Category: Stages of Construction Process

Homeowner Introductory Tour

Your Personal Builder will introduce you to your new Gallery Home, pointing out its unique features and systems. Soon you will close and be given the keys to your brand-new Gallery Home. Congratulations! It is our pleasure to welcome you to the family.

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Builder Acceptance

Your Personal Builder will perform a thorough inspection of your home to ensure that it meets Gallery Homes’ high construction standards.

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Fixtures, Flooring & Landscaping

Your HVAC and light fixtures are installed. This is also when flooring finishes, final plumbing, electrical, security, shelving and mirrors are installed. Drywall patches and touch up paint in exterior and interior are also done at this stage. Landscaping and irrigation (if applicable) begin, and house cleaning is performed. Approximate..Read More

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Cabinets, Countertops & Exterior

Your long-awaited vision starts to come together now. Your kitchen and bathroom cabinets are installed, followed by your countertops. Driveway and external walkways are prepared, poured and inspected. Approximate duration: 1 – 2 weeks

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Wood Trim, Initial Paint, Tile Installation

Once your drywall is complete and the texture has cured, trim carpenters arrive to install the interior doors, trim and molding, as well as any staircase railings. Garage doors, initial paint, walls and floor tile will be installed, along with aluminum soffits on the exterior of your home. Approximate duration:..Read More

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Drywall and Exterior Finish

Your home is really starting to take on its final shape now. After your electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and insulation inspections are complete, exterior and interior wall surfaces are covered and finished. Approximate duration: 2 – 3 weeks

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Roofing

Your home now has moisture barrier material over the entire roof. We install flashing, roof shingles and any additional moisture barrier required on the exterior wood portions of the home. Approximate duration: 2 – 4 weeks

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Rough Trades & Drywall Preparation

This is the behind-the-scenes installation of your home’s major rough trades. Hundreds of feet of electrical wiring, outlets and breaker boxes are installed. HVAC ducts, rough plumbing valves and structured wiring are installed and exterior doors are set. Several municipal inspections are completed at this time. Approximate duration: 1 –..Read More

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