Construction Quality
As a professional builder, our company takes pride in creating high-quality homes. So we'd like our homebuyers to understand the difference between a well-built home and something less. What do we mean by "quality"? It's not a mystery-construction quality is easy to see when you know what to look for.
Steps we take to ensure quality:
We've found that the best way to help a homebuyer understand the construction process and appreciate the value of our materials and methods is to schedule visits to the job site at key milestones. As we walk a client through a newly framed house, we can point out the tight tolerances we require from our framing crew. We can show examples and explain why these standards help to ensure reliable performance and comfort in the finished home.
Next, homeowners can observe how we install the wiring, plumbing, and mechanical systems to ensure that they will perform as designed and promised. As construction continues, we encourage homeowners to schedule additional walkthroughs so we can showcase our high-level materials and techniques. What is challenging for clients to visualize in the office becomes apparent as the house takes shape.
The conditions of our job site are also an indicator of quality. We expect our crews and trade partners to maintain a clean site. Disposing of trash and scrap materials makes for a professional work environment and a safe one. Our insistence on a professional-looking job site translates to superior-quality workmanship.
As a new home nears completion, its quality is easier for clients to see and understand. Adhering to or exceeding the highest industry standards, we work hard to ensure that walls are smooth and that cabinets, trim, and other fixtures fit snugly into place. Details matter. The windows and doors must operate seamlessly, and flooring and other finishes should meet our client's highest expectations.
But the true test of quality construction is when a homebuyer moves in. Our energy-efficient systems and conscientious construction create high comfort and ease for our homebuyers. The way our homes stand the test of time and the rigor of everyday living is a testament to the quality we strive to achieve from the foundation to the rooftop.
Warm regards,
Tim Alexander
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