House Bid Checklist
    Description
General Req.        
Building Permit                                   Owner provided? General Contractor provided ?_____________
Land Disturbance Permit                    Owner provided? General Contractor provided ?_____________
County Health Permit                          Owner provided? General Contractor provided ?_____________
Site Survey                                          Owner provided? General Contractor provided ?_____________
Flood Survey                                       Owner provided? General Contractor provided ?
Final Survey                                        Owner provided? General Contractor provided ?
Porta John                                           Owner provided? General Contractor provided ?
Dumpster                                             Ponderosa will provide, is burning of wood allowed in your county?
Trash Hauling                                      Ponderosa will provide.
Contractor Prints                                 Has log home manufacture provided construction drawings?                         
                                                            How many sets?




Site Preperation        
Clearing                                               Has lot been cleared of trees and debris at the building site?
Construction Driveway                         Length, ditch drain tube required?
Rough Grading                                   Any areas other than construction driveway, back fill with slope around         
                                                            foundation walls that will require grading?
Termite Treatment                               Do you want soil treated by ponderosa or you?
Erosion Control                                   Any waterways, slopes that will require silt fence to stop erosion of building
site, excavated dirt piles?
Erosion Seeding                                  Ponderosa will provide according to Land disturbance requirements.
Straw                                                   Ponderosa will provide according to Land disturbance requirements.
Basement Excavation                           Has basement, crawl space or slab been pinned out by survey? Is there a   
                                                            place to store dirt on site?

Concrete        
Basement Footers                              There are a couple of options available for the basement footers and walls.  
                                                            One being poured the other being pre-cast(Superior Walls) have
Basement Walls                                   you picked out which type you are the most interested in?
Retaining Walls                                   Do you foresee the need for any retaining walls?
Basement Floors                                 Normally 3000 lbs. psi. do you want anything stronger ?
Sidewalks                                            Are sidewalks part of the bid? Do you have estimated lengths and widths
required?
Patios                                                   Many options: Brushed cement, Stamped concrete or flagstone?
Deck Post Footers                                Ponderosa will provide as drawing require
Fireplace Footers                                 Ponderosa will provide as drawing require
Driveway                                              What will be the finished driveway, Gravel, Asphalt, Cement, Pavers, or       
                                                             other
Gravel Base                                           Ponderosa will provided based on driveway finish
Rebar                                                    Ponderosa will provide as drawing require
Wire Mesh                                             Ponderosa will provide as drawing require
Vapor Barrier                                         Ponderosa will provide as drawing require
Cure & Seal                                           Usually done on unfinished basement areas
Pump Truck                                          Will cement trucks be able to drive around basement site?
Columns/Piers                                       Ponderosa will provide as drawing require
Backfill                                                   Ponderosa will provide. Slope away from house.
Steps                                                     Concrete, wood, or stone?


Masonry        
Fireplace                                                 Vented, Non-Vented, Wood burning?
Exterior Basement Walls                          Stone covered?
Retaining Walls                                        Stone covered?
Specialty Walls                                         Block, Landscape Timbers, Railroad ties, Treated 6x6, other?


Structure        
Is material for the following provided in the kit?                               
Framing  ?  
Floor System ?       
Roof Trusses ?        
Roof System  ?      
Floor System ?        
Decks    ?    
Porches   ?     
Steps/Handrails   ?      
Doors/Windows  ?       
Soffit/Facia        ?
Shingles/Felt/Vents  ?     


Enviro Protection        
Foundation Walls                       Rubber Wrap, Tar, other?
Gutters/Downspouts                   Residental, Commercial (larger), Seamless, other

Is material for the following provided in the kit?   
                                                    Insulation ?   r-factor
                                            
                                                         Any  interior walls to be insulated? Garage?
Caulking                                                  Is material for the following provided in the kit?
Flashing                                                Is material for the following provided in the kit?
Splash Blocks                                        Under the downspout ?
Trenched Drain Lines                         Bury the downspout lines away from the house?




Doors/Windows        
Exterior Doors                                                 Is material for the following provided in the kit?
Interior Doors                                                Is material for the following provided in the kit?
Garage Doors                                          Insulated, openers, windows?
Skylights                                               Is material for the following provided in the kit?
Windows                                              Is material for the following provided in the kit?
Specialty Windows                             Is fixed glass included in the kit?
Speicialty Doors                                Any all glass doors, Shower, Cabinets, other?


Allowances        
Hardwood Flooring                          Type, Rooms to be done, Stairs, other?
Carpet                                             Type, Rooms to be done, Stairs, other?
Tile                                                  Type, Rooms to be done, Stairs, other?
Sheet Vinyl                                      Type, Rooms to be done, Stairs, other?
Bath Mirrors/Assessories                Owners to provide or Ponderosa?
Bath Vanities/Tops                          Cabinet types and Top styles (granite, corian, formica, others)?
Kitchen Cabinets/Tops                    Cabinet types and Top styles (granite, corian, formica, others)?
Appliances                                       Types of appliances needed, Manufacture if required, Color
Plumbing Fixtures                            Garden tubs, Spas, Tub shower combo? Facet manufacture preference
Electrical Fixtures                            Contractor grade, Mid-range, High-end?





Finishes        
Plaster/Drywall                                      What areas to require sheetrock? Flat walls, Textured, Other?
Drop Ceiling                                    Any areas required (basement, Laundry or other) ?
T & G Panel                                      Is material for the following provided in the kit? What rooms ?
Painting        ?
Staining                                              Interior, Exterior or both
Closet Shelving                                    Is material for the following provided in the kit?
Final Grading                                  Owner to provide or Ponderosa
Seeding/Straw                                  Owner to provide or Ponderosa
Interior Trim                                  Is material for the following provided in the kit?
Specialty Moldings                       Cove
Baseboard                                  Is material for the following provided in the kit?










Specialty Items        
Free Standing Stoves                              Simply a Yes No or Maybe
Screened Porch                                       Simply a Yes No or Maybe
Shutters                                                   Simply a Yes No or Maybe
Awnings                                                   Simply a Yes No or Maybe
Central Vacuum                                       Simply a Yes No or Maybe
Irrigation System                                      Simply a Yes No or Maybe
Water Softner                                          Simply a Yes No or Maybe
Alarm System                                           Simply a Yes No or Maybe
Data Network Wiring                                 Simply a Yes No or Maybe
Audio System Wiring                                 Simply a Yes No or Maybe
CATV/SAT Wiring                                  Simply a Yes No or Maybe
Outside Spigots                                  Simply a Yes No or Maybe
Yard Light                                         Simply a Yes No or Maybe
Landscape Lighting                        Simply a Yes No or Maybe


Mechanical        
Plumbing                                   any special requirements?
                                                                                                                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                                                                   
                                                         .
Basement Drains                        Other than for furnace
Hot Water Heater                         Ponderosa usually supplies 50 gal. More or less?
Well                                             City system or well, Hook up fees or well site been picked by County Health Dept.
Water Holding Tank                    Ponderosa usuallysupplies 20 gal pressure tank. More or less?
Well Pump                                   Provided by Well drillers
Septic System                                   City system or septic field? Gravity, pumpback on site or pumpback off site
                                                  has ground perked ?

Sewer Hook up                           Hook up fee required ?
HAVC                                           What type of heating systems/AC systems are you interested in
Gas Lines                                   City systems available? Buried propane?What appliance do you want on gas  
(furnace,grills,stove,dryer)
Propane Tank                             Rent or Own if needed
Electrical                                      Any special circuts ie: out buildings, isolated computer, 220 other than normal     
                                    appliances etc.
Telephone Wiring                          Normally provide in all rooms over 125 sq. ft. Do you have a need for
                                                 more  lines in any area of the house either now or in the future?



Owner Provided        
Temp. Electric        
All Peril Risk Insurance