Yes. A standard driveway consists of a culvert (where necessary), blue gravel (4" x 8' x up to 75'), and a parking area.

We do. We typically clear up to 10,000 SF. The debris is burned on site or hauled away.

No. Watts construction installs adequate seed, fertilizer, lime, and straw on top of a final graded yard. We install evergreen shrubs surrounded by a mulch bed against the front of the house. Another standard feature is a front concrete sidewalk.

We do. All houses are priced to include a IIIB well (where applicable). In some cases, there is a public water source that we will tap into to provide water for your new home. Note: Depth, quality or quantity of water cannot be determined, or warrantied, by the contractor because of differences in geological composition.

A drainfield works to purify the waste water that exits your new home. Most homes built in rural areas do not have a public sewer system, so the waste water must be purified on site.

We start with the footer that is dug a minimum of 18" below grade level and then poured with concrete 8" deep x 18" wide. Once this is done and has passed all local codes, we proceed to install our foundation. The foundation is built out of concrete block, which is layed by professional brick/block masons to meet manufacturers specifications and local building codes.

Yes, all foundations are pre-treated by a professional for termites.

We promote conditioned crawls but we can do either. An unconditioned crawl uses circulation of the outside air through the foundation vents to keep the crawl space area dry. The floor system is insulated and the ground is graded flat and covered with poly to act as a vapor barrier. A conditioned crawl uses air from the heating/cooling system to pressurize the sealed crawl space area, thus keeping moisture out. The foundation walls are insulated and the ground is graded flat and covered with poly to act as a vapor barrier.

Yes, our basements are built just like our foundations. The exterior walls are built with brick/block and are 8' tall. These walls are treated with a water-proofing substance on the exterior and covered with a blanket insulation on the inside. We also try to get at least one door and two windows in the exterior walls if grade permits. The floor is 4" thick concrete. We install the necessary interior support walls or beams. We install floor drains and any other necessary plumbing to meet code. We also install code required electrical circuits.

We attach a pressure treated pine 2" x 8" to the top of the foundation with anchor bolts.

We use a 11 7/8" tall engineered floor beam system spaced a maximum of 19.2" on center.

We use 3/4" tongue and groove Advantech. We attach it to the floor system with glue, nails, and screws.

Our exterior walls are created by using 2" x 4" studs spaced 16" on center with a double 2" x 4" top plate and a single 2" x 4" bottom plate. The outside of our exterior walls are covered with 7/16" oriented strand board which is then covered by an air infiltration barrier. The interior walls are created by using 2" x 4" single bottom plates, 2" x 4" studs spaced 16" on center, and a double 2" x 4" plate.

In most cases we use engineered roof trusses spaced 24" on center. But if applicable, we use hand cut rafters. Regardless, we cover the exterior with 7/16" oriented strand board. We install 30 year dimensional shingles over 15lb felt paper.

Our standard is a insulated, thermo-pane, maintenance free, double-hung, tilt with the grills between the glass, "Survivor Series" or equal.

Our standard is ThermaTru SmoothStar or equal with deadbolts where applicable. Of course, styles and sizes will be based on plans and contract.

Yes, we install a full view storm door on front where applicable.

The exterior walls are insulated with Batt fiberglass insulation R-13. The attic is insulated with blown fiberglass or Batt (R-38). We also insulate our interior walls around the laundry rooms and bathrooms for sound deadening purposes.

Yes, we install 1/2" drywall using glue and nails or screws.

Our interior doors are 6 panel, molded hardboard, pre-hung or bi-fold. We use round bright brass door locks on all pre-hung doors. The doors and windows are trimmed with 2 1/4" colonial casing. The window sills are a
2 1/2" wide sill. The baseboard is 3 1/4" tall.

Yes, although our standard pricing includes painted trim, you can choose to upgrade to stained trim.

Yes, we install vinyl coated wire shelves and rods based on your plans.

We use a minimum two coats of flat latex Duron shell white on the walls and ceilings. The bathroom walls and kitchen work areas are painted with low sheen Duron shell white. Our interior trim is painted with semi-gloss bright white. If you choose to change colors, there may be an upgrade cost added to your contract.

Our standard is a solid oak front with the choice of three colors. The kitchen tops are laminate with a 7" deep double bowl stainless steel sink. The bathroom tops and sinks are cultured, formed, and glazed marble.

Our standard tub/showers, shower stalls, and whirlpools are made by Aquarius, Proflo, or Maax. They are available in white or bone.

We use Moen single lever, chrome faucets in the kitchen and bathrooms.

Yes, we install two frost-free hose bibbs per house.

Our standard is an electric water heater (sized per house). But you have the option to upgrade to a gas water heater.

Yes, we install the smoke detectors to meet all local codes. They are hard wired with a battery back-up.

Yes, the electrician spaces the receptacles to meet local codes. This usually averages to at least one per wall. The lights are typically centered in each room. As a standard you will have the opportunity to choose three fan/light locations.

No, we do. But you will have the opportunity to select from three finishes: polished brass, pewter, or white.

Our standard package includes three cable outlets in the location of your choice run to a designated termination point. From this point your local cable provider or satellite company can connect. The phone outlets are the same. You will get to choose three locations from which we will run the phone cable to a designated termination point. From this point your local phone company will connect.

Yes, we install two outlets outside. We also install exterior lights at each door. You will also get to choose two flood light locations. All of this is included as a standard feature.

We use a 13 S.E.E.R Puron heat pump system manufactured by Carrier, Bryant, York, or equivalent.

Yes, if your house plan will accept it and there is suitable room on the lot.

Yes, unless otherwise specified in your contract, the inside of the garage gets insulation in the walls, sheetrock hung and finished, trimmed, painted, with garage doors, and windows per plan.

We can assist you with the appliances as well. We offer two levels of Whirlpool appliances or equal.

Sure, we have numerous options to choose from, whether you want the traditional masonry wood burning fireplace, a simple chimney with a flue for your wood burning stove, or a set of gas logs. We can assist you to determine what best meets your needs.