We drove by our lot last night to check for stakes, and found none, and no other changes. Well, maybe the hole was slightly deeper, but I could be imagining that.
There were several lots that looked like they are in the same timing as us - just broken ground or about to. The development should be hopping during our builds!
Still pending - decision on our granite switch request. We have New Caledonia, but requested a switch to Santa Cecelia (aka - vomit counter-tops, if you've been following along with my blog). It's sort-of a scary request, because we want the white/cream with grey variation of Santa Cecelia, but I'm afraid it will come back in the dark gold/taupe variation. And surprise! Santa Cecelia Light is only available in bathrooms. If we are rejected, we'll have New Caledonia, and I will survive.
Also still pending - paperwork galore for NVR/ Homeside! We took a paperwork breather, but need to get back it now that our taxes have finally been filed. Probably on tonight's agenda.
Here's my list of questions for our PM:
Communication
1. How long have you been in the industry
2. How long have you been with Ryan Homes
3. How many home builds have you overseen
4. What can you tell us about the crews that will be working on our home
5. How often will you be onsite during construction
6. How to handle our visits?
7. Best way to reach you for questions?
8. How/when should we expect updates from you?
9. Vacation during our build?
10. How/when to schedule external inspector?
Exterior
1. Sod vs. seed? What happens if it doesn’t grow?
2. Hose bib locations? Outlet locations?
3. Can we make driveway wider?
4. Warranty – roof shingles? Brand & color?
5. Exterior outlets?
6. Standard outside lights?
7. Dimensions of backyard for fencing?
8. Driveway width? Location? 2 coats? Can we work with vendor to make wider?
9. Location of outdoor AC unit?
10. Location of water/ gas meters?
11. Round or square porch column. Stone?
12. Pick trees?
13. Grading – how will finished contours look? Deck or patio height? How many stairs?
14. Do we get stairs to grade or baby gate over door?
15. Where will the water/sewer/gas connections be?
16. Custom porch entry – real pics? Another in the area?
Laundry Room
1. Size constraints of washer/dryer?
2. Leave off laundry room door?
3. Confirm - Gas or electric dryer hookup?
4. Laundry room light?
5. Dryer vent higher/ inset so we can push all the way back?
6. What is the arrangement of the washer/dryer hook ups
7. Can they be reversed if necessary based on our appliance configuration
8. Can we add insulation to help with noise?
Kitchen
1. Confirm – gas cooktop & electric double-ovens.
2. Move microwave elsewhere? If not possible – move a bit higher?
3. Move outlet above microwave over to allow for swap out to glass front?
4. Cabinets for custom double oven move?
5. Remove granite backsplash lip
6. Measurement for fridge?
7. Rough-in for fridge water line?
8. Cooktop vent
9. Dovetailed & soft-close drawers? Now standard….are we getting????
10. If not - can we give you soft close hinges we purchase to install?
Morning Room
1. French or sliding door on morning room? Screen?
2. What’s on morning room door? Stairs? Bar?
Family Room
1. Can we get extra framing in the great room stair wall and master bedroom for TV mounting
Study
1. Glass-paned or solid door?
Garage
1. Rough-ins for garage door opener?
2. Sneaking in to add own insulation in garage?
3. Garage drain or at pitch?
4. Garage light switch at front door with porch light?
Basement
1. Basement door with glass?
2. Balusters on stairs?
3. What type of lighting?
4. Dedicated outlet in basement storage space for fridge/ deep freezer?
5. Placement of egress window – depth underground? Moveable to different location?
6. Basement bath rough-in
7. Basement exit – door type & location
8. Other basement windows?
9. Will we need a dehumidifier?
10. Sump pump? Will we need a sump pump backup battery?
Master Bedroom
1. Can we get extra framing in master bedroom for TV mounting
2. Location of vent – possible move?
3. Location of outlets – possible move?
Master Bath
1. Standard recessed lights over shower? Tub? Toilet?
2. Shower door opens which way?
3. Fan location?
4. Tile run on diagonal or straight?
5. Tile above the shower head?
Misc
1. Bulkhead?
2. Thermostat location(s)?
3. Doors open out – laundry, pantry(?), master closets(?), master bath (?), other?
4. Quarter round at fireplace – stained to match floor – NOT white
5. Locations of switches, vents & outlets?
6. Is termite treatment done during build?
7. Trim – what is “exterior column round”?
8. Switches near doorways, not in middle of walls?
9. Pick locations of powder room towel bars/ TP holders?
10. Tile above the shower head in hall & guest bath?
11. Warranties – heating system & hot water heater
12. Electric panel location?
13. Location of outlet in Laundry room? Kitchen Island? Where in garage?
14. Window screens?
15. Confirm locations of fan rough-ins & recessed light placements
16. Confirm finish selections – ORB/ brushed nickel
17. Touch up paint available for Ryan color?
18. How will the cable and telephone provider hook-up to the home
19. Will you leave any leftover materials? Siding/flooring/ tile/paint, etc?
20. How are change orders managed triggered by issues encountered during construction
21. What Ryan & County inspections will the home undergo during the construction process
22. Have there been delays with township inspections in the development?
23. Energy Star inspections?
24. What’s our estimated timeline or milestones for our build including closing date and rate lock in date?
**From your experience - do you have any ideas for a Rome that you think would help improve our use of the house?
Ex – storage under stairs, movement of switches, anything?
5. Placement of egress window – depth underground? Moveable to different location?
6. Basement bath rough-in
7. Basement exit – door type & location
8. Other basement windows?
9. Will we need a dehumidifier?
10. Sump pump? Will we need a sump pump backup battery?
Master Bedroom
1. Can we get extra framing in master bedroom for TV mounting
2. Location of vent – possible move?
3. Location of outlets – possible move?
Master Bath
1. Standard recessed lights over shower? Tub? Toilet?
2. Shower door opens which way?
3. Fan location?
4. Tile run on diagonal or straight?
5. Tile above the shower head?
Misc
1. Bulkhead?
2. Thermostat location(s)?
3. Doors open out – laundry, pantry(?), master closets(?), master bath (?), other?
4. Quarter round at fireplace – stained to match floor – NOT white
5. Locations of switches, vents & outlets?
6. Is termite treatment done during build?
7. Trim – what is “exterior column round”?
8. Switches near doorways, not in middle of walls?
9. Pick locations of powder room towel bars/ TP holders?
10. Tile above the shower head in hall & guest bath?
11. Warranties – heating system & hot water heater
12. Electric panel location?
13. Location of outlet in Laundry room? Kitchen Island? Where in garage?
14. Window screens?
15. Confirm locations of fan rough-ins & recessed light placements
16. Confirm finish selections – ORB/ brushed nickel
17. Touch up paint available for Ryan color?
18. How will the cable and telephone provider hook-up to the home
19. Will you leave any leftover materials? Siding/flooring/ tile/paint, etc?
20. How are change orders managed triggered by issues encountered during construction
21. What Ryan & County inspections will the home undergo during the construction process
22. Have there been delays with township inspections in the development?
23. Energy Star inspections?
24. What’s our estimated timeline or milestones for our build including closing date and rate lock in date?
**From your experience - do you have any ideas for a Rome that you think would help improve our use of the house?
Ex – storage under stairs, movement of switches, anything?
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