Company Policy Statement

It is our sincere intention that the construction of your new home and subsequent ownership be a rewarding and exciting experience. We recognize that this is a big investment and that you may experience normal anxieties during the construction process. We thank you for the trust and confidence you’ve demonstrated by choosing us as your builder.

The following list has been compiled for clarification purposes. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your sales representative or building supervisor. Again, thank you for choosing us.

Clearing Policy:

We recognize the beauty and value of trees and how they enhance a homesite. Therefore, the only trees we will remove are those within 15–20 feet of the homesite and driveway, and those required to install the underground sanitary sewer (or septic system), storm sewer, water, gas, and electric lines.

Should you desire any additional clearing, we can refer you to the clearing contractor, with whom you may contract directly. We cannot prevent, warrant, or guarantee against tree damage or tree loss. Changes in water table, bark and root damage, increased sun exposure, and changes in grade all affect tree life and are an inevitable consequence of construction.

Land Work, Site Drainage, and Grading:

We install the drive, excavate for the foundation, backfill the foundation, dig trenches to install sewers, water, gas, and electric services as required, and then grade those areas affected by construction with a bulldozer at the completion of construction. This grade is not a “finish” grade. It is the final “rough” grade to ensure positive drainage away from the house. Any expenses we incur in installing yard drains or retaining walls will be deducted from the buyer’s landscaping allowance. Where no landscaping allowance exists, the buyer will be responsible for these expenses. Drainage swales affected during construction will be re-established. Any other drainage, yard drains, retaining walls, or land work is the buyer’s landscaping responsibility. Those areas not affected by construction will remain the same unless specifically addressed in this contract.

Septic Systems:

State and county government authorities determine the design of septic systems to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public. Individual septic system design is permitted by the county health department pending their review of the topography, soils, perc test results, etc., in consultation with soils engineers and installers. Your septic system is designed to properly handle all household sewage on site. However, the performance cannot be guaranteed because of the many variables beyond design control, such as, but not limited to: variances in family size and household water use, septic system maintenance, landscaping, etc.