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Owner/General Contractors Work Needed To Complete A Drop-Ship Home
While not including all on-site (field) items which must be
completed, the following is a comprehensive list of common
on-site functions to be completed by you the owner or your General Contractor
you Hire to complete your New Home: Your new home from the factory is about 85%
complete. This means you or your General Contractor will have to
finish the interior and exterior before you can occupy the home.
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Land/Lot Development
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Purchase
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Clear Title (if
not already owned)
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Accessible to
Modular Transporter (conduct site accessibility study)
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Perk Test (or
public sewer if available)
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Land Surveyed (if
not already owned)
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Forms/Procedures/Permits
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Select Modular
Model, Options
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Develop and
Finalize Prints, Plans, Options, Finishes and Specs
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Contracts Signed
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Sign-Off on Plans
and Specs
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Secure Financing
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Set Target
Occupancy Date
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Issue Deposit
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Obtain and Post
Permits
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Building
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Electrical
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Plumbing
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Mechanical
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Driveway
opening permit
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Zoning
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Other permits
required by local government
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Application for Gas/Electrical Service
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Site Survey (stake out)
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Foundation and Site work
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Order lolly Columns
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Deliver Dumpster and Port-a-potty
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Clear lot, Cut in Driveway to Foundation, install QP base.
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Layout and Excavation
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Form Footings
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Footing Inspection
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Pour Footings
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Install Footing Drains and Basement Stone
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Install Under-Slab Utilities
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Block Delivery/Foundation Systems
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Construct/Install Foundation Walls
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Inspect Foundation Drains
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Apply Foundation Damp-Proofing and Vapor Barrier
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Install Anchor Clips/Bolts, Sill Plate and Sealer
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Install Sump Pit
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Install Basement Windows
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Install Foundation Drain to Daylight
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Backfill
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Site Preparation
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Foundations and Footings are Completed
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Foundation is Square and Level
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Foundation and Footings have passed Inspection
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Obstacles for Crane and Transporters have been Removed
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Access Route for Crane and Transporters is planned
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Crane Pad is Ready and Firm
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Set Crew and Crane Schedules are Confirmed
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Bulldozer and Operator Scheduled and Confirmed
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Utility Crews have been Scheduled for Turn-off / Turn-on (if applicable)
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Weather Forecast for Set Day looks Adequate
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Payment for Delivery Day Confirmed and Available by Bank or Owner.
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Modular Home Set
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Modules Delivered/Received
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Unwrap Modules
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Check Inventory of Ship-Loose Materials
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Mark Mating Lines on the Foundation
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Locate Pick-Points on the Modules, Prepare for Lifting
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Module Set
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Fasten and Check Module
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Prepare Mating Surfaces
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Prepare Wires, Pipes, Ducts and Stairs
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Posts/Support Columns Set/Installed
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Lift Jointed Roof Sections with Crane
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Lift Dormers and Other Roof Elements
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Make the Home Weather-Tight and Secure
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Sign Set-Release
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Pour Basement Floor
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Stairs to Basement Set/Installed
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Exterior Finishing
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Siding Completed
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Masonry Work Completed
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Prime, Paint or Stain Exterior Surfaces
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Install Shutters
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Install Chimney Flues
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Install Gutters and Downspouts
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Optional Garages Completed
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Optional Porches, Decks and Patios Completed
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Interior Electrical
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Install Circuit Breaker Box
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Install Meter Box, Conduit Master, Service Entrance Cable & Basement Cable
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Connect Wiring of Modular Units and Tie-In to Junction Box
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Connect Service in Garage and Outbuildings if Applicable
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Install Sump Pump (Optional)
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Install 220v Service for Range/Dryer (Optional)
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Electrical Inspection
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Plumbing Connections
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Drill/Install Well & Pump or Hook-Up to Public System
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Install/Inspect Septic and Drainage Systems of Hook-Up to Public Systems
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Install Shower Doors (if Shipped Loose)
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Install Supply and Drain Lines/Connect to Stubbing (also Between Floors if
Required)
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Connect Roof Vent Stubbing through Roof.
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Install Gas Pipes to Range/Dryer/Water Heater/Furnace if Applicable
(Optional)
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Install Exterior Gas Stub for Natural/Propane Gas (Optional)
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Check and Tighten Shut-Off Valves
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Plumbing Inspection
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HVAC
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Install/Connect AC System
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Install Oil Tank and Line to Furnace (Optional)
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Install Electric Water Heater and Connect to Breaker Box (Optional)
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Connect Chimney Flue Into Furnace (Optional)
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Vent Dryer
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Mechanical Inspection
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Interior Finishing
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Finish/Patch Drywall
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Paint Interior Walls
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Finish Interior Trim and Doors/Adjust
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Install or Seam Vinyl, Hardwood, Laminate or Carpeting at Mate Walls
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Clean-Up
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Exterior Final Finish
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Complete Garage Floors, Steps, Service Walks, etc.
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Install Exterior Lights and Bulbs
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Finish Grading
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Landscaping
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Garage Doors
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Exterior Clean-Up
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Closing
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Punch List
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Final Clean-up - Remove Dumpsters & Port-a-potty
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Walk Through
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Final Building Inspection
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Occupancy Permit
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