Today, I had my punch list walk through. Most of the issues were about switch placement.... the office light switch was behind the door, a walk in closet switch located OUTSIDE the closet, and the master bathroom switch was placed outside the bathroom. Also, even though I got in-ceiling lighting in every room, including the bed rooms, there were still switched outlets. I hate switch outlets, and specifically got recessed lighting though out in order to avoid switched outlets. Two of the outlets in the kitchen backsplash, by the sink, had gaps around the top of them, and there was one outlet on the very edge of the backsplash that hung OFF the backsplash. The representative pushed back, saying he couldn't move the outlets down a 3 inches so that above them can be finished properly, and moving the outlet to the left 3 inches so that it didn't hang off the side. We'll see what they end up doing. I found a few other things, most of them minor, like paint scuffs, unlevel kitchen cabinet doors, no cover on the light switch in the pantry and two missing screens. One of the major things I found was that the middle burner on my cooktop didn't light at all, and the rear left burner lit unevenly. Overall though, I was pleased with the quality. I just think the electrician wasn't on his A-game when he did my house.
5 Comments
Mike
4/9/2013 01:35:16 am
Congratulations on the new home. We just moved to the Philly area and considering building a new Toll Brother Townhome. Based on your experience can you help with the following questions?
sri
8/6/2013 02:19:09 pm
hi - Congratulations on your home and thanks for the detailed blog. We are looking to buy from Toll brothers but from what I read online, they dont seem to have a good reputation (in spite of builder of the year awards). From your blog it appears that things went ok for you except TBI mortgage (my only interaction with them hasn't been pleasant either).
Owner
1/3/2014 02:49:07 am
I don't know if my response is relevant anymore. I'm sorry that I'm just now seeing this and responding.
Rachel
12/29/2013 07:52:29 am
Hello - I am considering the same model. My main concern is the oven location. First I don't like that it is next to the fridge, but I'm also concerned about it being too far from the island and too close to the kitchen table I would put in. What has your experience been so far with the oven? Any negatives in your opinion?
Owner
1/3/2014 02:57:27 am
So, I'm not sure if e referring to the stock kitchen, or the paladian upgraded kitchen. I have the paladain upgraded kitchen. That option elongates the kitchen by 4 feet, and turns the island so that it goes length wise, instead of width wise in the kitchen (hopefully that makes sense). Leave a Reply. |