Utilities

Customers sometimes have questions about their new home’s efficiency or perhaps notice small gaps around doors and windows. To address these concerns, every Outlook Homes home goes through multiple quality checkpoints. During construction, your home receives thorough air sealing and insulation inspections. Insulation is evaluated as part of the entire building envelope, not just in isolated areas. Finally, as part of the final inspection process, we perform a blower door test

Outlook Homes recommends having your appliances professionally installed by your appliance retailer or supplier. Regardless of who completes the installation, please be aware that the washer waste drain box may have a temporary plug installed when you move in . This plug is in place to prevent sewer gases from entering the home during construction. Before connecting the washer’s drain hose, the plug must be removed . Please refer to the attached instructions and review the “R

At Outlook Homes, we are committed to building high-quality homes with a seamless construction process. As part of that process, it’s important for homeowners to understand their responsibility for utility costs and temporary heat during construction. Temporary Heat During Construction To maintain proper working conditions and allow for critical construction processes such as drywall installation, painting, and flooring, temporary heat is often required—especially in colder m

Water Quantity & Quality If no public water is available your home will be served by a private water well, which draws water from natural underground sources. Because these water sources vary from location to location, the quantity and quality of well water can differ and are outside of Outlook Homes’ direct control. For your peace of mind and safety, we strongly recommend having your well water tested before drinking it and continuing to test it periodically over time. Regul