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Work Needed To Complete A Drop-Ship Home
While not including all on-site (field) items which must be completed, the following is a comprehensive list of common on-site
functions to be completed by you the owner or your General Contractor you Hire
to complete your New Home: Your new home from the factory is about 85% complete.
This means you or your General Contractor will have to finish the interior
and exterior before you can occupy the home.
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Land/Lot Development
- Purchase
- Clear Title
(if not already owned)
- Accessible
to Modular Transporter (conduct site accessibility study)
- Perk Test
(or public sewer if available)
- Land
Surveyed (if not already owned)
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Forms/Procedures/Permits
- Select
Modular Model, Options
- Develop and
Finalize Prints, Plans, Options, Finishes and Specs
- Contracts
Signed
- Sign-Off on
Plans and Specs
- Secure
Financing
- Set Target
Occupancy Date
- Issue
Deposit
- Obtain and
Post Permits
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Building
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Electrical §
Plumbing §
Mechanical §
Driveway opening
permit §
Zoning
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Other permits
required by local government
- Application
for Gas/Electrical Service
- Site Survey
(stake out)
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Foundation and Site work
- Order lally
Columns
- Deliver
Dumpster and Port-a-potty
- Clear lot,
Cut in Driveway to Foundation, install QP base.
- Layout and
Excavation
- Form
Footings
- Footing
Inspection
- Pour
Footings
- Install
Footing Drains and Basement Stone
- Install
Under-Slab Utilities
- Block
Delivery/Foundation Systems
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Construct/Install Foundation Walls
- Inspect
Foundation Drains
- Apply
Foundation Damp-Proofing and Vapor Barrier
- Install
Anchor Clips/Bolts, Sill Plate and Sealer
- Install Sump
Pit
- Install
Basement Windows
- Install
Foundation Drain to Daylight
- 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 by Bank or Owner.
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Modular Home Set
- Modules
Delivered/Received
- Unwrap
Modules
- Check
Inventory of Ship-Loose Materials
- Mark Mating
Lines on the Foundation
- Locate
Pick-Points on the Modules, Prepare for Lifting
- Module Set
- Fasten and
Check Module
- Prepare
Mating Surfaces
- Prepare
Wires, Pipes, Ducts and Stairs
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Posts/Support Columns Set/Installed
- Lift Jointed
Roof Sections with Crane
- Lift Dormers
and Other Roof Elements
- Make the
Home Weather-Tight and Secure
- Sign
Set-Release
- Pour
Basement Floor
- Stairs to
Basement Set/Installed
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Exterior Finishing
- Siding
Completed
- Masonry Work
Completed
- Prime, Paint
or Stain Exterior Surfaces
- Install
Shutters
- Install
Chimney Flues
- Install
Gutters and Downspouts
- Optional
Garages Completed
- Optional
Porches, Decks and Patios Completed
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Interior Electrical
- Install
Circuit Breaker Box
- Install
Meter Box, Conduit Master, Service Entrance Cable & Basement Cable
- Connect
Wiring of Modular Units and Tie-In to Junction Box
- Connect
Service in Garage and Outbuildings if Applicable
- Install Sump
Pump (Optional)
- Install 220v
Service for Range/Dryer (Optional)
- Electrical
Inspection
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Plumbing Connections
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Drill/Install Well & Pump or Hook-Up to Public System
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Install/Inspect Septic and Drainage Systems of Hook-Up to Public Systems
- Install
Shower Doors (if Shipped Loose)
- Install
Supply and Drain Lines/Connect to Stubbing (also Between Floors if Required)
- Connect Roof
Vent Stubbing through Roof.
- Install Gas
Pipes to Range/Dryer/Water Heater/Furnace if Applicable (Optional)
- Install
Exterior Gas Stub for Natural/Propane Gas (Optional)
- Check and
Tighten Shut-Off Valves
- Plumbing
Inspection
- HVAC
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Install/Connect AC System
- Install Oil
Tank and Line to Furnace (Optional)
- Install
Electric Water Heater and Connect to Breaker Box (Optional)
- Connect
Chimney Flue Into Furnace (Optional)
- Vent Dryer
- Mechanical
Inspection
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Interior Finishing
- Finish/Patch
Drywall
- Paint
Interior Walls
- Finish
Interior Trim and Doors/Adjust
- Install or
Seam Vinyl, Hardwood, Laminate or Carpeting at Mate Walls
- Clean-Up
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Exterior Final Finish
- Complete
Garage Floors, Steps, Service Walks, etc.
- Install
Exterior Lights and Bulbs
- Finish
Grading
- Landscaping
- Garage Doors
- Exterior
Clean-Up
-
Closing
- Punch List
- Final
Clean-up - Remove Dumpsters & Port-a-potty
- Walk Through
- Final
Building Inspection
- Occupancy
Permit
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