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Make sure the contractors are using your specs cause they originally put my shower in the wrong way which would have messed up my bathtub and tile set up. Contarctors spilled a whole bottle of some red sauce they had for lunch on the sub floor and was going to leave it there. I brought to the attention of schumacher and they barely wiped it up, so i went in and cleaned it myself so I would not have ants down the road because their spill on my sub floor . Can anyone tell me, when schumacher provided you with your final quote, did they have the cost of gravel needed for the house listed on the quote or was that already built into the cost of the home?
We originally wanted to talk to him a couple of years ago, but he had a waiting list of clients from references - always a good sign. We originally thought we couldn't afford him, but much to our delight, we've found that we can, even with substantial upgrades. He charges a fair price and he's totally upfront about the costs with no surprises. And we'll have a quality built house, using local Amish carpenters, with custom built cabnetry and trimwork, and local building products that support the local economy.
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We had very much the same experience with Schumacher - low base price that looks enticing, but the price quoted is never the real bottom line. We've lived in our Schumacher home for 2 months now with no problems other than a stuck door. If I could have afforded another $50,000 for the same size house by a local builder, I would have gone with them, but it wasn't in my budget.
We are at the same process and are wondering when we begin negotiating, and what they are willing to take off in addition to the $15,000 promotion. I am slightly turned off by the offer of a BMW on their website, I find that a tad tacky and would MUCH rather have the cost of the car deducted from my home price. The only downside is hearing all the negativity in online forums about them which is kind of leaning me away.
Inside Paul Schumacher Homes Stunning Olivia Floor Plan
I really like the layout of the Heritage B home. We have not gone into one of their models or design centers yet. My question is that if I sign with them at 177,000 (It won't be that much by the way, we have selected one of their ranch homes instead of this two story home.) Anyways, will I be expecting to pay anymore? I can see if I go over my carpet limit, etc I would have to pay more or if I wanted to add something later. My main concern is unexpected stuff such as in the post above how the guy had to pay an additional $6,000 to have gravel pored around his house. The next stop on the second floor tour are the two bedrooms.
You make the call about whether or not you want to work with a company like that. The next day, his office manager called and asked why we were upset. Told him all the details, which he obviously knew from the salesman anyway.
First Look Inside Schumacher Homes “Olivia”
I hope you will be happy in your new home. The reason I sent you an email was to talk to you about the misinformation that you placed in your posting. I thought providing the truth might convince you to shop us and compare us apple to apple. If you were not going to build with me; I had hoped to offer you advice in your search for the right homebuilder for you.
Salesman said we'd have the plan,drawing and cost in 2 days. It's been two months+ and no results, called Salesman Tom Saxton a couple times and e-mailed several times. He blamed the design dept, says he can't get the info from them. Don't know how they'd build a house in 4 months when they won't respond. Anyone know how to contact Paul Schumacher?
The Master Bathroom
Needless to say we are going to continue to look elsewhere. In the last few days, I've heard several very expensive radio ads for Schumacher Homes on our local stations and have seen several print ads as well. All those ads trying to drum up business in a very slow housing market stress their "reputation for outstanding customer service and honesty". They had a guaranteed sale of a house that would end up costing around $350,000 (without land - we own our own) and they pissed it away trying to rip us off for around $5000.
Coming through the front door, a half bathroom is to the right. It is beautifully decorated and a really nice size. It is setup as an office in this model, but could be used as a formal living room or dining room. They were ok but you have to stay on them or stuff wont get done. Their contractors drink beer on the job site.
I have never worked for Schumacher Homes, but I see many of the same misconceptions. Unfortunately, most people are woefully uneducated on building. My husband and I have fallen in love with a PSH floorplan and have been in contact with a rep in our area . The sales guy was very nice and accomodation though, and the floor plans are the best I have found on the internet.
There are many good, reputable builders to be found in the area around Millersburg, but sometimes they are difficult to get in touch with because they don't need to advertise. One place that I found very helpful is Keim Lumber in Charm. We went there and the very helpful people who work at the Help Desk in the middle of the store gave us a printed list of the builders they have worked with and recommend.
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