Steps to Building Your New Home

Denny Lenth has been helping people realize their dream of home ownership since 1979. From selling and investing to building spec and custom homes, his rule has always been the same: treat people fairly and honestly, give them good value and never compromise quality.

As President of Denny Lenth Construction, Denny oversees every step of your home's progress. From the initial meeting to the final walk-through prior to closing and the subsequent follow-up during the warranty period.

I. Pre-Construction

Secure lot
Develop and finalize blue prints
Finalize interior and exterior specs
Prints and specs to subs for bid
Appraisal
Site plan and blue print to City for permit
Print to Utilities for Common Sense Program
Close on construction loan
Sign construction contract, blue print, spec
Check for non-refundable deposit

II. Excavation

Water/Sewer
Break ground
Footings/Walls
Tile (footing), egress - windows
Rub-R-Wall
Backfill

III. Framing

Plate/Floor package
Stud package
Sheathing package
Plumbing: bath bays, etc.
Roof trusses
Roof sheathing
Felt/Flash/Winter Guard
Shingle
Windows/Doors
Frame outside basement walls
Bracing
Soffits
Deck ledger board
Scuttles
Backer/Drapes, etc
Fireplace

IV. Siding

Materials/Accessories
Labor

V. Exterior Brick/Stone
VI. Plumbing

Basement rough-in
Bath bays/Shower Stall/Whirlpool
Above grade rough-in
Final plumbing - Fixtures/Lavs/Faucets
Water heater
Water softener
Plumb dishwasher

VII. Heating/Cooling

Rough in
Furnace
Central air
Registers
Fireplace
Dryer vent
Gas meter

VIII. Electrician

Rough wire/Recessed
Permanent electric
Smoke detector/TV/Telephone
Final fixtures

IX. Flatwork

Basement floor
Soak garage prior to pouring
Garage/Stoop
Driveway
Service walks
Patios/Pads, etc.

X. Drywall

Hanging/Mud/Sand/Spray

XI. Garage Floors
XII. Painters

Prime
Enamel
Stain/Seal/Varnish
Exterior doors
Grain
Built-ins
Exterior trims

XIII. Fireplace Masonry

Tile/Brick/Other

XIV. Insulation

Air & Wall package
Attic
Special

XV. Gutters/Downs/Extensions
XVI. Finish Carpenter

Set/Hang cabinets
Hang doors
Closet shelving
Base/Casing
Set counter tops
Cut holes - sinks
Crown/Chair mould
Stair system
Built-ins
Bath accessories
Fireplace mantle/Built-ins
Door hardware/Stoops
Porch/Screened Porch/Deck

XVII. Yard Work

Final rough grade
Shovel grade
Rock/Visqueen deck
Landscape/Trees
Retaining walls
Fine grade
Irrigation system
Sod

XVIII. Floor Coverings

Carpet/Wood/Tile/Vinyl
Special

XIX. Miscellaneous

Mirrors
Mailbox
Wallpaper
House cleaning
Kitchen appliances
Sound system
Security system

XX. Closing

Occupancy inspection
Final walk-through
Punch lists
Funds withheld for work not completed
Warranty agreement signed
Final payment before move-in

"Denny has built quite a few homes for us over the years and I have to say that the reason why we keep coming back is his efficiency and the comfort level we have with him. He is constantly looking for ways to improve his products and service level.

It is rare to find a builder that will take care of you both during and after the sale. I know a lot of builders and with Denny; I just know it is going to be done right. He builds homes with the ergonomics of living in mind. We love our patio home and the open feeling it gives us. Our favorite room is the attached sunroom with French doors. It gives you a sense of privacy and relaxation within your own home.

Denny Lenth simply builds a better home. He listened to us, made us feel comfortable with our decisions and created a home we can be proud of."

Russ & Julie Foth

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