Custom Home Build Toronto

Alligning trades and suppliers

Just like the actual reviews, the schedule is also part of the plan, and it helps everyone follow a certain time frame to complete different stages of the construction. The schedule cannot be created without having the review plans finalized, hence the necessity to go through the previous stage first.

The schedule is based solely on the plan. Of course, a two bedroom home would take less to plan than a multistory construction with more bedrooms on each floor. The schedule covers clearing the land, building the foundation, framing, walls, structural designs, exterior and interior finishes.

The schedule will be created with maximum effectiveness in mind, but according to the initial plans. The more sophisticated a project is, the more it will take. However, we have a comprehensive team of professionals covering all fields, so we try to do it as quickly as possible.

We put quality first, so while we do things fast, we won’t compromise on the integrity of your project. We’ll also help our clients understand why some stages of the schedule may take more than others, even if things don’t always make sense.

Excavating and pouring foundation

While most of our clients are more concerned about the exterior and interior finishes of their projects, the truth is the foundation is just as important. While not visible when the project is over, this is the first step in the process and a critical one.

The foundation is directly responsible for the durability of your home. If not done with attention to detail and quality standards, it will affect the resilience of your home once it’s over. Its strength will also be affected by the integrity of the foundation.

To keep it simple, if your home doesn’t have a solid and stable foundation, it won’t be a reliable result. It won’t last for a very long time, and structural issues may arise later on.

The foundation is also included in the original review plans. Based on how large and heavy your home will be, the foundation details may need to be changed throughout this initial planning stage.

It may look like engineers and builders spend more time on the foundation than on other stages, but they require a strong base for further work.

Building a house box for inspection

From many points of view, framing and structural elements are as important as the foundation. If the foundation is meant to support the whole construction, framing, and structural work will support everything else on the surface.

In terms of design, the frame has the primary role to provide support and shape to the further construction of your home. Our engineers plan it in the smallest details in order to combine the right components for integrity, durability, and strength.

The structure could be a combination of columns, beams, and slabs. The idea is to resist gravity and support the rest, but also to take potential lateral loads.

While we do take our time to provide excellent planning for your home, and current and potential needs, the truth is your circumstances may change over the next few years, and you may consider an extension, for example.

With these thoughts in mind, our structural work is made solid to support further expansions and adjustments to your property as well. Our experienced engineers have tackled all kinds of projects, regardless of their scale, so there’s nothing to be concerned about.

HVAC – Plumbing – Electrical

Like other stages in the construction of a home, the rough ins are also planned in the initial schedule. Again, many of these elements are not visible once the interior finishes are over. They’ll be hidden behind walls or under your floors, depending on the project.

At this point, plumbing lines are brought in to support the entire home. Our engineers will also plan the electrical work, again, with your personal needs in mind. Various other mechanical aspects are taken into consideration too.

The rough phase of your construction begins once the framing and structural parts are completed. That’s when the lines are taken throughout the entire home, and everything is planned before the interior finishes begin.

However, it’s worth noting that this step is often left unfinished until the last phase of the project. Sometimes, it can be completed throughout the final stage.

For example, outlets and plugs won’t be completely fitted. Further interior finishing work must be completed to ensure a perfect match. While most of the rough work is finished, these light touches will be left towards the end.

Finishing outside of the house

Like other phases of the construction project, exterior finishes are covered in the initial discussions, as well as the schedule. Our technicians will provide access to a wide variety of options and materials.

Your primary preferences are extremely important at this stage, but the overall functionality is not to be overlooked either.

The exterior finish relates to the materials or types of cladding protecting the outside of your building. Most commonly, these options are decorative and ornamental. Our clients usually pick a color or design theme and decide on the exterior with this theme in mind.

Of course, the exterior of the house will still be based on solid and durable materials. The finish goes on the outside. While it may also have protective properties and can help against corrosion or for easy maintenance, the decorative profile is the primary consideration for most of our clients.

No matter what you have in mind, our architects and builders can provide at least a few different options to match your needs, from simple paint to shiny glass, metallic ornaments, patterns, and textures.

Interior details and Final Inspection

Interior finishes are often misunderstood by less experienced clients, but that’s why our architects are here to take you through the entire process. While some people believe they refer to aspects like furniture or decorations, they don’t necessarily have much to do with these things.

Instead, interior finishes refer to the surface appearance and materials of walls and ceilings, as well as other exposed areas on the inside or perhaps some movable partitions. In other words, these aspects refer to paint, colors, textures, and patterns of big surfaces.

Decorations and furnishings are not connected to the mobile structure, so they’re not included.

Just like everything else, interior finishes must be discussed in the initial schedule. However, this is the last step in the process. Simply put, you can still make changes later on before the project reaches the final phase.

Keep in mind that some elements might be affected by the initial planning. If the changes you require are major and require structural changes, we advise contacting our architects during the initial phases. Such major changes require more than just a different paint or finishing.