Thanks for all the replies.

I know the sizes include the walls. On the drawing, the overall outside
sizes of the foundation walls, as well as individual sections sizes, are
marked. The overall width of the foundation is 54'. The depth on the side
with two small bedrooms is 32'. The side with garage is 43'. The 54' and 32'
are right on. But the garage side is only 42' so I went in and measured
inside. It turned out all the heated spaces are all right, just as shown on
the plan. But the garage is 1' short. The spec size 23x22 includes walls I
know it. 22 is right (measurement includes walls). The inside depth should
be a bit less than 22', taking 2x6 studs walls and 5/8 sheetrock (garage is
fully sheetrocked by 5/8 and insulated - but not heated). But the actual
inside depth is a bit less than 21'. So I know it is the garage that is
short of 1'.

At this point I don't think any change to the house is practical. Probably
the only thing I can do is to ask for some credit for that mistake (I still
don't think the builder did this intentionally as I know this won't save him
a lot - only needs one more 2x6 stud on each side, and overall I think he
did a decent job on other stuff). I don't plan to take advantage of this and
demand $$$ or ask him to do outragous things - I would be mad if my current
car does not fit at all. But I don't feel comfortable just swallowing it.

I am trying find what to ask when I bring this up to the builder. This
builder quoted just the total so I don't know his cost for the garage. I had
bid from another builder for the same plan (back in summer) that quoted
separately with $12,000 for the 23x22. If I take this figure the garage
turns out $23.70 per sqft. 22 sf would be $520 (maybe a little more because
the other bidder's quote is for the spec with sheetrock only on the walls
adjoining living space, no insulation). Do you guys think this is the right
amount to ask for compenstation?

I do like the house and want it. I don't want to bust the deal. The local
house price has gone up a bit during the course of construction. If the
builder sells the house to someone else he may be able to get a few
thousands more out of it. We do have the pre-sold new construction contract
(this is legally binding) but I am not sure when I demand the compensation
and he is unwilling what will happen. Can he refuse to sell it to me?

Thanks again. Bob


"Bob" wrote in message ...
I have the new home about to close (in about a week or two). Today I did
measurements of the house. To my surprise the overall depth on the side
with the garage is one foot short. It turns out the builder made the garage
depth one foot less than the plan/spec (23' depth x 22' width but now it is
22x22). I have the furnace, water heater and a chest freezer along the
inside. My extended size vehicle will still fit but very tightly. During
the planning/contracting I specifically told him I want 23x22 because of my
extended car and it is marked on the floor plan drawing. WTF he wanted make
it 1' less!!! How much he would save on the cost by cutting that 1'!!! But
I guess I don't have much to do with it, house is nearly completed. I kept
watching the jobsite from time to time but it still screwed me over.