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The house building process shouldn’t be out of reach of anyone willing to put in the time and effort to learn the process. The information provided here for free could help you save between 15-60% of the cost to build a house.

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From the pre-planning phase all the way through to final finishes on the house. Insiderbuild.com provides all the information needed to take on whatever part of the house build process that you desire.

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The Build Process

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Pre-Construction

Budget, Land purchase, concept development, architectural design, structural engineering, permits, hiring a GC, hiring sub-contractors, Legal agreements, insurance

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Site Preparation

Clearing, Excavation, Grading, Utilities, footings, foundations, Drainage

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Framing

Floors, walls, sheathing, roof, roof sheathing

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Plumbing, Electrical, & HVAC

Plumbing rough-in, Electrical Rough-in, HVAC Rough-in, Inspections

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Interior Finishing

Insulation, Drywall Hanging, Drywall Finishing, Paint, Flooring, Cabinetry, Countertops, trim & Molding, Doors, Light Fixtures, Plumbing Fixtures, Appliances, HVAC Finalization

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Exterior Finishing

Flashing, Siding, Roofing, Trim, Eaves Troughs, Lighting, Grading, Landscaping,

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