{"id":1513,"date":"2017-12-01T13:47:50","date_gmt":"2017-12-01T13:47:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/?p=1513"},"modified":"2018-07-22T10:55:50","modified_gmt":"2018-07-22T10:55:50","slug":"building-our-new-schumacher-home-build","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/building-our-new-schumacher-home-build\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Our New Schumacher Home: Build"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Schumacher Homes website says the Build stage should take 21 \u2013 25 weeks. They got off to a great start. The day after we closed on the loan, they started pulling the permits.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are varying degrees of homesite preparation necessary depending on your building location. It may be as simple as scraping the topsoil and vegetation or a more extensive excavation. Clearing or grading may also be necessary before we can begin construction. At the time of the Homesite Inspection, your Personal Builder will evaluate your site and estimate any additional cost due to the unique characteristics of your homesite.\u201d
\nSchumacher Homes website<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"Flood
Flood Level Survey Pin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We knew there might be some issues here. We were nearly level, and there were very few trees, but we knew we needed to raise the land. We pulled the permits and the surveyor marked the flood levels.<\/p>\n

\"Building<\/a>
A porta-potty was delivered and we got a permit box with our address and the house plans.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Building<\/a>
The permit box holds house plans and permits.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A porta-potty was delivered and we got a permit box with our address and the house plans.<\/p>\n

\"Removing<\/a>
Removing the Old Chain Link Fence<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Workers removed the chain link fence and cleared brush and trees that were in the way.<\/p>\n