Building a home naturally raises many questions. How much will the project cost? Which materials should you choose? Who will coordinate the various trades? How can you make sure the work is progressing? Turnkey home construction lets you entrust much of this management to the contractor while remaining involved in decisions about your future property. At Rheault Construction, guidance begins before work starts and continues after closing. Here is an overview of the main stages managed during a residential construction project.
Why choose turnkey home construction?
Building a home can seem complex when you consider the number of decisions and trades required to complete the project.
Some people hesitate because of:
- construction costs;
- the time required to manage the project;
- the many material selections;
- coordination of the work;
- questions about construction quality;
- follow-up with the various suppliers and subcontractors.
Others simply prefer structured guidance instead of managing every stage themselves.
With that in mind, Rheault Construction manages many aspects of the project, from preparing the plans to follow-up after construction.
Guidance from the pre-construction stage
Pre-construction turns an idea into a concrete project. This is when many important decisions are made about the home, its location and its features.
Choose the plan and location
The process begins with selecting the home’s initial exterior and interior plans.
The location must also be determined based on the project, including the desired municipality and lot.
These first decisions establish the foundation of the future property before you move on to more detailed selections.
Confirm the project and financing
Once the home has been selected, various administrative steps must be completed.
The process presented by Rheault Construction includes:
- purchasing the home
- signing the contract
- applying for financing
These steps confirm the project before work begins.
Personalize the plans and materials
The meeting in the sample room is an important step in personalizing the home.
It provides an opportunity to discuss:
- changes to the interior plans
- exterior modifications
- available options
- certain material selections
Meetings with suppliers may also be scheduled to select other materials required for the project. Guidance may be provided during these appointments, depending on your needs.
The goal is to finalize selections before the different construction stages begin.
Plan the work
Pre-construction also includes preparing an action plan for the work and the closing schedule.
The necessary quotations are prepared and approved before the related work is completed.
This planning makes it possible to coordinate the different stages and the trades involved in construction.
How is the home built?
Once work begins, several trades must complete their work in a specific order.
Rheault Construction monitors the work performed by subcontractors according to the established plan.
The various stages may include:
- excavation
- foundations
- framing
- interior divisions
- electrical work
- plumbing
- heating
- insulation
- flooring
- ceramic tile;
- cabinetry
- light fixtures
- exterior cladding
- parging
- balcony railings
- gutters
This coordination means the homeowner does not have to manage each trade on the job site directly.
Quality control during construction
Monitoring a construction site involves more than ensuring that work occurs in the right order. Inspections are also performed throughout construction.
Rheault Construction carries out adjustments and quality-control checks at different stages of the project.
Inspections are scheduled:
- at the beginning of the project
- midway through construction
- at the end of construction
This follow-up is intended to review the project’s progress and make any necessary adjustments when a situation requires them.
Keep the client informed during construction
Even with turnkey construction, homeowners naturally want to know how their future home is progressing.
Rheault Construction therefore provides different ways to communicate during the work.
Follow-up may take place:
- by email
- by telephone
- at the head office
- during meetings on the job site
Photos may also be taken during construction.
On-site meetings provide an opportunity to review the project’s progress, offer explanations and speak with the client.
This communication allows homeowners to follow their project without having to coordinate the entire job site themselves.
What happens after construction?
Closing on the home does not necessarily mean the end of the guidance provided.
A post-construction phase is planned to complete the project and make the transition to the new property easier.
Complete the finishing work and final adjustments
The finishing stage follows the main construction stages.
Certain adjustments may then be made to complete the work included in the project.
This stage finalizes the property before and around the time the homeowners take possession.
Provide documents to the homeowner
Rheault Construction also provides explanatory documents to the homeowner.
Photos taken during the project may be provided as keepsakes from the build.
The client therefore receives useful information about the new property, along with a record of how it progressed during construction.
Prepare for possession and the move
The end of the project also includes the steps involving the notary and the move.
After months devoted to plans, selections and construction, this stage marks the transition from job site to new home.
After-sales service following closing
Guidance can continue after the homeowners take possession.
Rheault Construction provides satisfaction follow-up and remains available for after-sales service.
When an adjustment is needed or a question arises about the home, the homeowner can contact the team.
This continuity is part of the company’s service approach.
Customer service at the heart of the project
For Rheault Construction, customer service is a priority throughout the different stages of construction.
Questions frequently heard at the model home involve costs, materials, job-site management and concerns about encountering problems during the work.
Our guidance is therefore intended to clearly explain how the project works and how the different stages will be managed.
The homeowner remains involved in decisions about the home, while Rheault Construction is entrusted with coordinating the work, monitoring schedules and managing many aspects of project control.
Build a home without managing every stage
Turnkey home construction lets you participate in important decisions about your future property without coordinating every trade yourself. From selecting the plan and materials to the construction site, inspections, finishing work and after-sales service, Rheault Construction guides clients through the different stages of their project. The goal is to make the process easier to follow and let future homeowners focus on the decisions that truly shape their home.
