Our Process:
Building your home with Veranda.
…from Foundation to Finish.
1. Foundation
Our process begins with the foundation. We mark the lot, making way for excavation, laying services and foundation work. We review the construction progress and all the interior selections.
2. Framing
After the foundation is laid, our builders start constructing the exterior walls, interior partitions, roof and basement.
3. Rough Ins
We install electrical and plumbing systems as well as heating, cooling and ventilation systems. You’ll have an onsite inspection, giving us a chance to visit your home and perform a thorough check of the construction progress, reviewing the progress to date.
4. Exterior Finishing
Exterior finishing involves applying shingles, finishing the building envelope (the exterior walls, roof, windows and doors), exterior masonry and eavestroughs. Weather permitting, stucco is also applied.
5. Insulation / Drywall
Once exterior finishes are complete, installing insulation and drywall are the next steps. Beginning with the insulation, then the vapor barrier. After, drywall and ceiling finishes are applied and we prime walls for millwork to begin.
The final stages
6. Millwork / Finishings
The Millwork stage entails fitting kitchen and bathroom cabinets, as well as baseboards, casings, and interior doors.
7. Paint / Flooring
After cabinets are installed we move onto painting trim and walls, as well as setting wall tiles, and laying flooring to the perfect fit.
8. Finals
Where your house becomes a home, finals are where it all comes together. We install lighting and plumbing fixtures, hardware, and complete final city/municipal inspections. We book a Pre-Occupancy walk-through with you a few weeks before you move in to ensure everything is up to our Veranda standard. This walk-through is an opportunity for you to see your home in its final stages before moving in and put the final touches on the home before occupancy.
9. Occupancy
Occupancy day is a special day for both you and your family, and for us at Veranda. We will have transferred utilities and taken care of all logistics prior to this day. We complete a final walk-through and process orientation (various items in the home warranty, procedure, etc.). You are given your keys which brings us to the end of our building process, but not the end of the relationship. Now you get to experience the true benefit of building with Veranda with service and support that is not rivaled by any other builder in the industry.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT BUILDING WITH VERANDA
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For most of our Veranda homes, the build timeline is approximately 12 months from the time you sign your purchase agreement, with some homes completed in as little as 10 months.
For completely custom-designed homes in The Pointe, we typically allow 14 to 16 months depending on the size of the home, the complexity of the design and the level of interior specifications.
We'll establish your timeline at the start of the process, and once construction is underway, you can track your schedule in real time through our client portal.
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The design process begins with your initial meeting with our design team. At this meeting, we will review any final revisions to your floor plans, confirm your exterior colours, and begin working through your home's interior design.
From there, our design team will guide you through each stage of the selection process. By the time your home is framed, all your interior selections will be complete, so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy watching your dream home come to life.
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Yes. We understand that ideas can evolve as you see your home come to life, and our team will work with you throughout construction to accommodate revisions whenever possible.
Clients often decide to add something along the way, whether that is additional cabinetry, finishing the garage, or another feature they didn't originally include. We will review what is possible based on the stage of construction and work alongside you to incorporate those changes into your home.
Our goal is to make the process flexible and ensure the finished home is everything you envisioned.
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As involved as you want to be. Every client is different. Some of our clients we may only meet with once or twice throughout the entire build, while others prefer to take a more hands-on approach.
We are here to work with you in whatever way makes the experience enjoyable and as stress-free as possible. Our client portal gives you real-time access to your construction schedule, along with two construction updates every week, including photos of the progress in your home.
Whether you want to follow every stage or let our team handle the details, you will always know what is happening with your home.
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Absolutely. If you want to move into a completely finished home, our design team can take the process beyond the interior selections and coordinate everything from custom window coverings to furniture and finishing details.
We can create a complete furniture package designed specifically for your home, making sure everything works together with the finishes, scale and overall design we have already created with you.
Whether you want help with a few final pieces or would prefer to walk in on possession day with everything complete, we can make your Veranda home truly turnkey.
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Deposit requirements vary by home and overall value, with initial deposits starting as low as 10% of the purchase price.
For larger custom homes in The Pointe, the deposit structure may vary based on the home's overall value. Our sales team will review the deposit requirements and payment schedule with you upfront so everything is clearly outlined before you move forward.
“Their attention to detail is unparalleled.”
- Vanessa & Danny
Homebuilding Stories: Alexandra
“We recently moved into our Veranda home, we are so pleased with the finished project and had such a positive experience from start to finish with the entire team. Veranda helped us from the very beginning, consulting on our lot purchase, designing our home and bringing it to life. Veranda’s designs were thoughtful and truly took our input into consideration. They designed functional and beautiful spaces for our family to grow in for many years to come.
Veranda’s commitment to top quality craftsmanship shows throughout our home and we feel especially confident knowing that their team is a call away should we ever need them. We would highly recommend using Veranda for a build, their client service was and continues to be exceptional and we felt confident trusting them every step of the way.”
— Alexandra