• PLANNING GUIDE

• SPECS, FINISHES and ALLOWANCES

• PRICE ESTIMATES

• CONTRACT

• SCHEDULE

• QUICKBOOKS BUDGET REPORTS

The next step after choosing your lot and house plan is to describe and define all the elements that comprise a finished home. Don’t let this section stress you! It is exhaustive in detail, but you won’t be using all of the categories listed. Everything that you can see and touch (as well as many things you cannot) must be specified by either you or our construction/design team. Many of the items in the Specifications document are industry standard and will not require any decisions on your part. Remember that old adage about how an ant eats an elephant... one bite at a time! So take it bite by bite. Think about what you must have, what you would like to have, and what elements would make this house your dream home. Write notes in the appropriate section after discussing these ideas with other household members.

Are you one of the many who haven’t a clue? Not to worry. We can assist you.

Specifications:

The Specifications document is the detailed description of every item used to construct the home, as well as descriptions of policies, procedures, and requirements for the proper use of all materials. Minimum standards are also included in this document. The roles and responsibilities, as well as the limitations of both the owner and contractor, are also explained.

We have broken down each area of the home into its own list. Take these one at a time and discuss them with the family. You may have some requests we forgot to list. Just add them on the blank lines we’ve left on the sheet. There are many choices available. You may want to take these worksheets with you to stores or even open houses and jot down features that you would like replicated.

It’s not always possible to decide all details and assign them a cost. When this is the case, we use allowances. This means we will give a set price which reflects our best estimate as to what the item/category should cost. During the construction process, we will be extra mindful of these allowance categories and their effect on your budget.

Lasley Construction Company, Inc.
Waynesville, NC