Process
Throughout the planning process and construction of your home, the entire team is dedicated to setting and exceeding your expectations. The Fraser team realizes that each of our customers and their homes are unique and different, so the construction process, timelines, etc. will vary between customers. The brothers are willing to make themselves available at any time throughout the process to ensure that your expectations are met.
During construction, you may find that you want to make changes to your home as it was originally planned. Fraser Fine Homes utilizes the Change Order system, which allows you to not only make changes to your home, but know the cost associated with the change prior to making your final decision.
Upon request, the Fraser team will also take pictures of each construction stage for you. These pictures are emailed directly to you for your records and review.
Please
contact us for a sample Construction Schedule.
Below is an example of a customized construction process:
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Customer Meeting - Identify Customer Needs
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Desired Location
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Build your own lot
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Build on a Fraser Fine Homes Lot
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Locate a lot for you
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Desired Plan
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Outline needs and desires
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Utilize the Fraser Fine Homes architect
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Bring on your own architect
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Desired Finish Out
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Desired Budget
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Goals: Investment, Long Term Home, etc
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Customer Financing/Pre-Approval (if needed)
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Customer Approval of Pre-Construction Items to begin
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Locate Lot/Property (if not building on your own lot)
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Utilize Partnerships and Resources for location purposes
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Put Property Under contract
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Architectural Plan Creation
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Design/Selection Process Begins
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Finalize Plans (Engineering and Floor Layout) and Selections
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Perform Formal Bid on Project
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Enter into a Construction Contract
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Provide a Construction Packet
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Plans (engineering & floor plan layouts)
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Budget
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Construction Schedule
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Local Market Comparisons
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Finalize Lot Purchase
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City Approval
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Pre-Construction Meeting
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Pre-Sheetrock Buyer Walkthrough
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Allows the buyer to look at the home thoroughly, from electrical outlet placements to framing
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Pre-City Final Inspection Walkthrough
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Review all selections; further validate electrical, final changes, construction progress, etc
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Pre-Punch Walkthrough
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Identify punch out items, including cosmetic
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Final Walkthrough
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Validate punch items are complete, discuss warranty process, final sign off
Build on Your Own Lot
Below are a few key questions to ask if you plan to build on your own lot:
- Do you have a soils report for your lot?
- Is your land located within a city limit or in a county?
- Are water and sewer lines readily available, and are they public or private?
- Are electricity and gas lines readily available?
- Is your property located in a flood zone, and does it have any easements?
- Does your lot require any fill dirt or clearing?
- Are there any city or community deed restrictions that will affect your homebuilding choices?
Contact us if you are not sure how to find the information.