The Milestone Build Process

Watch your Home Take Shape

Site Works
Site Works

Once the consent for your home has been granted, the section is excavated, backfilled, and the sand pad is compacted level ready for the building set out.

Base & Foundations
Base & Foundations

Formwork is erected to the perimeter of the house. Underfloor drainage is installed, and floor reinforcing is placed within the formwork. The concrete foundation is poured and external drainage is completed.

Structural Framing
Structural Framing

Timeframe: 2 – 4 weeks
Pre-nailed frames arrive and your home begins to take shape as the framework goes up.

Building Envelope
Building Envelope

Timeframe: 3 – 6 weeks
Fascia board gets fixed in place ready for the roof installation. Building wrap, roof, soffits, spouting, and installation of the windows follows. The exterior cladding is next, before the Garage door gets installed.

Service Fit
Service Fit

Timeframe: 1 – 3 weeks
'Behind the wall' services all get installed. This includes plumbing pipes, electrical, data, air conditioning, and mechanical ventilation  as required.

Interior Fit Out
Interior Fit Out

Timeframe: 3 – 6 weeks
Installation of insulation, interior linings, internal plastering happens now. Interior doors, skirtings and trims are then installed. Painters complete the interior of the house with a Resene premium 3-coat paint system. Kitchen cabinetry and benches go in. Hard floor coverings are also installed.

Final Fit Out
Final Fit Out

Timeframe: 3 – 6 weeks
Bathroom vanities, showers and baths get fitted at this stage.  Lights and appliances are installed and commissioned. Door hardware and fashion items as added to your home.

Exterior Works
Exterior Works

Timeframe: 3 – 6 weeks
Perimeter fences, decking, clothesline are constructed and the driveway and paths are laid. The lawn is the final touch to the exterior. We can work with you to co-ordinate the installation of your chosen curtains/blinds. A comprehensive clean finishes things off.

Presentation Meeting & Moving In
Presentation Meeting & Moving In

We present your fantastic new home to you with a walk-through meeting to ensure you are happy with everything. Once final payment is made its over to you to move in and enjoy your new home!

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