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I've been told that 'nothing' isn't an option on a new build. Does it have something to do with a certificate of occupancy for mortgage purposes?
Yes—It has to do with the county/city inspectors giving a certificate of occupancy even though having concrete flooring can BE the flooring of choice—
It just has to be finished differently—
Like if there was an electrical floor outlet in the middle of the living area for floating furniture away from the wall outlets there would be a gap because the outlet “COULD” be raised a little taller than the concrete to allow for the flooring to flush with the outlet
I have been on CD a long time
I knew when I posted this question I would be more comments criticizing our decisions
People like to lecture and everyone has an opinion—myself included
I just wanted to know if anyone had done this
If you haven’t, you don’t have the info I wanted
"My husband understands that we could save money doing that but he is worried about having someone in the house taking out carpet and laying another flooring when/if you still have a punch list"
I've been told that 'nothing' isn't an option on a new build. Does it have something to do with a certificate of occupancy for mortgage purposes?
Yeah the lender probably requires it. So I think I could be happy with the tile choices offered. I just can't wrap my head around ripping out brand new floors. When they wear out, then replace them.
Bonus points to this flooring salesman for getting anyone to think about it though!
I have been on CD a long time
I knew when I posted this question I would be more comments criticizing our decisions
I think the post bringing up the warranty may be worth investigating to make sure it would not void any part of the warranty (except the warranty on the floors!) to replace the floors.
I think the post bringing up the warranty may be worth investigating...
Yep; I brought it to attention because I've BTDT!!!- from the otherside of the fence!
Had a H/O change paint color- Did 1yr warranty, several nail-pops and other drywall issues. We DID NOT do the repainting- though they tried to argue the point (it was clearly defined in the H/O's manual that is given to EVERY buyer).
Had another that changed flooring that was damaged from a plumbing issue- the plumbing issue was corrected. Though I sympathize with them- the flooring would need to be handled through their H/O insurance; simply because we did not install that flooring.
I have had several other issues like these... bottomline is this- if you change stuff after closing and before the warranty period has expired, you will most likely be responsible for anything that may happen to it in that period.
Most people DO NOT READ a contract well- and almost all "production builders" use their OWN CONTRACT- and it weighs heavily on their side! Bottomline here- Buyer Beware!!!
Can’t respond to your specific question, but wanted to give a little input
We bought a 20 year old house in a 55+ community (I think all 55+ communities are production houses) and it had a combination of tile and carpet. Had it all ripped out and installed 24” x 48” (wow so big) tiles. Now kind of regret not going LVP. The flooring is very attractive but cold and hard and after 3 years the grout is very dirty. I cannot get that grout clean no matter how many wonder products I’ve tried. So, if you do go with tile, be sure not to select a light grout. Since our tiles are a “gray/beige” color, we selected a matching grout.
Yeah the lender probably requires it. So I think I could be happy with the tile choices offered. I just can't wrap my head around ripping out brand new floors. When they wear out, then replace them.
Bonus points to this flooring salesman for getting anyone to think about it though!
When we bought a new build in 2011, I had to pull up the carpet in the MBR and replace it (wood-look laminate) before we could move in. Wife reluctantly lived with the carpet in the other two bedrooms for a couple years... but I pulled that out and replaced with wood.
I don't know... I would never consider ripping out any brand new flooring.
It's so wasteful. I'm pretty sure I could live with one of the choices of flooring they're offering.
If you hate the flooring choices so much you would rip them out for being substandard before you've even walked on them, can't you just have them put nothing in? And not waste anyone's time, money or landfill space?
Just wait til it's closed (and the punch list is done) and put in your own floors?
My advice: Upgrade where it's hard to replace, go with cheap where it's easy.
So, bath and kitchen floors, hard to replace. Living room and bedrooms, easy.
Get cheap carpet. Live with it for a few years to get your moneys worth. Replace with the flooring you really want.
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