Marty's General Contracting

New Construction

Having a new home built from the ground up is undoubtedly an exciting project, with careful planning and research, promises to be a lucrative investment. The most important decision in this process is also the very first one: choosing a builder. After all, choosing the best builder on the market will ensure that you end up with the nest home on the market. Marty’s General Contracting has the experience and know-how to make this dream become a reality. We recognize the value of a partner who works diligently with you to find the best possible solution for the bet possible price.

There are five (5) main steps; Below are the requirements and responsibilities during each step of New Construction.

STAGE 1 - Foundation

Before the foundation is poured, there is a lot of work to do. The sire must be graded and excavated and the foundation laid out according to the plot map. Rough plumbing is installed and inspected and finally, the foundation for the house, garage and porch is poured. As with all aspects of construction, weather can play a part in foundation delays. Improper grading and drainage can undermine a foundation from the beginning. Be sure to have the foundation thoroughly checked by your own inspector.

STAGE 2 - Framing

This is when your house starts looking like a house. During this phase, all of the home's interior and exterior walls and the stairs are framed. Now it's time to keep the weather out, by installing the sheathing, roof, shingles, exterior doors and windows. The quicker this phase is completed, the fewer weather related delays you'll experience while finishing the interior of the house.

STAGE 3 - Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical

The work that happens during this phase has to be done right, because once sheetrock is put over it, everything will be harder and more expensive to get to. Water, waste piping, water heater, HVAC system, ductwork and rough electrical wiring - the guts of your new home - are installed during this stage. All of these systems require inspection to assure you can safely move on to the next phase.

STAGE 4 - Insulation & Drywall

First the walls are insulated and then the drywall or sheetrock is installed over them. By now you and your builder should have discussed details about sheetrock thickness, how it will be fastened to the studs (nails or screws) and what type of texture or paint you have he budget for.

STAGE 5 - Exterior & Interior Finish

In this phase, all the final details are taken care of, including installation

and testing of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing systems

and the installation of ceilings, doors, baseboards, window sills, floor

coverings, countertops, cabinets, tiles, appliances, mirrors, lights, faucets, and showerheads. Everything gets a covering of paint or wallpaper, and the driveway and sidewalks are poured. Final inspections are then scheduled. Final hits must re resolved in a timely manner before permit expiration. No project is to big, for Marty's General Contracting. Call today to set up a consultation regarding your New Construction project.