FAQ'S - We are here to help!
FAQ'S - We are here to help!
1. How long does it take to get a home started?
It typically takes 4-5 weeks to start a home from contract; in this time, we must get all the engineering, permits and inspections complete and ready.
2. How long would it take to build us a home?
Construction time is typically 3 to 4 months, depending upon the size and complexity of the home.
3. Will my Braselton Home be well-built?
We build each home to the latest IBC national building codes, and we individually engineer each home to meet the Texas Windstorm Code.
4. We have a home to sell, will you build us a home with this as a contingency?
We can often start your new Braselton Home even if your existing home is not yet sold.
5. How much earnest money is required?
From 1-2% of the purchase price of the home, in most cases.
6. What does the warranty cover?
We provide the best warranty, including a written 10 year Structural Warranty (which covers major structural items), and a 1 year written Builder Warranty. Braselton Homes has a full warranty staff to assist our customers after the sale.
7. How do I know that my Braselton Home will be built to high quality standards?
We’ve been building in Corpus Christi for over 60 years … that says a lot. Also, we have over 20 inspections and 50 checklists to help your quality.
8. My dad owns a flooring company ... can I get credit for flooring and let my dad do the flooring?
The Braselton warranty can cover only approved subcontractors and suppliers.
9. How many floor plans can we choose from?
Braselton has over 50 professionally designed floorplans; this gives great selection in each of our neighborhoods.
10. Is Braselton Homes a local company?
Yes, the Braselton's have been building in Corpus Christi since 1945 and Braselton Homes is a company founded in Corpus Christi (by life long Corpus Christians) over 36 years ago.
11. Do Braselton Homes customers receive a warranty?
Yes, Braselton Homes provides a 10 year written Structural Warranty and a 1 year written Builder Warranty.
12. Is my new Braselton Home built to Energy Star standards?
Yes, all BraseltonBuilt Eco-Homes are built, not only to meet, but also to exceed Energy Star standards; most Eco-Homes, built to Coastal Bend Green Built, BraseltonBuilt, and Green$aves standards produce a H.E.R.S. score of 79 or better, significantly outscoring Energy Star Homes that come in at 85.
13. Can I pick my decorator selections?
Yes, Braselton Homes customers can work with our award-winning interior decorators to select their home decor selections such as paint, carpet, tile, countertops, etc., or customers can choose from pre-selected decorator palletes, created specifically for Braselton Homes by our decorators.
14. Will Braselton Homes work with my Realtor?
All realtors are welcome to work with Braselton Homes. We have highly trained new home sales agents who can fully guide a customer through the home building process, however, we enjoy good relationships with Corpus Christi's realtors.
15. Do I have to have good credit to buy a Braselton Home?
Our sales agents can assist all customers, even those with less than perfect credit in purchasing a new home.
