Episode 34: Trim Phase Explained – Interior & Exterior Finish Work in Custom Home Building

In this episode of Building With Breven, we continue our 7-part mini series expanding on our most popular episode (Ep. 22), which breaks down the full process to build a home. This week, we dive into Step 6: The Trim Phase—the stage in home construction where your custom home finally starts to look and feel like a real home.

If you’re learning how to build a home, this is one of the most exciting and most detail-heavy phases of the home building process. Host Steven Byrnes and co-host Mike Byrnes of Breven Homes walk you through exactly what’s included in the trim phase, what order things happen in, and what you should be inspecting before move-in.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

🏠 What the Trim Phase Includes

Interior Finish Work:

• Trim carpentry and interior doors

• Paint and finish prep

• Cabinets and built-ins

• Flooring and tile installation

• Countertops

• Plumbing trim (fixtures, faucets, etc.)

• Electrical trim (switches, outlets, fixtures)

• HVAC trim (registers, grilles, thermostats)

• Low-voltage trim (internet, speakers, security, cameras, smart home equipment)

Exterior Finish Work:

• Flatwork (driveways, walkways, patios)

• Final grading and drainage

This phase is where all the systems installed earlier in the custom home construction process come together into a livable, finished space. If you want to build a home without surprises, this episode will help you understand sequencing, quality control, and what to look for before final completion.

At Breven Homes, we believe the more you understand the home building process, the better your experience and final result will be. Knowing what happens during the trim phase helps you avoid delays, budget surprises, and last-minute stress.

🎧 Tune in now to learn how the final details come together and how your house becomes a home.

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