Pre-Construction Meeting Question Ideas

These are the questions that we asked.  A bunch of these were actually recommended and given to us by our friend who used to work on the project manager/construction side of Ryan Homes.  Some others were suggested by other RH bloggers.  Enjoy!

Flooring - Color/Type - Where are the flooring breaks between rooms?

Cabinets - Color/Type/Upgrade?/Drawers?  Doors?  Height?  Knobs/Handles? Locations?

Faucets - Color/Type/ Picture?  Locations? 

Sink - Size/Color/Type/ Picture?

Countertops - Color/Type/Backsplash?

Toilets - type/size

Vanitys - type/size/location

Pedestal Sink - type/size/location

Windows? - Location/size/type

Exterior and Interior Doors - Location/size/type

Door Knobs - type/deadbolt?

Lighting fixtures- type/location/picture

Light switches/plugs - type (location is normally set for you - if you have special requests, let them know)

Cable outlets - location/number?

Phone outlets - location/number

Closet/pantry shelving - type/location?

Trim - what trim is used in house?  locations?  Crown Molding?/Chair rail? 

Bathtubs/showers - type/size Tile or Fibergalss finish?  Color?

Shower doors - type/location

Rails - type/color/see picture

Hardware - Toilet paper and towel rods - location/type

Fireplace - location?surround?mantle?hearth?

Heating vent covers - location?type?

Appliances - see pictures of these.  color?  What appliances do you get?

In the basement, in addition to any of the above that apply...

Heating system?  Location - Fuel? Service? Warranty?  1 Zone or Two?

Hot Water Heater - Location - Fuel?  Service?  Warranty

Location of Columns and anything else which will impede future finishing.  Columns can't be moved. 

Basement Bath rough in?  Type/Location?

Basement Exit?  What type of door? 

Electric panel location/finish?

Exterior.....

Grading - how will the finished contours of the lot look?  It will look different than now in some cases.

Seeding/sod?  What is warranty?  Will they seed in winter?  What if it doesn't grow?

Siding -- type/size/color

shutters - type size/color/locatoin

Brick/Stone - type/size/color/location

What will need maintenance on exterior?  What is painted?

Exterior Trim - Color/location

Window/door features (fancy trim pieces over windows/doors) - size/location/color

Shingles - type/color/see sample

What is off of back door?  Deck?  Covered with rail?

Sidewalk location

Driveway - width?  will they do 2 coats?

Water/Sewer connections - location

porch - size? location?

Steps to front porch?

Steps into house from garage?

Lighting?

Hose bibb location/number?

Exterior electric outlets location/number?

Location of outdoor AC unit?  Heat pump?

Location of water meter?  gas meter?

Mailbox?

Garage....

Lighting?

Drywalled?  Full or partial? 

Insulated? 

Garage door opener?

Garage door type/size/insulated? Windows?


Other Questions from all the bloggers (some are repeats):

Door colorà Changed it previously

Location of basement windows

Garage side brick

Countertop backsplash picture (granite)à see pictures

Stainless appliances

Stack Washer and Dryer (we can provide the stacking accessories)?

Wall switch as well as remote for fireplace?

Pics of landscaping

Foundation exterior paint-à match siding?

What does the water drainage system by the tree line look like?

Pipe in front yard, where and what look like

Capped walls?

Picture of chandelierà if we get another, will they install?

Frame out media room and full bath for future finish? Door to media room

Floodlight

Chase for electrical

Bathroom mirror change out

Center foyer chandelier in center window

Ceiling fan centered in ceiling slant in morning room and where placed in other rooms

Can we visit whenever we want

Garage coach lights- switch at front door

Granite rounded at edges

Rough in for garage door opener, can they install? Switch?

Light in garage (other than opener)

Light in laundry room

Light in walk-in closet

Pics of shower head

Placement of recessed lights

Placement of attic access

Epoxy floor covering in garage

Lights in hallway

Where windows placed

Updates

Construction schedule

Delays

Hose bib locations

Driveway length

Additional trees between backyards-à where, how many, look

Contact info

Total sq. ft

 Ceilings smooth or textured

 Leave touch up paint and extra materials

Outside steps

Door trim

Garage door coloràwhite

Downspout placement

Screens

Microwave placement

Telephone jacks

When sod/plants

Outlets in garage and unfinished area

Tub access panel placement

Chase under driveway

Warranty

Will there be a pre-drywall walk thru? Pre/post-settlement walk-thru

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