect to Stubbing
6. Install Gas Pipes to Range/Dryer/Water Heater if Applicable
7. Check and Tighten Shut-Off Valves
8. Plumbing Inspection
1. Step 8 - Heating and Air Conditioning
2. Install/Connect AC System
3. Install Oil Tank and Line to Furnace if Applicable
4. Install Electric Water Heater and Connect to Breaker Box
5. Connect Chimney Flue Into Furnace
6. For Baseboard Electrical Heat, Connect Circuits at Junction Box Vent Dryer
7. Install Security System
8. Connect Central Vac System
9. Mechanical Inspection
1. Step 9 - Interior Finishing
2. Finish/Patch Drywall
3. Paint Interior Walls
4. Finish Interior Trim and Doors/Adjust
5. Install or Seam Vinyl, Hardwood, Laminate or Carpeting at Mate Wall(note: install hard surfaces (ceramic, hardwood, laminate, etc) before soft flooring (carpeting)
6. Clean-Up
1. Step 10 - Exterior Finish and Button Up
2. Siding Completed
3. Masonry Work Completed
4. Prime, Paint or Stain Exterior Surfaces
5. Install Shutters
6. Install Chimney Stack
7. Install Gutters and Downspouts
8. Optional Garages Completed
9. Optional Porches, Decks and Patios Completed
10. Complete Garage Floors, Steps, Service Walks, etc
1. Step 11 - Exterior Completion
2. Install Exterior Lights and Bulbs
3. Finish Grading
4. Landscaping
5. Exterior Clean-Up
1. Step 12 – Closing
2. Punch List
3. Final Clean-up - Remove Dumpsters & Port-a-potty
4. Walk Through with Customer
5. Final Building Inspection
6. Occupancy Permit
7. Owner Occupancy