After Building Permit Approval On Your Lot | All State Homes
What Happens After Your Building Permit Is Approved in Tampa Bay?
Receiving your building permit approval is a major milestone in the on-your-lot construction process — but it's also just the beginning of the exciting phase where your home actually comes to life. All State Homes, Tampa Bay's On Your Lot Builder since 1955, guides every homeowner through what comes next with clear communication and expert construction management.
Here's what typically happens after your building permit is approved for an on-your-lot home in Tampa Bay:
**Construction Start Meeting:** All State Homes schedules a pre-construction meeting to review the construction sequence, timeline milestones, site access protocols, and communication expectations with the homeowner.
**Site Preparation:** The crew mobilizes to the lot and begins site clearing, staking, and grading. For flood-zone lots, fill placement and compaction to achieve required finished grades may occur at this stage.
**Foundation:** Foundation forms are set, inspected by the county, and concrete is poured. The county's foundation inspection must pass before work can proceed to the next phase.
**Framing:** The structural frame — walls, floors, and roof system — is erected. This is when the home's shape first becomes visible and the project reaches a visible milestone.
**Rough-In Systems:** Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work is roughed in before walls are closed. Each system is inspected by the county before insulation and drywall can begin.
**Insulation and Drywall:** After passing rough-in inspections, insulation is installed and drywall is hung, finished, and primed.
**Interior and Exterior Finishes:** Cabinetry, flooring, countertops, paint, fixtures, and all exterior finishes are installed in the home's final stretch.
**Final Inspection and CO:** The county conducts final inspections of all systems and the completed structure. Upon passing, the Certificate of Occupancy is issued and your new home is ready.
All State Homes manages every phase in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando, and Manatee Counties. Homes from the low $200Ks. Call (813) 931-8952.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long after permit approval does construction begin on an on-your-lot home in Tampa Bay?
All State Homes typically begins site preparation and foundation work within 2-4 weeks of building permit approval. This lead time is used to coordinate trade contractors, order materials with long lead times (like trusses and windows), and finalize any remaining homeowner selections needed before construction starts. The pre-construction meeting schedules this timeline precisely for your specific project.
How often does All State Homes communicate with homeowners during construction?
All State Homes maintains regular communication throughout the construction process. As a family-owned company, direct access to experienced staff is a core service value. Homeowners typically receive updates at key construction milestones — foundation completion, framing completion, rough-in inspection passes, drywall completion, and as the final completion date approaches. You can also contact the team directly at any time with questions.
Can I visit my on-your-lot home during construction in Tampa Bay?
Yes. All State Homes welcomes homeowner site visits during construction, coordinated in advance with the site supervisor. Scheduled visits allow you to see progress, ask questions, and discuss any design decisions that arise during construction. For safety reasons, impromptu visits to active construction sites are discouraged. All State Homes will help you arrange site visits at appropriate times throughout the build process.
