The most common question we get after signing a contract is: "When do you start?"
In luxury construction, "starting" happens months before the first shovel hits the dirt. The pre-construction phase is where the success of the project is determined.
- HOA Review (2-4 Weeks): Getting approval from strict architectural review boards in Nocatee or Ponte Vedra.
- Engineering (3-5 Weeks): Structural calculations for wind loads and foundations.
- City Permitting (4-8 Weeks): The final government approval required to start.
1. Navigating the ARC (Architectural Review Committee)
If you are building in a gated community like Marsh Landing or Plantation at Ponte Vedra, we must submit plans to the ARC. They control everything from roof pitch to exterior paint colors. We handle these presentations for you to ensure approval.
2. Soil & Engineering
Before we pour concrete, we test the soil. Florida sand is unpredictable. Your foundation is engineered specifically for your lot's soil density to prevent settling.
3. The "Silent" Phase
It may look like nothing is happening on the lot, but our team is fighting battles in the permitting office. We track every application daily to push it through the system as fast as possible.
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