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The
Advantage of a Do-It-All Builder
As a
professional builder in tune with the expectations of our potential
homebuyers, we take pride in recognizing current trends in
residential design and construction products. We try to anticipate
what our homebuyers are looking for in a new house and offer choices
that fit each family's budget and lifestyle accordingly. At the same
time, we insist on sustaining a high level of quality, remaining on
schedule and within budgets, and adequately servicing our work and
the components we use to build your new home. To achieve all these
goals, we are very particular about the materials and products we
recommend to our homebuyers.
Occasionally,
a homebuyer may suggest something that's not within our package of
standard, upgraded or optional products. Although we encourage
enthusiasm and constantly look for new (and better) ideas, some of
the suggested products and materials may not meet the myriad
expectations both we and our homebuyers have for lasting performance
and cost efficiency.
To fully
understand the value of our role in offering a market-savvy
selection of finishes, products, and materials for use in our new
homes, consider the following questions and
answers:
Q: My
contract states that I need to choose certain products and finishes
by a prescribed date after signing the contract. Why is it so
critical to meet those deadlines?
A:
Making product selections early in the construction process, often
before your home is started, allows us to assure that the products
will get to the job site on time and within budget. Coordination
with vendors and trade contractors involves a certain amount of
"lead time" (the time it takes to receive a product from a supplier
or schedule an installer) to avoid paying more for a rush
delivery.
Q: A
contractor in my area says he'll roof my house for a lot less than
what my builder quoted, but my builder advised against using him.
Why?
A:
As with most things in life, a lower price doesn't necessary mean a
lower overall cost. We seek out the best trade partners (like
roofers) and negotiate the price of their work based on a variety of
considerations, such as their availability, skills, experience, and
ability to meet the builder's deadline and quality standards. A
low-priced roofer may arrive late, leave the job unfinished or do a
poor job, thus delaying construction. Delays often result in higher
overall costs and extra work. Simply put, if the roofer is unknown
to you and us, that's a risk we're uncomfortable taking on your
behalf.
Q: I found
some great outdoor light fixtures that would be perfect for my
house. Can I use them instead of the ones being
offered?
A:
Some builders provide their clients with allowances to purchase
certain products (usually finishes, like light fixtures) on their
own. Even in those cases, however, we're going to send you to the
showroom of a reliable supplier we work with regularly and can trust
to steer you in the right direction within your budget. An
off-the-shelf or mail-order item, even a brand name, carries some
risk for both builder and homebuyer, as the builder must guarantee
its installation and durability without truly knowing how it will
perform in your home. It may also be more difficult to install than
the line of products we offer, raising
costs.
Q: Why
does my builder charge more for the exact same faucet I found online
for less?
A:
A builder's cost is more than just the price of an item. It may
include the cost to ship and install it, to service it, and a
nominal markup to cover overhead costs, insurance, storage, and
profit. For all the products and systems in your house, we assume
certain risks and costs on your behalf.
In order
for us to give reliable assurances and properly service the products
and features of your new home -- an expectation every homebuyer
should have of any builder -- we must be allowed to control and
coordinate every aspect of the construction process. While many
builders, including us, offer plenty of choices, those choices are
determined based on extensive market analysis and years of
experience in offering the most valuable commodity of all: your
peace of mind.
Warm
regards,
John Osborne
Pinecrest Building
Corp.
1655 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy.
Lecanto, FL
34461
(888) 527-0033 - Toll free
(352) 527-0225 -
Phone
(352) 527-0200 - Fax
pinecrest1@embarqmail.com
www.pinecrestbuilding.com
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