Pre-Construction Points

We have a date for our pre-construction meeting with the builder and have compiled a list of questions and discussion points, some of which were gleaned from other RH bloggers.  (THANKS for the tips!)  Is there anything else we should address?

Plumbing

- Determine location of utility sink (garage)
- Add garage drain

- Determine location of hose bibs (2)
- Determine location of sump pump
- Determine location of water heater

- Is there enough water pressure for a dual-headed shower? Do we need a booster?

- What is the general water pressure?

Electrical

- Determine location of floodlights

- Will you install owner-purchased ceiling fans? Has anyone had any problems asking for this?

- Will switch control light/fan rough-ins vice wall socket?
- Can you align attic lights? One potlight will be off center. I. just. can't. live. with. it.

- Add exterior outlets

- Add garage outlets Something tells me one is just not enough

- Add garage light switch to the mud room
- Add island outlets

- Is it possible to add whole-house surge protection at the circuit breaker?

- Is it possible to upgrade to a 300 amp circuit from the standard 200 amp?

- Can we run a Smurf tube (ENT conduit) from the basement to the attic?

- Disposition of foyer chandelier? We lose the two-story foyer with the addition of the attic.

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Insulation

- Is the microwave vent internal circulating or external?

- Where are the bath/dryer exhaust vents located (rear or roof)?

- Are there any vents on the façade? If so, can we relocate them? We saw a house with at least four vents and it just detracted from the beautiful brick front. :(

- Determine location of 3-piece bathroom rough-in in basement
- Determine location of HVAC unit

- How many HVAC zones with four floors? Any floors combined?

- What kind of garage insulation, if at all?

- Add additional exhaust fan in owner's bathroom. There's only one vent and it's in the toilet enclosure.

Structural

- Do you seal the concrete interior in basement? If no, what options for vapor barrier?

- Can we get a wider driveway?

- What is the issue with the garage access door? Why are you removing that option? I'm truly disappointed on not having the access door. At least the model has one.

- Relocation of the basement walkout door

- Relocation of basement windows

- What is the boxed-off area next to closet in attic and mud room? Can we open them up to make it useable space?

- What kind of seat is in the mud room? If just boxed, can we remove it? Seating with storage is highly desired, even if I have to purchase something separately

- Can we reinforce flooring in second-floor laundry room?
- Please confirm no ceiling access doors in bedrooms with finished attic.

Accessories/Finishes

- Are the wire closet organizers single or double rows?

- Do the windows come with screens?

- Is the cabinet hardware included?

- Are towel bars included in the bathrooms?

- What color is the shower frame? Does it match the other plumbing fixtures?

- What is the ceiling texture? Smooth, swirled, knife, popcorn (gasp), etc.?
- Is the cushion-close option included with the kitchen cabinets?
- Deadbolt on interior garage door?
- What is the manufacturer's recommended number of days to allow the grout to cure before sealing it?
- Verify cabinets in second floor laundry (both uppers and lowers?)
- Verify faucets match lighting fixtures and hardware in bathrooms.

Other

- Can we get a copy of blueprints? .

- What is the ceiling height in the basement?

Stay tuned for updates with the builder's responses!