2nd floor framing done. Is 7 weeks enough to finish?

[rexmaster]

My builder is targeting to finish by the end of the year (7 weeks to go, excluding this week). The 2nd floor framinig is done at this point :D , but no roof yet. Is 7 weeks enough to finish the house (2400 sq ft)?

Thanks.

I saw a plumber doing something, I guess plumbing can be done without the roof.

[Rich]

Plumbing can be roughed in before the roof - but typically no electrical can be started until you are dried in. Once you get an electrical sign-off you can then get a framing inspection.
7 weeks? It's possible to finish in that time frame - as long as the builder schedules the subs correctly.

[rexmaster]

Thank you for your response.
So, it's going to be a tight shedule. No room for error!
Can someone tell me the the general time frame for each process?
Like electrical, HVAC rough in, insulation, drywall......
I'm curious to compare their schedule with others.

[mjpliv]

We allow 30 days from finished drywall for our closings as a rule of thumb. That leaves trim work, cabinets, flooring, painting, finish plumbing, ventilation and electrical plus the 100's of little things that pop up along the way.

If your builder makes the deadline it will probably be by the skin of his teeth and not much more. Hope for good weather.

[Cole]

Hope for good weather.

That is a understatement, PRAY for good weather

[Tom R]

Hope for good weather.

That is a understatement, PRAY for good weather

That's another understatement, - - do a SUN-DANCE! :D

[Dragon]

An awful lot depends upon what is going into the home.

On the average 2,500 sq ft house I trim my crew is in it for 2 weeks after the sheetrock is finished. On a barebones job... 4-5 days, but then we don't do those.

[rexmaster]

We allow 30 days from finished drywall for our closings
That sounds about right for my friend's case.
They were able to close within 30 days after drywall.
BTW, the builder is building a 250+ home subdivision. They are building other 5-7 houses at the same time. Would be the same in this case?
It seems like you guys are talking about small scale production or it does not matter?

[Rich]

As long as they have a dedicated crew for your home - it should not matter. In fact it might be just a little better because they'll have all their resources nearby and if need be can pull more people from a home that is ahead of schedule to help complete yours.. but honestly - only your builder can say if they're going to make it or not so your best bet would be to go and talk with them.

[rexmaster]

I'll just have to wait and see.
Hopefully, everything works out.

Thank you guys!

[rexmaster]

All HVAC, plumbing and electric rough-in's are done.
Roofing is done.
Drywall is up, not finished yet.
They are working weekends to meet the deadline :)

[Rich]

Right on.. figured a little overtime was in order.