6-12-13 Mark has heard from and talked with all 3 builders that are bidding on our Big Bass House. There are some questions, of course, but the biggest issue (and one that we were well aware of) is where our architect, Steve, placed the driveway. After receiving approval from Huron County on the aeration system design and placement, Steve for aesthetic reasons chose to run our driveway right up thru the middle of said placement. When we questioned him on this, he simply said ..."we'll just move the aeration system." Mark and I were not convinced that this would be a viable option. The aeration system designer we had hired to do the study and design, had been out to the site. He designed the system meeting the topographical restrictions on our site, and placed the system where he did for a reason. So this issue needs to be addressed. As of now I'm thinking our driveway will be moved to the very edge of our lots and wind around in front of our house, thus restoring the main area of our "front yard" for the aeration system and it's necessary components.
Of course another issue is the BUDGET we have provided for the whole build. We did put a lot into this house, mind you - nothing extravagant or over the top, but it is a good sized house with a big walk out basement, patio and deck. We want good structure; i.e. foundation, walls, siding, windows, doors, roof, wiring, aeration system, plumbing, tiling, etc.....the MAIN elements that are the basic house. The cosmetic design of cupboards, appliances, counters, woodwork, paint, floors, landscaping etc. can be done over time if need be to accommodate our finances and the commitment to owning and maintaining 2 houses for a number of years. So with that in mind, the challenge is to see how creative each of the builders are .... in coming as close to our number with their numbers!
So we wait....anxiously:)
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