Construction Timeline.....

    Although each custom home project is unique, this time line provides a general sequence of events for the construction process and the person responsible for each step.  If the log home company representative or dealer you choose to work with will also serve as your builder, he or she will complete all the general contractor tasks listed below.  The abbreviation "Rep." stands for log home company representative or dealer.  (Note: Press "here" to download this page zipped in Word97 format!)

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Activity

Contractor Responsible

Activity Cont'd.

Contractor Responsible

PRE-CONSTRUCTION STEPS

   Temporary Utilities  
Purchase land Owner Call contractors and utilities to confirm work schedule General
Preliminary budget Owner Install temporary toilet facilities Supplier
Preliminary construction schedule Owner Install temporary electricity Electric Utility
Gather design ideas Owner Install temporary telephone Telephone Co.
Visit log home models Owner Call for inspections as needed Subcontractors
Select log home producer Owner Footings  
Select builder-dealer or general contractor Owner Call contractors and confirm work schedule General
Develop preliminary house plans Owner-Rep. Locate and dig footings and pier pads Concrete
Arrange for survey and plot plans General Install access pipe for under foundation utilities Plumbing
  • Produce survey and plot plan
 Surveyor Call for footing inspections Concrete
Arrange for financing Owner Pour concrete foundation footings and pier pads Concrete
Develop list of subcontractors General Termite Protection  
Finalize house plans General Call contractor and confirm work schedule General
Arrange for insurance General Apply termite protection chemicals Exterminator
Arrange for temporary electricity General Foundation  
Arrange for temporary telephone General Call concrete contractor to confirm work schedule General
Apply for general building permits General Install forms for poured concrete foundation Concrete
  • Apply for any other general permits
 General Call for foundation inspection Concrete
  • Apply for individual building trade permits
 Subcontractors Pour concrete foundation Concrete
Solicit subcontractor bids General Install waterproofing, paring, or insulation Waterproofing
Establish tentative schedule for subcontractors General Subfloor  
Produce final budget General Call carpentry contractor to confirm work schedule General
Order log home package General Install subfloor, beams, posts as required Carpentry
Develop final construction schedule General Backfill and Rough Grade  
Give notice of start where applicable General Call excavation contractor to confirm work schedule General
  • Building permit office
   Backfill around foundation Excavation
  • Zoning board, community association
   Rough grade slope for lawn Excavation
  • Financial institution
   Delivery of Log Home Package  
  • Insurance agent
   Call producer or builder to confirm delivery schedule General
  • Individual subcontractors
   Confirm amount of final payment for logs General
  • Others as needed
   Confirm amount due for delivery charges General
Start construction General Arrange to have certified checks available General
Construction Schedule   Prepare material storage area General
Site Cleaning and Excavations   Assemble equipment/manpower to unload logs General or Rep.
Call excavation contractor/confirm work schedule General Unloading and Storage of Logs and Building Materials  
Cut or grade entrance road or driveway Excavation Unload materials, stack to protect per instructions General or Rep.
Install culverts, spread crushed stone, etc. Excavation Check materials against shipping manifest General or Rep.
Clear building site and material storage area Excavation Weathertight Log Shell and Interior Partitions  
Dig basement Excavation Call log dealer or representative to confirm schedule General
Water Well   Erect log walls following construction manual Carpentry or Rep.
Call water well contractor to confirm schedule General Install windows and doors per plan Carpentry or Rep.
Drill water well and install pump Well Driller Erect interior wall partitions Carpentry or Rep.
Septic System and Drain Field   Install roof system and sheathing Carpentry or Rep.
Call septic contractor to confirm work schedule General    
Install septic tank and drain field Septic    

Activity

Contractor Responsible

Activity Cont'd.

Contractor Responsible

PRE-CONSTRUCTION STEPS CONTINUED

   Install cabinets, countertops Carpentry
Roofing   Install vanities, bars, soap dishes, mirrors Carpentry
Call roofing contractor to confirm work schedule General Install closet shelves, poles, hardware Carpentry
Install roofing felt, flashing and shingles Roofing Install stair treads, railings, balusters Carpentry

Fireplace and Chimney

   Install mirrors, medicine cabinets Carpentry
Call masonry contractor to confirm work schedule General Install tub and shower doors, rods, etc. Carpentry
Erect fireplace and chimney Masonry Install drapery rods Carpentry
Plumbing   Paint, Stain and Wall Coverings  
Call plumbing contractor to confirm work schedule General Call painting contractor to confirm work schedule General
Install rough plumbing system Plumbing Apply interior paint, stain, wall coverings Painting
Call for plumbing inspection Plumbing Apply exterior paint, stain, preservatives Painting
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning   Apply interior and exterior chinking and caulking Caulking
Call HVAC contractor to confirm work schedule General Finish Plumbing  
Install rough HVAC ductwork and equipment HVAC Install plumbing fixtures and appliances Plumbing
Call for mechanical inspection HVAC Call for final inspection Plumbing
Electrical   Finish HVAC  
Call electrical contractor to confirm work schedule General Install final HVAC equipment and test HVAC
Install rough electrical wiring and service panel Electrical Call for final inspection HVAC
Call for electrical inspection Electrical Finish Electrical  
Framing Inspection   Install fixtures, appliances, outlet covers, etc. Electrical
Call for framing inspection General Call for final inspection Electrical
Interior and Exterior Concrete Work   Exterior Finish and Trim  
Call concrete contractor to confirm work schedule General Install window and door trim Carpentry
Pour concrete floors, driveways and walkways Concrete Install fascia, frieze and rake boards Carpentry
Wall Insulation and Soundproofing   Install soffit and porch ceilings Carpentry
Call insulation contractor to confirm work schedule General Install porch post and railings Carpentry
install wall insulation and soundproofing as required Insulation Install gable louvers, soffit vents, etc. Carpentry
Interior Wall and Ceilings   Install garage door and door opener Carpentry
Call drywall contractor to confirm work schedule General Install gutters and downspouts Roofing
Install gypsum wall board and tape Drywall Landscaping  
Ceiling Insulation   Call landscaping contractor to confirm work schedule General
Call insulation contractor to confirm work schedule General Finish grading, seeding, sod and shrubbery Landscaping
Install ceiling insulation Insulation Final Building Inspection  
Finish Floor Coverings   Inspect work of subcontractors and make punch list General
Call flooring contractor to confirm work schedule General Review punch list (deficiencies) with contractors General
Installation of hardwood flooring Flooring Re-inspect building after corrections and accept work General
Installation of resilient or ceramic tile Flooring Obtain lien waivers and approve final payment General
Installation of padding and carpet Flooring Call for final building inspection General
Interior Finish and Trim   Obtain occupancy permit General
Call carpentry contractor to confirm work schedule General Notify financial institution of completion General
Install interior doors and hardware Carpentry Notify insurance company of completion General
Install interior window and door trim Carpentry Switch insurance to home owner's policy General
Install baseboard base and shoe Carpentry Notify any other agencies of completion General
Install wall moldings, chair rails, etc. Carpentry HOME READY FOR OCCUPANCY!  

Activity

Contractor Responsible

Activity Cont'd.

Contractor Responsible

PRE-CONSTRUCTION STEPS CONTINUED

   Install cabinets, countertops Carpentry
Roofing   Install vanities, bars, soap dishes, mirrors Carpentry
Call roofing contractor to confirm work schedule General Install closet shelves, poles, hardware Carpentry
Install roofing felt, flashing and shingles Roofing Install stair treads, railings, balusters Carpentry

Fireplace and Chimney

   Install mirrors, medicine cabinets Carpentry
Call masonry contractor to confirm work schedule General Install tub and shower doors, rods, etc. Carpentry
Erect fireplace and chimney Masonry Install drapery rods Carpentry
Plumbing   Paint, Stain and Wall Coverings  
Call plumbing contractor to confirm work schedule General Call painting contractor to confirm work schedule General
Install rough plumbing system Plumbing Apply interior paint, stain, wall coverings Painting
Call for plumbing inspection Plumbing Apply exterior paint, stain, preservatives Painting
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning   Apply interior and exterior chinking and caulking Caulking
Call HVAC contractor to confirm work schedule General Finish Plumbing  
Install rough HVAC ductwork and equipment HVAC Install plumbing fixtures and appliances Plumbing
Call for mechanical inspection HVAC Call for final inspection Plumbing
Electrical   Finish HVAC  
Call electrical contractor to confirm work schedule General Install final HVAC equipment and test HVAC
Install rough electrical wiring and service panel Electrical Call for final inspection HVAC
Call for electrical inspection Electrical Finish Electrical  
Framing Inspection   Install fixtures, appliances, outlet covers, etc. Electrical
Call for framing inspection General Call for final inspection Electrical
Interior and Exterior Concrete Work   Exterior Finish and Trim  
Call concrete contractor to confirm work schedule General Install window and door trim Carpentry
Pour concrete floors, driveways and walkways Concrete Install fascia, frieze and rake boards Carpentry
Wall Insulation and Soundproofing   Install soffit and porch ceilings Carpentry
Call insulation contractor to confirm work schedule General Install porch post and railings Carpentry
install wall insulation and soundproofing as required Insulation Install gable louvers, soffit vents, etc. Carpentry
Interior Wall and Ceilings   Install garage door and door opener Carpentry
Call drywall contractor to confirm work schedule General Install gutters and downspouts Roofing
Install gypsum wall board and tape Drywall Landscaping  
Ceiling Insulation   Call landscaping contractor to confirm work schedule General
Call insulation contractor to confirm work schedule General Finish grading, seeding, sod and shrubbery Landscaping
Install ceiling insulation Insulation Final Building Inspection  
Finish Floor Coverings   Inspect work of subcontractors and make punch list General
Call flooring contractor to confirm work schedule General Review punch list (deficiencies) with contractors General
Installation of hardwood flooring Flooring Re-inspect building after corrections and accept work General
Installation of resilient or ceramic tile Flooring Obtain lien waivers and approve final payment General
Installation of padding and carpet Flooring Call for final building inspection General
Interior Finish and Trim   Obtain occupancy permit General
Call carpentry contractor to confirm work schedule General Notify financial institution of completion General
Install interior doors and hardware Carpentry Notify insurance company of completion General
Install interior window and door trim Carpentry Switch insurance to home owner's policy General
Install baseboard base and shoe Carpentry Notify any other agencies of completion General
Install wall moldings, chair rails, etc. Carpentry HOME READY FOR OCCUPANCY!