Finishings

October 4, 2010

I stopped at the house again yesterday.  Things are really moving quickly!  Here is a summary of what has been done/is left to do...

1. Flooring: Everything is installed, but I found a lumpy section in the basement.  Everything else seems to be pretty good.

Plumbing:  All faucets are in.  Shower heads are in the house, but not attached.  Three out of four toilets are installed (the one in the basement bathroom has been delivered, but not installed). All sinks have been installed. The hot water heater has been delivered, but not installed. Kitchen sink needs plumbing underneath and a garbage disposal.  Dishwasher needs to be installed.

Electrical: All lighting fixtures are installed.  Three outlets are wired incorrectly (I checked them all myself), and the exterior outlets and garage outlets have no power yet (but the breaker may be off- not something for me to mess with!).  One switch does not work properly.  Missing outlet in the pantry (the wiring is just covered up by drywall, I believe). Garage door opener is not yet installed.

Paint/stain:  The walls need touch up paint/a final coat. The spindles and handrails need to be finished.  Some new trim pieces need paint/stain.

Closets:  All shelves installed.

Bathroom fixtures: Towel bars/toilet paper rolls are installed.  Unfortunately, we were supposed to be called to discuss these before installation.  We wanted two towel bars in the master.

Doors:  All doors (closet doors included) are installed.  Some of them need some touch-up paint.  All need door knobs (which have just been delivered).

Jason (the construction manager) says that the electrical issues will be taken care of before the walk through. I hope he's right.

Landscaping: Met with the landscaper about lawn options.  They will bring in a machine to remove large rocks, spread seed and cover with hay for the included starter lawn.  For $700 they will also hand rake and remove medium-sized rocks and add fertilizer...  We haven't decided about this yet...  Any thoughts from the world wide web?

Walk through on Friday 10/12.  Signing paperwork on the 16th.  Getting keys on the 17th (hopefully).  I am now worried after reading a blog from another K. Hovnanian customer who was supposed to get his keys today.  Check out his blog: http://ourkhovexperience.blogspot.com.