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Construction

Planning your new home

Building a home isn’t an easy task, and it’s something you should not take on as project yourself. So, you’ll need to have a professional by your side to ensure your home is structurally sound, follows local code and suits your needs. Applying for permits requires solid architectural plans. Wise Guys Homes, along with our architect, will help develop a plan with you to create your custom home's blueprints and designs. Wise Guys is a trusted custom home builder and licensed general contractor. We have the experience know the construction process.

As a general contractor/builder, Wise Guys Homes begins the process by determining the following:

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Budget
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Zoning laws, including acquiring permits
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Infrastructure needs, like utilities and sewer
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Square Footage
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Stories
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Number of bedrooms and bathrooms
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Layout
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Functionality

The process of building your new home also includes these professionals:

Land clearing crew

Surveyor

Structural engineer

City Inspector

Interior Designer

Wise Guys Homes will assist in your interior design choices or you may want to hire an interior designer who can help with the finishes once the design and layout are in place. From flooring to bath tiles to fixtures, there are many design choices that need to be made, and it can get overwhelming for the average home buyer.

TIP: Start researching finishes and fixtures early so you can set your budget.

Understand the process of building a house

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Land Prep

The first step in the construction process is purchasing and getting the land ready. This includes clearing the area, digging trenches and making sure utilities are installed.
02.

Footings & Foundation

Your foundation will be made of poured concrete reinforced with steel rods. Depending on the design of your home, you may have a slab foundation, crawl space or a full basement. No matter what kind of foundation is poured, it will be sprayed with a waterproofing material and inspected by the city before framing begins.
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Framing

In the framing step, the bones of the home start to take shape. Framing includes the floor joists, subfloors, studs that form the walls and roof trusses. During this step, the crew will wrap the house to protect it from moisture. If construction is taking place during a rainy time of year, your builder may also install windows, roof shingles and siding during this step, however siding is installed always after load inside of interior.
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Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC

Once the home is “dried in,” subcontractors will start installing the home’s major systems, including plumbing pipes, electrical wiring and heating and cooling ducts. Each of these steps requires signoff from a local inspector.
05.

Insulation

Your home’s insulation needs will vary by climate, but in general, insulation will be applied to exterior walls, basements, crawl spaces and attics. Fiberglass, cellulose and foam insulation are all options.
06.

Drywall

Drywall panels are hung with screws, taped and mudded, then the new walls are primed and painted.
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Interior Finishes

In this step, most of the home’s interior features will be added. This includes doors, baseboards, casings, window sills, stair balusters, kitchen counters and cabinets, bathtubs, vanities, and hard-surfaced flooring. Interior painting and hardwood installation are sometimes done during this step, but they may be done later if there is risk of damage due to continuing construction.
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Exterior Finishes

Driveways, walkways, patios and final grading to direct water away from home, also going on as well landscaping and exterior decorating happen during this step too.
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Fixture Installation

With the house close to completion, toilets, faucets, light switches, heat register covers, the hot water heater, the electrical panel cover and the HVAC systems are all installed. Many of these items require another round of inspection.
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Flooring Installation

Carpet and hardwood flooring are added in this step or sometimes during interior finishes stages as well, depends on your custom building plan.
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Final Inspection

Once construction is complete, a final inspection will be conducted by a local building official. Upon passing, you’ll receive a certificate of occupancy, which gives you the green light to move in.
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Final Walkthrough

Before you move in, you’ll want to do a final walkthrough with Wise Guys Homes to identify punch list items that need to be repaired for the job to be considered complete.

Customize

every detail of your home

You can add options like granite countertops, a kitchen island, three seasons room or maybe even a pool. We will bring your vision to life!

Quality Construction Features Included with our Builds

Warranty service
Stick built wood frame construction
Brick Elevation (Plan specific)
Vapor barrier
Dimensional asphalt shingles
w/*25-year warranty
Two exterior water spigots
R-13 sidewall insulation (batt rating only)
Attic ventilation with soffit and ridge vents
Insulated fiberglass front door
3/4” nailed & glued tongue-&-groove subfloor
Steel-insulated Overhead garage door
Home tested by(3rd party) for energy efficiency
Supreme quality sheathing system
R-45 ceiling insulation
R-30 in all vaults and cathedrals
40/50+ gallon energy efficient electric water heater
95% efficiency gas furnace with 4” filter
Double hung Low-E vinyl windows
High-grade vinyl siding (Double 4)
High performance SEER rated central air conditioning
Smoke detectors
Ceiling fan rough-in ceilings (Plan specific)
Pre-wired TV / Cable
Minimum two exterior outlets
Garage outlets
Overhead lights in garage
Front doorbell
Stainless steel smooth top electric range
Stainless steel microwave hood with fan
Stainless steel dishwasher
Stainless steel double 8” basin sink (per plan)
Kitchen sink disposal
Icemaker hookup availability
Choice of cabinet hardware
Choice of Formica or Wilsonart countertops
Recessed lighting
Custom woodwork
Shelving in all closets pantries and linen closets
Superior grade painting (priming included)
Insulated fiberglass entry doors
Choice of floor coverings
Choice of decorative exterior & interior lights
Oil rubbed bronze or brushed nickel doorknobs
4’ shower and 5’ tub/shower standard
GFI protected outlets
Glass mirrors in each bathroom
Bathroom accessories
Water-saving toilets
Exhaust fan vented to exterior
And many many more feature we offer with our homes!!!

About Us

Wise Guys Homes is a family owned new home builder in Cincinnati, Ohio, with more than 30 years of general construction knowledge, dedicated to offering quality craftsmanship at affordable prices. Here at Wise Guys Homes we focus on being a small home builder in order to keep our overhead low, which makes it possible to pass on the savings to our customers.

Our focus on remaining a small home builder also enables us to provide you with personal service, to ensure our very best attention on your home build. Wise Guys Homes constructs a quality product, we offer exceptional design elements and energy efficient features in our homes that other builders consider options (and will charge you extra for) or may not even offer.

We look forward to guiding you through this exciting process of building a custom new home that you and your family will love. Contact our office today to get started.

One of our specialties is integrating your vision for your home with available resources to come up with the most cost-effective solution. We know every dollar counts, and that’s why a high level of attention is put towards working within your budget to create a home that not only meets but exceeds your expectations. We are with you every step of the way, including walking you through the final paperwork and helping you finalize your loan.

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