tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4391926972159119514.post4973180379134195512..comments2023-06-10T08:57:25.877-07:00Comments on To build or not to build - Our Shakespeare home (MD): I'm getting angry nowAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932438626039135368noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4391926972159119514.post-73985842412050273192013-05-29T19:29:02.405-07:002013-05-29T19:29:02.405-07:00I personally think the letter was very well writte...I personally think the letter was very well written and just. Basically, they need to know if you are not satisfied and structure is number one priority. They should not only reimburse u where rates are concerned, but there is no way I would let this go as a patch job. It is your money and your commitment and therefore potentially your safety at risk if you allow them to keep moving forward that way. I truly hope and pray they get this taken care of for promptly and correctly. This is really bothering me and I don't even know you. Definitely get an inspector even before they go to drywall and call the county too.Joifulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07181861850209034060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4391926972159119514.post-15512969545871222382013-05-29T11:22:50.224-07:002013-05-29T11:22:50.224-07:00Thank you for your comment. Why would I want to de...Thank you for your comment. Why would I want to delete it :).<br /><br />I will stop by the construction site every day and take pictures. If I didn't go there and discover the bad install of the beams, they probably just patch it up and cover the wood block and all and let me worry about it after the warranty ends.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07932438626039135368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4391926972159119514.post-72236302169406073542013-05-29T11:06:00.224-07:002013-05-29T11:06:00.224-07:00Thanks for re-posting. I am not sure why this is h...Thanks for re-posting. I am not sure why this is happening with my posts. Another one was eaten up yesterday too.. Anyway. It is your house, and your very hard earned money. Ryan Homes may deal in millions and billions of dollars, but for every one of us, we are pushing ourselves to the limit and providing our life's savings to build these homes. I would not settle for anything other than what is just and built right. If one of the contractors screwed up, it is your PM's responsibility to make it right. Under no condition should you be the one paying for it. I am sorry if I am adding fuel to the fire, but I keep thinking about how those beams are set and think, "If this happens in my house..." best of luck.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10374993802402757299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4391926972159119514.post-35999164964892095322013-05-29T09:45:09.440-07:002013-05-29T09:45:09.440-07:00Honestly, the thoughts you posted were taken from ...Honestly, the thoughts you posted were taken from my head. This build process has been absolutely absurd. I have found that my PM has no interest in a quality product or doing things right to prevent more difficulties in the future. I try to work with him to point out things needing attention before the next step and I get snarky responses or "I'll look at it". I realize that Ryan has 18 houses in my neighborhood he is "supervising", but why should my house be compromised because of this? The subcontractors are just paid to slap together houses and I do not believe Ryan holds them accountable for any kind of quality, as long as they can pass "inspections" (which are another issue). I realize Ryan is a "value" builder, but I worked very hard for every cent I paid for my house and even value builders can deliver a quality product. My only advice is to keep on it, an go above PMs head if it comes to it. You don't want to have to do this (wouldn't it be great to sit back and enjoy the build without worrying about what is going to happen to your house 5 years down the line because something wasn't done right?).<br /><br />Know what you mean too about the interest rates. Between Ryan's initial delay in building and NVRM's dragging their feet at 60-day lock time (not giving the green light to lock), it looks like we'll be paying over 4% and not getting any discount point (just 3 weeks ago we were at 3.5 with a half percent discount point. UGHHHHH - that's like an $90 per month difference in the mortgage.<br /><br />Sorry for the rant (you can delete the comment if you want) :)<br /><br />As I read on a blog, there is a light at the end of the tunnel - and it's not a freight train :) I do believe in the end it will all turn out fine.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17912130399327841326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4391926972159119514.post-7217635783338405552013-05-29T08:06:49.963-07:002013-05-29T08:06:49.963-07:00Ella,
I'm not sure your posts don't show ...Ella,<br /><br />I'm not sure your posts don't show up but I'll post it for you. :)<br />Thank you for your comments.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />Ella May has left a new comment on your post "I'm getting angry now":<br /><br />First, Love the picture of the angry baby, that is just classic.<br />As for the letter, it is much needed, and you were very civil and clear as well. It is good that you were not overly aggressive in attacking the lack of quality and the PM's supervision, which might have back fired. I think blaming RH in general is a good tactic. I believe for the sum of investment you are putting in, you should demand a very clear answer in-writing of how the issues will be fixed. Best of luck. I'm wondering how they'll fix it.. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07932438626039135368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4391926972159119514.post-27318997148457740832013-05-29T07:13:16.138-07:002013-05-29T07:13:16.138-07:00Thanks Justin,
I'll checkout your in-laws blo...Thanks Justin,<br /><br />I'll checkout your in-laws blog.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07932438626039135368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4391926972159119514.post-6583225728718060402013-05-29T07:00:36.264-07:002013-05-29T07:00:36.264-07:00Great letter Cloud! That letter should definitely ...Great letter Cloud! That letter should definitely get some attention. Let us know what they have to say this time....S and Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12547350723915783159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4391926972159119514.post-77862976155155901332013-05-29T06:00:09.285-07:002013-05-29T06:00:09.285-07:00That should get their attention. My wife and I wer...That should get their attention. My wife and I were very vocal on our build (we closed a month ago) and it seems to get things done. You really shouldn't have to do this over every single thing but it seems that is the only way to get things corrected. If this letter does not work for you another route to go would be to threaten to walk away. You have just cause that the foundation in not structurally safe. From this point on they should bend over backwards for you. <br /><br />Some more advice is to be there every step of the way. I have seen/heard of drywall going up and covering a window. My in-laws are building as well, they had flooring placed over a vent and a very amateur-ish tile job in the master bathroom. He also has a blog here: http://pisatorre.blogspot.com/2013/05/rusmur-flooring-strikes-again.html <br /><br />Good luck with everything<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17937446140971705488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4391926972159119514.post-44110825522723325122013-05-29T05:32:16.744-07:002013-05-29T05:32:16.744-07:00Hope you receive the reaction you're expecting...Hope you receive the reaction you're expecting from your SR, PM, and RH.J and Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09382504118165842592noreply@blogger.com