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      "name": "Step 1: Lot and Site Feasibility Review (1-4 weeks) – This initial phase involves assessing your chosen property for suitability, looking at zoning, utility access, and any potential challenges like slopes or drainage. It's about understanding what your land can support and what regulations might apply.",
      "text": "Step 1: Lot and Site Feasibility Review (1-4 weeks) – This initial phase involves assessing your chosen property for suitability, looking at zoning, utility access, and any potential challenges like slopes or drainage. It's about understanding what your land can support and what regulations might apply."
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      "name": "Step 2: Architectural and Engineering Design (2-6 months) – Here, your vision truly starts to take shape. Architects and engineers create detailed plans, structural designs, and possibly even geotechnical investigations. This is a collaborative process where your ideas are translated into buildable blueprints.",
      "text": "Step 2: Architectural and Engineering Design (2-6 months) – Here, your vision truly starts to take shape. Architects and engineers create detailed plans, structural designs, and possibly even geotechnical investigations. This is a collaborative process where your ideas are translated into buildable blueprints."
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      "name": "Step 3: Permitting and Approvals (2-5 months, highly variable) – This can be one of the lengthiest phases, as local authorities review your plans for building, grading, utility, and other necessary permits. The timeframe is entirely dependent on their workload and your project's specifics. Patience is key here.",
      "text": "Step 3: Permitting and Approvals (2-5 months, highly variable) – This can be one of the lengthiest phases, as local authorities review your plans for building, grading, utility, and other necessary permits. The timeframe is entirely dependent on their workload and your project's specifics. Patience is key here."
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      "name": "Step 4: Site Preparation and Foundation (2-6 weeks) – Once permits are in hand, the physical work begins! This involves clearing the site, digging, pouring foundations, and ensuring everything is perfectly set for the structure to rise.",
      "text": "Step 4: Site Preparation and Foundation (2-6 weeks) – Once permits are in hand, the physical work begins! This involves clearing the site, digging, pouring foundations, and ensuring everything is perfectly set for the structure to rise."
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      "name": "Step 5: Framing, Rough-ins (MEP), and Exterior Finishes (3-6 months) – This is where you see significant progress. The house's skeleton goes up, then plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems are installed. The exterior, including roofing and windows, usually follows soon after.",
      "text": "Step 5: Framing, Rough-ins (MEP), and Exterior Finishes (3-6 months) – This is where you see significant progress. The house's skeleton goes up, then plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems are installed. The exterior, including roofing and windows, usually follows soon after."
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      "name": "Step 6: Interior Finishes and Detailing (2-4 months) – The focus shifts indoors to cabinetry, flooring, paint, trim, and all the custom touches that make your house a home. This phase brings your design to life with meticulous craftsmanship.",
      "text": "Step 6: Interior Finishes and Detailing (2-4 months) – The focus shifts indoors to cabinetry, flooring, paint, trim, and all the custom touches that make your house a home. This phase brings your design to life with meticulous craftsmanship."
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      "name": "Step 7: Final Inspections, Punch-List, and Move-in (1-4 weeks) – Before you get the keys, there are final checks by inspectors and a detailed walkthrough to address any remaining items. After the punch-list is complete, it's time to move in and enjoy your new custom home!",
      "text": "LineWork Development leverages transparent communication and organized project control to keep you informed every step of the way, minimizing surprises in your timeline. For a realistic timeline tailored to your custom home aspirations, contact LineWork Development today."
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