House Modifications

What is the name of your state? Virginia

our home is new construction with major modifications and upgrades to standard floorplan and elevation. We requested wooden shelving in all closets (except linen) and was quoted a price for that. When we did our walkthrough We realized the wood was a composite and very inexpensive. Queried the builder and was provided a memorandum that stated " I am informing that we do not use real wood, etc..) We closed and took possesion on 7 February. Do I have any legal recourse for a refund for the upgrade that requires wooden shelves versus what was provided?

[HomeGuru]

Originally posted by kazzmd
What is the name of your state? Virginia

our home is new construction with major modifications and upgrades to standard floorplan and elevation. We requested wooden shelving in all closets (except linen) and was quoted a price for that. When we did our walkthrough We realized the wood was a composite and very inexpensive. Queried the builder and was provided a memorandum that stated " I am informing that we do not use real wood, etc..) We closed and took possesion on 7 February. Do I have any legal recourse for a refund for the upgrade that requires wooden shelves versus what was provided?

**A: yes, if there was an upgrade from composite to real wood and you paid for this upgrade.

[JETX]

However, if the original specs were something other than wood (plastic shelving, etc.) and you upgraded to wood (and didn't clarify hardwood), then the builder may have a foundation with their agreed disclaimer that 'wood' to them included composite.

[HomeGuru]

Good work, I wood say.

[JETX]

Don't knock it.
Solid wood, its tree-mendous!
Plank wood, knot what it should be!
Not much bark to this one!
I just pine for solid wood!
Solid wood is oak-ay!
Get solid wood, for-est the best you can get!
Get solid wood, don't make an ash of yourself!!
I'm getting board!
With that, I'll leave!

[HomeGuru]

You get the silver beaver award JETX!