Skip to content Short answer: Design & planning (2–3 months) → permits and municipal approvals (1–2 months) → site
prep and foundation (1–2 months) → structural construction (3–4 months) → plumbing and electrical
(1–2 months) → windows, doors, and waterproofing (1 month) → interior finishes (2–3 months) →
exterior work and landscaping (1 month).
Why it matters: Knowing the real phase breakdown helps you understand where your project actually is
at any given moment — and makes it much easier to spot a phase that’s running long before it becomes
a real problem.
What to check:
● Ask for a schedule broken down by these phases, with target dates for each
● Confirm which phases can run in parallel and which can’t
● Ask what typically causes each phase to slip
Bottom line: A house isn’t built in one long push — it’s built in sequential phases, and understanding
them turns “how’s it going?” into a real conversation instead of a guess.
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What are the actual phases of building a custom home here?
Design and planning (2–3 months), permits (1–2), site prep and foundation
(1–2), structure (3–4), plumbing and electrical (1–2), windows and waterproofing (1),
interiors (2–3), exteriors (1).
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