Looking to build a home but aren’t sure how it works?


You’re not alone! We've made a guide to the homebuilding process that will help you better understand the steps we take from start to finish when we build your new home. We’ve outlined the process in 10, easy-to-follow steps.


 – First things first, pick your homesite! The ground will need to be inspected and leveled to prepare for the type of foundation chosen for your new home. The appearance could vary if you have a basement or concrete slab foundation.

Prepare concrete based on foundation type

 – Once your chosen homesite has been prepared, construction will begin. During this step, foundation is being poured and framing is constructed/installed.

Frame home including floors, walls and roof

 – At this point, the water, sewer and electrical workings of the house have begun to be installed. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning ducts have also been put into place.

 – Now we’ve come to our first set of inspections. You’ll have plenty of these before closing! All the installations from the previous step now are being inspected to make sure they’re up to code.

Install air seal to prevent air filtration

Have inspections for electrical, HVAC and framing

Have inspections for insulation and insulation 

 – Your new construction is starting to resemble a home! The interior has finished drywall and the exterior is getting the design of your choosing.

Install exterior finishes (vinyl, fiber cement, brick and stone)

 – Bigger accents in your home are arriving and are being installed. Fireplaces, cabinets for kitchens and bathrooms, and walls are being painted/trimmed.

Install cabinets, vanities and fireplace mantles

Install interior doors, window sills and trim 

 – It’s come time for the installations of your flooring (that isn’t hardwood or carpet) and countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms.

 – Some yard work has begun to ensure you don’t have any standing water on your homesite, because who wants to wade through puddles every time it rains? Bathrooms are being finished as the key items are installed and switch plates are placed throughout the home.

Complete exterior grading of homesite to ensure proper drainage

Install electrical outlet plates and switches

9. Finish Flooring and Exterior Landscaping

 – Now the hardwood and carpet can be installed, as most of the messy construction is completed. If you have a walk-in shower, your doors are installed, as well as the mirrors in the bathroom. On the outside, your sod, trees and plants have appeared! Shrubbery will bring the exterior to life.

10. New Home Orientation (NHO) with the Community Construction Manager (CCM)

 – Final inspection time! An outside inspector reviews the entirety of the house and provides the report to yourself and Davidson for any last-minute fixes. Once any issues are resolved, your Community Construction Manager will go through your New Home Orientation and warranty.

Complete final inspections and certificate of occupancy

Have new home orientation with Community Construction Manager to introduce you to your new Davidson Home

Review warranty coverage and post-closing procedures

After this, your new home is complete! Once your closing process is final, you’re free to move in and make it your own. 

Still have questions about the homebuilding process? Davidson Homes can help! Contact us via 

Guide to the Homebuilding Process

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8 ft. front and interior doors on main levels

Granite countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms

Frigidaire stainless steel 30” gas cooktop with built-in microwave and oven

Full front-yard landscaping package with sprinkler

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The Southeast is preparing for potentially hazardous winter weather in the coming days. Make sure you’re prepared by reading the tips below on how to keep your Davidson home safe.

Your thermostat should be set at or above 55 degrees. Be sure to keep the temperature the same throughout the day and night.

Leave your cabinet doors below sinks open to allow indoor heat circulation around the pipes.

Allow the faucet to drip with cold water during the day and night.

Bring your outside water hoses inside and drain sprinkler lines.

Cover your outside water spigot. You can use a “pipe sleeve” like those sold at home repair stores, heat tape, or other specially made products to protect exposed water pipes.

Keep an emergency kit of necessary items in case of loss of power, heat, or phone services.

 and stay safe by taking precautions when possible. Being prepared now can save you from potentially costly repairs in the future.

Caring for Your Davidson Home in Winter Weather

Davidson Homes is excited to announce we are expanding into more communities in 

, confirming our commitment to the city we call home by providing buyers with great new homes at affordable prices. Plans are still being finalized, but we expect to begin building in at least seven new communities, which will represent our largest expansion effort in the area.

Our company has come a long way since we built our first home in Priceville ten years ago. Last year, we expanded into our first market outside Alabama – in Middle Tennessee – and we are now building in six communities near 

, one of the country’s fastest-growing cities. We’ve also entered the North Carolina market, where we are building in several communities around Raleigh. So far this year, we have celebrated 500 closings and are on pace to hit 1,000 in 2020.

Economic growth = more new homes in Huntsville

The Huntsville region, however, will always be home, and it’s why we’re doubling down on our commitment to build more new homes in our market. Why? It’s simple: We love it here. Huntsville and the surrounding area are experiencing the kind of growth that will positively affect our community for generations. A report by Huntsville TV station WAAY said there are “more than a dozen 

 that will result in around 6,000 new jobs in Huntsville and North Alabama,” and that an estimated $4.1 billion for economic development “has been committed to in the last year.”

 to build a new automobile manufacturing facility in Limestone County. Facebook announced last year that it will invest $750 million to build a 

 in Huntsville, resulting in the addition of 100 high-paying jobs. Those are just two examples of global innovation leaders that recognize the value of doing business in our city.

Huntsville’s excellent quality of life is recognized around the country

Civic and business leaders remain committed to attracting quality companies that provide high-paying jobs – and the results are paying off. Livability ranked Huntsville number three on its list of “

Increasing our investment in Huntsville not only makes business sense; it’s our way of contributing to our city’s economic growth and job creation. We remain committed to the Huntsville region and to supporting our thriving community. The first 10 years have been amazing for Davidson Homes and we look forward to serving Huntsville as its premier new home builder for many, many years to come.

Why We’re Building More New Homes in Huntsville

Not many entrepreneurs can say they started a successful business at the age of 24, but Davidson Homes’ Founder and CEO Adam Davidson is an exception. Adam knew while he was still attending college at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte that he wanted to pursue a career in home building, and, after two years of working as a superintendent for a public builder in Gulfport, Mississippi, following his college graduation, he decided to take a shot at starting his own company.

Fast-forward to 2018, and Davidson Homes has been around for nine years and has grown from a small, local builder in Priceville, Alabama to a regional company spanning three states that is expected to grow as much as 200 percent within the next year.

Get to know the man behind it all in the Q & A below.

What’s the biggest challenge that you’ve faced in your career, and what did you learn from it?

My biggest challenge so far has been to challenge my own thinking. Thinking big and surrounding yourself with people who have been more successful than you is not an easy thing to do. You have to swallow your pride and open your ears and eyes to learn what they know in order to build upon that knowledge. This has taught me to constantly strive for the next step and never settle for less. I make myself the small fish in a big sea every time I have the chance, which can be hard to do.

How is the construction industry different now than when you started nine years ago?

When I started, there were more home builders. The industry has consolidated tremendously, as everything seems to be more focused on the size and scale of the companies. At the same time, skilled labor has also become much more scarce, making recruitment of the right people a challenge. Luckily, we’ve been able to overcome these hurdles and continue to grow at a steady rate.

Do you have a favorite project on which you’ve worked?

My favorite project so far would have to be our Olde River Crossing community in Priceville, Alabama. It was the first community I developed and the community that ended up getting the company off the ground.

What has owning your own business taught you?

Owning my own business has taught me how to set up systems rather than just perform a task. Many times when we have a problem, I am not at all concerned about the exact problem – I am concerned about how it became a problem. I focus on the reason, which helps prevent future issues that could stem from the same fault.

Do you have any favorite memories since founding Davidson Homes?

Looking back, some of my fondest memories are actually building the homes myself. I helped build the homes for about three years before taking on a more supervisory role. I still enjoy getting out in the field, but I’m not able to do that as much anymore. Working in this industry has also afforded me the opportunity to bring growth to many communities. Oftentimes, retail will follow us, and we’ll start to see shops and restaurants open close to where we’re building. That’s been an amazing thing to witness.

If you could time travel to the past or future, where would you go and why?

If I could time travel, I would go to the future. I like to try and focus on what is ahead and not on what I’ve left behind. Specifically, I would travel 10 years ahead to see the progress the company will make.

“If it’s not right, it’s wrong.” It’s a simple quote, but it says so much and can be applied to anything.

What three words describe your personality?

When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I wanted to be a General Motors executive. I always loved cars when I was little, and this dream is actually written in one of my elementary school yearbooks.

I am most proud of the people with which I have been able to surround myself. Good, honest, hardworking folks. It doesn’t get much better than that!

Blog Posts & Updates

Guide to the Homebuilding Process

Check Out Sierra Vista’s Premium Included Features

Caring for Your Davidson Home in Winter Weather

Why We’re Building More New Homes in Huntsville

Meet the Davidson Homes Team: Adam Davidson