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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:

  • The Freedom Series - designed specifically for first time home buyers and those seeking the highest possible value/SQ
  • The Southern Homes Series - including upgraded features on a "whole house basis"
  • The Hallam Preserve Communities - which include upgraded features for the three plus Southern Homes' communities 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
  • GreenBuild features include big energy and money saving green building features that help you reach your "Energy Star" rated home!
  • More information on these series will be posted shortly, until then, please call a New Home Specialist at (888) 899-7434 or locally at (863) 648-HOME 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.

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.

Archways and open spaces feature in many Southern Homes' floor plansALL PERMITS ARE INCLUDED

• Building Pool permit if applicable.
• Health
• Driveway
• Impact Fees
• Fencing

SITE PREPARATION

• 2 Course Block Foundation Minimum
• Fully Sodded Standard Homesite
• Lush Landscaping Package Including Tree

 

 

PLUMBING

• Vikrell Tubs With Skid Resistant Bottom
• Double Bowl Porcelain Enamel Kitchen Sink
• Single Lever Handle, Pull Out Kitchen Faucet
• Recessed Washer and Dryer Connection
• 40-Gallon Quick Recovery Hot Water Tank
• Ice Maker Line with Shut Off Valve for Refrigerator
• 2 Outside Hose Connections
• Connection to Water Supply
• Connection to Sewer if Applicable
• Standard Septic Tank Where Applicable
• Elongated Toilets
• Tile Shower/Tub in Hall Bath and Master Bath per Plan

ELECTRICAL

• 200 Amp Service
• Light and Light Switch in All Walk-in Closets
• 3 Outside Weather Proof Duplex Receptacle
• Dual switched Fan Pre-wired in All Bedrooms and Great Room and Lanai (per plan)
• GFI Receptacle Where Required
• 2 Phone Pre-wires
• 3 TV Outlets
• Door Chime with Lighted Button
• Pre-wire for Garage Door Operator
• Light in Attic Space
• Garbage Disposal

HEATING AND COOLING

• State-of-the-Art Energy Efficient Heat Pump Specifically Sized For Each Home
• Insulated Antimicrobial Duct Work
• Adjustable Vents in Each Room

ENERGY EFFICIENT INSULATION

• R-30 Certainteed Overhead in Living Area
• R-11 Certainteed in Garage Marriage Wall
• R-4-2 Fi-Foil in SideWall
• Aluminum Ridge Vent or Off Ridge Vent per Plan
• Ventilated Energy Efficient Soffit
• Exterior Fiberglass Door with Lifetime Warranty

 

INTERIOR FRAMING

• 1 x 2 Pressure Treated Wood on Interior of Block Walls
• Wood Backing for Drapery Rods Installed Above All Windows and All Sliding Glass Doors
• Pressure Treated Lumbers Where Wood Touches Concrete
• Hurricane-Engineered Roof Trusses

INTERIOR TRIM

• Colonial Base Board Trim and Baby Howe Door Casings
• Arch Top Colonial Interior Doors
• Arch Top Colonial Bi-fold Closet Doors
• Decorative Interior Door Hardware

INTERIOR WALLS AND FINISH

• Wall-Drywall with Decorative Finish with 2 Coats of Sherwin Williams Washable Paint
• Ceiling-Drywall with Knockdown Finish
• Bathroom Wet Areas Will Have Cementitous Backer Board
• Screened Room Ceiling and Entry Will Be Water Resistant Drywall

APPLIANCES

• Whirlpool smooth top Range and Oven with Recirculating Range Hood
• Whirlpool Dishwasher
• Disposal

 

CABINETS

• Wood Cabinets with Heat Resistant Counter Tops
• Wood Cabinets and Vanities in Baths, 36" Raised Vanity in Master Bath
• Hidden Hinges on All Cabinet Doors
• Mirror Covered Medicine Cabinet in Master Bath and hall bath per plan
• Extended Mica Countertops & Mirror in Hall Bath

WINDOWS

• White or Bronze Framed Aluminum Windows
• Smooth Opening Sliding Glass Doors
• Screens provided on All Windows and Sliding Glass Doors Except those that Open onto a Screened Room

FLOOR COVERING

• Upgraded Mohawk Carpet
• 6 lb. Rebound Pad
• Armstrong No-wax Vinyl Flooring - Baths, Kitchen, and Entry

STRUCTURAL

• Plans Certified by Engineer to Meet and Exceed Florida Hurricane Building Code
• Custom Steep Hip Roof per Plan
• 8 x 16 Masonry Block Walls
• Reinforced 4-inch Slab
• 6 Mil Visqueen Vapor Barrier under the Slab
• House Treated with Bora Care Termite Spray After Framing
• All Corners and Blocks and the Top Course of Blocks Are Steel Reinforced and Poured Solid with Concrete
• 8 x 16 Steel Reinforced Concrete Sub Footer
• Sheer Walls as Required by Wind Code

EXTERIOR FINISH

• All Exterior Walls covered by decorative cementitious finish or T-111 Siding
• 2 Coats of Exterior Acrylic Fade Resistant Sherwin Williams Paint With 5 year Warranty
• Elevation Choices per Plan
• Dent and chip resistant fascia

ROOF

• 12-inch Overhang per Plan
• 7/16 OSB Roof Sheathing Nailed in the Required Hurricane Code Nailing Pattern
• Self-Sealing Fiberglass Shingles Mildew Resistant
• Trusses Secured by Hurricane Straps, Anchored, Strapped and Secured to Exceed Wind Code

SOFFIT AND FACIA

• Low Maintenance Aluminum Facia
• Vented Energy Efficient Vinyl Soffit

DRIVEWAYS AND WALKWAYS

• Concrete Driveway from Street to Garage
• Concrete Walkway from Drive to Covered Front Entry
• Concrete Pads at All Exit Doors

GARAGE DOOR

• Steel Overhead Paneled Garage Door
• Garage Door Opener Pre-wire

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Pull Down Staircase in Garage
• Front Door Dead Bolt
• Plant Shelves and Plant Bridges Where Plan Allows
• Color Coordination Assistance
• Bonded Builders Home Warranty Association Extended Home Warranty

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.