The Building Process
You may already have an idea of where you’d like to call home. Maybe you even own the land already. Interra Homes can build your home in one of our great Neighborhoods located throughout West Michigan...or on your own lot.
Your sales agent can guide you through the process of selecting a lot that works for you and the house plan that best suits your needs.
This is also a good time to start considering which of our wide variety of floor plans you’d like to call home.
When you build your home with us, you get one on one time with one of our Sales Team Members. Our experienced, knowledgeable agents will walk you through each plan to help you determine the best fit for your lifestyle.
Some Examples of 'Key' Elements:
- Fireplace
- Sunroom
- Finished Baement
- Third Stall Garage
- Solid Surface Countertops
You've made the decision to build, you've selected your floor plan, and you have a Pre-Approval Letter* from your Lender**. Now...it's time to sign a purchase agreement (with initial deposit) and get started on the Build Process of your New Home!
*Need a little guidance on the Financial Process of building your home? No problem. we've put some helpful information together for you in the Financial Process tab above.
**Although not required, we always suggest using one of our Preferred Lenders, who are most familiar with our system and the financial aspects of the build process. A smooth financial process can certainly go a long way toward ensuring you move in on time!
Our Design Center provides you with a wide variety of elements to choose from in the personalization of your home.
Along with the purchase of your new home, you’ll receive one on one time with one of our Interior Design experts. This step in the process can take some time (about four hours all together)...it’s important you don’t feel rushed and understand you have time to make decisions.
In order to make good use of this time, it’s best to be prepared. Come with some idea of how you’d like to customize the details of your new home, or a color scheme you want to incorporate. We encourage you to use our online Gallery of Homes to collect ideas for your new home. You'll be able to search and filter through photos, depending on what you'd like to see. We'll be able to review them together at our meeting.
Once the design phases are complete and you’ve fully signed off on your house plans, your Pre-Construction Meeting* will be scheduled. At this meeting, you will meet your Superintendent, who is responsible for managing the specific aspects of your home during construction.
Together you will review your finalized floor plans, selections and site plan. Your Superintendent will give you a clear expectation for how the process will flow. Moving forward into the Building Process, your Superintendent will be your direct contact for all construction related questions. You will receive their contact information at this meeting and are welcome to contact them at any point along the way.
*Your floor plan, selections and lot must be entirely finalized prior to this meeting.
- Once your Pre-Con meeting is complete, the process has been initiated for your Lot Closing. Your sales agent will communicate the date for your lot closing.
All the major decisions have been made. Now...it's time to start watching your dream become reality!
Following the Dig Date, here are the steps in building your home:
- Foundation
- Framing
- Roofing, Windows + Doors
- Rough-In Mechanicals
- Inspections
- Insulation
- Drywall
- Interior Trim + Cabinets
- Exterior Trim + Siding
- Paint
- Flooring, Counters + Backsplashes
- Lighting + Plumbing Fixtures
- Final Touches
- Cleaning + Final Grade
- Walk-Thru
For detailed information on the steps, check out the tab above labeled Building Timeline. We do encourage you to make an appointment with your Superintendent to review the progress of your home at any time. Should you have any questions about the process along the way, you can either refer to our online building software or contact your Superintendent directly.
When your home is nearly completed and your closing date approaches, you will schedule time with your Superintendent to "walk-thru" your home. During your Walk Thru, your Superintendent will show you the ins and outs of your new home and will review your home owner warranty.
The day you’ve been waiting for is finally here! Especially if a Preferred Lender has been used, this will be a smooth and easy experience for you. You will meet with our Closing Representative who will help you through the process. You’ll receive a packet of information with your closing documents, all warranty information, customer service numbers and a few other items for you to keep in a memorable place.
We pride ourselves on doing whatever we can to improve the home building process. Because we do, we work with a survey company that will be reaching out to you in a week or so, and again at 90-days and 1-year. We welcome your participation in getting us this very helpful feedback.
After Closing, your home is covered by a one-year Builder Warranty, 1-year systems warranty and 2-year structural warranty. Additionally, many of the products in your home are covered by manufacturer warranties. You may contact your Warranty Service Manager with any items that may arise after close. You’ll also be able to schedule this online.
