MOVE-IN WEEK
(Month 11)
As a final step, make sure that your painter comes back to do one final touch up. You will receive a Certificate of Occupancy before you move in, verifying that the home is officially yours and livable. Now is the time to set up your insurance policy and hook up your electricity or natural gas line. Then, speak with your moving company and set a day and time to pack up your things and transport them to your new home. Finally, unpack, relax, and enjoy every shopping choice you made over the last year.
Advice from the Pros
What final inspections and documents are needed before I can move into my new home?
What is a builder’s risk insurance policy, and am I required to have one?
“To move in, you will need a Certificate of Occupancy; an Energy Compliance Form; an Elevation Certificate (for a flood zone); a Termite Certificate; homeowners insurance; and final inspection documents for the HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.”
“Builder’s risk insurance provides coverage for the builder and property owner while the home is being built, insuring the structure itself and the installed contents. Most builders and lenders will require it, but even if they do not, it’s highly recommended.”
Alan Wheeler Coastal Design Builders / (843) 300-9383 / coastaldesignbuilders.com
Kara Crowell Cinder Creek Construction / (843) 768-0784 / cindercreek.net
Services to Consider: Inspectors
Services to Consider: Insurance
Ace Preferred Inspections
Allstate: Kevin Shealy
(843) 849-0455 acepreferredinspections.com
(843) 573-4777 allstate.com/kevinshealy
McKay Insurance (843) 881-2229 restinsuredcharleston.com
Services to Consider: Electricity and Natural Gas
Need to Sell or Rent Your Old Home?
SCE&G
Roadstead Real Estate Advisors
(866) 523-8242 sceg.com/value
(843) 577-7732 roadstead.com
Berkeley Electric Cooperative
RentCharleston.com (843) 723-1988 rentcharleston.com
(843) 553-5020 becsc.com
Tideline Realty
Services to Consider: LED Lighting
(843) 737-6260 tidelinerealty.com
EveryWatt Matters (843) 606-1222 everywattmatters.com
Need to Stage Your Home for Resale? EveryWatt Matters
Furniture Rentals, Inc.
(800) 374-8018 / furniturerentals.com
Now, to make your yard as beautiful as your home, turn the page for oodles of inspiration for your outdoor living spaces. 148
CH+D • Summer 2013
Slice of Paradise