Steps To
Building A House

1 Customer Initial Contact

The start of an excellent, transparent process!

• Building expectations

  We‘ll establish your needs and wants for your custom home and set plans in motion.

• Time frame

  We’ll estimate how long it will take to complete your home.

• Budget

  We’ll assess the cost to build your home.

• Pick plan

  During our meeting, we’ll establish a plan for building your home.

• Key finishes

  We’ll smooth out your plan and - with your input - add finishing touches.

• Must haves

  We’ll select the items and aspects integral to your home happiness.

• Home key features

  We’ll choose what is necessary for your home. You’ll tell us what you want and what is needed for your home.

2 Proposal Returned to Customer

We'll provide you with the initial plan for bringing your home to life.

• Present estimate items

  We'll show you everything needed to build your home.

• Present specific options with pricing

• Present overall proposal

  We'll show you the big picture of building your home.

• Identify and explain allowances

  We'll let you know what is included in your allowance and where overages could be possible.

• Explain change order process

  If you change your mind on certain items, we'll walk you through the process of changing your order.

3 Proposal Estimate Items, Options Signed

This is where you look over and finalize the pricing of your new home.

• You approve all options and proposal

• Signatures on proposal document

• Signatures on options selected

• Initials on Estimate Items

  We’ll gather the proper sign-off for estimated items.

• $5000 deposit is collected

  We’ll collect the $5000 deposit - everything is final. The $5,000 deposit is for land if you’re purchasing a lot from Eagle Creek Homes, or a $5,000 deposit for construction if we are building on your lot.

• Signature on lot reservation (if applicable)

  We’ll get sign-off on land/site of construction.

• Signature on estimated architect fees (design agreement if applicable)

  We’ll get sign-off on approving architect costs.

4 Contract Signed

This is where the details of your build are evaluated and approved.

• Signatures on actual build contract

  We’ll compile proposals, options selected, and lot cost and provide you with a building contract.

• Draw cycle discussed and shown

  We’ll show you when we will draw money from the bank.

5 Start Banking Process

• Past two years’ w-2s if you are employed

• Past two years tax returns with your 1040 and all schedules if you are self-employed

• Verification of employment form completed by your employer to verify your employment dates and current status

• Letter on the letterhead of a professional, certified CPA, Tax prep

• Pay stub with 30 days of income

• Bank statements for the past two months for self-employment

• Bank statements to show proof of down payment

• A final copy of the building plans

• Budget category

• List of prepaid items

• Contract detailing construction specifics

• Copy of plat survey

  We’ll provide you with a survey of your home on the site.

• Proof of lot ownership

  Lot ownership proof will be provided to you by Eagle Creek Homes if it was our lot. Otherwise, you’ll provide proof if you own the land.

6 Invite to Builder Trend

Builder Trend is the website where you’ll locate the transparency of your build.

• Email set up

  We’ll set up your account on Builder Trend.

• Intro to your personal design consultant

  We’ll introduce you to the professional who will consult with you during the design process

• Set the date for selection meeting

  We’ll help you select a time that you’re comfortable setting to select items.

7 Design Meeting 1

Now for the fun stuff! Customize your own home and make it yours.

• Exterior selections

  Select the exterior products that will make your home the talk of the neighborhood.

• Garage door

  Pick the garage door perfect for your home.

• Front door and hardware

  Choose the front door perfect for your home.

• Interior doors and hardware

  Select the interior doors perfect for your home.

• Cabinet layouts

  Pick the cabinet layout perfect for your lifestyle.

• Custom details

  Choose the custom details perfect for your home.

8 Design Meeting 2

Making it yours, cont.

• Flooring

  Select the perfect flooring for your home.

• Cabinetry

  Pick the perfect cabinetry for your home.

• Counters

  Choose the perfect counters for your home.

• Plumbing fixtures

  Select the perfect plumbing fixtures for your home.

• Sinks

  Pick the perfect sinks for your home.

• Backsplashes

  Choose the perfect backsplashes for your kitchen.

• Tile shower details

  Select the perfect tiles for your bathroom.

• Paint

  Pick the perfect colors to paint your home.

9 Options Finalized

Finalize the visions for your home.

• Receive final pricing

  We’ll revise the pricing of the contract if you changed your options throughout the building process.

• Final pricing for items not in contract

  We’ll provide pricing for items outside the contract.

• Finalized change order/upgrade costs

  We’ll adjust the price according to the final plan.

10 Permit Process Started

Eagle Creek will get all of the permits needed that will keep your build on track.

• Survey/ lot stake

  We’ll ensure you can build on the land selected.

• Foundation survey

  We’ll ensure the foundation is cleared to build on.

• Building

  We’ll ensure we can build your home to your exact specifications.

• Water hook up

  We’ll ensure your home will have a water source.

• Septic

  We’ll ensure your home will have a septic system.

• Electric hook up

  We’ll ensure your home will have electricity.

• Gas hook up

  We'll ensure your home will have gas power.

• Driveway

  We’ll ensure your home will have a place to park your vehicles.

• Soil and erosion

  We’ll ensure there are no issues with poor soil or erosion.

• Irrigation

  We’ll make sure your land can be properly irrigated.

• Well

  We’ll ensure that your home has access to clean water.

11 Pre-Construction Meeting

A conversation before your dream home starts.

• Meet your project manager

  You'll meet the professional in charge of running your home building project.

• Review estimate items updated with selections

  You’ll go over your building plan again and adjust as needed.

• Review all details of the plan

  You’ll go over your plan again and make sure your build matches what we have.

• Sign off on the finalized plan

  We’ll add you final approval on all plans.

• Sign off on home lot survey

  You’ll approve the home lot survey.

• Review all selections

  You’ll make sure your perfect selections are in the plan and approve them all.

• Find your specific date

  We’ll provide you with the day that the construction of your dream home begins.

12 Foundation Dig

Here's where your dream home begins!

• Lot stripped of topsoil

• Home staked according to survey

  We’ll lay out the building perimeters of your home.

• Excavator digs for footings and foundation

  A professional will dig the foundation of your home.

• This is the start of your construction process

  This is square one of your Eagle Creek home coming to life!

• Foundation is the base for all building

  A solid foundation may be the most important part of your build.

13 Framing Starts

The shell of your home comes to life.

• Shell of home

  We’ll begin to build the outside/exterior of your home.

• Sub-floor is laid

  We’ll lay the foundation for your home’s flooring.

• Stairs installed

  We’ll put in the staircases in your home.

• Exterior sheathing

  We’ll install the exterior sheathing of your home.

• Trusses are set

  We'll set the trusses of your home.

• Roof sheathing

  We’ll install your roof sheathing.

• House wrap

  We’ll install your home’s wrap to protect your home from water coming in.

14 Pre-Drywall Orientation

A check-up to make sure your home is on the right path.

• Project manager meet-up

  Your project manager will meet you on-site to inform you of how things are going.

• Electric walk-through

  The project manager will walk you through electrical lights, plugs, and switch locations.

• Plumbing

  The project manager will show you plumbing locations.

• HVAC

  The project manager will show you HVAC locations.

• Drywall

  The project manager will show you all the items behind your drywall.

15 Electrical Fixtures

Making sure your home has light.

• Delivery

  You’ll be responsible for delivering electrical fixtures you purchase per allowance.

• List

  Designers will provide you with fixtures you need to buy.

• Allowance

  We’ll pay your fixture allowance after installation according to the contract.

• Where to store

  Fixtures are stored under basement stairs.

• Fixture check

  Be sure to check all fixtures when you purchase them to make sure they’re not damaged and have all parts for installation. Don’t worry, we’ll check this as well.

• Fixture labels

  You’ll label the fixtures with what room they’ll be installed.

16 Appliance Delivery

Find and deliver what makes your home tick.

• Installation included

  You’ll make sure purchases include appliance installation with all appliances. EAGLE CREEK WILL ONLY INSTALL THE DISHWASHER.

• Appliance defects

  You’ll check to make sure appliances have no damage ahead of installation.

• Appliance delivery

  You’ll deliver appliances to your home’s garage.

• Appliance dates/times

17 Customer Walk of Home

Come and see your dreams coming true.

• Start walk

  You’ll walk your home with your salesperson and warranty/service manager.

• Punch list

  You’ll create a punch list of items that don’t meet your satisfaction.

• How your home works

  A warranty/service manager will instruct you on how your home works.

• Questions

  You’ll be able to ask any questions about your new home.

18 MOVE IN DAY

Welcome home!

• Punch list sign-off.

  You’ll sign-off and confirm that all items on the punch list are now meeting your satisfaction.

• Payments

  We’ll ensure that all payments are paid at this point.

• Certificate of Occupancy/Keys

  We’ll make sure you have the certificate of occupancy and keys to your new home. Welcome!

19 30 Day Walk

Inspect and fix if needed.

• Drywall

  We’ll inspect for drywall issues like exposed seams and major cracks.

• Doors

  We’ll check to see if all doors are functioning properly.

• Windows

  We’ll check to see if all windows are properly functioning.

• Flooring

  We’ll check for problems with your flooring such as trip hazards and squeaks.

• Backsplash

  We’ll check for issues with backsplash like cracked grout or caulk.

• Grade issues

  We’ll check for potential problems like standing water or leak problems.

• Shingles

  We’ll check for loose or missing shingles.

• Siding

  We’ll check for loose or damaged siding.

• Trim

  We’ll inspect for loose trim on your home.

• GFI Plugs

  We’ll check to see if GFI plugs are working properly.

20 11 Month Walk

Inspect and fix if needed, cont.

• Drywall

  We’ll inspect drywall for flaws.

• Paint

  We’ll provide paint touch-ups if needed.

• Doors

  We’ll check to make sure doors are properly functioning.

• Windows

  We’ll check to make sure windows are functioning properly.

• Floors

  We’ll ensure floors are in tip-top shape.

• Backsplash

  We’ll make sure that your backsplash is up to par.

• Gas hook up

  We'll ensure gas power is working.

• Driveway

  We’ll ensure your driveway is functional.

• Soil and erosion

  We’ll ensure there are no issues with poor soil or erosion.

• Irrigation

  We’ll make sure your land is properly irrigated.

• Well

  We’ll ensure that your well water system is working.