​6. Finish Interior Trim, Install Exterior Walkways & Driveway.

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Doors, windowsills, and decorative trim are installed.

Interior doors, baseboards, door casings, windowsills, moldings, stair balusters, and other decorative trim are installed. 

• Cabinets, vanities, and fireplace mantels are installed.

• The final coat of paint is applied.

The walls get a final coat of paint or are wallpapered where applicable.

In addition, on the exterior, the driveway, walkways, and patios are formed at this stage. Many builders prefer to wait until the end of the project before pouring the driveway because heavy equipment (such as a drywall delivery truck) can damage concrete. But some builders pour the driveway as soon as the foundation is completed so that when homeowners visit the construction site, they won’t get their shoes muddy.

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Cost Breakdown.

Interior doors average $226 to $824 for installation and materials, including labor. The typical range to install a windowsill is $150 and $700, with full decorative trim averaging around $1,000. All of these aspects can be premade or custom-made, which will influence your costs.

Cabinet costs can vary greatly, depending on the kitchen size, whether they’re custom-made, and what materials are used. The average cost is $7,500, but it can range from as low as $$2,100 up to $40,000 for more elaborate projects.

The average cost per vanity is $100 to $2,600, which includes the sink, faucet, cupboard, and sometimes the mirror and cabinets.

Fireplace mantels are a great way to personalize your home, and the cost for fireplaces, including installation and finishing, ranges from $650-$2,500 if electric, or $3,500 and $14,000 if you opt for gas, masonry, or wood-burning.

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Timeline.

At this point, several steps can begin to come together at once. Installing the flooring, and trim driveways and walkways can take around one to two months.