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Frequently Asked Questions
It all began with a simple idea fueled by a deep passion. As a small business, we pride ourselves on personal attention and dedication to every detail. Our approach is rooted in quality and integrity, ensuring that everything we do reflects our commitment to excellence.
Our Build Process
Phase 1: Getting Started
Step 1: Initial Consultation
Step 2: Financial Pre-Approval
Step 3: Preconstruction & Site Selection Agreement
Phase 2: Land & Due Diligence
Step 4: Find Your Lot
Step 5: Site Evaluation
Step 6: Vacant Land Loan Approval
Step 7: Vacant Land Closing
Phase 3: Planning & Financing
Step 8: Construction Agreement
Step 9: Construction Loan Approval
Step 10: Construction Loan Closing
Step 11: Permits & Material Ordering
Step 12: Pre-Construction Orientation
Phase 4: Construction
Step 13: Construction Kickoff
Step 14: Rough Inspections
Step 15: Pre-Drywall Walkthrough
Step 16: Construction Completion & Final Inspections
Step 17: Final Walkthrough & Closing
Estimated Home Delivery Schedule
Northern Building Co. likes to be clear with our entire process. That is why we provide a breakdown of when your home will be completed once building permit has been issued. Please note, the design stage and governmental approvals process is outside of our control.
| 1000-1500 SQ FT HOME START MONTH | DELIVERY MONTH |
|---|---|
| January | July |
| February | August |
| March | September |
| April | October |
| May | November |
| June | December |
| July | January |
| August | February |
| September | March |
| October | April |
| November | May |
| December | June |
| 1500-2000 SQ FT HOME START MONTH | DELIVERY MONTH |
|---|---|
| January | August |
| February | September |
| March | October |
| April | November |
| May | December |
| June | January |
| July | February |
| August | March |
| September | April |
| October | May |
| November | June |
| December | July |
| 2000-2500 SQ FT HOME START MONTH | DELIVERY MONTH |
|---|---|
| January | September |
| February | October |
| March | November |
| April | December |
| May | January |
| June | February |
| July | March |
| August | April |
| September | May |
| October | June |
| November | July |
| December | August |
Vacant Lot Due Diligence Guide
We love to help. That is why we provide a free due diligence checklist for purchasing buildable vacant land. If you would like one of our licensed professionals to assist in the acquisition of your next property please contact us today!
- Is there water and sewer
- If not is it a well and septic site
- If so has the land been perked and what are the average well depths in the area
- Does the site have all utilities, natural gas, electric, cable internet
- If public water and sewer, does it need to be tapped
- If water needs tap does the city do it
- What side of the street is the water on
- If sewer needs to be tapped, what depth is the sewer at
- What side of the street is the sewer on
- Does the road need to be bored
- If gravel road can the road be cut
- Is the road frontage paved
- If not how far off the pavement is it
- If it is not paved how often is it maintained
- When is it maintained
- What are school districts
- Is it a highly regarded school district
- Is there a grocery store within 5-10 minutes
- Are the schools within 5-10 minutes
- Are their parks
- Is it close to a downtown or other major attractions
- What is the population size
- Is the population growing
- What is the Household Income
- Are they mostly renters or homeowners
- What are the demographics
- What is the tax rate
- What is the average home sale price
- What is the average land price per acre
- Is it currently farmed
- Is it wooded
- Is a tree permit required to remove trees
- How extensive is the tree permit process
- How extensive is the building permit process
- Is there a site plan or at least a boundary plan that has been engineered
New Home Construction Cost Guide
We pride ourselves on transparency. That is why we happily provide yearly cost of construction guides. Check out our latest addition to gain insight on what it costs to build a new home.
| 2500 SQ FT COLONIAL | COST |
|---|---|
| LAND | TBD |
| BLUEPRINTS | TBD |
| PERMIT | $6,000.00 |
| ENGINEERING | $4,500.00 |
| TREE CLEARING | TBD |
| DEMOLITION | TBD |
| WATER HOOKUP | $15,000.00 |
| SEWER HOOKUP | $15,000.00 |
| TRUCKING | $7,000.00 |
| EXCAVATION | $6,500.00 |
| FOUNDATION WALLS | $35,000.00 |
| BACKFILL | $2,100.00 |
| STEEL | $3,500.00 |
| FOOTING | $6,300.00 |
| LUMBER + TRUSSES | $38,000.00 |
| DOORS | $4,800.00 |
| WINDOWS | $10,000.00 |
| FRAMING LABOR | $28,000.00 |
| ROOF MATERIALS | $6,900.00 |
| ROOF LABOR | $5,700.00 |
| CONCRETE FLOORS BASEMENT + GARAGE | $13,000.00 |
| CONCRETE FLATWORK DRIVEWAY + WALKWAYS | $20,000.00 |
| CONCRETE FLATWORK PORCH | $2,300.00 |
| PATIO | $1,500.00 |
| PLUMBING | $11,000.00 |
| HVAC ROUGH | $7,500.00 |
| ELECTRICAL ROUGH | $9,900.00 |
| ENERGY CODE BOOKLET AND SEALING | $1,800.00 |
| INSULATION LABOR + MATERIAL | $8,400.00 |
| DRYWALL LABOR + MATERIAL | $17,000.00 |
| PAINT PRIMER | $1,600.00 |
| TILE FLOORS AND WALLS MATERIAL | $4,500.00 |
| TILE LABOR | $8,400.00 |
| TRIM MATERIALS | $12,600.00 |
| CABINETS | $7,200.00 |
| TRIM LABOR | $6,800.00 |
| DOOR HARDWARE | $1,200.00 |
| PAINT WHOLE HOUSE | $6,700.00 |
| COUNTERTOPS LABOR + MATERIAL | $7,200.00 |
| PLUMBING FINAL | $10,800.00 |
| PLUMBING FIXTURES | $500.00 |
| HVAC FINAL | $6,000.00 |
| HVAC EXTRAS | $1,200.00 |
| ELECTRICAL FINAL | $7,000.00 |
| ELECTRICAL FIXTURES | $3,000.00 |
| FLOORING LABOR | $2,800.00 |
| FLOORING MATERIALS | $7,000.00 |
| WINDOW CLEANING | $600.00 |
| SHOWER DOOR LABOR + MATERIAL | $3,000.00 |
| BACKSPLASH MATERIALS | $1,500.00 |
| BACKSPLASH LABOR | $1,500.00 |
| FIREPLACE | $3,500.00 |
| CARPET | $4,000.00 |
| CONSTRUCTION FINAL CLEANING | $700.00 |
| SIDING MATERIAL | $16,800.00 |
| SIDING LABOR | $13,500.00 |
| MASONRY MATERIAL | $4,000.00 |
| MASONRY LABOR | $7,400.00 |
| GUTTERS | $2,200.00 |
| PORCH POSTS | $750.00 |
| CAULKING + BRICK CLEANING | $900.00 |
| GARAGE DOORS | $2,300.00 |
| GARAGE DOOR OPENER | $1,200.00 |
| FINAL GRADING | $900.00 |
| SPRINKLERS | $5,000.00 |
| LANDSCAPING | $30,000.00 |
| PORTAJOHN | $1,200.00 |
| DUMPSTER + LABOR | $2,700.00 |
| AGGREGATES | $8,000.00 |
| MATERIALS | $3,000.00 |
| GENERAL CONDITIONS | $55,000.00 |
| TOTAL | $550,580.00 |
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