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.
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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 Griffins 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 Ό 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 Griffins 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 68 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.
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