Process

Our Homebuilding Process

Forrest Homes takes pride in our relationship with highly skilled artisans, ensuring that our customers always come first. Our team stands out for its professionalism, reliability, and dedication to craftsmanship. We combine creativity, sensitivity, and innovation to save you time, frustration, and money. Passion drives us in everything we do, and we consistently strive for peak performance to ensure our customers’ highest level of satisfaction.

Open communication is key to our process. We encourage input from both customers and artisans, valuing flexibility and feedback to create comfortable and sophisticated homes.

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Building Your Dream Home: Step by Step

Embarking on the journey of constructing your home, we guide you through a structured and transparent process:

1
Building Site or Lot Selection
  • Soil Report
  • Lot Earnest Money Contract
  • Lot Survey and Title Commitment
  • Utility Service Coordination:
    • Center Point Energy (Gas) Disconnect at the Main
    • Reliant Energy (Electric) Disconnect
2

Project Financing

  • Loan Application Meeting
  • Draw Schedule
  • Permanent Loan
  • Construction Loan
3

Architectural Building Plans

  • Preliminary Plans
  • Structural and Frame Engineering
  • Drainage Plans
  • Energy Analysis and Truss Design
  • Framing and Foundation Plan
  • Framing Material Take-Off
  • Reliant Energy Letter
  • Riser Diagram
  • Manual J/ Mechanical Plan
4

Build Contracts and Bidding

  • Building Contract Agreement
  • Building Permit Application
5

City Building Permit Submission

6

Material and Labor Bids

  • Truss Plan Bid
  • Foundation Bid
  • Plumbing Bid
  • Electrical Bid
  • Frame Material Bid
  • Window Bid
7

Home Construction Commencement

8

Selection of Home Features