Quality and benefits of our homes included in the base price.
Other builders upgrades.
CERTIFIED GREEN HOMES TECHNOLOGIES
- Up to 14’ high concrete block exterior walls CMU or ICF walls per plan. - ICF Exterior Walls. Insulated Concrete Form wall construction includes steel rebar reinforced 4” poured concrete walls with 2 1/2” expanded polystyrene insulation on both sides with up to R-29 insulation value. - ICF exterior walls are capable of withstanding up to 200 mph winds and flying debris, fire resistant up to 4 hours and sound suppressant. - Insulated, hurricane resistant reinforced raised panel garage door with ICF walls. - Monolithic slab foundation, minimum 20-inch footers with at least two #5 rebar reinforcements. - 3000 PSI fiber-mesh concrete to reduce cracking in all slabs. - Wind Mitigated roof: no ridge vent, because of enclosed envelope design with the roof insulation. - Engineered roof truss system withstands up to 140 mph wind with hurricane straps set in concrete walls. - 1/2” Zip Board roof sheathing. - Mildew and fungus resistant, fiberglass dimensional roof shingles with 30-year manufacturer’s warranty. - Spray foam open cell roof insulation. 5 1/2” above A/C areas and 3 1/2” above garage. Applied directly to the bottom of the roof decking, reducing energy intake. - Maintenance free aluminum fascia and vinyl soffit. - Exterior walls finished with stucco. - Exterior walls coated with 2 coats of high-quality paint for long life and low maintenance. - Energy-efficient, Low-E, double pane, insulated, single hung, vinyl windows throughout. - Energy Star® 16 SEER central A/C system with heat pump (sized per plan). - Whole Home In-Duct Air Purifier. Kills up to 99% of bacteria, mold, and viruses. - Regulated fresh air flow from the outside. Returns in all bedrooms. - Low VOC interior & exterior paint. - Certified FPL BuildSmart home. - EPA Certified Energy Star home. - Certified Green by Florida Green Building Coalition.
LUXURIOUS BATHS
- 36” wood cabinets. - Granite vanity tops with under mount sinks and 4” back splash in all bathrooms. - Roman garden tub in Master Bath per plan. - Master Bath with recessed showers with tile walls or shower unit per plan. - Secondary baths: steel tub with tile walls or shower tub unit per plan. - Exhaust fan in all baths vented outside. - Designer mirror over vanity cabinets. - Water efficient faucets, shower heads and elongated toilets.
GOURMET KITCHEN
- 36” or 42” solid wood kitchen cabinets per plan. - Soft close & full extension drawers. - Soft close hinges. - Crown molding above kitchen cabinets. - Undermounted insulated stainless steel sink. - Garbage disposal. - Granite counter tops with 4” back splash. - Pantry closet with light per plan. - Stainless steel Energy Star® appliances, vented outside microwave, dishwasher, and glass top range. - Water Efficient kitchen faucets with veggie spray. - Ice maker water line to refrigerator. - $1,500 builder allowance for appliances.
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
- On-Site planning meetings during construction and designing of interior. - 2 exterior hose bibs for your convenience. - 2 weatherproof outdoor electrical receptacles and GFI receptacles in kitchen, bathrooms, and garage. - Air supply in all walk-in closets. - 200-amp electric service with copper distribution system. - Pre-wired for up to 5 ceiling fans, 2 phones and 4 TV outlets per customer choice. - Washer/Dryer hookup included. - Dryer exhaust vent and washer water shut-off valve in laundry room. - Top and bottoms of all doors painted to prevent swelling. - Door chime. - Dead bolt locks on all exterior doors. - Smoke detectors with carbon monoxide censors and battery back-up installed. - Brushed concrete driveway and front walks 25’ long by 16’ wide including apron. - Two exterior garage coach lights. - Pull down attic stairs with light in attic. - Garage door opener with two remotes.
DESIGNER FEATURES AND ELEGANT INTERIORS
- Raised front entry. - Covered porch under roof per plan. - Rounded drywall corners in all formal living areas. - Orange peel-finish on all interior walls. - Dramatic knockdown texture ceilings. - High quality door handle sets on all doors. - Marble or granite windowsills throughout. - 6’8” or 8’ (per plan) fiberglass solid insulated core front door. - Semi-gloss paint on all wood trim. - 6’8” feet interior doors or 8’ per plan interior door. - Tile floors in foyer, kitchen, nook, bathrooms, and laundry room. - Waterproof LVT laminate flooring in all other rooms. - Ventilated shelving in all closets and pantry. - Recessed can lighting per plan. - $500 builder allowance for lighting fixtures.
SITE WORK
- Site clearing up to 10,000 sq. ft. and fill dirt allowance of up to 20 loads. - Subterranean termite treatment of the entire footprint of the home, under the slab and around exterior. - Up to 5,000 sq. ft. Bahia sod. - Drip line irrigation in all flower beds. - Culvert for the driveway if required.
WARRANTIES
- 1-year Builder Warranty. - 10 years Bonded Builders Structural Warranty. - Transferable bond upon sale of home. - 5-year manufacturers’ warranty on entire A/C system, compressor, and heat pump. - 1-year manufacturer’s warranty on all major appliances. - 1-year renewable bond on soil termite treatment. - Green Certifications.
SUGGESTED UPGRADES
- Impact Resistant windows and doors. - Tray ceilings with crown moldings. - Gutters around the perimeter of roof. - Lanai screen enclosure. - Electric vehicle charge port. - Propane Generator.
AGING IN PLACE UPGRADES
- Ramp front entry porch. - Ramp area from garage into home. - Access to rear lanai to be ramped. - Make all doors 36” width when possible. - Accessible Bathroom. Master bathrooms should have enlarged showers 4’7” wide when possible. - 36” width entrance into showers when possible. - Grab bars installed in bathrooms. - Paint Home with Soothing colors. - 2 separate vanities with one at standard height and one at Accessible height. - Removable & Adjustable Shower Heads. - Removable ADA approved seat in shower. - Bypass closet doors on closets instead of bifold. - Front load washer and dryer on a 12” raised platform/shelf. - Front mounted controls on the stove/ range. - Countertop microwaves. - Lighting under the wall cabinets. - Pull out shelves in lower kitchen cabinets.
WE ARE A CUSTOM BUILDER
- Customize floor plans or bring yours.
Florida Green Construction standard features, other builder’s upgrades.
GREEN FEATURES INCLUDED IN OUR PRICE | OTHER BUILDERS’ UPGRADES | |
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ENERGY EFFICIENT, GREEN FEATURES & STRUCTURAL ADVANTAGES | ||
3000 PSI fiber-mesh concrete to reduce cracking in all slabs | 2500 PSI no fiber-mesh concrete | $2,500 |
Spray Foam Roof Insulation. 5 1/2” above A/C areas and 3 1/2” above the garage. | Blown in or batt R-30 insulation | $9,500 |
Energy-efficient, Low-E, maintenance-free, vinyl, double pane, insulated single hung windows throughout | Compared to double pane, standard windows | $2,500 |
Energy Star® 16 SEER central A/C system with a heat pump | Compare to 14 SEER | $3,500 |
Constant fresh airflow from outside. Returns in all bedrooms | Air circulation inside. No returns in all bedrooms | $2,500 |
Whole-Home In-Duct Air Purifier. Kills up to 99% of bacteria, mold, and viruses. | Not available | $3,500 |
Low or no VOC exterior and interior paint | Compare to standard acrylic paint | $2,500 |
Energy Efficient & LED lighting throughout | Standard bulbs and fixtures | $1,000 |
Water-efficient faucets, showerheads and toilets | Regular faucets, showerheads and toilets | $1,000 |
Insulated Garage Door | Non-Insulated Garage Door | $1,200 |
Air Handler in Climate Controlled environment | Air Handler in Garage | $3,500 |
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE. EXTERIOR & INTERIOR DESIGNER FEATURES | ||
Two exterior garage coach lights | Upgrade | $500 |
Pull down attic stairs with light in the attic | Upgrade | $1,500 |
Garage door opener with two remotes | Upgrade | $700 |
Tile and waterproof LVT laminate flooring throughout home | Vinyl and carpet flooring | $7,300 |
Rounded drywall corners in all formal living areas | Upgrade | $600 |
GOURMET KITCHEN. LUXURIOUS BATHS | ||
36” or 42” solid wood cabinets with choice of colors. Crown molding above kitchen cabinets | Compared to pressboard kitchen cabinets, no crown moldings | $5,500 |
Hardware: soft close full extension drawers, hinges | Regular, not soft close hardware | $1,200 |
Granite countertops with 4” back splash | Formica countertop | $5,500 |
GREEN CERTIFICATIONS | ||
Certified Green home by Florida Green Building Coalition | Not available | $4,000 |
FPL Build Smart home by Florida Power and Light | Not available | |
EPA Energy Star home by Environmental Protection Agency | Not available | |
EPA Indoor airPLUS home by Environmental Protection Agency | Not available | |
TOTAL OTHER BUILDERS’ UPGRADES | $ 60,000 |