In the previous post I covered part of the steps involved in building a Houston Heights house. From planning and permits though framing, drying-in (the building is now weather tight and interior work can start) up to trim work and painting. From here on out, the house nears completion. Every step is a transfomation, and work moves fast. This post covers the rest of the process.
My previous post showed this same dining room when being primed. First coat of color now going on. Reclaimed oak floors not yet sanded/finished.
Interior is primed & painted. Lacquer is used on trim because it can be sanded to extremely smooth finish
Floors are then covered to protect 
Kitchen takes shape as granite, tile, paint all get done together.
One last inspection by the buyer’s inspector. Two inevitable results: 1. Damned, how did we miss those items? 2. How could that stupid inspector come up with that wacky requirement? Either way, things are fixed; people are happy again ·
I didn’t mention: Inspectors come out multiple times during this process, not just at the end. (At foundation, framing, plumbing, electrical, final inspection, etc.) and tell you to do things you’ve never heard of. Things that the plumber, electrician, did wrong or fogot to do. They stick Red Tags on window for items needing correction; Green Tags for those okay.
The builder reviews all these tags review with these subcontractors, straighten it out and get inspector back out. Hopefully you get the same inspector and not one who finds something different.
In defense of inspectors, some builders and subcontractors would take shortcuts if not held accountable. And…if the builder is sharp and has integrity (i.e. he does what he is supposed to) inspectors are easy to get along with. Lie or try to cover up though and your life can be hell.
Time frame. One of the difficulties in home building are the inherent, can’t-be-avoided, delays. When it rains during site prep (not if, but when) it may take a week to dry out to re-start work. If the electrician is delayed for 2-3 days, the sheetrock crew may have moved on to their next job, so they can’t come back for a week. This 10-day delay now stretches out more because the trim guys have also moved on to another site. They don’t earn money sitting around waiting, so they don’t wait.
So, expect delays, give everyone a break. They all (mostly) want to do a good job, and be hired again.
I love working with Heights builders. They have to be good to compete in this market, and they have to know the competion. They generally take advice well and want to make a house that they are proud of and the buyer will love. The home pictured here is by Ansari Builders. Photos are updated weekly at www.HAR.com/93856164
One last note: You see that there are more than . This is good. This is what makes the whole process fun! This house is nearing completion. I’ll post some photos of the shiny finished product when it is done…Rich Martin, your Heights Realtor
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