Building a home can seem like an enormous challenge. However, by breaking it down into its key elements, it becomes more manageable and easier to digest. Although each community and city/county regulation will have its own unique variations on the building process, Taurus Homes generally keeps to the following model when building your home.

Stage 1. Sales Agreement
You select your home site, your home plans, and any structural selections. You sign a sales agreement and secure a mortgage.
Stage 2. Owners Orientation Meeting
You meet with Taurus Homes or one our partner Realty companies/ agents to finalize design selection and options. Materials orders are placed. Your Builder develops the construction schedule.
Stage 3. Permits
Your Builder works with appointed officials to pull all necessary permits required to expedite the building of your home.
Stage 4. Foundation
Your homesite is surveyed, staked, and excavated. Your Builder runs the plumbing lines from the street to your foundation. Then the foundation is poured, and once cured, backfilled with soil.

Stage 5. Framing (this is where it get's exciting!)
Your first floor exterior and interior walls are framed, then the second floor is framed. Lastly, the stairs and roof trusses are added.
Stage 6. Exterior finishes (looking more like "home")
When your framing is complete, wall sheathing is added to enclose your home and house wrap or felt paper is attached over exterior walls to prevent water penetration. Roof sheathing is added over trusses, attic vents are installed, and roofing materials are added. Windows and exterior doors are installed, and façade materials - such as stonework or brick - are added to the exterior walls. Finally, the exterior trim and paint are applied.
Stage 7. Mechanicals
HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems are installed. Systems are "roughed in," leaving exposed ends of pipes, wiring and ductwork to be finished later. Bathtubs and shower units and other large items are installed. Framing and rough mechanicals are inspected.
Stage 8. Insulation and Air Sealing Insulation
Insulation is added between the studs in all exterior walls and between the joists forming the attic. Gaps between framing members and around windows are then sealed to eliminate potential air leaks.
Stage 9. Interior Finishes
Wall and ceiling drywall is installed and finished. Interior doors, trim, and shelving are installed, and paint is applied. All other materials, including cabinets, countertops, mirrors, and flooring are installed. HVAC, plumbing and electrical are finished, including registers, faucets, light fixtures and appliances.
Stage 10. Landscaping (optional)
Your yard is graded to slope away from your foundation, then driveways, walkways and poured concrete porches are added.
Stage 11. Quality Inspection
While landscaping is being completed, your Builder continuously performs quality inspections on your home. A punch list is prepared including any items that need attention, and all repairs are made prior to completion. After repairs are made and inspected, the home is cleaned and made ready for delivery/closing.
Stage 12. Closing
Prior to closing, your builder will host a tour of your new home. It is a walk that will explain the mechanicals and demonstrate the operation of appliances. You may ask questions about how your new home operates, as well as make note of any items needing attention (such as paint touch-ups). Within days of this meeting, you will sign closing papers, officially transferring ownership of the home into your name.
Stage 13. Warranty Period
After closing, your home is covered under the Taurus Homes Blanket Warranty. During this time, you may report any issues to Taurus Homes. Taurus Homes will then follow the Warranty Request procedures, coming to a quick resolution for you. You are also covered by the Taurus Homes Structural Warranty, which protects you from any structural defects.

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