Home Buyers Checklist

When considering purchasing a Biltmore Home built specifically for you, there are many decisions to be made. When walking through the Model Home and the Design Centre take into consideration on how this brand new house will fit your lifestyle and to stay within your budget.

The function of each space, the establishment of traffic patterns and space-planning requirements of equipment, cabinetry and furnishings will play an integral role in determining space planning, wiring needs, interior finishes and flooring transitions.

The many selections necessary can become overwhelming for many clients. Current product knowledge is essential to achieve the best solutions.

EXTERIOR
1. Shingle Colours
2. Siding Colours
3. Brick Colours
4. Additional Exterior Lighting
5. Exterior Plan Options

WIRING / LIGHTING
1. Analysis and Placement of additional Plugs, Cable, Telephone, and Computer lines
2. Interior Decorative and Functional Lighting Specifications
3. Distributed Audio
4. Computer Technology
5. Security and Video
6. Home Theatre

FIREPLACES
1. Location
2. Gas and Electric Models
3. Mantle Surround
4. Hearth Details
5. Dog House or into room placement

STAIRS
1. Carpet Grade or Hardwood
2. Stain or Painted
3. Hardwood Pickets or Wrought Iron
4. Bullnose Step with Volute

GARAGE
1. Automatic Garage Door Opener
2. Insulated Garage Door
3. Additional Lighting

CABINETRY
1. Materials - Oak, Maple
2. Colour and Stain Choices
3. Wine Rack
4. Roll Out Shelves & Pots and Pans Drawers
5. Built-In Desk
6. Garbage Bins
7. Crown Moulding
8. Cutlery Drawers
9. Under Cabinet Lightins with Valences
10. Breakfast Bar
11. Cabinet Pantry
12. Door Styles and Hardware
13. Special Finishing

PLUMBING
1. Laundry Pan under Washer for added protection
2. Rough in or finished washroon in basement
3. Additional Hose Bibs
4. Water Line for fridge water and Ice Maker
5. Water Softener and/or Water Filtration System
6. Laundry Tub

STORAGE
1. Custom Closet Options
2. Wire Shelving

APPLIANCES
1. Freestanding / Built-in Installation
2. Gas / Electric Models
3. Colours - Black, White, Stainless
4. Cook-top
5. Oven/s
6. Refrigerator/s - Ice / Water Dispenser - Extra Wide Shelving - Temperature Controlled Storage - Maximum Storage - Adjustable Interiors - Clear Bins and Drawers - Undercounter Applications
7. Dishwasher
8. Compactor
9. Disposal
10. Compactor
11. Wine-cooler

FLOORING
1. Hardwood Strip Flooring
2. Ceramic Tile
3. Stone Tile
4. Carpet & Underpad
5. Carpet Runner on Stairs
6. Electric Radiant Heat

DOORS AND TRIM
1. Door Styles
2. Door Handles Style and Colours
3. Bi-Folds or Swing Doors on Closets
4. French Door Glass Inserts
5. Architraves
6. Interior Columns
7. Upgraded Door, Window and Baseboard Trim
8. Crown Moulding

COUNTERTOPS
1. Laminate
2. Solid Surface
3. Natural Stone
4. Backsplash Details and Novelty Applications

FAUCETS & FIXTURES
1. Finish
2. Single Handle / Two Handle
3. Nossles / Spray Attachments
4. Handicap Access / Grab Bars

ELECTRICAL
1. Ceiling Fans
2. Pot Lights
3. Dimmers
4. Soffit Recepticles
5. Decora style upgrades
6. Central Vacuum

TUBS
1. Whirlpool / Spa Features

COMMODES
1. Styles and Finish
2. Environmental Concerns
3. Water Efficiency
4. Bidet

SINKS
1. Styles and Finish
2. Special Cabinetry / Wall to Wall Cabinets
3. Undercounter Mount - Drop In - Over Mount Installation

LAUNDRY
1. Front / Top Loading Machines
2. Stackable
3. Drip Dry Areas
4. Special Accommodations for Pets
5. Laundry Pan under Washer for added protection
6. Upper and Lower Cabinets plus counter tops
7. Gas Rough in for Dryer

HVAC
1. Central Air Conditioning
2. Heat Recovery Ventilator
3. Gas Rough-in for BBQ
4. Porcelain / Ceramic - Hand-Blown Glass - Marble - Hand-Painted Sinks
5. Mirror Details

HOME GYM & GAMES ROOM
1. Fitness Equipment
2. Dedicated Home Gym Area
3. Pool Table, Shuffleboard, Ping Pong, Poker Equipment
4. Wet Bar & Entertainment areas

Our Interior design Consultants can assist you through the coordination of construction and design phases of a your new home by reviewing plans prior to construction to analyze wiring requirements, spatial relationships, space planning requirements, while offering constructive suggestions and an objective point of view, and assuring your needs are kept in mind.

We conduct our Colour Selection Meetings in a very systematic way to ensure we do not overlook anything. Come to the meeting prepared and educated with realistic expectations and we will help you create the home of your dreams.

NEW Model to view on Acker St., in Guelph's East End. Come check out the design possibilities of a brand new home for yourself.

Model Home 519-831-9288 or email: sales@biltmorehomes.on.ca 

Location: 4 Acker St., Guelph, Ontario
(Watson Road and Eastview Road Area)

 

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Model Home Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Noon to 5 p.m.