Construction time is almost always 12 – 14 weeks from the time the slab is poured; weather permitting.
CareTex is a leading builder in NE Harris and Montgomery Co., completing over 250 homes since formed in 2000.
CareTex is registered with the TRCC and our registration number is 9725
CareTex builds in accordance with the 2000 IBC and the 2006 NEC codes
CareTex pays for and obtains all permits, water meter, sewer tap or septic, utilities, and builder’s risk/general liability insurance.

ENERGY SAVING FEATURES

• High efficiency 14- seer Trane HVAC Systems.
• Attic insulation blown R30, knee walls R22, and exterior R13 batt in all living areas.
• Electricity and natural gas supplied at clothes dryer, oven, and cook top connections.
• Ceiling fans provided in all bedrooms and one living area; allowance $135/ea installed.
• Gas/Electric heater (your choice)
• Gas water heater (electric is optional and extra)
• Gulf and Basco Low E double Insulated metal frame windows
• Techshield radiant barrier roof decking is place of plywood is currenty standard at no extra charge.

EXTERIOR

• Our homes can be brick, stucco, stone, or hardiplank as per plans.
• 30-year fire retardant composition shingle with metal eves; tile or metal optional.
• Exterior to be wrapped with 1/2” styrofoam green board as a vapor barrier in brick and hardi areas. OSB/Tyvek is currently a no charge opti
• in brick and hardiplank areas and a requirement in stone and stucco areas.
• Deadbolts on all exterior doors.
• All exterior locks are keyed alike.
• Concrete culvert w/headwall plus 2,000-2,600sf of 4" thick steel reinforced concrete flatwork; driveways/apron/sidewalks
• All weather GFI electrical outlets.
• Water faucets on all 4 sides.
• Aerobic Septic System
• Gas yard line up to 100' and meter if applicable.
• Underground utilities up to 100' from a provided source.
• Metal raised panel overhead garage door with one opener.

CONSTRUCTION WARRANTY

• 10-Year structural warranty, foundation & structure
• 5-Year mechanical warranty, parts only no labor
• 1st Year full builders warranty, parts and labor
• CONSTRUCTION FEATURES
• Slab will be constructed with 30” exterior beams and 24” interior; x 12".
• Exterior beams will have 6 5/8 rebar and interior 4 5/8.
• Top of slab will have 3/8" on 12” centers both ways.
• APEX/Manifold Plumbing System
• All sub floors are tongue and groove 3/4” plywood glued and nailed down.
• All interior walls 2x4 and exterior 2x4 unless ceiling height warrants 2x6 which may be extra
• Ceiling joist as per plans; no spans greater than 16".
• All exterior and interior walls on 16” centers.
• On-site construction framing.
• Frame lumber is #2 and rafters are #3
• All interior wiring is copper in accordance with the 2006 NEC code.
• Under ground service is aluminum.

STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES

• Custom built kitchen, bathroom, and utility room cabinetry on site.
• Stain grade oak or maple in the kitchen, paint grade in the bathrooms and utility room.
• Homes over 3,500 square feet of living will receive 1, 8', stain grade entertainment center at no charge
• Paint grade single crown molding in 3 rooms, 2 1/2" door casings and 4 1/2" base.
• Sherwin Williams Paint: 3 interior plus 1 trim color, 1 ceiling color; and 1 exterior color (possibly 2).
• 12x12 tile in the entry, kitchen, breakfast room, utility rm, and all baths; allowance of $5.25/sf installed.
• Larger sizes of tile, diagonal, patterns like Versailles, travertine, and porcelain have higher labor costs.
• Carpet 1/2” rebound pad; allowance of $19.95-$22.95/yd installed.
• Cultured marble vanity tops with sink in the bathrooms, pedestal option in the powder room.
• Tile tub and shower surrounds, same allowance as floors.
• Marble whirlpool tub with system in the master bathroom.
• Moen Monticello plumbing fixtures; chrome/gold is standard.
• Elongated commodes
• Exhaust fans in all bathrooms.
• Raised panel wood grained or smooth, style option, 6'8" Masonite interior doors
• Telephone jacks in all bedrooms, kitchen, and living areas.
• Pre-wired for cable or satellite in all bedrooms and living areas.
• Alarm system pre-wired; trim out is an upgrade.
• Decretive rocker light switches
• 1, 42”, gas or wood burning fireplace. Standard trim is tile with a standard $150 stain grade mantle.
• Mirrors in the bathrooms 42" tall w/o beveling and shower door glass with silver or gold trim; satin/brushed nickel
• other finishes are upgrades; standard selections of clear or obscure glass, glass block and frameless are upgrades.
• 30 Recessed lighting cans at no charge for homes under 5,000 square feet of living and 40 for homes over.
• Lighting allowance of $1 per square foot living; 2,500 sf living is $2,500 and 4,000 sf living is $4000, etc.
• Hardware allowance $0.50 per square foot living; 2,500 sf living is $1,250 and 4,000 sf living is $2000, etc.
• Front door allowance $775 for a 6’door and $975 for an 8’; ¾ lights, pewter or brass, insulated glass.
• Granite kitchen countertops with ¾” full bull nose and upgraded $9.60/sf installed tumbled stone backsplash.
• Double 9" deep stainless steel under mount kitchen sink, UD103, with 1/3 horsepower disposal.
• Moen lever style chrome sink faucet with sprayer; stainless steel is an upgrade.
• Appliance allowance of $1/sf living for dishwasher, microwave, vent hood, range or oven, and cook top.

SOME OTHER AVAILABLE UPGRADE FEATURES

• Allowance increases
• Propane tanks
• Additional rooms of paint grade crown $200 per room.
• Door heights upgraded to 8'.
• Raised panel cabinet door fronts including upgrade European hinges or our custom upgraded job built cabinet front options.
• Extra cabinetry built-ins are $100 per linear foot for paint grade and $160 for stain grade (x uppers and lowers)
• Sateen, Brushed Nickel, Platinum, Porcelain, and Polished Brass and Kingsley plumbing fixtures.
• May flooring upgrades are available including custom wood stairways.
• Security trim out (pre-wire included in base price) and Surround Sound pre-wire and trim out are upgrades.
• Eggshell washable paint @ $1,200 and Satin washable @ $2,400.
• Stucco and stone, or interior and exterior brick and stone work.
• Swimming Pool (Larger homes with pools will require that the electrical service be upgraded from 200 amp to 400)
• Landscaping, Sprinkler Systems, Fence, and Flatwork options are available; added as contingency funds.
• Mailboxes and culvert dressings
• Land clearing and the building up of the pad; materials and labor are available.

The homeowner is responsible for all CAM/ACC deposits and fees if required by their subdivision.

The homeowner is responsible for all surveys that their financial institution requires; except the slab survey.