Hi All - just wanted to give an update here now that I actually have something to report. I've been waiting for a LONG time now to start construction. I originally signed my contract in February with an expected closing date somewhere between Aug-Oct. A few things have happened to push that out a bit:
-I was the first to sign, so they had to sell the remaining 4 units. They still have one to sell but are moving forward with construction any way.
-My county apparently updated their fire code standards and Ryan had to revise them, submit them for review and submit them again for final approval. We're good to go now.
I have my pre-construction meeting scheduled for Wednesday of this week so I will report back with some more information then. From what I understand we're only a month behind - I've been told it should be completed in November. I work only a few miles from the new place so expect a lot of construction pics :)
A few bits of information that may help people currently starting the process that we just recently learned:
-If you have a gas range - they will probably not let you put a microwave above it. Apparently there is a certain clearance required above a gas range. They are putting a hood in and said that I can install a microwave on my own.
-No comfort height toilets in a tiny powder room. I tried to put comfort height thrones in all bathrooms (I'm 6'4") but again, code prevents them from doing this.
That's all I've got for now.
J
Hi Layzbones!!! CONGRATULATIONS ON GETTING YOUR BUILD STARTED!
ReplyDeleteYour story sounds similar to our story!
We started our process Jan/Feb of this year and we still have yet to break ground--clearly it is now September (nine months later). Maybe within the next two weeks.
Pre con next week if we are lucky and break ground the following week.
I love all your selections and really like the gray tile with the staggered pattern. AWESOME! When we started this process I chose a gas range and after such a long wait when it was time to finalize my SR told us we could not get OTR with gas because the codes changed. So I opted to try the electric cooktop to keep the OTR with venting outside the house.
I would suppose we will be building our homes together. I totally understand agonizing over the selections/upgrades. I had too much time to think about what I wanted; however, this was a gift in disguise because I am getting exactly what I want except for the Elevation.
In the meantime, please check us out at ricknadase.blogspot.com and click the join this site button so that I can follow your journey and vice versa. Happy Building!!
Congrats on getting started!
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