Timeline to Build a New Home in Idaho Falls or Northern Utah: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re dreaming of building a new home in Idaho Falls or Northern Utah, you might be wondering how long the process takes and what steps are involved. At Kartchner Homes, we believe that understanding the full timeline to build a new home helps you feel confident, prepared, and excited for what’s ahead.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or moving up to your forever home, here’s a step-by-step guide to the homebuilding process. Plus, a realistic timeline based on what we’ve seen in our Northern Utah and Southeastern Idaho communities.

Step 1: Meet With Your Builder and Choose a Floor Plan (1–2 Weeks)

Your journey starts with a conversation. During this phase, you’ll meet with a Kartchner Homes sales agent to discuss your goals, budget, and timeline. You’ll tour available communities in Idaho Falls or Northern Utah and explore floor plans that meet your needs.

Key Decisions Made:

• Choose a community and lot
  
• Select a floor plan
  
• Lock in pricing and sign a contract
  

Step 2: Design and Personalization (2–3 Weeks)

Once the contract is signed, it’s time to make your home truly yours. You’ll meet with our in-house design team to choose colors, finishes, and features that match your style. This step includes everything from flooring and cabinets to paint colors and light fixtures.

Bonus: Kartchner Homes includes high-end features in every home, so even your standard choices feel elevated and move-in ready.

Step 3: Permitting and Plan Review (4–6 Weeks)

After your selections are finalized, we submit your plans for permits. Timing can vary depending on your local city or county office in Idaho Falls, Logan, Smithfield, or other cities. We also do an internal review to make sure every detail is correct before construction begins.

Behind the scenes: While you wait, we’re busy ordering materials and scheduling crews so that once permits are approved, we can hit the ground running.

Step 4: Construction Begins (4–6 Months)

This is the most exciting part! Kartchner Homes follows a precise construction timeline with multiple internal inspections to ensure quality every step of the way. Here’s a quick look at what happens during the build:

• Foundation and framing
  
• Roofing, windows, and exterior
  
• Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC
  
• Insulation and drywall
  
• Interior finishes and flooring
  
• Final details and touch-ups
  

Weather, city inspections, and material availability can all affect the build time, but most homes in Idaho Falls or Northern Utah are completed within 4 to 6 months from breaking ground.

Step 5: Final Walkthrough and Closing (1–2 Weeks)

Before closing, we’ll walk you through your new home and make sure everything is up to your expectations. Any last-minute touch-ups or items from your final punch list will be handled quickly. Then it’s time to close and get the keys to your brand-new home.