This is the first in a series of articles by a custom home builder in Central Ma that will describe the building of a New England-style new old home. The story begins with an undeveloped lot located in a beautiful farm setting in Central Ma and will end when the landscaping is complete.
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The homeowners with the assistance of Gilmore Building Co., (a custom home builder in Central MA)
The home being constructed is a decorated Greek Revival style from the 1860's era. It will be a single-family, two-story home having approximately 3500 sq. ft., 2 1/2 baths, 4 bedrooms and a 2-car garage. Two images of the open lot before construction began are provided below. Pictures of the new home will be provided once the project is completed.
Once permits have been obtained, the first step in the construction of a new home is to provide vehicle access by opening a gravel road leading from the municipal road into the location where the foundation and the drinking water well will be located.
With access to the well drilling site provided, an approved well drilling company is called in to drill the well. This well was drilled to a depth of about 500 feet, and it produced more than 5 gallons per minute. Samples of the well water were obtained, and the excellent laboratory results were submitted to the municipal Health Department for review and approval of the well. The well head can be seen in the last image provided below.
The next article will cover Step 2, Foundation Installation.
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