Our Process

Residential

A spacious living room with a white shiplap fireplace, wooden accents, and large windows letting in natural light. There are two brown leather armchairs, a light wood coffee table, and cozy seating with pillows. The open floor plan includes a dining area and a kitchen with a bar counter and stools, and a ceiling fan with wooden blades.

Let’s Get Started!

What to expect with your initial meeting with Fortify

- We want to get to know you and your vision!
- We will explain what Fortify is all about: who we are, how we operate and what we can do
- Your vision
  - House size
  - Home finishes
  - Provide steps to developing house plans
- Your Lot
  - Location/Address
    City/County requirements
  - Utility availability
    Electric
    Water (well vs city)
    Sewer/septic
- Your budget
  - Cash vs financial institution
    Bank pre-approval
    Lender options (Ask us for great options!)
  - Get an idea of project costs

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Develop the Dream

House Plans

Spec Sheet Review

Bring your own for us to review or use our draftsman to create your house plans.

During this review, we collaborate with you to designate each detail of your home.

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The specification sheet outlines all the key details of your home, from your preferred materials to the finishes you envision. It plays a vital role in bringing your dream home to life, serving as a clear reference point for every step we take throughout the build.

Bidding

Budget

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Meet to review the estimated project costs and develop an agreed upon budget.

The house plans & spec sheet will be sent to our trade partners for bidding purposes.

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Contract Signing

Once the contract is executed, you will be given access to our online project management software - CoConstruct.

CoConstruct is a user-friendly project management platform designed specifically for builders and their clients. At Fortify, we use CoConstruct to help us keep your project organized and stress-free. It lets you view schedules, make selections, track progress, and message us—all in one place. It’s easy to use, and it keeps everyone on the same page so you always know what’s happening.

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Permits

Fortify will secure the required permits for your build.

Design and Build

The next two steps, design and build will happen simultaneously:

Our design manager will contact you to set up appointments with suppliers.
Our construction team will reach out to schedule your groundbreaking.

Design & Select

Meet with Fortify to develop your homes components and finishes. Check out our Selection Timetable below.

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Build & Belong

Schedule groundbreaking and house orientation/layout

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Layout house for excavator

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Start build

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Walkthroughs

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Framing & rough-ins (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing)
Finish carpentry
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Final walk: Showcasing your completed home!

The walkthroughs are the designated time where you get to come to the building site. During these walkthroughs, we will gather your input to ensure we capture your vision.