Welcome to the Ask LBC page. Through our experience in home construction and renovations, we often encounter building-related questions not only from clients, but from friends, family, and people who know who we are and what we do. On this page, we share some of those questions and provide you with the answers we've acquired through our years of experience and expertise.
What warranty does LBC offer and how does it protect me?
Lockwood Brothers Construction offers two levels of warranty. We offer a two-year warranty on the mechanical aspects of a new home. This comprises the furnace, windows, etc. On top of that warranty, your home is protected an additional five years against major structural defects by the Ontario Home Warranty Program, of which LBC has been a member since 2000.
What are the costs of LBC homes?
There are no prices on this Web site. As much as possible, LBC will work with you to customize the home you want to fit within your budget. However, we hesitate to offer "base model" prices because most of our homes are custom homes, and therefore, most of our homes have custom prices. In other words, the price of your home will vary depending on how you want to customize it.
How long will it take to complete my home?
In most home construction projects, home building projects are complete in 90 days from the issuance of the building permit.
What does a home construction project entail?
Home construction projects comprise a series of phases. As a client of LBC, you can expect to be introduced to the following construction phases and be regularly informed, throughout the project, of your home's progress in regards to each.
- Laying out the site.
- Installing the foundation.
- Framing the floor and walls.
- Installing ceiling joists.
- Framing the roof.
- Installing the roof drainage system and roof finish.
- Sheathing walls and applying siding.
- Installing windows and doors.
- Plumbing and wiring.
- Insulation.
How do I go about choosing a home design?
There are two primary ways to go about choosing a home design.
- By browsing a list of existing home designs and floor plans and selecting one that catches your eye and heart. Such lists can be found in home design magazines, books, and through contractors. Click here to visit our home construction page, where we present some of the home designs already built by Lockwood Brothers Construction.
- Work with LBC and its architects to design a home that's custom-fit for your lifestyle and needs.
In both instances, LBC will let your heart and mind lead the way in choosing the right home for you. The decision should always be one that you are ultimately comfortable with and excited about. Throughout the choosing stage, LBC remains focused on you, your lifestyle, and what you'll likely need and want from a home. By remaining totally focused on you, LBC can offer personalized suggestions, emphasizing advantages that you'll surely appreciate about one home design, or pointing out disadvantages that you may want to reconsider of another home design.