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About The Builder: |
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How long has the builder been in business |
over 40 years |
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How many homes have they completed and sold |
Nearly 3,000 |
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How many homes did they build and sell last year |
55 |
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Are you a member of the Home Builder’s Association |
Yes |
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Have they ever served on the HBA Board |
2007 HBA President |
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Purchasing And Financing: |
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Will the price of my new home be guaranteed not to change after we make our agreement |
Absolutely |
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Will my home be guaranteed to be completed on time? |
Absolutely |
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Are there any "builder’s allowances" that I have to stay within as part of the home price |
No allowances needed |
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Who pays for survey costs |
Included |
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Who pays for architect fees |
Included |
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Who pays for building permits |
Included |
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Who pays for inspection charges |
Included |
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Who pays the sales commissions |
Included |
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If it should occur, who pays for any errors or omissions made in designing my new home |
Forrester Wehrle Homes |
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If prices should go up during construction, who pays for price fluctuations in materials or components |
Forrester Wehrle Homes |
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Can the builder arrange to use the equity in my existing home to finance the construction |
Yes, when qualified |
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Can the builder arrange a no down payment financing program |
Yes, when qualified |
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Your Home Design: |
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How many pre-approved floor plan designs do you have readily available |
Over 50 exclusive floor plans to choose from |
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Is there a charge for my floor plan |
Plans are included at no charge |
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Who will make the modifications to the floor plans for the changes and additions I require |
On-staff computer-aided designers |
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Who pays for changes to the floor plan? Are there costs for modifications to the plans each time a change is required. |
Modifications to the plan are included at no extra charge |
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How long does it take to make any changes and reprint the plan documents |
No delays - changes are often performed in 1 day |
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Who will help me make decisions about how to design and build my home |
In-house sales consultant with new construction expertise |
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Who will help me select the floors, cabinets fixtures, etc. |
On staff professional home decorator |
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Where will I go to choose my cabinets and counter tops |
In-house design showroom |
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Where will have to I go to choose my carpet and flooring |
In-house design showroom |
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Where will I have to go to choose my plumbing fixtures |
In-house design showroom |
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Where will I have to go to choose my doors and windows |
In-house design showroom |
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Where will I have to go to choose my appliances |
In-house design showroom |
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The Construction Zone: |
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Who pays for site preparation |
Grading and preparation included |
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Is there a formal quality check-list process for examining each subcontractor's work |
Yes |
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Is there a formal project management process with computerized tracking in place |
Yes |
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Is there a formal process to document change orders when requested in the field |
Yes |
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Do you provide the dumpster for site trash removal |
Yes |
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Do you provide Porta-Johns for the relief of the construction crew |
Yes |
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Satisfaction After The Sale: |
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After my home is finished who completes any warranty repairs |
Full time dedicated warranty staff |
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How many full time employees do you have dedicated to completing warranty repairs |
3 full time employees |
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Do you have a formal process in place to measure your customer satisfaction levels |
Yes |
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Do you perform an 11-month home quality check-up as a standard practice |
Yes |
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Are your company employees paid based on customer satisfaction levels |
Yes |
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Quality And Value – Basement / Foundation: |
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How is the foundation water-proofed |
Watchdog system – with 10 year warranty |
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Do you use both interior and exterior footer drain tiles |
Yes - Both |
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How are the basement walls constructed |
8 ft. high poured basement walls with rebar reinforcement |
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Are the basement walls insulated |
2 in. exterior basement wall insulation |
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What is the basement floor construction |
4" concrete floor w/moisture barrier |
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How is the basement waterproofed |
"Watchdog" waterproofing system |
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What size sump pump will you use |
˝ Horsepower |
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What kind of overhead support beams do you use in the basement |
Steel support beams |
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What kind of basement windows will you use |
Glass block |
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Quality And Value – Walls and Floors: |
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What lumber grade do you use for construction |
SPF #2 or better |
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What kind of wall studs do you use |
2" x 4" finger-jointed wall studs |
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How close together will the framing members be |
16” - joists and rafters |
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What kind of floor joists will you use |
Jager floor joist system Engineered I-joists and laminated beams |
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What will be used to sheet the exterior walls |
7/16" OSB exterior sheathing |
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Are the exterior walls insulated |
R-13 exterior wall insulation |
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What exterior barrier material will you use |
Owens Corning House Wrap |
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Quality And Value – Exterior Items: |
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How much pitch will the roof have |
6/12 minimum roof pitch |
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What roofing material and grade will you use |
Owens-Corning Oakridge Pro 30, Architectural Standard |
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How will the attic be vented |
Shingle covered ridge vents, when possible |
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Will you install seamless gutters and downspouts |
Included |
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Will there be an exterior roof overhang, how much |
12” overhang, 8” rakes |
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What will you use to construct the front soffits and corner pieces |
Cedar lumber |
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What kind of entry door will be installed |
Therma-Tru 6-panel entry doors with deadbolt locks on front door |
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What kind of windows will be installed |
Andersen premium 400-Series windows with screens |
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Do you include any window trim as standard |
Window grids included on front facing windows |
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What kind of patio doors will be installed |
Andersen premium 400-Series patio doors |
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What exterior outlets and spigots are included |
2 exterior GFI outlets and 2 exterior spigots |
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What driveway paving and sidewalks are included |
Paved driveway and scored concrete walk |
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What landscaping is included |
Hydro-seeded lawns, both front and back |
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Is a mailbox installed |
Yes, hand-made cedar |
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Does the subdivision have sidewalks |
Yes |
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Does the subdivision have landscaped entranceways |
Yes |
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Quality And Value – In The Garage: |
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Is the garage insulated |
Garage insulated with Owens Corning pink fiberglas batting |
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Is the overhead garage door Insulated |
Yes |
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Are the interior garage walls finished |
Garage interior
dry-walled and taped |
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Is the garage wired for a door opener |
Yes |
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Quality And Value – Interior Items: |
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Is the house tech-ready for whole-house electronics |
Pre-wired for distributed cable, telephone, and data |
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What is the ceiling height |
8' minimum ceilings on first floor |
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Is noise insulation included |
Sound batting for baths and laundry room |
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Are pedestal sinks included in bathrooms
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No-charge option |
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Do you use one-piece or lesser multi-panel shower enclosures |
One-piece shower enclosures |
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Which plumbing fixtures do you use |
Moen fixtures with kitchen spray attachment |
