Moving into the Quarry at Iron Mountain (San Antonio, Anton: landscaping, job)

[scuba steve]

I'm pretty bored at the moment... (translation: don't feel like packing up right now). If you post the make and model I can have a go at it if you want. The KB-built house I've been to had the same thermostat I had in the last place I owned... I can visualize it but don't remember the brand. I'd look at the one where I am but we don't have a/c up north.

I found most of the things you mentioned in an existing home, but will be installing a radiant barrier shortly after the move. It could use some work appearance-wise, but I'd have to do that with a new build anyway. I do hope it works out though; I hate unethical businesses, whoever they are.

[banker]

I confirmed that the unit and thermostat are carrier...so the placement issue applies. Funny (I am to that point) when I looked at the list of places not to put a thermostat - it also included below a return air and in an alcove...both of which apply. So the thermostat I am trying to have moved is below a return air, in an alcove and behind a door that will be open most of the day therefore blocking proper air flow to the thermostat and affecting the quality of life related to interior air temp in the house.

[banker]

Ok...after trying to raise some issues to my KB team I have now asked for a preliminary walk through for early next week. They have been hesitant to do this as they want to wait until we are at pre-closing. I emailed my construction supervisor a list of things that I feel need attention before we move forward and asked for a preliminary walk through early next week. This will set the tone for the last four to six weeks of the build. The ball is now back in their court and they have the opportunity to demonstrate they really do want to produce a solid product free of defects. I will update everyone once I have received confirmation of a meeting - positively or negatively. Here's hoping that the frustrations from this week were a bump in the road of an otherwise smooth sailing trip.

[Latinocowboy]

Originally Posted by banker

Ok...after trying to raise some issues to my KB team I have now asked for a preliminary walk through for early next week. They have been hesitant to do this as they want to wait until we are at pre-closing. I emailed my construction supervisor a list of things that I feel need attention before we move forward and asked for a preliminary walk through early next week. This will set the tone for the last four to six weeks of the build. The ball is now back in their court and they have the opportunity to demonstrate they really do want to produce a solid product free of defects. I will update everyone once I have received confirmation of a meeting - positively or negatively. Here's hoping that the frustrations from this week were a bump in the road of an otherwise smooth sailing trip.

You should definitely try to schedule your final walkthrough 7-10 days before closing. This gives your builder enough time to work on his punch list. It also give you time to address any outstanding or new issues should you need to go through another punch list. No matter how nice and trusting they may sound, don't let them persuade you to close until your home is 100% completed.

I hope it all works out for you.

[banker]

Originally Posted by Latinocowboy

You should definitely try to schedule your final walkthrough 7-10 days before closing. This gives your builder enough time to work on his punch list. It also give you time to address any outstanding or new issues should you need to go through another punch list. No matter how nice and trusting they may sound, don't let them persuade you to close until your home is 100% completed.

I hope it all works out for you.

Yeah...the final walk through would be about a week prior to closing. I am actually wanting a preliminary walk through to address issues that need to be worked over the next month...before we get to the final. I will update everyone once KB responds. I am hopeful.

[banker]

Well - I have a walk through scheduled for Wednesday to address some of my issues. This is what I had hoped for. I expect things to turn around as we readjust our expected closing date.

I am convinced that eventually I will get the quality home I was promised when we signed five months ago.

[Texan in Virginia]

Regarding the theft, is it possible your home owners' insurance will cover the loss? Another possibility is to contact your credit card carrier if you purchased that route. Just a thought.

Sorry to read your frustrations especially after you've had such a positive experience for the majority of the building process!

Lori

[texdav]

Theft during construction is quite common and mant times by actual workers it seems.As to the placement of the thermostat;that should be on the plans.I would think that the supervisor or the inspector should have caught this before closing with sheetrock. Even a good air conditioning contractor should have caught this if that is what the plans show.Frankly from what i saw when working with a friend that builds custom homes when I was in college;the inspections at different pgases;like before closing with sheetrock should have caught this.The good thing is it is correctible and they shouldn't give any problem going so.Hang in there.

[banker]

Originally Posted by texdav

Theft during construction is quite common and mant times by actual workers it seems.As to the placement of the thermostat;that should be on the plans.I would think that the supervisor or the inspector should have caught this before closing with sheetrock. Even a good air conditioning contractor should have caught this if that is what the plans show.Frankly from what i saw when working with a friend that builds custom homes when I was in college;the inspections at different pgases;like before closing with sheetrock should have caught this.The good thing is it is correctible and they shouldn't give any problem going so.Hang in there.

I had my own 3rd party inspection prior to sheet rock and he didn't catch this. I did provide a copy of the plans to by inspector but it did not have the doors with the direction of swing on the plans - so it is understandable why he didn't catch it. However - as soon as the doors were installed I brought it up with my builder. Hopefully with the information posted earlier - and another inspection we can get this moved. We are still 3-4 weeks out from closing - so I am confident that this will get moved and the right thing will be done.

[banker]

The saga continues. Evidently - KB doesn't take too kindly to having work done on the side that wasn't part of your selects. I hade a few lights added and since they weren't part of the original purchase it has caused quite a fuss. I feel really bad since the construction manager that I now have inherited my home from the original that is no longer with the company. I can understand how KB doesn't want to warranty work not included in the design selects - but if it all passed code when they had it inspected - I don't see the big deal. Anyway - I think I got a half dozen calls today between the builder and the electrician - both wree very frantic.

The funny thing is that when I inquired about adding these pesky under cabinet lights at the design center, it was KB's own staff that told me if I paid to have the additional wiring run to the kitchen they were sure the electrical contractor would be willing to add the lights. That is exactly what I did and now it has caused quite a stir. This all started when KB wouldn't offer the option of under cabinet lights without upgrading to the gourmet kitchen...which happens to cost about $30K on the house I am building. You would think that they would offer under cabinet lighting on all $300K homes - no matter what kitchen you select. So...because they didn't offer this option, with the help and creativity of the design center staff I created a solution...which may now end up causing all kinds of grief.

I wish the headache would just go away...

Anyway, I found out that due to a last minute change of plans I can't meet with my builder tomorrow morning. I will try to reschedule for later this week.

I have an electric meter and plumbing!