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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are currently building a home with Evergreene.  Given a choice I should have paid more attention to the reviews on this site. Evergreene makes their money by constructing a home as quickly as possible and churning out 200+ homes a year. They do not listen to any input from the buyer. They are very rigid and I can only caution you to make sure you have everything documented and requested before you sign. Changes after they have your money and contract are almost non existent. The trades they are using are not craftsman and little supervision is given over the quality of the work performed. Communication is non existent. Calls and emails are often ignored with the hope that you will eventually give up from asking any questions.  As the construction progresses you may see things that were not in the contract but should be addressed. They are not at all flexible. They build to the code but the work isn’t the best. Given the skill level of the workers more direct supervision is required to get a better quality product. Given a choice and based on my experience to date, I would not buy from Evergreene.  There is not a good mutual working relationship between the buyer and builder. I think they could be a quality organization, but the production people executing the plan could care less about you. As other reviews have indicated I would be very cautious of selecting them to build your dream home. They are strictly a production builder, more dollar focused and not customer oriented. [/quote]

Care to share some examples of quality issues you have noticed? [/quote]

There is a preconstruction meeting prior to the start of the home where the plans are reviewed with the project manager to make sure that all parties are in agreement with the work to be performed. The construction problems started with the foundation which in some areas was over two inches out of square and not level.  This had a ripple effect when the framing was completed as the concrete walls had to be parsed with concrete patch to get them closer to flush with the framing above. The carpenters had to compensate for the foundation issues. Concrete walls were cut for doors which were not in the plans and eventually these errant cuts had to be patched.    Unfortunately, I wonder how much the project manager oversees the subcontractors and assurance that the plans are being followed. Too much work is completed which has to later be taken out and redone. Windows in the wrong place, wrong windows installed, garage ceiling 2 feet higher than per the plan, damaged roof truss, plumbing in the wrong location, concrete lead walk had to be removed and replaced, dryer and range vent installed through a metal standing seam metal roof had to be rerouted, basement floor had to be cut for a missing steel column eventually leading to a crack in the concrete basement floor, bowed basement concrete wall from movement of concrete framing when wall was poured, bowed interior studs and poor/loose blocking for cabinet installation, errant duct and venting holes in framing and exterior walls poorly patched, asphalt roof installed on a section of roof that had a standing seam metal roof per the plans and multiple incidents of beer cans and drinking on the job. The sales literature touts attention to detail. I wish there was a better dialogue with the builder to discuss such issues and help improve their operation in future builds.

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