Essex Homes: WNY custom luxury home builder
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Quality

"We love our home and the quality that was put into it!"
  - Michael & Elaine Lechanski

Most builders profess to build a quality house, but not all "quality" homes are equal. At Essex Homes, we put quality into the home from the ground up. If you're thinking about building a new home, ask what is included in each builder's definition of quality.

Essex Homes Quality Commitment:
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  • Quality Process
  • Quality Materials
  • Quality Workmanship
  • Quality Service - Before, During & After the Sale
This Commitment is Fulfilled Thru:
  1. Quality Name Brands
  2. Construction of Enduring Quality
  3. Low Maintenance & Optimum Efficiency
  4. Greater Livability for Today's Lifestyles
Quality Name Brands for Dependability You Can Count On!
Name brands provide confidence in the quality they represent, and consistency so that each home we build is one that we can be proud of for years to come.

We use brands you know and trust such as:
Andersen Armstrong Corian
Dexter Dulux ELK
Formica GE Heartland
Heatilator Homecrest IKO
Jeldwin Kitchenaid Kohler
Lennox Nutine Schlage
Thomas Tyvek Wayne Dalton
Whirlpool WilsonArt  
Construction of Enduring Quality
Material specifications, and the manner in which the materials are put together by the tradesmen/craftsmen, dictate the structural integrity of each home. At Essex Homes, we believe that what's "beneath the skin" is equally, if not more important than appearances.
  1. Quality Framing: Kiln Dried 2 x 4 Hem Fir, 16" on Center, Interior and Exterior Walls
  2. Engineered Subflooring 3/4" Tongue and Groove for Solid Footing with 50 Year Warranty.
  3. Floors are "Nailed, Glued and Screwed" to Insure Quiet
  4. 6 Ice Backup Protection Roll, Controls the Effects of "Ice Damming"
  5. Poured 8' Concrete Foundation Walls in a Full Basement, Protected with Delta MS Waterproofing, Offering Tremendous Storage.
  6. 25 Year Roof Shingles
  7. Asphalt Driveway Including Binder and Topcoat Providing Lasting Enjoyment
  8. 7/16" Oriented Strand Board Roof Sheathing and All Exterior Walls
  9. Garage Completely Drywalled and One Coat of Tape, Fire Rated Walls Per Plan
Low Maintenance and Optimum Efficiency
Your time is valuable. Time spent on home maintenance takes away from what is really important to you - things like family time, hobbies, leisure, etc. At Essex Homes, we build to minimize maintenance, so you can maximize the use of your time.
  1. ANDERSEN 200 SERIES Maintenance Free High Performance Low E Windows with Screens, Including Grille in Airspace Inserts, Shutters and Trim Per Elevation
  2. ANDERSEN 200 SERIES Maintenance Free High Performance Low E "Perma-Shield" or "Frenchwood" Gliding Glass Door with Screen (Depending on Series)
  3. TYVEK Weather Barrier Home Wrap for Added Energy Savings
  4. Maintenance Free Vinyl Siding in an Array of Standard Colors to Choose From
  5. Maintenance Free Vinyl Soffits
  6. Maintenance Free Aluminum Fascias, Gutters, and Downspouts
  7. Maintenance Free Enamel Metal Edging on Eaves
  8. 90% Efficient Furnace For Years of Energy Savings
  9. Digital Setback Thermostat for Added Savings on Your Heating Bills
  10. Insulation Per Code with a 6 Mil Poly Vapor Barrier to Enhance Efficiency
  11. Choice of 220 Electric or Gas Service for your Dryer and Range
Greater Livability for Today's Lifestyles
Attention to detail greatly enhances a home's livability and at Essex Homes the quality of our fit and finish is evident.
  1. 8'0 Ceilings First and Second Floors
  2. Temperature Surge Valve - All Shower Units for Water Temperature Control You Can Trust
  3. Heating System Set-Up with Cold Air Returns for A/C Providing Financial Savings on a Future Air Conditioning Installation
  4. "Category 5E" Cable Outlets for Today's Voice and Data Technology Needs
  5. Plush Carpet with " Bonded Pad Throughout and Choice of Berber Carpet with Felt Pad in Family Room for Lasting Quality
  6. Lot Graded, Topsoiled, Raked and Completely Ready for You to Seed
  7. Home Completely Cleaned Before Closing
  8. Custom "Signature" Trim Surround at Front Door Entry Enhancing The Look of Your Foyer
  9. 200 Amp. Electrical Service To Handle Needs Into the Future
 


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