From Concept to Completion
“In the end, my pride is in your house; and if done right, our hope is that you will soon understand the extra efforts it took to get there.”
— Stoney Petit Owner, Pre-Construction Manager, Anderson Homes
From Concept to Completion
“In the end, my pride is in your house; and if done right, our hope is that you will soon understand the extra efforts it took to get there.”
— Stoney Petit
Owner, Pre-Construction Manager, Anderson Homes
BUILT JUST FOR YOU
Tailored Excellence for Every Living Space
Anderson home Standards
Precision In Every Detail
Structural
- Belled underreams under all foundations unless engineered otherwise
- SPF studs for straightness
- Mid floor engineered web trusses
- Back prime all wood components of exterior trim on the house prevents premature rotting
Air Sealing/Moisture Intrusion Prevention
- Sill seal, Zip R Sheathing, and liquid flashing for air sealing (manufacturer warranty)
- Drainage plain and wall opening weeps guarantees no moisture build up in wall system that wants to get sucked into the house through gaps in envelope
- Roof underlayment is synthetic with peel and stick underlayment in problem areas – flashing is custom fabricated with soldered seams and zip tape applied to flanges
- Upgraded rot resistant jambs on all exterior doors, set in a pan of liquid flashing
- Shiplap, paneling and wallpaper on exterior wall are designed to prevent interior vapor barriers causing moisture build up in wall systems
- Whole house gutters
- 98% sealed insulation envelope
- Sealed attics provide for conditioned storage, longer life for furnace units and water heaters, and prevents pipes from freezing during hard freezes
- Closed cell foam/ foam board at cold floors and where living space ceilings are also roof rafters
- Kerdi waterproofing on all showers (manufacturer warranty)
HVAC, Electrical, And Plumbing
- Stub outs for future generators, outdoor kitchens, pools and outbuildings so no retrofit needed when you decide to build
- 3/4” waterlines to primary bathroom for multi valve shower system guarantees plenty of water pressure
- LED recessed lights throughout house
- Single gang low profile sill plugs on islands and other conspicuous areas
- Whole house surge protection
- Motion sensored toe kick lighting at all vanities
- HVAC units are filtered at the units using 4" pleated filters. All outside air is brought in through this filtered system
- Separate dehumidification systems keep houses comfortable with precise humidity control
- Upgraded HVAC system that compliments our 98% air sealed envelope and includes independent dehumidification and fresh air
- Structured wiring to home run box so always upgradeable for future tech
- Solar Ready
- Sealed attics keep attic temps consistent with the temperature of the home, putting less of a load on your HVAC equipment, as well as prevents pipes from freezing in extreme cold temperatures
- Temporary AC units are brought in to climatize the house at the trim stage, preventing contamination of your permanent HVAC system from construction debris
- Tankless gas water heaters are standard - in all electrical houses, we use heat pump water heaters
Sound Dampening
- Sound insulation between floors with 1 1/8” Avantech tongue and groove subflooring - not only lessens noise from upstairs traffic but also prevents floor squeaks
- Sound insulation around all utility, baths and bedrooms
- Solid core interior doors
Aesthetic
- Upgrade porch soffits
- Dietra underlayment all tile areas upstairs
- Crack isolation under all tile flooring
- Upgrade soft close pocket door hardware
- No MDF interior trim
- Capability of trimming out any house, no matter what architectural style
- Custom layout of closets and pantry
- Level 5 and custom plaster finish capability
- Sheetrock is primed before trim for more consistent coverage of paint
- Finish surfaces protection after installation
- All cabinets have solid wood doors with plywood boxes. Doors and drawers have soft close hinges and slides.
- Motion sensor toe kick lighting standard for all custom built vanities
- Picture framed cut mirrors in all bathrooms
- Standard plumbing fixtures, light fixtures, and hardware are all above minimum builder grade quality
- Curved blade A/C grills
- A/C grills and recess can light trims painted to match ceiling color
- Recessed showers, door thresholds and fireplace hearths for flush transitions
Project Management
- We build your project on paper first, making sure everyone is on the same page before we break ground
- Project management is a team effort, not dependent on one single person who may get sick or go on vacation during your build
- A team member present at all selections meetings to insure what you have designed is what is built
- Weekly emails listing what we were able to accomplish this week, what the plan is next week, and any pressing decisions that need to be made
- Monthly budget and project schedule review meetings insure no surprises at the end of the project
Structural
- Belled underreams under all foundations unless engineered otherwise
- SPF studs for straightness
- Mid floor engineered web trusses
- Back prime all wood components of exterior trim on the house prevents premature rotting
Air Sealing/Moisture Intrusion Prevention
- Sill seal, Zip R Sheathing, and liquid flashing for air sealing (manufacturer warranty)
- Drainage plain and wall opening weeps guarantees no moisture build up in wall system that wants to get sucked into the house through gaps in envelope
- Roof underlayment is synthetic with peel and stick underlayment in problem areas – flashing is custom fabricated with soldered seams and zip tape applied to flanges
- Upgraded rot resistant jambs on all exterior doors, set in a pan of liquid flashing
- Shiplap, paneling and wallpaper on exterior wall are designed to prevent interior vapor barriers causing moisture build up in wall systems
- Whole house gutters
- 98% sealed insulation envelope
- Sealed attics provide for conditioned storage, longer life for furnace units and water heaters, and prevents pipes from freezing during hard freezes
- Closed cell foam/ foam board at cold floors and where living space ceilings are also roof rafters
- Kerdi waterproofing on all showers (manufacturer warranty)
HVAC, Electrical, And Plumbing
- Stub outs for future generators, outdoor kitchens, pools and outbuildings so no retrofit needed when you decide to build
- 3/4” waterlines to primary bathroom for multi valve shower system guarantees plenty of water pressure
- LED recessed lights throughout house
- Single gang low profile sill plugs on islands and other conspicuous areas
- Whole house surge protection
- Motion sensored toe kick lighting at all vanities
- HVAC units are filtered at the units using 4" pleated filters. All outside air is brought in through this filtered system
- Separate dehumidification systems keep houses comfortable with precise humidity control
- Upgraded HVAC system that compliments our 98% air sealed envelope and includes independent dehumidification and fresh air
- Structured wiring to home run box so always upgradeable for future tech
- Solar Ready
- Sealed attics keep attic temps consistent with the temperature of the home, putting less of a load on your HVAC equipment, as well as prevents pipes from freezing in extreme cold temperatures
- Temporary AC units are brought in to climatize the house at the trim stage, preventing contamination of your permanent HVAC system from construction debris
- Tankless gas water heaters are standard - in all electrical houses, we use heat pump water heaters
Sound Dampening
- Sound insulation between floors with 1 1/8” Avantech tongue and groove subflooring - not only lessens noise from upstairs traffic but also prevents floor squeaks
- Sound insulation around all utility, baths and bedrooms
- Solid core interior doors
Aesthetic
- Upgrade porch soffits
- Dietra underlayment all tile areas upstairs
- Crack isolation under all tile flooring
- Upgrade soft close pocket door hardware
- No MDF interior trim
- Capability of trimming out any house, no matter what architectural style
- Custom layout of closets and pantry
- Level 5 and custom plaster finish capability
- Sheetrock is primed before trim for more consistent coverage of paint
- Finish surfaces protection after installation
- All cabinets have solid wood doors with plywood boxes. Doors and drawers have soft close hinges and slides.
- Motion sensor toe kick lighting standard for all custom built vanities
- Picture framed cut mirrors in all bathrooms
- Standard plumbing fixtures, light fixtures, and hardware are all above minimum builder grade quality
- Curved blade A/C grills
- A/C grills and recess can light trims painted to match ceiling color
- Recessed showers, door thresholds and fireplace hearths for flush transitions
Know your builder
Working with a builder has enough unknowns, Anderson Homes answers your questions.
How long have you been in the construction business?
Originally founded in 1946, Anderson Homes is a third generation family business, and one of South East Texas’ most well-established builders. Through our years of experience, we have encountered most every situation that can arise, and have the know-how needed to successfully navigate it. We’ve seen it all!
Are you insured?
At Anderson Homes we care about protecting our clients, our company, and our workers. We carry a two million dollar General Liability policy, a Design Liability Policy, as well as a Builder’s Risk policy on all substantial projects. In addition, we carry Worker’s Compensation insurance and encourage all our subcontractors to carry their own General Liability insurance as well.
What steps do you take to make sure that we stay within our budget?
We build your home on paper first. Through our extensive design process, we determine all selections, site considerations, and municipality specifics, so that there are no hidden costs or unexpected charges. We will keep your budget, as well as your dreams, on track throughout the entire building process.
Client Testimonials
We chose Anderson after researching home builders in the Southeast Texas area and seeing the quality of work and craftsmanship in the social media portfolios. A few inquiries around town and you can’t find a bad word to be said about this Company. There’s not much more to say other than integrity, pride in craftsmanship, […]
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