D&R Builders

My new home construction Things I’ve found that my contractor should have caught and I’ve found wrong or completely missed! -Septic drain in wrong place (request exit on east and he had placed on north) -Fireplace in wrong place (asked to be in corner of living room and he had them place in center) -Shower in wrong place (I caught prior to concrete and had them fix) -Shower not framed for walk in (I caught and had them fix) -No electricity plumbed for island (I caught and had it put in just minutes prior to concrete being poured it was also 12-18” off)** see photos below -Master toilet missed 6” had to bust concrete (looks horrible with stained concrete floors) -House planned out facing wrong direction (dirt work done for house facing west and should have been facing south. Concrete crew had to fix the day of pouring added 1500 to pad cost. I caught this not Roger) -Propane placement picked without my consent (I had them Change placement because roger told them on west of house which was next to garage door and I’d have to see tank every time I pulled in) -Fireplace picked with out consulting with me (they showed up to install I had no say... turns out they put in a upgrade which cost more money because Roger didn’t instruct them to my budget which in turn cost more money) -Vents shape changed without a conversation with me on front (ordered round when plans called for square) -Gable vents removed because Roger thought we didn’t need them (I had to demand a ridge vent to vent attic because they framed all gable vents in without even discussing with me) -Need Nails from tension cable cut off and holes filled in with mortar (not done when tension was pulled I’m sure will be a added cost to have someone else do) -Back door needed to be open out not swing in due to small breakfast area (no conversations on how we’d like the doors to open or close) he did order a new door but during install they busted the jam and stripped the screw holes therefore there is a big gap around the door now we need a 3rd door)** see photos below (roger is not getting a third door he wants to order a ladder weather strip to fill in space) -Master door needs to open out (will hit night stand when opening Roger didn’t offer to change) -Lost Sod allowance because he did not allow enough for the cabinets (allowed 5500 and cost was 7900) -I Was told I added cabinets when some were removed and not placed at all in the house **see photo below of cabinets not placed that were on plan The master cabinet we took only the Linen portion out but kept the sit down vanity ***photo attached -All the door jams we’re framed with too large of an opening which is requiring the Sheetrock crew to come and do repairs (once trim was placed around the door it would not even cover opening) *photo attached -Counter top lady gave me only two options for my countertops which were horrible and when I requested other options she said only two to be in budget (I had to find another countertops person) **photo attached of our text showing two options she gave me. She told Roger I picked those two Don’t use Carpet One out of Durant, OK When I asked to have the manager call me her response “Sure 903-436-0336. I am the owner, manager, dishwasher, slab polisher you name it.” Very unprofessional!! -My husband and I had to tape off all the floors because the painter said we would not be in budget if they had to do it (my husband had to miss work and we had to buy the paper, tape and blades out of our own money). I feel Roger should have communicated with painter better telling him we would do concrete floors so the bid would have been accurate) My husband and I said we would do the cleanup from the beginning. Roger told me that us having to miss work to tape off the floors for the painter was part of house cleanup. -We have a lot of excess material that he’s not returned for credits (100’s of dollars in hardy board) -Other materials delivered in the mud and rain which caused damage to materials. -Garage storage Door delivered damaged Ryan his son in law (superintendent said can be patched). This is a new home and I don’t want things patched! ** photo attached -Interior paint was 1000$ over budget and I didn’t add any sq footage to my house so I’m not sure how I’m over budget. When I ask he said because I have two colors of paint on the exterior. (Trim White, House grey) **remember we also covered and taped off all the floors ourselves -From the beginning I was told that any money saved in an area I could use elsewhere (like gutters or blinds) Roger asked me for 12,000 for framing labor and I questioned the amount because I knew the framers were getting 10,500. Roger lied to my face and said it was 11,879 for framing labor. I was so upset about this that I stewed on it for a full week and finally confronted him and told him I knew it was 10,500 because I knew one of the framers. When confronted he conveniently found another excuse and said when asked where my 1500$ was that he spent it on the site work. ** remember the 1500 that had to be spent on site work because the dirt work had the house facing the wrong direction. I said what happened to the 11,879 you said it cost? I told Roger he needed to start writing down his lies because he’s forgetting what he has told. -Roger told me he was going out of town and he would introduce me to his son in law and give has me his number. He left for over a week and did not give me his son in laws contact info. I had to meet subs (trim guy, painter delivery crews to pay for supplies) -All cabniets doors are having to be replaced due to poor quality wood used. (Poplar) I was told I was getting Ash and they are contractor grade Poplar. (Don’t forget $2400 over budget also) all have had cracks and small holes that when painted spear to look like orange peel ** see photo -My roof flashing is already buckled and we’ve not even moved in. I’ve reported to Roger for weeks and no ones been out to repair **photo attached -I was told I would have to cut down my 8x8x8 piece of cedar for the mantel and hang it myself (Probably weighs over 300lb) ** Photo attached -I have speck sheet to cabinet guy for size of all the appliances The space for the fridge is too small. The refrigerator has to be pulled all the way out to prevent the door from hitting the wall (Speck sheet says *I* should measure 36 15/16 total space and it is only 32”)** see photo -The ac crew showed up late (dusk) one evening and I went over and they were putting the ac in the attic. I asked what size the unit was they were putting up there and it was 1/2 ton smaller than what I was told and what I requested for them to use because of other bids I received. I had to ask the ac guy to return it and get the proper size unit. (I guess Roger trying to pocket more money) -I just wonder why we had/have a contractor. ($16,000 fee) I’ve been my own contractor!! Roger has been VERY disengaged only coming when he needs/wants money. -Roger just told me this week I needed to find a way to come up with more money because I was going to be over budget and he wasn’t going to looose any money out of his fees. I asked why I was over budget because I’ve not changed a thing! He spouted off that this isn’t the house I bid. I said you are right it’s not and started telling all the things that were wrong and that wasn’t the house plans I gave him and all the mess ups I’d expected.