Important Things You Need To Do Before

A bachelor of arts graduate from California University in Pennsylvania, Brandon Colella has over 25 years of experience in construction development and real estate management. Brandon Colella is president of Clayton Construction Inc., specializing in interior and exterior renovations and new homes.

While building your dream home from the ground up is an exhilarating and one-of-a-kind experience, you should be prepared for a time-consuming and strenuous process. To help ensure a smooth build, here are some essential things you need to do first. First, determine your budget before you start building. Get an all-inclusive price for all amenities you intend to build. Include taxes, materials, down payments, and labor costs. Next, your building schedule is only a guideline and not fixed. Expect Hiccups. Even with meticulous planning, faults are bound to occur. You cannot control the weather, construction, or contractors. Also, budget for unexpected expenses like broken items to avoid delays.

Hence, choosing a builder is the most critical decision in home construction as they will be with you for the next 12 months (or more). It would help if you considered these factors. Are they certified, licensed, and insured? What is their work history record? Are they within your budget? And do their previous jobs' styles and designs meet your expectations. Also, plan for the future and not construct with the "now" in mind, but with a five or 10-year outlook. Finally, finish first and then move in. This point may sound simple, but when a long build is nearing completion, you're eager to move in. You may consider finishing the basement or landscaping the front yard after moving in. But it's much easier to complete the pending work now than pay the contractors to return later. Keep your resolution and finish all those tasks before your first night at home.

The Stages of Residential Construction

Brandon Colella is a resident of Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, and is a third-generation home builder with over 25 years of experience. The president of Clayton Construction Inc., Brandon Colella has completed numerous residential construction projects during his career. Every residential project has six distinct stages.

The first step in any residential construction is planning the construction and securing any permits required. The building plans must be produced with an architect or designer, and finished plans must be sealed by a licensed engineer. Depending on the site of construction, the next phase will consist of clearing the land and doing any masonry work, such as laying a foundation.

When the foundation is settled, the carpenters can then get started on framing the building. This includes all interior framing and roof trusses. The next stage will consist of the exterior framing, when tradespeople such as plumbers, electricians, HVAC specialists, and others come in to do their work.

Once the plumbing and electrical are completed, the rest of the building can be put together. This includes insulation, drywall, and flooring. The last stage of the project consists of completing landscaping and any other work that is scheduled for outside of the building.

Clayton Construction Inc.Home Models

With over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, Brandon Colella has extensive strategic planning and construction management skills. He delivers cost effective solutions that satisfy customer requirements and preferences. Brandon Colella recently founded Clayton Construction Inc., a construction company based in Pittsburgh.

Clayton Construction Inc. provides tailored remodeling services for all phases of interior and exterior construction, as well as complete ground-up builds. In working with clients, the company follows a systematic approach including research, personalization, and construction. Clayton Construction Inc. offers clients multiple house models to choose from. The model homes range in size from 1,634 square feet to over 5,000 square feet. Clients can easily access and view the floor plans and elevations for all models on the company’s website.

However, the company’s architects can also customize the client’s own plans. The construction team identifies the customer’s specific requests regarding the floor plan and interior design, and then proceeds to customize the building process accordingly. The construction timeline is typically around 6-8 months.