Allowances

Since each customer's requirements and desires vary, a dollar allowance is included in the contract for the following items:

  • kitchen and bathroom cabinets and counters
  • flooring materials - hardwood, laminate, ceramic, carpet, tile
  • lighting fixtures - interior and exterior
  • bathroom accessories
  • fireplace hearth, face and mantel

The Standard cabinet allowance includes: Flat panel wood doors with narrow shaker rail in Maple or Oak (no stain); laminate countertops. Kitchen has: 1 bank of drawers; no panels on Island/Peninsula; Small crown moulding; same height 30” upper cabinets. Bathroom vanities do not have drawers.

The Standard flooring allowance includes: Laminate or Abode Hardwood floors in living area; Adura® tiles in bathrooms and entry ways; Carpet in bedrooms.

Expenditures over or under allowances are itemised (charged or rebated) and reflected in the final closing cost reconciliation.