BASIC HOME BUILDING CHECKLIST

✅ 1. Pre-Construction Planning

•  Define your total budget (include contingency)

•  Secure your lot / land title

•  Conduct a soil test and topographic survey

•  Decide on house type (bungalow, 2-storey, duplex, etc.)

•  Draft initial house layout or hire an architect

•  Create a list of needs vs. wants (bedrooms, bathrooms, storage, etc.)

🏗️ 2. Permits and Paperwork

•  Secure Barangay Clearance

•  Get Zoning & Building Permits

•  Apply for Electrical and Plumbing Permits

•  Submit building plans for approval

•  Secure a Construction Safety and Health Program (CSHP), if required

🔨 3. Choosing Your Team

•  Hire a licensed architect and/or civil engineer

•  Hire a reputable contractor or builder

•  Sign a written construction contract with clear scope, costs, and timelines

•  Set regular site meetings with your builder/team

🧱 4. Site Preparation & Foundation

•  Clear and level the lot

•  Set out the foundation and layout

•  Pour concrete for footings and columns

•  Install plumbing and electrical pipes beneath slab

🧰 5. Structural and Framing

•  Erect columns, beams, and walls (CHB, AAC, or panels like WallPro)

•  Construct roofing structure (trusses, sheathing)

•  Install roofing material (GI sheets, metal roof, tiles)

🚪 6. Utilities & Interior Work

•  Rough-in plumbing, electrical, and HVAC (if any)

•  Install doors and windows

•  Ceiling, partitions, and insulation (if needed)

•  Flooring installation (tiles, wood, vinyl, etc.)

•  Interior wall finishes and painting

🪴 7. Exterior Finishing

•  Paint exterior walls

•  Install gutters and downspouts

•  Build perimeter fence or gate (optional)

•  Landscape or level yard

🪑 8. Final Touches

•  Install light fixtures, switches, outlets

•  Finalize kitchen and bathroom fittings (cabinets, sinks, toilets)

•  Deep clean the house before move-in

•  Conduct final inspection and punch listing

📦 9. Move-In and Post-Construction

•  Apply for water and electrical connection

•  Request final occupancy permit

•  Move in your furniture and appliances

•  Keep all receipts, warranties, and project documents

•  Schedule periodic maintenance and inspection

BASIC HOME BUILDING CHECKLIST