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The Building Schedule

Here is a snapshot of milestone dates of construction including your closing date:

  1. The home site is prepared and the foundation is poured and then backfilled.
  2. Your home interior and exterior walls are constructed and the roof is framed.
  3. The windows and exterior doors are installed.
  4. The roof is shingled.
  5. Your home's HVAC, electrical and plumbing are installed and inspected by the local building officials. Your home is insulated, inspected again by the local building officials (if required) and the sheetrock is completed.
  6. The exterior you have chosen will be applied, as well as the interior wall and ceiling are primed.
  7. Your staircase and hard surface floorings are installed including the tile and hardwood.
  8. Interior doors and molding are installed.
  9. Kitchen cabinets and countertops are installed and the interior and exterior of your home is painted.
  10. Your home's electrical and plumbing fixtures are mounted and your hardwood floors are sanded, stained and the 1st coat of finish is applied. Finally, your carpet is installed.
  11. Weather permitting, you Landscaping and driveway is installed.
  12. Approximately one week before closing you will inspect your home with a Gladstone Representative to itemize issues you would like to have taken care of prior to closing.
  13. Your new Gladstone home is now complete and keys ready to be presented to you at your final walk-through and closing. At this exciting and informative meeting, you will become familiar with all of the details of your new home and learn valuable care and maintenance information. We encourage you to take your time, ask questions and, most of all enjoy yourself

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