Pre-Construction Planning

After deciding on the home you want, and the paperwork is complete, you will begin Pre-Construction Planning. Before breaking ground on your new home, there are many items that need attention. Here are theitems that could arise during the Pre-Construction phase of your new home. The location of your property (County, Township and Community) will determine what items will be required with your new home. One of our New Home Consultants will guide you through each step. If you prefer to sit back and let someone else handle these details, we offer customized packages that vary from doing just a few items you prefer not doing, to our "Turn Key Service." The "Turn Key Service" will handle every detail from property survey to landscaping.

1. Land Survey

(Seller should provide a survey with all corners – if buying land, make sure stakes are visible. If land is already owned corner pins must be located.)

2. Land split and deed recording

(if land is being given to you by a friend or family member the land must be split by a Surveyor and the newly created deed recorded with the county before ANY additional items can be completed).

3. Zoning requirements

(Township and community covenants and restrictions).

4. Utilities

Well or public water source
(if well, check w/ neighbors to get idea of depth).
Septic or public sewer
(if septic, soil test through Health Dept; septic system design and approval).
Temporary Electric
(we provide the pole up to 50 feet from building site; you will need to contact
electric company to set up an account and to have them determine where
electric will come from and if additional poles or transformers are needed).
Permanent Electric
(overhead or underground; contact local Electric company)
Natural Gas or LP
if desired and available contact local provider).

5. Home-site Review

Our Production Manager will meet you at your property to:

Stake the house corners on the home-site.
Discuss driveway location and if culvert is needed.
Discuss utility locations and any issues that could affect cost.
Review any special circumstances related to your land.

6. Plot Plan

(This document is usually prepared by a Surveying company. They will place your home on the lot, showing items like driveway, septic system, utility connections, decks, patios, etc).

7. Building Permits
(County, City, etc.)

8. Color Selections

(No need to run all over town picking colors. Just come to our office in Amelia, Ohio to pick your brick, shutters, cabinets, flooring, paint, etc.).

9. Pre-Construction Meeting

This meeting will take place at our office in Amelia and will be the last item before breaking ground on your new home. During the meeting we will go over your blueprints to ensure accuracy, verify utility locations, color selections, etc.