Modifications to new home build? (Monterey)

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akio

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Hi,

Is it possible to have modifications done to an original floorplan build during construction? Specifically I'm referreing to the 2010 new home collection Monterey residence 1. We are looking for a way to add a tub into the master bath. Below is our goal, however would like to get thoughts on the most effecient possible way to get here. Would I be able to have a contractor work with the builder during construction? Or would I need to have a contracter go in after completion to modify? Since plumming would be involved it would make more sense to do during construction. Has anyone had a past experience doing something like this?

Original floor plan
master_original.jpg


Modified master bath
masterbath_tub3.jpg


Thanks!
 
You should ask your builder but like jumpcut said, the chances are low they will do that and even so, they may charge you more than it would cost to do it after the home is finished. The biggest issue is that their permits are based on building the models as blueprinted and what you are suggesting is more than a small deviation.

In addition, they probably would not warranty it due to it being different from the rest of the models.

Doing it after has its own issues as you would need permits etc etc.

Moving the toilet seems like a big job, I would probably move the door to the master bedroom either to the middle or upper area of the wall of the great room and put the tub where the old entrance was... or flip the toile to where the old entrance was and put the but next to the shower like you have in your diagram.
 
Thanks for the feedback...when asking the builder about this, I got a "I'm not sure about that, I don't think so."

I understand there are additional layers of complication which would add to doing a project like this, however just kicking around the idea for now.

irvinehomeowner - your idea about moving the door is something I had previously mapped out. This route would require less plumming work.

masterbath_tub2.jpg


Thanks
 
Yep... an issue there is you would have to route a hot water line to where the tub is as there is only a cold water line in the toilet room wall.

That's why I suggested flipping the toilet to where the tub is because the shower has a hot water line in that separating wall. But then you get into the whole moving the toilet thing again.

What do you use to edit your floorplans? Those are much cleaner than what I use (PaintShop Pro).

BTW: Welcome to TalkIrvine!
 
irvinehomeowner said:
Yep... an issue there is you would have to route a hot water line to where the tub is as there is only a cold water line in the toilet room wall.

That's why I suggested flipping the toilet to where the tub is because the shower has a hot water line in that separating wall. But then you get into the whole moving the toilet thing again.

What do you use to edit your floorplans? Those are much cleaner than what I use (PaintShop Pro).

BTW: Welcome to TalkIrvine!
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Thanks! I use a screen snapshot and editor utility called snag-it. The version I have is licensed, however I found a free version here:http://download.cnet.com/Snagit/3000-2192_4-10004813.html.Give it a try
 
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