A lot of owners have never seen the inside of a construction project, so the process feels like a black box. It is not. Here is the actual sequence, from the day you hand us a permit to the day the city signs off, and what we do at each step so there are no surprises.
Before anyone breaks ground, we lock the scope, the budget, and the schedule, and we file the long-lead items. Utility applications and the PG&E request go in now, because they take the longest and waiting on them later is the most common reason projects stall. You get a clear picture of cost and timeline before the first dollar is spent in the field.
Construction runs in a fixed order. Site work and foundation, then framing, then the rough-ins for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical, then insulation, drywall, and finishes. Each stage has an inspection that has to pass before the next begins. We schedule those so the project moves forward in one line instead of waiting on a backlog, and so a failed re-inspection does not cascade into the rest of the job.
You should never have to wonder what is happening on your project. We tell you what stage you are in, what inspection is next, and what is coming, in plain language and with real numbers. No phone tag and no vague answers about what got done this week.
The build ends with a final inspection and the certificate that says the home is legal to occupy. We walk the project with you, close out the punch list, and hand over the documents you need. The job is not done when the building looks finished. It is done when the city signs off and you have everything in writing.
Bring us your permit and plans, or just your questions. We will walk you through exactly how your project would run.
Request a consultationGeneral information from a licensed general contractor. Inspection sequences and requirements vary by jurisdiction and project type.
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