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Plan and Lot
Selection
If you already have a plan in mind for what you
imagine your home to be, we can customize to
meet what you have imagined or you can choose
from a variety of options that we have available
to create a plan for your tastes. You have the
ability to pick your own price when you choose
to build custom.
Whether you have selected a lot, are in
possession of a lot, or need assistance in
choosing a lot, Southern Oaks Homes is with you
every step of the way. You can choose to build
on your lot or one that we have available.
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Financing/Contract
Southern Oaks Homes can help with financing
your new home. We work with several reputable
mortgage brokers and lenders that we can
recommend to you, or you can work with one that
you have selected. Once a lender is chosen, a
contract is drawn up on your new home.
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Permits/Construction
Southern Oaks Homes will secure all the
necessary permits that are required for getting
your home process on its way. We will also take
a visit to your home site to check and verify
the location. A schedule for construction will
then be discussed and planned.
Your home site will
be surveyed, and cleared if necessary. We will
have you accompany us to stake out the area to
plan the location and orientation of your future
home and all surrounding utilities on the
property. Once the location and orientation is
planned, we will apply for your building permit.
When construction begins on your home, we will
provide weekly updates, or updates as often as
you dictate, on the progress of your home.
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Color
Session/Frame Wall
To make your home a reflection of you and
customized to your tastes, we will work together
to come up with a plan for your home. In order
to customize your home, we have a plethora of
options for flooring, colors and finishes for
walls, various styles of floor plans, options
for countertops, etc., and we will work with
you to plan a color scheme for your home. Before
beginning your customization, we will verify the
options you selected to make sure that your home
will be what you imagined. Once you have chosen
your options and the selections are verified,
the material order will be submitted as quickly
as possible to avoid any delay. We will walk
the frame for all rooms to assure that the plan
is what was envisioned. Once the framing is
complete, the outlets and switches are checked
to verify location to accommodate possible
furniture placement.
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Walk
Through/Orientation
Throughout the whole construction process,
we continuously inspect all aspects of
construction on your home to make sure your home
is of the utmost quality. Any aspects of the
home that need attention are immediately
addressed and corrected.
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Closing/Move-in Date
After construction and prior to closing, we will
do a walk-thorough of your home and answer any
questions you may have and address any concerns.
We offer a “worry-free move-in.” During this
process, touch-ups and repairs that are
necessary will be completed. After you arrange
your personal belongings into the home, we will
then walk through and do touch ups to your walls
caused by others fee of charge.
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Warranty Period
Your home is covered under a 1-10 warranty
under Bonded Builder. You have a 1-year warranty
for all parts and labor and a 10-year warranty
for structural defects. The warranty is
applicable from the certificate of occupancy
date (COD) date. Please click on the Bonded
Builder tab on our website to learn more
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| Below are
some helpful tips from the
MyFlorida.com Contractors Brochure. |
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Review your
contract before you sign it. |
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Contact your
insurance company to make sure work performed is covered
under insurance policy. |
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Avoid paying
cash. |
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Avoid any
contractor who requires full payment in advance. Arrange
to pay after the contractor completes the work or in
agreed-upon installments. |
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Don’t sign
off that work is completed until all work is finished
according to your contract, and the contractor has
cleared all permits with final inspection approval from
the building department. |
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If your
contract exceeds $2,500, become familiar with the
Florida Construction Lien Law. See the link below.
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Most jobs
require permits. Always check with your local building
department regarding permits needed for your project. |
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Did you know that pulling an Owner /
Builder permit can put you at financial risk? Do not be
fooled into allowing others to put your good name and
credit in harms way! You can read more about this
unethical practice, and way of protecting yourself, at
the
MyFlorida website.
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There are additional resources that can
be found the
Florida Department of Business &
Professional Regulation. |
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