CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
Once we have used our synergy to choose the right home for you and your family, the rough draft is sent to the factory for precision engineering. Within a few days, the stamped prints are returned showing your house just how you imagined.

When the floor plan has been signed off by you a 20% deposit is
required to schedule the home for production.  Once built, the home is
delivered in modules.  The modules will be set on your foundation with a crane.  When all the sections are together, your home will be about 70% complete, depending on the type, design, and options selected.

Cherokee Homes has our own in-house construction crews that keep your home on schedule because there are no worries about sub-contractor no-shows or scheduling problems.

BELOW IS A SAMPLE CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

LAND/LOT DEVELOPMENT

• Purchase
• Clear Title (if not already owned)
• Accessible to modular transporter (conduct site evaluation prior to purchase if not already owned)
• Perk/Probe Test (or public sewer if available) conduct prior to purchase if   not already owned
• Land Surveyed (if not already owned)

FORMS/PROCEDURES/PERMITS

• Select home, options ($500 non-refundable deposit is due at this time)
• Develop and finalize prints, plans, options, finishes and specs ($300 of
    your deposit is used to draw engineered plans of your new home)
• Contracts Signed
• Sign-off on plans and specs
• Secure Financing
• Set target occupancy date
• Establish construction activities/schedule
• Obtain and post permits
• Building
• Electrical                                                       
• Plumbing
• Mechanical
• Road/Culvert
• Application for Gas/Electrical Service
• Site Survey (stake out)

FOUNDATION AND SITEWORK

• Order steel beams and columns
• Deliver dumpster and port-a-potty
• Site preparation, remove obstacles
• Layout and excavation
• Form footings
• Pour footings
• Footing inspection
• Install footing drains and basement stone
• Install under slab utilities
• Block delivery/foundation systems
• Construct/Install foundation walls
• Inspect foundation drains
• Apply foundation damp-proofing and vapor barrier
• Install anchor clips/bolts, sill plate and sealer
• Install sump pump crock and rough plumbing
• Install Basement windows (if ordering a basement)
• Install Foundation drain tile and cover
• Prep opening in floor for posts/support columns
• Pour basement floor
• Backfill

SITE PREPARATION

• Foundations and footings are completed
• Foundation is square and level
• Foundation and footings have passed inspection
• Obstacles for crane and transporters have been removed
• Access route for crane and transporters is planned
• Crane pad is ready and firm
• Set crew and crane schedules are confirmed
• Bulldozer and operator scheduled and confirmed
• Utility crews have been scheduled for turn-off/turn-on (if applicable)
• Weather forecast for set day looks adequate
• Payment for delivery day confirmed and available

HOME DELIVERY AND SET

• Modules delivered
• Inventory and ship-loose materials checked for accuracy
• Set Crew begins to unwrap modules, mark foundation for mating walls,
    prepare for lifting
• Once module is set, it is checked and fastened
• Mating Surfaces prepared
• Wires, Pipes, Ducts and Stairs prepared
• Posts/Support Columns Set/Installed
• Stairs to Basement Set/Installed
• Lift roof sections with crane
• Lift Dormers and other roof elements
• Make home weather-tight and secure

EXTERIOR FINISHING

• Siding completed
• Masonry work completed
• Install chimney stack (if ordered)
• Install gutters and downspouts
• Porches, decks and patios completed

INTERIOR

• Install electrical, plumbing, HVAC units
• Inspection
• Finish/Patch drywall
• Finish Interior Trim and Doors/Adjust
• Install or Seam flooring
• Clean-Up

EXTERIOR

• Install exterior lights and bulbs
• Final Grading
• Exterior Clean-up - removal of dumpsters and Port-a-potty

HANDING OVER THE KEYS!

• Punch List
• Walk through with customer
• Final Inspection
• Certificate of Occupancy
• DELIVERY OF YOUR DREAMHOME KEYS!