Buyer's Guide
Congratulations on your decision to build a new home! The Keith family, along with the staff at Keith Homes, is available to answer all of your questions and to guide you through the design and building process. We've provided some information here that can be helpful in the months to come, but if you need more details, just give us a call.
Use our Floor Plan Prep Sheet
Download a worksheet that will help achieve the desired end result for your floor plan. To view the worksheet, Adobe Acrobat must be installed on your computer. Click here to download the free program.
Tips to Help Avoid Delays and Added Costs
--Look over your proposed floor plan and think about what special lighting you would like to have. For example, you may want lights inside your closets, or additional exterior light fixtures for various entry points of the home. If you incorporate these items into your contract it will help avoid additional costs later.
--For your kitchen, your desired appliances will affect the layout of your kitchen, as well as the framing and mechanical stages of building your home. Shop for appliances to get an idea of the price range and style you would like to use. We recommend Don’s Appliance in Canonsburg, Pa. You can reach them at 724-916-0100 to schedule an appointment.
--Decide on the door style and hinge/ handle color you would like. The doors are ordered very early in the building process.
--Shop for plumbing fixtures. The trim plumbing (style and color of fixtures) is installed shortly after the house is framed, so those decisions will need to be made early in the process. Contact us for the latest info on the plumbing fixtures we recommend.
-- Flooring materials affect the framing of your house, so we’ll need to know the material and thickness of the flooring you’ll want throughout your new home.
For more helpful tips, call the Keith Homes Office and Design Center!
Custom Changes
We understand that sometimes changes are desired after signing the contract for your new home. We will be happy to provide you with pricing for any requested changes.
Please keep in mind that changes after contract will cause additional costs and may affect the completion date of your new home. Please consider the following list carefully before your contract is finalized. These are the most common after contract changes:
-- Flooring upgrades
-- Add brick or changes to brick
-- Additional concrete patio or asphalt parking area
-- Change door style, door hinge & handle finish
-- Add fireplace
-- Interior stair & railing upgrades
-- Kitchen upgrades to cabinets, sink or faucet
-- Plumbing extras such as additional hose bibs, gas lines for a grill or fireplace, etc.
-- Bath upgrades- fixture style & color, faucet style & finish, additional ceramic around tubs, upgrades to vanities & tops
-- Counter top upgrades
-- Additional recessed lighting, spotlights, ceiling fans, dimmers, speaker wires, switched outlets above wall cabinets or on the exterior of the home
-- Adding windows in garage doors
-- Adding crown moldings or window/door casings
-- Upgrade interior painting to include additional colors
Cutoff Points for Changes
Completing changes according to the schedule below can help lower additional costs and avoid construction delays.-
Changes affecting the foundation must be made prior to closing on your lot.
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Changes affecting windows, doors, and elevation must be made prior to installing your foundation.
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Changes affecting mechanical systems, cabinets, and appliances must be made prior to framing your new home.