Key Trade Contractors
Every new home has several key systems and components that are built by skilled contractors. While the list below isn’t exhaustive, it includes trade contractors that play a major role in building every new home. Trade contractors will typically perform the following duties:
- Site preparation and grading
- The foundation: If your home has a basement, this contractor will handle that as well.
- Framing: These contractors build the exterior walls, the roof and the framework for interior walls. They also install windows and exterior doors.
- Exterior siding, stucco or brickwork
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning, commonly referred to as HVAC or H-Vac: This specialty also handles installing insulation.
- Rough and finish electrical work
- Rough and finish plumbing
- Drywall (often called Sheetrock): When they’re finished, you’ll have actual walls and ceilings in your house.
- Painting
- Interior trim and cabinetry
- Countertops
- Flooring and carpet
- Driveway and walkways