Steps in the Building Process – Hainstock Homes

Building a new home can be an overwhelming experience. Fortunately, Hainstock Homes has been privileged to work with hundreds of homeowners throughout Western Wisconsin—we KNOW how to make the process easier for you—all while ensuring your home dreams come true.

Our step-by-step process (outlined below) keeps projects on-track and on-budget.

Initial Meeting – Derick will meet with you to learn about your family, expectations of your new home, and lifestyle. This information is then used to design the perfect plan for your project. Together, we will discuss timelines, outline selection decisions, and show samples of products.

Design – The design phase includes reviewing our already-built floor plans or a unique plan designed just for you. During this step of the building process, we can also assist with connections in the financing of your new home project.

Bidding – In this final pre-construction phase, we will compile a comprehensive estimate that outlines each aspect of your new home. As we work toward review and approval, we will also discuss payment terms and schedule.

Pre-Construction Meeting – At this point, we will review your finalized design, answer questions, and provide project expectations. Our focus is on open and honest communication that eliminates any surprises and keeps your project on-schedule.

Foundation – The first phase of construction includes installing the foundation footings and block or poured concrete walls, and waterproofing of the materials. The first inspections are also conducted.

Framing – During this step, you will start selecting fixtures and furnishing, our crew begins framework assembly, and you will see the outline of your new home.

Rough-In Mechanicals – Once framing is completed, we will rough-in all mechanicals, utilities, and plumbing. The heating and cooling contractor will being work, inspections will occur, and a pre-drywall orientation meeting will be scheduled.

Insulation and Drywall – Construction insulation will be installed in the exterior walls and attic, drywall will be completed, and taping and texturing will occur so painting can begin.

Interior and Exterior Features – Interior doors, trim, base moldings, and cabinets are installed. The driveway, sidewalks, garage doors, and exterior painting will occur. Your new home will be professionally cleaned and one more quality inspection will be completed.

Final Walk-Through – This is the final step of our building process. You will inspect the entire home and we will provide education on all of the interior workings.

Ready to begin the first step to your new home? Contact us today!

Derick Hainstock, Hainstock Homes, is an honest, experienced, thorough, and cost-conscious contractor. We hired Derick and his crew to tackle several aspects of our home building project. My wife and I had decided before we built, to be our own contractors, so we did not utilize Derick in this manner, however we would not hesitate to use him as our general contractor/builder in the future. Hainstock Homes sided our home, tiled several showers and tub surrounds, installed all of our cabinetry, built the front porch, and completed the finish carpentry for the main floor. We have been extremely happy with the quality of their work, their professionalism, and how willing Derick was to offer knowledgeable input for each job they were working on. Thank you, Hainstock Homes.
- Todd and Anna Holter
Todd and Anna Holter
Selecting Hainstock Homes was absolutely the right choice for us in building our new home! Following our initial meeting and consultation with Derick we knew we had found our builder. Throughout the building process, Derick responded to us in a timely manner. He listened to what we wanted and gave us new and innovative input. Derick was on top of our project from start to finish to see that everything was done exactly as we had discussed.

No matter what our request, Hainstock Homes was willing to accommodate. Derick was available for us to discuss our home features and had outstanding communication skills in both the areas of talking and listening.
Another highlight of our building process with Hainstock Homes was the quality of workmanship and attention to detail. Our home is solid, energy efficient, and we believe no corners were cut. Derick was on-the-job to be sure everyone was doing what we requested and he too is meticulous in his craft.

Derick stayed true to his word on our bids or if things did change he communicated those cost changes with us, in advance so we had full understanding of what our financial investment was going to be.
- Dan & Jo Wilson
Dan & Jo Wilson
Derick’s approach to the building process is detail oriented, timely, thorough, cost conscious, and customer friendly. He has always been accommodating, informative, and helpful regarding my input and concerns throughout the process. It’s a pleasure to do business with someone who does what he says without constant monitoring and reminding.
You can rely on Derick to give you the straight story on anything and suggest options and propose alternatives that are in your best interest. He is a builder of the utmost integrity and honesty and will provide you with a home you can be proud of. We have built many houses, and worked with a number of builders throughout the years. Derick is, by far, one of the best we have had the pleasure to work with. We are very pleased with the quality and look of the final product and surely recommend Hainstock Homes to anyone building a new home or tackling a remodel.
- Sandy Eiden
  Hidden Valley Commercial Properties
Hidden Valley Commercial Properties
We are very pleased with our home built by Hainstock Homes. Derick was dependable, friendly, and available if we had any questions or concerns during the building process. We knew we wanted a unique quality built home for our family and we got exactly what we had invisioned.
- Jessica Weyer
Jessica Weyer
We couldn’t be happier with the way our basement turned out. Derick was extremely helpful with ideas that allowed us a very quality look while keeping within our budget. Hainstock constructions craftsmanship is second to none! We would definitely recommend Derick and his crew to anyone. They really know how to treat the customer and always keep your best interests in mind.
- Mark & Lacey Hillman
Mark & Lacey Hillman