Building Process

During this stage:

• Permits and approvals are secured from the local building authority.
• Perry Homes determines where your home will sit on the homesite.
• Your home’s position and orientation (“right” or “left”) is determined by such factors as terrain, drainage, utility easements, and municipal requirements for setback and side yards. Due to technical requirements, Perry Homes assumes sole discretion for home placement.
• Your homesite is surveyed and marked to show final positioning.
• The land is cleared of obstructions, and the soil is prepared for construction.
• Existing trees may be removed from the homesite as necessary, based on state and local laws and sound building practices. Perry Homes does not accept responsibility for the life of existing trees. For more information on trees, please see our FAQ.

All of our foundations are designed and inspected by a licensed professional engineer.

During this phase:

• Plumbing and electrical undergrounds are installed.
• Beams are trenched.
• The vapor barrier is put in place.
• Reinforcing cables are installed in the forms.
• Concrete is placed to complete the foundation.
• Lot grade is established.
• Reinforcing cables are stressed.

During this phase:

• The framing for each floorplan is individually engineered to meet structural and wind requirements.
• Wood studs, beams, floor joists and/or floor trusses, and rafters are used to create the skeletal structure of the home.
• The exterior walls, interior walls, and roof are erected.
• Frames are inspected per local requirements.

During this phase:

• Exterior sheathing is applied.
• Windows and exterior rear doors are installed.
• The eaves, fascia and overhang are built.
• Siding is installed.
• Roof decking and shingles are put into place.

Perry Homes installs Cemplank siding for all horizontal siding and James Hardie trim and soffit. Cemplank is an extremely hard, cementicious material that is impervious to rot, warping, and termites. The Cemplank siding we use carries a 25-year manufacturer's warranty.

During this stage:

• Wiring and cables are installed, including electric, RG6 cable, Cat5, and plumbing lines.
• HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) equipment and ducts are installed.
• Polycel insulation is added to all exterior corners, plates on the first floor, doors and windows, and penetration of wall plates common to the attic.
• Once the mechanical systems are installed and inspected, insulation is placed in the exterior walls.
• Mechanical systems are inspected per local requirements.

During this stage:

• The sheetrock, also called drywall, is installed.
• It is then taped and floated to cover fastener holes and seams.
• Texture is applied to the walls.

During this stage:

• Bath and kitchen cabinets are installed.
• Moldings and baseboards are installed.
• Interior doors are hung.
• Stair trim is installed (if applicable).
• Ceramic tile is installed.
• Carpet is installed.

During this stage:

• Interior painting, caulking, and staining begins.
• High-grade enamel is applied to all designated trim material.
• Exterior painting is done, dependent on weather conditions.

During this stage:

• Plumbing fixtures are installed.
• Electrical fixtures are installed.
• The HVAC compressor and thermostat are installed.
• The HVAC components are matched for maximum efficiency.
• The alarm keypads and control panel are mounted (if applicable).

During this stage:

• Mirrors are hung.
• Wood floors are installed (if applicable).
• All final paint and stain is touched up.
• Any remaining floor moldings are installed and painted.
• Carpet is installed.

During this stage:

• Sidewalks, driveways, patios, and fencing are installed (if applicable).
• Your home is again inspected by the local building inspectors (if applicable).
• Your Perry Home is now ready for the homeowner demonstration, closing, and move-in.