From finished lot to keys

Once a street is paved and the lots are finished, building a home takes most of a year. Here is how that time breaks down for a typical two-story home in the Carolinas.

Stage	Typical time
Permits and plan review	2–6 weeks
Foundation	2–3 weeks
Framing and roof	3–5 weeks
Plumbing, electrical, HVAC rough-in	3–4 weeks
Insulation and drywall	3 weeks
Interior finishes	6–8 weeks
Exterior, driveway, landscaping	Runs alongside interiors
Final inspections and certificate of occupancy	1–2 weeks

Where time is lost

Inspections are scheduled by the local building department, and a missed inspection can push every following trade back. Weather slows foundations and roofing. Some materials, such as windows and electrical gear, can have long lead times, so we order them before framing starts.

Building many homes at once

On a neighborhood, homes are started in waves so each trade can move from house to house. That keeps crews busy and lets the street fill in steadily.

Before closing

Every home gets a walkthrough before closing, a punch list, and a final cleaning. The warranty starts at closing.