Pre-con / Break Ground / Closing

We met with the PM and RH sales rep today for the pre-construction meeting.  The meeting lasted about 2 hours. We reviewed the details for all of our custom requests and then reviewed the details regarding the house.  We had to add 2 GFCI dedicated circuits in the Owner's bathroom to accommodate the custom tub and custom shower request and we caught a few errors, but overall the process was pretty painless. 

We are still waiting for RH to provide us with the revised quote regarding the custom shower request; but other than that all change orders are signed and submitted.

The lot is staked; however, we didn't have time to go to the lot.  We plan to visit with the PM tomorrow and we will take some pics.  Our PM is very nice, but appears to be a little stressed out.  This is his 7th house in 7 weeks and he is overseeing a new townhouse community.  However, he indicated that he will be there for us and we can contact him at any time regarding the process.

We are scheduled to break ground on 06/01/2011 with a 08/29/2011 closing.  However, the PM indicated that our custom requests may push the closing date out a little bit (a few days or week).

Overall it was a great day and we look forward to getting the process started.

Additional notes from the meeting:

• 80 gallon hot water tank
• solarium comes with a tray ceiling
• turn-table driveway
• brick to grade (all around house)
• above windows - solider course with Keystone
• hardware - RH had satin nickle s/b bronze
• 110v hookup above range; even though RH can not add microwave because it would violate code
• oak tread steps (upgrade)
• Custom Tub - RH approved and we signed a changed order that reflects $1000 credit to remove tub/decking; 
• we confirmed with PM who stated he will work with us after closing to install the tub; 
• we were under the impression that the tile from the decking would be used on the walls to surround the tub and that tile would be installed under the tub.  We are very disappointed that RH is not including the tile surrounding the tub in the package, especially because the cost of the additional tile should be minimal because the tile from the decking can be used on the walls.  We plan to follow-up with the RH sales rep. to see if there is anything we can do.; 
• PM needs to know if it comes with external hardware and does it work with pecks?
• Garage - Additional insulation was approved
• HVAC exterior mechanical - PM will f/u with us on location
• Custom Spa Shower - waiting for approval from RH
• External Sprinkler system - need to wait until after closing
• Pendant lighting - we need to choose a light and get back to RH; PM will install