I'd order now if you're ordering the top-tier stuff. It sounds like that's 1+ year out......
I'll try to roll with the punches and not worry about things I can't control.
I've heard of builders renting appliances (for the home owner) so they can close on the home, then when the correct ones are available they install them.I'd order now if you're ordering the top-tier stuff. It sounds like that's 1+ year out......
I can live with no ovens for a while, but delaying the move could be a pretty big issue. It's already a lot of logistics to deal with, and I'm ready to get out of here.
I'd be OK with that, but the builder will not be installing these. Ferguson will be installing, which was one of the stipulations the builder gave us when we chucked the Kitchenaid stuff.
Gotcha... I know in CA a home cannot close without a kitchen, wonder if TX is the same. I haven't looked into that.
We finalized our appliances today and the order has been placed. It sounds like they were in regular communication with our builder and were just about ready to request the order. I don‘t think we’re putting in the same level of appliances which may be helping our timeline. Still expensive though! Good luck to you!I'd order now if you're ordering the top-tier stuff. It sounds like that's 1+ year out......
I can live with no ovens for a while, but delaying the move could be a pretty big issue. It's already a lot of logistics to deal with, and I'm ready to get out of here.
I guess we'll both know in a few months!
I'm sure it's just the way the lighting is hitting it....amazing how different brick / mortar looks in pictures compared to in person. Heading out to a few homes next week to look at actual builds of the brick I like for my build. Really like how they did the soldier course over your garage (arched with herringbone underneath).....might borrow that from you....HAHA
love the kitchen, the waterfall of the countertop on the island is a nice touch!
Yah, I've got windows on my garage too, but not nearly that big. I'm not a huge fan. I could "live" with it for that 5 car garage though.Regarding brick, how bright of a white brick did you get? I recalled these two houses here in Prosper. They’re right across the street from each other. Yours looks more like the 1951 address, with the 1950 address being a brighter white.
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Notice the garage on 1951 address house. Three big windows and a big window on the east side too. Visually looks cool, but not sure I’d get used to my garage interior being on display to anyone 24/7.
Your house is looking real nice
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Good eye. One of the main reasons we went with Monogram over the standard Kitchenaid stuff was a steam oven. That’s on top, and a bit smaller than the regular convection oven. Non-negotiable from the wife.
Was just checking lol. We had a set of cabinets built for a flip and the cabinet guy mistook our double oven as a microwave oven set up (even gave him the measurements for openings) and had to modify it last minute.
I really, really hope they did it correctly, because all of those appliances will be added after they are done….
VERY NICE! CONGRATS, pretty big chapter!
Almost there! Congrats. We did a walk through virtually (April 2020 and I didn’t want to fly - but should have driven out). What a mistake. In hindsight, I should have spend 2 weeks locally prior to closing date to hold the builder’s feet to the fire. We had an inspection pre-close, but that only looks for major defects, not fit and finish work or whether what you paid for option wise actually was installed and correctly. A remote build leaves the homeowner at a disadvantage since you can’t just pop in and QC their work weekly. I think you have a realtor and local people checking here and there? In any case, the hassle of traveling out for the pre-close walk is definitely worth it.
Good info. We got really lucky having our mortgage broker next door. He’s been going multiple times per day, almost every day, to his house and has been checking in on our progress consistently. 99% of the pictures you see are from him and his wife. Zero are from the builder. We’ve used these pics to identify issues early, which has been super helpful.
What a roller coaster this has been.
Tell me about it. First-world problems I guess.What a roller coaster this has been.
Looks great!
My observations with landscapers (especially in Texas), they do horrendous work. Barely level the soil (let alone actually amend the soil before laying sod), then throw the sod and go. You end up with lumpy lawn that needs leveling sand eventually to smooth it out. Sprinkler heads tilted at odd angles. Cheap schedule 20 pvc pipe. Bad wiring to valves. Then use a brand of spray head only a contractor can buy locally. Talk about lack of care with doing a job right!
At least you’ll have a lawn. But, you may spend years working out all the install errors.
You’re almost to the finish line. So cool!
This clay soil is something else!! Fresno has some rock hard clay which requires a pick-axe to plant even a small shrub. Here in DFW, the clay is like thick mud/tar. Easy to dig, but sticks to everything.Tell me about it. First-world problems I guess.
Haha the good thing is... I'll be ripping this all out next year for a pool build so it will only have to last a while. I'm just glad the dogs paws won't be getting too muddy with all of this clay.
The drive starts on the 26th and we arrive on the 28th. Keys are handed over on the 29th, and the pods arrive on the 30th. I’m excited to sleep on my bed again. Cots and megamats aren’t bad, but I love my bed.
Damn, sorry to hear this.Man, only 4 days out, and not much is going well...
Had our inspector out to check out the house, and he said it was a disaster and not ready for occupancy. No details yet, other than the lack of a gas meter still, but I'm hoping it's overblown since I fly out tomorrow night for my walkthrough on Friday.
Ferguson went out to inspect the cabinets, countertops, and electrical and found a ton of discrepancies. Cabinets not sized to specs, the countertop is not square for the induction cooktop, the fridge/freezer needed two outlets, not one, and the one outlet is in the wrong spot....
On top of that, we can't get in contact with our construction supervisor or the builder to rectify these things. Hopefully, we have a house to move into next week....
Damn, that‘s rough. I’m sure things will get ironed out but sorry to hear you’re going through these last minute issues. Good luck!Man, only 4 days out, and not much is going well...
Had our inspector out to check out the house, and he said it was a disaster and not ready for occupancy. No details yet, other than the lack of a gas meter still, but I'm hoping it's overblown since I fly out tomorrow night for my walkthrough on Friday.
Ferguson went out to inspect the cabinets, countertops, and electrical and found a ton of discrepancies. Cabinets not sized to specs, the countertop is not square for the induction cooktop, the fridge/freezer needed two outlets, not one, and the one outlet is in the wrong spot....
On top of that, we can't get in contact with our construction supervisor or the builder to rectify these things. Hopefully, we have a house to move into next week....
The hits keep coming today. If you haven't ordered appliances, do it now, seriously...
When is/was your closing date? They are now just telling you the appliance are pushed after you moved all your stuff to TX?
Our closing date is June 29th. Ferguson has been pushing dates consistently as we got closer to the promised dates. Everything was supposed to be ready to install upon closing, which is no longer the case. The steam oven wasn't an issue, but not having the fridge/freezer is. We may have to buy a temporary one for now.
Wow, that really blows. I’m sorry to hear that! We’re using Ferguson as well but only for sinks, tub, toilets, and hardware. Our appliances were ordered a few months ago from The Jarrell Company. I haven’t heard of any issues yet but after what you’re going through, who knows. We didn’t order as a high end appliances as you (Kitchen Aid fridge and GE Cafe range etc) so maybe we’ll get lucky. Hopefully things will start turning around for you in a positive direction.
Hope things turn out better for you than they did for us. Supply chain issues suck. Everything was in the green for damn near 6 months, so have contingencies.
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