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Site Preparation
Clearing, grading, and preparing the land so the build starts on solid, properly drained ground , the groundwork that everything else depends on.
Serving Chittenden County, Vermont
New Construction in Chittenden County, Vermont
Turning raw land into a finished, functional space takes more than tools , it takes coordination, the right sequence, and someone who knows Vermont's permitting inside out. I'm Tim Chila, and I've managed builds across Chittenden County for over 50 years.
What We Do
From Raw Land to Finished Space
New construction is a different animal from a remodel. You're starting with nothing but a site, which means the order of operations matters enormously , get the early stages wrong and everything downstream pays for it. Site prep, foundation, framing, systems, finishes: each has to happen in the right sequence, with the right inspections, at the right time.
Vermont's permitting and site conditions add their own demands. Drainage, frost depth, setbacks, septic and well considerations on rural lots , these aren't afterthoughts, they're decisions that shape the whole build. After fifty years working in this state, we know what to ask before the first machine arrives on site.
We manage every moving part of the build and keep it on schedule and on budget, with one person accountable for all of it. You get an open-book estimate up front and honest updates the whole way through.
Scope of Work
What New Construction Involves
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Permitting & Approvals
We handle the permits and approvals Vermont construction requires, and sequence the inspections so nothing stalls the build.
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Foundation
A foundation poured and set right for Vermont's frost and soil conditions , because the part you'll never see holds up everything you will.
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Framing & Structure
Square, solid framing built to handle real Vermont weather, by people who understand what the structure has to stand up to.
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Systems Rough-In
Plumbing, electrical, and mechanical roughed in and coordinated in the right order, so the trades aren't tripping over each other.
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Insulation & Weather Sealing
Built for thermal performance from the start. We don't cut corners on insulation or sealing, because Vermont winters don't allow for it.
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Finishes & Carpentry
Interior finishes, trim, and the carpentry detail that takes a structure from built to finished , the part five decades of craft really shows in.
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Final Walkthrough
We walk the completed build with you, resolve every detail, and don't hand it over until it's right.
How It Works
How a New Build Comes Together
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Free Consultation
We talk through your site, your goals, and what's actually feasible on the land. An honest read before anything is committed.
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Open-Book Estimate
A detailed, line-by-line cost breakdown and a realistic timeline, so you know what the build involves before it starts.
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We Manage the Build
Site prep, foundation, framing, systems, finishes , every stage sequenced, permitted, and coordinated by one accountable person.
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Final Walkthrough
We go through the finished build with you in detail, handle any last items, and don't call it done until you're satisfied.
Why Tradecraft VT
Why Trust Us With Your Build
We Know Vermont Sites
Fifty years building in this state means we understand its permitting, frost, drainage, and rural-site realities , and plan for them before they become problems.
One Accountable Manager
Every trade and every stage answers to one person: Tim. Nothing falls through the gap between subcontractors, because there's no gap to fall through.
On Time, On Budget
Open-book pricing and a schedule we hold to. Fully insured. Vermont Contractor Licence No. 173.0000644. You know the plan and the number before we break ground.
Common Questions
New Construction FAQs
Yes. We manage every stage of new construction , site prep, foundation, framing, systems, and finishes , with one person accountable from the first machine on site to the final walkthrough.
Yes. We handle the permits Vermont construction requires and sequence the inspections so the build stays on track and is signed off properly at every stage.
A remodel works within an existing structure; new construction starts from a bare site, so the sequence of work and the early decisions , drainage, foundation, frost depth , carry far more weight. Getting the order right is most of the job.
Yes. Tradecraft VT holds Vermont Contractor Licence No. 173.0000644 and is fully insured on every project, including ground-up construction.
We take on new construction across Chittenden County, Vermont , Burlington, Essex Junction, Williston, South Burlington, Winooski, and surrounding towns. Call (802) 585-9112 to talk about your site.
Let's Talk
Starting From Raw Land?
If you've got a site and a project in mind anywhere in Chittenden County, let's talk through what's involved. Send the details and we'll get back to you within one business day.
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