The Process of Building On Your Lot

Review Your Land Requirements

• Is your land located within a city limit?
• Water & sewer - public or private?
• Electricity & gas – availability & locations
• Is the property located in a flood zone?
• Is it accessible?
• Review your community deed restrictions

Choose Your Plan

• Obtain pricing (base plan, elevations & plan options)
• Review BOYL standard features
• Understand potential extra costs from:
  • Site specific conditions
  • Community, City / County requirements
• Understand Redraw Process
• Review preferred mortgage lenders

Sign Preliminary Contract ( Week 1 )

• Sign preliminary construction agreement
• Receive Standard Available Options price list
• Schedule Site Visit & Pre-Construction Meeting #1
• Community Sales Manager orders boundary survey & plans

Meet With Lender ( Week 1 )

• Apply for financing within 5 days of Preliminary Contract

Design Center Orientation ( Week 1-2 )

• Guided tour of Design Center
• Obtain interior options & price sheets

Site Visit ( Week 2 )

• Review plot / site plan (easements & setbacks)
• Review site conditions, accessibility & utility locations

Pre-Construction Meeting #1 ( Week 2 )

• Allow 2 hours for this meeting
• Determine layout of house, garage & driveway
• Review architectural plans
• Submit Redraw Request form (if applicable)
• Finalize exterior selections
• Finalize change requests
• Schedule Plan Review meeting

Approve Plot Plan ( Week 3 )

• Customer approves plot plan
• Trendmaker orders soil test

Approve Final Plans ( Week 5 )

• Customer approves final plans

Plan Review Meeting ( Week 6 )

• Allow 2 hours for this meeting
• Document changes & options on change order
• Note: Final Plans must be approved beforehand.

Design Center Appointment ( Week 7 )

• Allow 2 hours for this meeting
• Finalize & document interior selections
• Note: Design Center orientation & Plan Review meeting must be completed beforehand.

Sign Final Contract ( Week 8 )

• Allow 2 hours for this meeting
• Review site, community & city/county requirements
• Review all changes & selections
• Sign final contract

Obtain Permits ( Week 10 )*

• Trendmaker submits for ACC / POA approval
  *Length of time varies per city / county

Obtain ACC / POA Approval ( Week 12 )*

• Approval letter received from ACC / POA
  *Length of time varies per community

Close On Construction Loan ( Week 13 )

Pre-Construction Meeting #2 ( Week 14 )

• Review all change orders with Sales & Builder
• Review communication, safety & construction process

For more information on process and procedures for Build On Your Lot, please contact our Community Sales Manager at: