STEP ONE - Plan Design & Location

At Trunk Bay Construction we believe that the time we spend together up front designing your new home, is just as valuable as the time spent building the structure. We listen to your needs and desires. We ask questions about your lifestyle and how you plan to live in your home. This allows us to work with you to design a floor plan that is both functional and efficient; avoiding unused or wasted space. Our goal is not to build the biggest houses, but new homes that reflect the clients lifestyle. We will have home plans drawn based on your desires and input. Then we will go through a process together reviewing and revising the home plan to get the design to your exact specifications.

During the home plan design we also work with you on lot selection, identifying the Bloomington Normal Illinois neighborhood you want to be in as well as matching the lot to the floor plan we’ve designed. We will talk to you about everything from exterior elevation preferences and landscaping, to interior finishes.


STEP TWO- Writing The Contract

While we finalize your floor plan we will also learn about the interior fits and finishes you are looking for. This will help us establish allowances that will fit your budget and meet your needs when shopping for flooring, lighting, shelving, etc. Once the home plan is finalized and your lot is selected, the sales contract and specification sheets will be drawn up. A Trunk Bay Representative will review your home plan with you along with all final specifications. At the time you sign the contract, we will collect an Earnest Money Deposit check. The amount of the deposit will go toward your down payment and closing costs when you close on the new home.

STEP THREE- Customization

Within one week of signing the contract we Trunk Bay Construction will schedule our first appointment to review selection items. The first selection decisions are doors and windows and exterior colors and materials. Then we quickly move into interior selection such as flooring and cabinets. We will give you a timeline for the various selection options that need to be made throughout the real estate and building process. We’ll work along side you to make sure appointments are scheduled with our preferred suppliers and go with you to provide personal shopping assistance. It is very important that selection decisions are made on time in order to keep the production schedule on track. If you choose optional or upgraded selections we will create a change order. These change orders will keep your contract price current throughout the new construction process so there are no surprises when we get to your closing.

Once you’ve obtained loan approval and made all your selections, it is time to enjoy watching our home being built. Feel free to take pictures. Contact us with any questions along the way and make sure you take time to enjoy your experience, while we build your dream home.

The building of your new home is a complex process and Trunk Bay Construction partners with top level professionals to construct the highest quality homes. Trunk Bay employees work extremely hard to oversee the subcontractor’s work and put all the finishing touches together that turn the structure into a dream home. Here is a brief run down of the process:

STEP ONE-Foundation

Permit is obtained from McLean county or city of Bloomington. The site is staked out and the foundation is dug. The footings and foundation are poured. The plumbers will complete under floor plumbing and the foundation is waterproofed. The foundation is backfilled and the basement and garage floors are poured. As with ever step of your home, a Trunk Bay Construction employee and a city inspector will thoroughly inspect your home to ensure quality construction.

STEP TWO - Frame

Once the foundation and floors are complete the framers are ready to build the skeletal system of your new home. They will start from the bottom, placing floor joists, then stand the walls and attach the trusses which are part of the roofing system. They will sheet the roof. The windows and doors will be installed and your home will be wrapped in Tyvek. All mechanical rough-ins will be completed. Again, inspections by both Trunk Bay Construction and the city inspectors are required before this process is complete.

STEP THREE A-Interior Finish

Once your new home has passed the inspections in the framing stage, it is time to finish the interior. This includes insulating and going through the drywall process, which includes hanging the drywall, taping and sanding the seams and corners and texturing your ceiling. The walls are then ready to be primed. After priming, the hard surfaces such as hardwood and ceramic are installed. Next is the carpentry trim which includes installing cabinets and countertops. The final coat of paint goes on the walls, followed by carpet and closet shelving installation. The new house has final touchups and a thorough cleaning. A Trunk Bay Construction employee spends 1-2 weeks in your new home at the end of the new construction process to perfect all the finishing details.

STEP THREE B-Exterior Finish

At the same time that the interior of your new home is undergoing a transformation from frame to finish, the exterior of your new home is being finished too. This process includes felting and shingling the roof, application of all vinyl siding and masonry work, final grading of your new home site, and installation of landscaping and fencing.

STEP ONE- Walk Through

About two weeks before your dream home is complete a Trunk Bay Representative will contact you with instructions on changing over the utilities and to confirm your walk through and closing dates.

Before your closing, we will walk through your new home with you. Our walk through is a thorough orientation of your new home, which includes instructions on all mechanicals and what to expect in terms of maintenance of your new home. If you have any questions real estate we’ll be available to answer those as well. This is an opportunity for the Trunk Bay Team to present your beautiful new home to you in pristine condition.


 

 

 

 

STEP THREE-Closing

On or before the date your contract specifies for your closing, we will meet with your bank representative and our attorneys to complete the purchase of your new home. This is where you will sign all documents pertaining to the final purchase of the new home. At the end of the closing you will receive the keys and garage door openers and the dream home is officially yours.

Move in and enjoy your new Trunk Bay Home, and feel comfortable knowing that Trunk Bay’s commitment to quality homes and you is just beginning. Our employees are service oriented and ready to help you with any issues you may run across. We will be there for you if you have any questions or concerns in the future!