Angel Custom Homes

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The Ultimate Home Building Checklist

The same internal checklist we walk every Angel home through — from the first soil test to the eleven-month warranty walkthrough. Three hundred line items across ten phases. Yours, free.

  • 10 phases of construction, 300+ checkable items
  • Pre-drywall, pre-paint, pre-closing inspections
  • Blocking, outlet, and switch location guide
  • 11-month warranty walkthrough template
  • Printable PDF, fillable digital version, mobile-friendly
Where are you in the process?

We'll tailor the checklist's emphasis to your stage.

What kind of project?

Pick the closest match.

Where is your project?

City and state. We localize a few items by region.

Estimated total budget?

Land + construction + soft costs. A range is fine.

When do you hope to break ground?

Rough timeline. We won't hold you to it.

Where should we send your checklist?

One email with the download link. We never share your info.

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What's Inside

Ten phases. 300+ checkable items.

An honest, field-tested guide to every decision in your build — written by a builder who's wished homeowners had it.

01

Pre-Construction

Site analysis, budget setup, team selection, financing, permits & approvals.

02

Design & Planning

Program development, schematic-to-CD progression, selections, engineering.

03

Foundation

Soil prep, footings, slab vs. crawl vs. basement, waterproofing, drainage.

04

Framing

Wall & ceiling heights, blocking, headers, stairs, roof framing, openings.

05

Electrical

Outlet count, switch heights, lighting plan, smart wiring, panel sizing, EV.

06

Plumbing & HVAC

Water heater, recirculation, filtration, zones, return air, ERV, thermostats.

07

Insulation & Envelope

R-values, air sealing, vapor barrier, spray foam vs. batt, attic strategy.

08

Finishes

Cabinetry, countertops, tile, flooring, trim, paint, hardware, mirrors.

09

Exterior & Landscape

Siding, roofing, gutters, driveway, hardscape, planting, exterior lighting.

10

Walkthrough & Year One

Punch list, mechanical tests, smart-home programming, warranty schedule.

From Other Builders

What people are saying.

"I wish I'd had this before our first build. Would've saved us $14K in change orders."

— A.M., Highland Park

"The blocking section alone is worth printing. My builder thanked me for using it."

— S.K., Southlake

"I'm a realtor. Every one of my new-construction buyers gets this from me now."

— D.L., Cedar Hill
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