Quality Comes Standard

As Southern Homes strives to cater to all of the various family situations and budgets, we have developed a number of standard feature series to meet the differing needs of our customers. They are:

• Included Quality Features - Southern Homes builds quality packed homes at affordable prices. The included quality features are an excellent starting point from where you can begin your one-of-a-kind new home project
• The Hallam Preserve Communities - Hallam Preserve homes come with upgraded features included and is located in one of South Lakeland's most exclusive gated communities
• Individual Community Enhanced Features - these are particular upgraded features that are included in specific communities throughout Polk County
• GreenBuild Features - If you are looking for big energy and money saving green building features that help you reach your "Energy Star" rated home, then these are the home features for you! Learn more
• MyHome MyWay - Don't settle for cookie cutter when you can customize your new Southern Home with the revolutionary MyHome MyWay program. Contact us today for more information about this great opportunity
• Please call us for more details at (888) 899-7434 or locally at (863) 670-4564 for details

Below, you will find a list of many of the standard features that can come with your new home at no additional cost. This list is not comprehensive, and some items may vary depending on the specific floor plan or community in which you build, but you will begin to see the extraordinary quality that you will come to expect from your Southern Home. (The links provided to the manufacturer websites are for your convenience if you would like to learn more about the companies from which the quality products placed in your home derive.)

Quality products and materials come standard with your Southern Home. Regardless of how beautiful your new home will look it can only be as “good” as the materials it is made from. Also, our high quality standards have earned us the right to be an approved builder for VA, FHA and conventional loan programs. Click here to learn more.

Contact us to learn more about the Southern Homes quality comes standard process.

PERMITS INCLUDED

• Building
• Health
• Driveway
• Impact Fees (Ask about potential rebates)

SITE PREPARATION

• 2 Course block foundation minimum
• Fully sodded standard home sites
• Landscaping package including tree








PLUMBING

• Separate shower and tub in master, per plan
• Attractive BRIGGS stainless steel kitchen sink
• Convenient BRIGGS single lever handle – pull out faucet in kitchen
• Recessed washer and dryer connection
• STATE 40-gallon quick recovery water heater (natural gas in Griffin’s Green)
• Recessed ice maker line with shut off valve
• 2 Outside hose connections
• Connection to water and sewer if applicable
• BRIGGS Elongated toilets
• Drop in single porcelain vanity bowl in each bath
• Easy clean STERLING fiberglass surrounds showers and tubs per plan
• INSINKERATOR Garbage disposal

ELECTRICAL

• 200 Amp Service
• Light and light switch into all walk in closets
• 3 Outside waterproof duplex receptacles
• Switched outlets in all bedrooms
• Fan pre-wires in great room and lanai
• Attractive strip lighting over vanities, per plan
• Exhaust fans in baths when no window present, per plan
• GFI receptacles where required
• 2 Phone pre-wires
• 3 TV outlets
• Door chime with lighted button
• Light in attic space
• Fluorescent lighting in kitchen

HEATING AND COOLING

• Energy efficient AMANA heat pump, sized per plan
• Insulated duct work
• Adjustable vents in each room
• Anti-microbial duct board
• Air balancing vents over doorways
• Programmable Thermostat

ENERGY EFFICIENT INSULATION

• R-30 CERTAINTEED overhead in living area
• R-11 CERTAINTEED in garage “marriage” wall
• R-15.2 Foam filled block with FI-FOIL exterior walls
• Ridge or off ridge roof vents, per plan
• Continuous ventilated energy efficient soffit

INTERIOR FRAMING

• 1’ x 2’ Pressure treated wood on interior of block walls
• Wood backing for drapery rods on all windows and sliding glass doors
• Pressure treated lumber where wood touches concrete
• Hurricane engineered roof trusses

INTERIOR TRIM

• Designer Colonial door casings
• 2 ¼” Colonial base board trim
• Arch top Colonial interior doors
• Arch top Colonial bi-fold closet doors
• Decorative KWIKSET brass interior door hardware
• Easy dry towel bar in each bathroom
• Ventilated shelving in closets and pantry

INTERIOR WALLS AND FINISH

• Walls – Drywall with knockdown finish with 2 coats SHERWIN WILLIAMS paint
• Ceilings – Drywall with knockdown finish
• Cement backer boards in bathroom wet areas
• Water resistant drywall lanai ceilings

APPLIANCES

• WHIRLPOOL coil top range (gas range in Griffin’s Green)
• WHIRLPOOL recirculating range hood
• WHIRLPOOL dishwasher

CABINETS

• MID-CONTINENT wood cabinets with heat resistant counter top
• MID-CONTINENT wood cabinets and vanities in baths
• 36” Raised vanity in master bathroom
• Hidden hinges on all cabinet doors
• Mirror covered medicine cabinet in bath, per plan

WINDOWS

• White or bronzed framed GENERAL ALUMINUM windows
• Smooth opening sliding glass doors
• Decorative window grids, per plan
• Clear view windows with optional screens
• 5’ x 6’8” Sliding Glass Door

FLOOR COVERINGS

• MOHAWK carpet in a variety of colors
• 6 lb. Rebound carpet padding
• ARMSTRONG no-wax resilient flooring in baths, kitchen, entry and wet areas  

STRUCTURAL

• Plans certified by engineer to meet or exceed building code
• Custom steep hip or gable roof, per plan
• 8 x 16 Masonry block walls
• Reinforced 4 inch concrete floor slab
• 6 Mil. visqueen vapor barrier under the slab
• Framing treated with BORA CARE termite spray
• All corners and top courses of block are steel reinforced and poured solid with concrete
• 8 x 16 Reinforced concrete sub footer
• Reinforced sheer walls per wind code

EXTERIOR FINISH

• Decorative cementuous finish or T1-11 siding on all exterior walls, per plan
• 2 Coats of exterior, acrylic, fade-resistant SHERWIN WILLIAMS paint with 5-yr warranty
• Designer elevation choices, per plan
• Low maintenance dent and chip resistant facia
• 8’ x 8’ Patio or lanai, per plan

ROOF

• Minimum 12 inch overhang, per plan
• 7/16 Oriented strand board sheathing using hurricane code nailing patterns
• 25-Year CERTAINTEED self-sealing, mildew resistant shingles
• 5/12 or 6/12 Roof pitch, per plan
• Trusses anchored with hurricane straps and secured to exceed wind code

DRIVEWAY AND WALKWAYS

• Concrete driveway from street to 2-car garage
• Concrete walkway from drive to covered entry
• Concrete pads at all exit doors including screen lanais and pool cages, when applicable

GARAGE DOOR

• Steel overhead paneled garage door
• Garage door opener pre-wire

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Secure steel front door with dead bolt
• Decorative plant shelves and bridges per plan
• Professionally designed interior and exterior color scheme selections
• 2-10 HOME BUYERS Extended Warranty
• 2’ Wide attic access in garage
• VA and FHA approved builder
• 100% and conventional mortgages where available

Since we are continually striving to improve our homes, we reserve the right to modify plans, specifications, materials and prices. Some features listed are not available with all floor plans.

Contact us to learn more about our Quality Standard Features.