The following is a general timeline for our building process.

The intention of this page is to assist buyers with the sequence of events when building your Riptide Home. While no Riptide build is typical, many of the building stages are similar from one build to another, so we have a pretty good idea of how long it will take to construct your unique Riptide Home.

In no way does this represent definitive dates. Typically, our homes take ~180 days from land clearing.

The Design/Planning phase typically takes ~30 days prior to securing the build permit depending on jurisdiction, community Architectural Review requirements and schedule.

Design/Planning (30 Pre-Build Days)

  1. Initial Meeting/Consultation/Price Overview

  2. Preliminary Agreement/Good Faith Deposit Terms

  3. Neighborhood/Lot Selection

  4. Builder Review for Lot

  5. Place Lot under Contract (If Applicable)

  6. Pre-Design Meeting/Review of Concepts/Pricing

  7. Design House Plans & Plot Plans

  8. Formulate Specs/Selections for Final Plan

  9. Prelim Survey Work for Tree walk

  10. Super to Complete Initial Tree Walk

  11. Complete Selections at Design Center

  12. Complete Lot Orientation/Tree Walk

  13. Complete Overview Prior to Contract

  14. Execute Contract

  15. Submit to ARC/HOA Committees for Approval

Permitting Process (Pre-Build Days)

  1. Install all Signage and Permit Boxes

  2. Determination of Septic/Sewer/Well/County Water

  3. Update All Septic/Well Permits (If Applicable)

  4. Pay All Sewer/Water Tap Fee’s (If Applicable)

  5. Submit For Building Permit

Build Days 1-45

  1. Clear Land

  2. Foundation Completion (Depending on foundation type, Monolithic Slab, Raised Slab, Crawl Space, Pilings) - Footings, Block Work, Fill Foundation, Plumbing and Electrical in Slab, Concrete Flat Work,

  3. Framing of House

Build Days 45-90

  1. Drying In of House – House Wrap/Roof Felt

  2. Window and Door installation

  3. Roofing Installation

  4. All Roughs Ins – HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Gas, Low Voltage (Security and Sound)

  5. Client Rough Walk

  6. Insulation Installation

  7. Drywall Installation and Completion

  8. Kitchen/Bath Cabinet Installation

  9. Trim and Doors Installation

  10. Siding Installation

  11. Stone or Brick Installation (Applicable Areas)

  12. Septic Installation/Sewer Installation

Build Days 90-130

  1. Granite Installation

  2. Painting of Interior of House

  3. Garage Door Installation

  4. Exterior Rails, Columns, Stick Work

  5. Tile all Baths Laundry and Applicable Areas

  6. Driveway Installation

  7. Trim Out’s – Completion of all HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Gas, Low voltage Systems

  8. Installation of Finish Flooring – Wood/Carpet

  9. Final Trim Labor Interior and Exterior

  10. Closet Shelving, Mirrors, Knobs

  11. Construction Clean

  12. Final Paint – Interior and Exterior

  13. Landscape Installation and Completion

Build Days 130-175

  1. Detailed Builder Punch out

  2. Certificate of Occupancy

  3. Final Touch Ups and Clean

  4. First Client Walk

  5. Client Punch Out Touch Ups

  6. Final Interior and Exterior Clean

  7. Final Client Walk

  8. Closing