New Construction - What to Expect When Building a Home
- Jul 16
- 3 min read

Building a New Home or Structure
At Elite Home Solutions, our talented team of carpenters, craftsmen, and construction pros have been building homes and other structures across Northwest Arkansas for many years. We offer our building construction services only in our Northwest Arkansas branch. We are working on some new construction projects and want to share more info on what to expect during new construction projects such as building a new home, garage, shed, barn, office, duplex, or other structure.
New Construction, Project Timeline, and General Expectations
Our customers are usually building a new home or structure for more space or better or upgraded features. With new construction or building a new structure, there are a lot of steps that go into building with a lot of moving parts. Depending on what we are building, new construction projects can take 3 to 12 months or more. There will be building code inspections for certain milestones in the project. These are to make sure the structure meets code requirements as we progress through building phases. As part of the building process, we involve other professionals such as architects and interior designers to help us bring your vision to life. As a licensed contractor, we can build a custom home with high-end features and fixtures or more of a general grade with more common fixtures and colors. Same for other structures such as garages, barns, etc.
New construction can be delayed by rain and keep in mind that we aren’t able to complete some tasks in colder temperatures. The best time for building a new structure including homes, offices, garages, sheds, and other structures is from about April or May to September or October in Arkansas. Temperatures play a role in some of the products we use and application in too low of temps will impact product integrity – so that is why we suggest building between April and October. We can work together on planning and other parts of the new construction process at any time of the year but with certain phases of building, we must have higher temperatures for our machines and certain products to perform properly.
In a new construction project, there will be structural designs, codes, permits, land surveying, and much more before we can even break ground to start the building process. We handle the construction (we work with architects who draw the footprint) and interior designers to plan the interior design elements such as faucets, sinks, granite color, paint colors, wall switch plate color, and much more. We can also use a more general approach with less customization. We have you covered either way! With more custom looks, interior design can be overwhelming and that is why we work with local designers to help create the space that matches your personality and needs. Each piece of the home plays a role in how it all comes together – from lighting to fixtures to colors – each plays a role in creating the perfect space. As for style, some customers prefer modern while others prefer a rustic design or other type. Our designers have experience in all styles, types, and budgets and help us bring it all together.
These steps vary by the new construction project, but here are general steps for constructing a new home, duplex, or other structure for living space:
1. Planning, Surveying, Permits, and Design Finalized
2. Land Preparation, Grading, and Excavation
3. Utility Line Installation for Water or Septic System (if do not have city water)
4. Foundation and Framing
5. Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical
6. Insulation and Drywall + Exterior Finishes
7. Trim, Windows, and Doors
8. Flooring and Countertops
9. Interior Finishes and Fixtures
10. Mirrors and Shower Doors
11. Driveways and Walkways
12. Landscaping
13. Final Walk Through
Elite Home Solutions is a top-rated licensed contractor in Arkansas. We are licensed and insured and have many years of construction experience to make your vision come to life for any new construction project! For more info on our offerings, check out our services and our Northwest Arkansas (NWA) location page. If you want more info on a project you have in mind, please contact us!
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