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Construction Timetable
Your dream home just won't appear when you want it. It will take many months to build - which can only start once the lot has been purchased, the house designed, building permits signed, and materials and labor acquisitioned.
The building schedule below provides a rough time frame of how long you should expect the building process to last. Click on the stages below to learn about them.
Stage |
Time |
Week # |
3 Weeks |
1-3 |
|
3-4 Weeks |
5-7 |
|
1 Week |
8 |
|
4 Weeks |
9-12 |
|
1-2 Weeks |
13-14 |
|
5-6 Weeks |
15-20 |
|
2 Weeks |
21-22 |
|
1 Week |
23 |
This timeframe is based on a 2000 square foot home; larger homes may take
2 or 3 times as long. It also reflects the average best-case scenario. Delays
such as inclement weather or the lack of available materials or labor can add
a considerable amount of time.
Content updated on 11/18/2005
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