With the design finalized, Woodhouse engineers will create detailed plans tailored to your home’s structural requirements and local building codes. These engineered plans provide the technical foundation for your builder, ensuring that each aspect of construction meets Woodhouse’s high standards for quality and durability. Woodhouse construction drawings provide your code enforcement officer with what is needed to secure your building permit.

Before the Woodhouse package arrives, key preparatory steps are taken on your site to lay the groundwork for your home. These steps include:

Layout and Permit
Finalizing the layout on-site and securing necessary permits to begin construction.

Site Clearing & Driveway Install
Clearing the land and establishing access to the site.

Excavation
Preparing the site’s foundation area by excavating soil as needed.

Foundation & Slab
Laying the foundation and, pouring the concrete slab for a solid base.

Floor System
Installing the floor structure that will support the home’s framing.

Backfill
Filling in soil around the foundation to secure and stabilize it and improve access.

Once the site is ready, the Woodhouse package—containing all materials needed for your home’s timber frame, and insulated shell—will be delivered to your site. Each component is precision-crafted to ensure efficient assembly and quality and is carefully coordinated to arrive as your builder requires it.

During the package assembly, a Woodhouse Technical Representative will be on-site to guide the builder through the process. This expert support ensures that the frame and structure are assembled correctly and meet the standards set by Woodhouse, providing peace of mind as your home takes shape.

After the Woodhouse package is assembled, your builder completes additional phases to finish your home. These steps include:

Decks and Porches
Installing outdoor living spaces that extend your home’s functionality and integrate it with the surrounding environment.

Interior Framing
Building the interior wall frames to define each room’s layout and structure within the home.

Mechanicals
Installing HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems that form the operational backbone of your home.

Soffit & Fascia
Adding soffit and fascia for a finished look around the roof edges and to provide ventilation and weatherproofing.

Roof Install
Completing the roof installation with final coverings that protect your home from the elements.

Siding Install
Adding exterior siding that provides aesthetic appeal and weather resistance.

Exterior Timber Install
Finalizing any additional timber elements on the exterior, enhancing your home’s unique timber-framed style.

Interior Timber Finish
Cleaning, sanding, and finishing interior timbers, adding warmth and architectural detail inside your home.

Drywall Hanging and Finishing
Installing and finishing drywall on all interior walls and ceilings to create a smooth, finished surface.

Prime, Paint, & Finish
Priming, painting, and adding final finishes to walls and ceilings, bringing color and polish to your interior spaces.

Flooring
Installing chosen flooring materials, from hardwood to carpet to tile, to complete each room’s foundation and style.

Fireplaces
Installing fireplaces, where planned, to provide warmth and a focal point in the home’s living areas.

Cabinets, Vanities, and Horizontal Surfaces Install
Setting cabinets, vanities, and the stone, tile, or man-made horizontal surfaces in place, providing functional and aesthetic features in kitchens, bathrooms, and other areas.

Finish Electric and Plumbing
Installing all electrical and plumbing fixtures to ensure all systems are fully operational.

Interior Trim
Installing baseboard and interior trim around windows, doors, and other areas to provide a finished, polished look throughout your home.