The company that installed the cabinets and placed the wrong tint of crown molding about them has yet to be seen. It was at least three months ago that the cabinets were installed. I am not a happy camper!
Within the past week, the building superintendent promised me that the correction would be made before closing. I assured him I knew he was telling the truth, because we would not close on the house until the error is corrected.
In case you're curious, the error on the cabinets has not been corrected. The flaws continue to be prominent in the kitchen and all four bathrooms. We are not moving into the house until the corrections are made.
When I arrived at the house yesterday morning, some rocks from just above the fireplace hearth were missing. The mason's had failed to include an opening for the control valve to turn on the fireplace lighter. The sight left a sick sensation in the pit of my stomach, but I wasn't surprised. I had been told the day before that it needed to be done.
The plumber also said that a metal panel needed to be installed "just in case" there was every a problem. It would provide easy access to the gas line. He suggested the opening be placed on the side of the fireplace. I said absolutely not.
We compromised and agreed that an opening could be added on our bedroom wall that is behind the fireplace. Reportedly, it would not be visible if the door to our bedroom was open. I wasn't particularly open to the idea, but reluctantly agreed.
Guess what! The opening is not behind the door. It is clearly visible. I later learned that the opening is not required by code. The hole in the sheet rock will be repaired. If I live to be a hundred, this is the last house that we will have built.
I also knew that the stairs going to the second floor were not going to be completed until after closing due to a lumber delay. Reportedly, the red oak flooring needed to cover the steps is anticipated to arrive today. Reportedly, everything would soon be in place.
I suspect our builder was operating on the premise that what you don't know can't hurt you, but the sight of the existing staircase being torn out of the home yesterday was a very unpleasant surprise.
What I had not been told is that building inspector determined the steps to the second floor were 1/4th inch short of code. One-fourth of an inch doesn't sound like much, but it was enough that the entire staircase had to be removed from the home. I was speechless! By the way, being speechless is a virtue.
The man at the moving company was pleasant and understanding. Unfortunately, the month of May is a busy month for moving companies. He cannot reschedule our move until the third week of May.
I could go on and on, but I don't want this to ruin my day.
All My Best!
Don