The Build phase includes the final three stages in the Logical Homes six stage project process.
Permits and Engineering
This stage involves producing required drawings/engineering for the submittal to governing agencies that oversee the homeowner's property/site with the goal of procuring building permits and all required approvals.
What you provide us:
You need to provide application/permit fees made out directly to the governing agencies for Standard approvals which include: Planning and Zoning, Building and Safety, Public Works and Fire Dept.
What we do:
We assist in the preparation of all required standard documentation and submittals to the respective governing agencies having jurisdiction over the property/site. Any Variances, Conditional Use Permits, Environmental Impact Reports, Special Use Permits, etc. that are required above and beyond these standard approvals will be obtained at this stage. If any additional service fees are required based on your project, you will be advised of these in advance.
What we provide you:
We will supply you with a set of all approval letters/sign-offs and the Building Permit
Timeframe:
Please note that the time frame required to obtain any approvals is contingent upon the jurisdiction/city in which the project is located. Depending upon location, this stage takes from aproximately 1 to 12 weeks to complete.
Fee:
The cost for this stage is $50,000 which is dedicated towards the final construction cost of the project (i.e. indicative prices we provide for our homes include this cost). All fees assessed directly by the governing agency, as discussed above, are an additional expense.
Payment Schedule:
Non-refundable deposit of $1,000 upon signing of Contractual Agreement.
Within one week of contract signing, Initial Payment A is due - 40% of total fee payment that is held to be applied to final payment.
Within one week of contract signing, Initial Payment B is due - 40% of total fee payment to fund client's operating account.
Funding requests will be made every 7 days and require a minimum balance in the account that is approximately 40 percent of the total fee.
Upon completion of this project phase, 100% of the Permitting/Engineering fee is paid and the Site Preparation/Fabrication phase follows.
Site Preparation and Fabrication
This stage of the project includes the preparation of the construction site and the off-site fabrication of the home and it's components.
What you provide us:
Signed contractual agreement to proceed with work and progress payments.
What we do:
Site/property grading, access/driveways, foundations, terracing and sculpting of the land is completed at this stage. Fabrication of the home takes place off-site and a large percentage of the project is constructed prior to delivery to the site. The off-site installation of walls, insulation, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and a multitude of other construction materials/systems takes place and all components are delivered for final installation at your property/site.
What we provide you:
Progress report and photographs of the prepared site and prefabricated components of the project/home.
Timeframe:
Approximately one to three months. Fabrication timing, along with unique site conditions, will dictate the final schedule for delivery to the site.
Fee:
Required at beginning of this stage:
Initial Non-Refundable Payment A is due - 10% of total projected job costs payment that is held and to be applied to final payment.
Initial Payment B is due - 10% of total projected job costs payment to fund client's operating account.
Funding requests will be made every 14 days and require a minimum balance in the account that is approximately 10 percent of the total projected job cost.
Upon completion of this project phase, 65% of the total project cost is paid and the structure is then approved for delivery to the site.
Installation and CompletionWhat you provide us:
All existing utility company account information for transfer to permanent/updated accounts.
What we do:
The home will be delivered to your site via truck and set in place via crane, forklift, or/any other means that is dictated by access conditions to the site. The various components, large and small, that comprise your home will all be delivered and our team will assemble the home to create a final and finished product. This stage includes on-site installation and construction of remaining trades, tie-in and finishes of the home and site/landscape.
What we provide you:
Progress reports and photographs of site and project during installation phase and finally a home and site with all governing agency approvals - ready for move-in. Completion will include final project sign-off, a review of all warranties for products, a project walk through and delivery of keys to your new home.
Timeframe:
Fee:
Funding requests will be made every 14 days and require a minimum balance in the account that is approximately 10 percent of the total projected job cost.
Upon 100% payment of the total project cost along with any requested additional service charges, the final certificate of occupancy shall be delivered to the new homeowner.
Note: The above information is a guideline only and may not reflect the specifics of your site and project. This is not a contract or commitment to perform the above duties. Separate and unique documentation will cover the specifics of any contracted project.
