Client Review on Sugarmill Woods by Maronda Homes

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Our home took 15 months to complete. The plans required a variance through the HOA due to roof pitch being below 6:12 in rear. Also we needed a gopher tortoise removed from the property before construction could begin. Once under way, the project moved ahead at a good pace. Because Maronda only requires a minimal downpayment, without periodic draws, the time required to build did not concern us. The construction appears similar to other builders working in the neighborhood. The subs were on the job as scheduled by the project manager. The project manager is key to the project progressing smoothly. Our project manager was exceptionally good.Overall we are very happy with the results. The workmanship is better than we expected. Maronda preformed to the contract in a professional manner.One big disappointment was the landscape design and implementation. We attempted to have a Florida friendly landscape design installed to reduce the water consumption for the yard. Maronda refused to deviate from their standard landscape plan which included substantial lawn area around the house. We believe Maronda should re-think their landscaping design approach. Architecturally, the design of the house is extremely well thought out. It is an open floor plan. Most builders in our area rehash the same old plans and are "tired" in our estimation. TThe construction plans are thorough and complete. Maronda pre-fabs not only the roof trusses, but the interior partitions as well. The walls are numbered and the slab is chalked out with all the wall locations identified. It went together fast, and dimensionally accurate. We were impressed with this construction technique.All in all a positive experience. We will recommend Maronda to our friends if they are considering building a new house.