New Home
Timeline
From accepted estimate to move-in ready. Two months of contract, eight to twelve months of build.
New construction timeline
Timeline Summary
Contract2 months6 weeks if cashBuild8–12 monthsTotal10–14 months
M1M2M3M4M5M6M7M8M9M10M11M12M13M14
Cash closing
Certificate of occupancy window · months 11–14
AcceptedPrice and scope agreed, contracts begin.
Closing on the landThe lot is yours. Ground breaks, and construction begins.
Certificate of occupancySigned off, cleaned, keys in hand.
Part one · 2 months
Contract
Diligence runs in parallel. Expect about eight weeks from a signed estimate to clear to close on a financed purchase.
WK 1WK 2WK 3WK 4WK 5WK 6WK 7WK 8
01
Accepted estimate
Price and scope agreed. The clock starts.
Day 1
02
Attorneys review contract
Both sides’ counsel work the paper.
2 weeks
03
Contract signed
Fully executed and delivered.
Week 2
04
Title ordered → cleared
Ordered early, cleared by week seven.
3 weeks
05
Survey ordered → received
Boundaries and setbacks confirmed.
3 weeks
06
Architectural plans ordered
Drawings begin while diligence runs.
3 weeks
07
Financing started
Application, underwriting, commitment.
6 weeks
08
Appraisal ordered
Ordered once underwriting opens.
4 weeks
09
Clear to close
Lender or attorney conditions satisfied.
Week 7
10
Closing on the land
The lot is yours. Ground breaks next.
Week 8
Showroom, fixtures & finish selections.
Part two · 8–12 months
Build
The land is yours from day one of this phase. Twelve months is the outside — many homes finish in eight to ten.
M1M2M3M4M5M6M7M8M9M10M11M12
11
Foundation & drainage
Excavation, footings, waterproofing.
2 months
12
Framing & roof
The house takes its shape and gets dry.
2 months
13
Plumbing, electric & HVAC rough-in, pool rough, septic
Everything behind the walls goes in.
3 months
14
Insulation, drywall & spackle
Rooms become rooms.
2 months
15
Paint & flooring, finish carpentry
Your selections land on site.
1 month
16
Pool final, punch list & touch-ups
The last five percent, done properly.
1 month
17
Final inspection & C/O
Signed off, cleaned, keys in hand.
1 month
Durations are typical and run in parallel where shown. Weather, materials availability, municipal review, lender delays, and selection changes can move dates; your project manager will always communicate with you about any unexpected delays and implications.
Get in touch
Learn more, get custom pricing, or schedule your tour today.
Or call / text us at (845) 209-1834.
Zev Eisenberg & Sheneur Menaker
Home Designers & Sales Agents