Construction Timeline

Foundation

Soil and ground are analyzed to ensure integrity of foundation

Lumber Drop & Framing

Framing usually takes 1-4 weeks.  Payant Homes often uses a panelized wall building technique.  This means that the walls of the home are cut to precision and built indoors and then brought to the jobsite.  This practice minimizes waste and walls are square. 

Once the walls of the home are complete, roof trusses arrive and are put in place.  Then the entire roof is installed.

Plumbing & Electrical

Air conditioning (if applicable), heating, ventilation, plumbing, and electrical wiring are installed.

After the roof is installed, work begins on the exterior of the home including trim, windows, and doors.

HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning (if applicable)) and plumbing systems are “roughed-in” and exterior trim is completed.

All mechanical systems are inspected for quality of installation and proper functioning.

Drywall

Drywall is stocked in the home while insulation, gas meters and permanent power connections are installed.  Drywall is hung, taped and textured.

All walls and ceilings are checked for finish and consistency.

Trim & Finish Details

Walls are primed and prepared for final finish.  Interior trim, cabinets, countertops and sinks are installed.

Electrical systems are completed.

Bathroom accessories and mirrors are installed.

Flooring is installed. (Ceramic tile, vinyl, wood flooring)

Final grading on the lot is completed.  Hardware fixtures and carpeting are installed.

Final items completed such as gutters, garage door openers, etc.)

The home is cleaned.

Quality Control Check

Appliances installed.

Door & window screens installed.

Carpet installed.

One last quality check is completed prior to scheduling the homeowner orientation.

Homeowner Orientation

Homeowner gets to know their new home.  Warranty items are covered and homeowner is provided with a demonstration of the completed home.