Posts Tagged ‘construction’

I’m often asked how long the new home construction process will take, and when I tell people 120 days from contract, many are surprised.  Seeing the progress made on this home in just 1o weeks,  you can start to understand there’s a process and level of supervision that yields a shorter process without sacrificing quality. (Not too mention its basically a custom home as well.) In this video you’ll see light fixtures, granite, appliances, hardwood flooring, exterior steps, and a few other items. This home is significantly complete.  Check back for a closer look at the kitchen with Amy Hart from Reico.

This video documents the progress of Week 9 of construction.  It marks a very important stage of the process. Cosmetic finishes start to appear and the homeowner gets to the see their selections start to give the home its feel.  In this video, cabinets arrive, ceramic tile is installed, custom built ins and shelving are installed, and mechanical finals begin.

The pantry in this home is amazing and is an example of how this process can create spaces that fit they way people live.  Its a pretty good feeiling to move into a home that is exactly what you want and need for your lifestyle. Its very rewarding and a result of the collaborative process created by Piedmont Realty and Construction.

I was flattered to run into a colleague the other day and have them say…”Let’s Build a Home… Together!” It made my day. That’s the title of the series of videos I am posting to document the new home construction process during the construction of a home by  Piedmont Realty and Construction.

I have a lot of conversations with people about how to evaluate the different communities, floor plans, and builders in the decision making process. Choosing the right builder is critical.  Its easy to take a floor plan, a pretty rendering, some option pricing and come up with a plan.  Its the execution of these plans where I think some builders distinguish themselves. That leads me to the point of this post. When building a home, you are going to have a relationship with your builder and their team. Its important to understand who is on this team and how they will interact with you during the process.  Regardless of the quality of the home, at the end of the process, that relationship can impact the overall result and your feelings toward the home.

In my opinion, this is where Piedmont has distinguished themselves in the marketplace. Drew Holzwarth has assembled and exceptional team that executes their plan and interacts with their customers. They are all very experienced and highly skilled. But that’s not it. They all love what they do. They genuinely get excited for each home they build. They appreciate what it represents to their customers. They work hard to make sure the customer has a good experience and try to have fun doing it. (Contrary to the myth that building a home is always a horror story.)

My point…they don’t just build homes for their customers, they build  homes WITH their customers. Don’t take it from me, ask one of their homeowners. (Always ask a builder you are considering to provide homeowner references.)

If you are interested in opportunities in the Charlottesville area for new construction, contact me. I would love to share everything I know about our area’s new communities, our local home builders, and the process, so you can make a decision that’s right for you.

The video below shows progress made during Week 5 of construction. You’ll see the HVAC equipment and ductwork installation, plumbing and electrical rough in, as well as a discussion on post framing inspections. Concrete was poured for the porches and a post framing walk through resulted in a field change to add a double window.

The video below is the first four days of construction of a home being built by Piedmont Realty and Construction. It shows ground breaking through basement wall completion and waterproofing. Scroll down for previous video or click on “Construction Video” category link for all videos to date.