Building Specs

Upgrade Package

In addition to our all inclusive pricing, we have a feature rich package available for our most frequently requested upgrades called the "Preferred Package"

Preferred Package

  • Granite Counter Tops in the Kitchen with an Undermount Stainless Steel Sink
  • Chefs Kitchen with Built-In Oven and Microwave, Cook Top and Range Hood
  • Deluxe Cabinet Package Features Including Raised Panel Ends and Undercabinet trim
  • Ceramic Backsplash and Undercabinet Lighting in Kitchen
  • Corian Countertops in all Baths with Undermount Sink
  • Ceramic Tile Shower and Flooring in the Master Bath
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring in Main Bath and Laundry Room
  • Large Trim for Baseboard and around Windows and Doors
  • Windows are upgraded to extended stools
  • Choice of 3 Panel Maple or 6 Panel Oak Doors
  • Heat Recovery Air Exchanger
  • 3 Car Garage on 2 Story Homes

Standard New Home Features

NO SURPRISES! . . Our “Base” price includes those items commonly overlooked by other builders. Compare the following standard features found on every Joseph Douglas home.

Site Improvements

  • Building Permits
  • Survey and Erosion Control
  • Excavation, Trucking, Backfill and Grading
  • Drive and Garage Stone
  • Water and Sewer Laterals
  • NOTE: Site improvement costs may vary per lot or municipality

New Home Foundation Specifications

  • 8″ Thick x 8′ Tall Poured Concrete Basement Walls
  • Complete Foundation Drain Tile-System and Sump Pump
  • Basement Perimeter/ Window Wells-Drain to Foundation Drain Tile

New Home Exterior Features

  • Classic Joseph Douglas Homes Architectural Styling
  • Hardiplank® Siding
  • Treated Exterior Composite Fascia and Exterior Trim
  • Shutters or Window Wraps on all Windows
  • Aluminum Gutters and 4″ Downspouts
  • Cultured Stone or Cultured Brick (per plan)
  • Professional Exterior Painting and Caulking
  • ELK® 30 Year 240# Dimensional Shingles w/ Ridge Venting
  • Energy Efficient Milguard® Vinyl Windows w/ Lifetime Warranty
  • Architectural Steel Front Entry Door per Plan
  • Larson® Full-View Storm Door
  • 8′ Tall Insulated Overhead Garage Doors
  • Waterproof GFI Electrical Outlets
  • 2 Frost Proof Hose Connectors

New Home Interior Features

  • Award winning Joseph Douglas Homes Interior Styling
  • 9′ First Floor or Volume Ceilings (per plan)
  • Tray Ceiling in Master Bedroom
  • Stone or Brick Fireplace Surround to Mantel Height
  • Kohler® Plumbing Fixtures with choice of standard finishes
  • Kohler® Pullout Faucet in Kitchen
  • Generous Allowance for Dishwasher and Microwave
  • Badger® Garbage Disposal
  • Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Classic Merillat® Cabinets in Maple or Oak featuring Staggered Heights & Depths, Crown Molding, Roll Out Shelves, Dovetail Drawers, Soft Close Technology on Doors and Drawers, Raised Panel Doors and Cabinet Pulls
  • Kohler® Whirlpool Tub in Master Suite
  • Kohler® One Piece Fiberglass Tub and Shower Modules in Baths w/ Faux Tile Finish
  • Two Sinks in Master Bath
  • Pionite® or other Brand Name Laminate Counter Tops
  • Solid Oak or Poplar Colonial Trim
  • Windows are Cased and Jambed in Wood
  • Choice of Four or Six Raised Panel Pine Doors
  • Upgraded Wood Stair Railing Components
  • Maple or Oak Hardwood Flooring in Foyer, Kitchen, and Dinette
  • Vinyl Flooring in Laundry and Baths
  • Generous Allowance for Carpet Flooring Elsewhere
  • Bullnose (round) Drywall Corner Treatment
  • Custom Interior Painting on Walls
  • Staining and Putty Nail Holes
  • Vented Closet Shelving
  • Bath Accessories for all Baths
  • Full Width Vanity Mirrors
  • Glass Shower Door in Master Bath

New Home Floor and Wall Systems

  • Pressure-treated Bottom Plate on All Walls
  • Engineered Floor Joist System, 3/4″-Tongue and Groove OSB Subflooring, Glued and Nailed
  • Engineered Wall System with Studs 16″ o.c.
  • OSB Sheathing, R-21 Insulation and Tyvek® Housewrap
  • R-50 Ceiling Insulation

Energy-Saving Home Construction Features

  • Energy Star® Certified and Built to Green Built® Standards
  • Armstrong® 91% Efficiency Gas Furnace
  • Armstrong® 13 SEER Air Conditioning
  • Efficient Honeywell® Programmable Thermostat
  • Superior Tyvek® House Wrap
  • R-21 Exterior Wall Insulation and R-50 Ceiling Insulation
  • Full 8′ High Foundation Insulation
  • Efficient Low-E Windows
  • Heatilator® Direct Vent Gas Fireplace w/ Logs
  • A.O. Smith® Power Vented Water Heater
  • Advanced FlowGuard® quiet & non-corrosive CPVC plumbing
  • Water Saving Toilets

Home Construction Equipment Highlights

  • 200 Amp Electrical Service
  • Quiet Submersible Sump Pump and Sealed Crock
  • Generous Light Fixture Allowance (Per Plan)
  • Overhead Light Fixtures in all Bedrooms
  • On Q® Structured Wiring System
  • Interconnected Electrical Smoke Detectors on All Levels
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector in Basement
  • Electric or Gas to Clothes Dryer and Range
  • Microwave, Dryer and all Quiet Bath Fans Vented to Exterior
  • Shut-off Valves at all Plumbing Fixtures
  • Future Plumbing in Basement
  • Overhead Door Opener

Additional New Home Construction Features

  • Professional Interior Cleaning and Construction Site Cleanup
  • One Stop Selection Studio with Professional Interior Designer
  • In-House Customer Service
  • Extensive Warranty Package
  • Plan Modifications
“We are very impressed with the quality of the home – we would gladly recommend you to someone interested in buying or building with you.”
- Anthony and Sara

Did you know?

Joseph Douglas Homes, Number 2 in homeowner satisfaction nationwideJoseph Douglas Homes placed 2nd in the NATION in homeowner satisfaction? We also have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. So if you’re looking for a semi-custom  builder or home remodeling expert in the Milwaukee area who only uses quality home building and remodeling materials and who has a proven track record of highly satisfied customers, then look no further than Joseph Douglas Homes!

Experience the Difference

With over 400 happy customers in 15 years of continuous service, Joseph Douglas Homes is a leader in homebuilding and remodeling in southeastern Wisconsin.  Work directly with the owner and principal architect, Deron Butler, who is hands on from start to finish.