What's included, that's the question...

We had a very difficult time understand what’s included as standard. Anyone else have this problem? We got a list of standards (not formal paperwork just the flyer) and when asked why we weren’t getting what’s included (wood floor in half bath), they told me what I had was wrong. Well I could clearly see it was wrong as verbally we were told it all electric but the standards list gas and there are no gas lines to our community. Not a big deal that the flyer was wrong (not just outdated). You would think then they would correct it and give me a copy of it corrected. Never got this, I’m guessing they didn’t give it to us since we didn’t ask. I feel like I ask so many questions that I thought they would just know by now I wanted a copy, lol. Now we are being told something else that we thought was included isn’t and cost extra (columns in the dining room), these are clearly show on the floor plan we signed (just like the columns in the living room that they agree are included) and not listed on the extra options sheet, so you would think its included, wrong. So why did I sign the floor plan showing them as included if they weren’t, they should have been marked opt. like all the other options that are extra? It seems they are referring to another piece of paperwork that list what’s included that we didn’t never see, which they should have giving us to sign you would think. We have now asked for this paperwork. I’m not sure if this is normal they show you this unless asked, but I’m going recommend to my SR that a copy of this be giving to people when they sign or before. As I have a right to know what I’m buying, and I shouldn’t have to ask for what’s included, like when you buy anything at the store it clearly list what’s included in the box. 

So if you want to know what’s included ask for a list if you didn’t get it, and if you think you have a list go over the list with your SR to make sure that it’s not a mistake and it’s the list they are using. This should be easy to clear up as it should be in black and white somewhere, then the question will be why was it shown/list differently on what we signed? O our SR loves us with our never ending questions. 

Pushed back and pre construction meeting questions

So are pre construction meeting has been pushed back, it's all good still since we haven't sold our place yet. Our new break ground date is on Monday 10/27.  They will begin to move the earth for our foundation on Wednesday 10/29! So our new pre construction meeting is Friday 10/24. I can't wait to get started. I have come up with a list of questions for our meeting. It's a pretty long list. I'm guessing some of the questions will be answer before I even ask, lol. Just in case I want remember the ask and write down the answers so I don't forget and ask again.

Question List:

Will there be a doorbell or knocker on front door?

Is there a deadbolt on the door to the garage?

What do the doors look like that will be installed in the morning room and basement, do they have deadbolts?

Who is the Service Provider or when will we find out?

We paid for the fio pre-wire, if the service provider isn’t Verizon, can we change this?

When do we point out the exact location of the extra outlet cable and phone?

Picture of lights and all fixtures

What type of windows will be installed?

Where will the hose bibs locations be? (Not blocked by adding a deck later)

Grass- seeded or sodded

What inspections will be happening at each stage?

Will the garage be sheet-rocked and painted?

Screen in Windows?

Is a Dehumidifier need for the basement?

Shelving in closest for master can we ask for it not to be installed, just leave the materials shelves and brackets in garage?

Granite lip in the kitchen, can it not be installed, just leave the material in the garage?

Trim/crown molding on the top of the cabinets in Kitchen (saw at model) is that included in what we selected?

Is there plumbing plans we can see and have copies of?

Is there HVAC plans we can see and have copies of?

Copies of all the plans (electoral…)

Are the floorboard (subfloor) nailed glued and or screwed? Is this everywhere?

Can the half wall with arch in the Family room be a full wall with arch?

Will the driveway be paved before closing?

When will the landscaping be installed after closing?

Width and length of driveway

Is there a sidewalk on both sides of the street?

Is it a problem if we install a fence before the grass goes in?

Tub access panel?

Left over materials: tile, paint, carpet, wood be left in garage?

Hay put over the dirt?

Model # of water heater and HVAC

Landry Room walls and floors insulation

Light in garage (where is the switch)

Mailbox?

HOA paperwork date estimate?

If I put up a fence before the HOA rules and it does fit the rules can I keep it, if not who pays the cost to adjust it?

If we want to stop by weekly/ or every other week to see is there a day of week and time that works best

If we see something that wrong who do we need to talk to about getting it fix?

Can we bring our own inspector to the pre dry all walk through?

Are there any trees on our lot to be left or added?

If water ponds in the yard (grass) will you fix this up to how long after that yard is installed or closing date?

Estimated timeline/milestones

Which room doors have locks?

Where is the dryer vent on the outside

Power outlets in the garage and outside?

Can we close on early Friday Morning?

New closing date estimate?