The Aspen model at Hidden Creek.

Complete list of tasks

PROGRAM BASICS

• After pre-construction meeting, homeowners must install permit board on their lot 8 feet from the curb.
• After homesite is pinned (staked), spray weed killer on the foundation area.
• Rake and remove all weeds from the foundation area after weed killer has done its job.
• As instructed, use the hose to apply water to fill dirt inside your form boards. This aids and improves soil compaction for the foundation slab.
• After foundation is formed, homeowners will backfill forms. Place dirt on the outside of forms.
• After underground plumbing inspection within slab, homeowners must backfill plumbing trenches, rake and level imported fill, and remove organic debris.
• Remove excess concrete debris and stockpile for removal.
• Twelve hours after the slab is poured, hose down your slab for 15 – 30 minutes. This aids the curing process of the concrete. Do this each day for three days.
• After the slab pour, homeowners will level the dirt around the perimeter of the slab with a rake and shovel. Homeowner will then build a wire cage to hold concrete trash.
• Remove excess concrete debris and stockpile for removal.
• After masonry is finished, rake the lot and pile all block and debris at the front of your lot after the lintel pour.
• Remove lintel inspection plates and nails.
• Homeowners will stack all lumber in their garages.
• Homeowners will assist framers in installing strapping and hurricane hardware.
• Build trash box.
• Clean up and sweep home after framer.
• Haul all lumber and roof shingle debris to trash box.
• Sweep up and clean after electrical rough in.
• Sweep up and clean after plumbing rough in.
• Sweep up and clean after HVAC rough in.
• Homeowners will stack all extra materials for vendor credit.
• Dig soil away from the perimeter of the home 4 inches below the finish floor grade to prepare for DCF,“stucco.”
• Attend mandatory paint class.
• Seven days after the stucco is completed, clean stucco from window frames. At this time your home is ready to be primed.
• Caulk around all exterior windows, doors and all other necessary exterior areas prior to priming.
• Clean up drywall debris and haul to trash box.
• Scrape drywall mud off floor.
• Apply all primer supplied to the exterior of your home.
• Call Florida Home Partnership staff for primer inspection.
• Apply exterior paint to your home.
• Call Homes for Hillsborough staff for final exterior paint inspection.
• Back fill the sewer trench after the County sewer inspection. Use the hose to aid in compaction.
• Install construction locks on exterior doors.
• Caulk all interior window frames.
• After drywall is sprayed and trim is installed, clean drywall overspray from interior window frames and other areas.
• Caulk and putty all baseboards and door frames.
• Prime all walls, doors, baseboards and other trim.
• Paint ceiling with two coats of interior “ceiling white” flat paint.
• Paint wood trim with semi gloss or high gloss paint.
• Clean tubs, sinks, and windows. Rough cleaning will be ongoing.
• Homeowners will attend a mandatory floor covering class.
• Scrape and sweep floors in preparation for vinyl and carpet.
• Install base shoe molding after vinyl installation.
• Putty and caulk base shoe molding.
• Paint base shoe molding.
• Backfill driveway and sidewalk form boards.
• Cut or fill inside of form boards to assure proper depth of either 4 or 6 inches.
• After sidewalk and driveway pour and form board removal, fill in any voids around edges of concrete flatwork.
• Finish final grading of lot with hand rake.
• Install sod after final grade is completed.
• Irrigate sod and trees for 30 days.
• Install medicine cabinets.
• Install interior doors locks and stops.
• After final drywall punch, paint all drywall repairs, and detail paint.
• Clean manufacturer marking from vinyl.
• Vacuum carpet.
• Perform detailed cleaning of interior.
• Install address numbers on home.
• Install mailbox post and box.
• Install mini blinds.
• Scrape and wash garage floor.
• Sweep and pressure wash sidewalks.
• Sweep and clean driveway, common sidewalks and curbs.

COMMON AREA TASKS

• Remove dirt and debris from roadways, curbs and alleys.
• Mow and weed common community areas.
• Each week, pick up trash around perimeter of community, ponds and other common areas.
• Remove silt buildup at storm drains.
• Remove silt buildup inside storm basins.
• Irrigate common landscaping.
• Perform routine pond maintenance.