Breaking Ground

Your new home is fully designed and planned on paper, so now it’s time to bring it to life! Starting off the process is site preparation and laying the foundation. It may not be the most visually dramatic part of construction, but it’s one of the most important. A carefully planned homesite safeguards your home so it remains structurally sound for generations to come.

What is Home Site Preparation?

Before we pour the foundation, our team carefully prepares the homesite to ensure stability, proper drainage, and long-term performance. This phase includes clearing the land, grading the property, and precisely staking out your home’s footprint. Proper grading is especially important, as it directs water away from your home.

Septic vs Sewage Systems: What’s the Difference?

During this stage, our team establishes how your how will dispose of its wastewater: either by public sewage or a private septic system depending on your community. A public sewer system connects your home to a municipal wastewater treatment facility, where waste is processed off-site. A septic system, on the other hand, is a self-contained system located on your property that treats and disperses wastewater underground. Both systems are safe and effective when properly installed and maintained, and the type used is determined by township or county regulations.

The Foundation of Your New Home 

Next comes the foundation, one of the most critical components of your entire home. First, concrete footers are poured first to create a solid base. Then, foundation walls are formed and poured to exact specifications. After curing, waterproofing measures and drainage systems are installed to help protect against moisture. Rounding out this essential step is pouring the slab, the very first floor that starts your brand new home. 

As this stage wraps up, our team starts the next exciting milestone: building the frame of your home. It’s at this moment you finally can start visualizing your dream coming true!