1. Design and Ideas
2. Architect - Engineering - Plans
3. City and state approvals, plan check, coastal commission if applicable.
4. Bidding with qualified contractors.
5. Sign a contract with a contractor.
6. If hazardous waste is encountered anywhere on a site, it must be addressed and abated before any work can begin. A notification must be sent to AQMD (Air Quality Management District). A ten day waiting period before construction or demolition can begin may apply. Check with your contractor.
7. Pre-construction meeting with city grading official if applicable.
8. Construction start, work on site.
9. Site preparation begins
10. The land is cleared and any existing structures are demolished.
11. City and engineer inspections are completed prior to pouring concrete.
12. The foundation concrete is formed and poured.
13. Framing of the structure and placement of steel.
14. Installation of windows and exterior door frames.
15. Electric, plumbing and mechanical rough-in installations.
16. Framing, electric, plumbing and mechanical inspections by the city and engineer.
17. Roofing, which may be a multiple step process depending on the roof style.
18. Stucco paper and wire wrap or the start of exterior siding.
19. City inspection of paper and wire installations if stucco is used.
20. Insulation
21. Interior wall finishes, drywall, plaster etc.
22. Interior woodwork and cabinets.
23. Tile and hard surfaces.
24. Painting.
25. Flooring.
26. Landscaping.

This process is a general guideline for most residential projects. Commercial projects and remodels may follow a different process, although this one has worked well for our business for many years.

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