Services

Groninger Homes offers a full range of services for home owners that are interested in improving their property or building a new home. Even if we don't perform the actual construction, consider some additional services that may streamline the process, save you money and avoid problems.

These Services apply to both new homes, additions and remodeling. Go to our Remodeling page for more information.

Your Own Personal Website:
We provide our customers with their own password-protected website during construction. The website serves as a hub to access all the documents and information related to each project. learn more...

Links:	Description:
Property Evaluation	You may want some input before purchasing some property. It's important to understand the restrictions and requirements imposed. learn more...
Project Planning	Similar to how a coach motivates his players and develops a game plan, you may need someone to coordinate your team and help develop a game plan that starts well before and extends beyond the construction process. learn more...
Budget Analysis	One of the most effective ways of creating a budget for a new home is by comparing the costs of similar similar homes. Avoid "Sticker Shock". Register to see a sample
Preliminary Design	Preliminary plans should consist of a site plan, floor plans and a front elevation. Additional elevations may be necessary to convey other important views of the home. See a sample
Green Planning	Florida Green Building Coalition NAHB Certified Green Professional
Working Drawings	Working drawings are the actual plans that the home is built by.
Financing
Permits	In addition to the working drawings, there is a substantial list of additional information that has to be submitted to the building department in order to receive a permit.
General Conditions
Orientation Meetings	One of our most successful customer service tools is the use of orientation meetings.
Customer Selections
Specifications
Scopes of Work	A complete list of requirements is crucial to the trade contractors and suppliers. In order to obtain accurate pricing and verify that nothing is overlooked, detailed Scopes of Work must be developed for each phase of a construction project.
Cost Estimate
Purchasing
Trade Contractors
Construction Schedule	Microsoft Project register to see a sample
Supervision
Job Site Procedures
Cost Management	"Open Book" Separate Checking Account
Invoicing and Payments	Bank Draws Notice to Owners and Releases of Lien
Completion and Punch List
Owners Manual and Documents
Maintenance
Warranty
Service Work

Consulting:
Before you decide to build your own home or finalize the decision about a builder, you may want to seek the advice of a third-party expert. We can help you and your builder have a rewarding business relationship that results in an efficiently built, high-quality home.
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Help-You-Build:
You can save some money if you act as your own contractor but you don't have to do it alone. Consider some smart services that can help you maximize the use of your time and effort.
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Construction Management:
Some experienced home buyers don't need the entire set of services normally provided in a turn-key construction agreement.
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Cost-Plus-A-Fee:
Negotiating the Builder's Fee up front has potential benefits for both parties
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Lump Sum or Turn-Key:
A Total Price Contract has benefits and potential pitfalls that
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