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What to Expect in the First Year in Your New Community

Now that you’re settling into your new home, your community is continuing to take shape around you. While some finishing touches are still underway, there’s a lot to look forward to as the neighbourhood grows. Here’s what you can expect throughout your first year

Living next to a construction zone

As is the case with any home in a new community, there is likely to be ongoing construction activity in or around your property for many months after you move in. Work will be underway on nearby homes and neighbourhood features, which can result in periods of noise, dust, dirt, increased traffic, and trade vehicles in the area.

Although our communities undergo a significant transformation once the first homeowner receives their keys, a large portion of the neighbourhood remains an active construction site.

Safety is our priority, so we ask you to be mindful of the activities listed below and take appropriate precautions. We do our best to minimize the impact of construction on our homeowners and appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we complete your neighbours’ homes and community.

Construction activity is typically at its highest in the early months after you move in and gradually decreases as more homes and community features are completed.

Exterior and Seasonal Work

We know how exciting it is to move into your new home. To help you take possession as soon as possible, we prioritize completing the interior first so you can receive your keys and begin settling in.

As a result, some seasonal or weather dependent work, such as landscaping, curbs, sidewalks, fences, pathways, roads, parks, and certain exterior home details like caulking or painting, may be completed after you’ve received your keys, when conditions allow.

What to Expect: Living in a new community

As is the case with any home in a new community, there is likely to be ongoing construction activity in or around your property for many months after you move in. Although our communities undergo a significant transformation once the first homeowner receives their keys, a large portion of the neighbourhood remains an active construction site.

Safety is our priority, so we ask you to be mindful of the activities listed below and take appropriate precautions. We always work to minimize the impact of construction on our homeowners and thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we complete your neighbours’ homes.

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• Construction Noise ▼

  You can expect to hear construction noise during permitted hours on weekdays and, at times, on weekends. Work typically starts in the morning and begins to quiet down around 3pm. Scheduling daytime activities or work-from-home setups accordingly may help minimize disruption. Our teams follow all municipal noise bylaws and work closely with our trade partners to be respectful and mindful when working near occupied homes.

• Increased Traffic ▼

  Ongoing construction means you’ll notice additional vehicle and foot traffic in your community, including trade partners working on nearby homes. Trade vehicles may be parked along the street near your home. This activity is usually busiest during the day and tends to decrease in the late afternoon, evenings, and on weekends.

• Curbs and Sidewalk Repairs▼

  Curbs and sidewalks may experience wear or damage during construction. If repairs are needed, they will be completed as part of the overall community construction schedule. Timing may vary depending on the completion of nearby roads and weather conditions.

• Temporary Asphalt Roads ▼

  When you move in, your street or parking lot will likely have an initial base layer of asphalt. The final top layer is applied later once the ground has had time to settle. In most cases, roads go through two winter cycles before the final layer is installed to allow for settlement and support a smoother longer-lasting surface. The Customer Experience Team will provide notice of when the final layer of asphalt (called toplift) is scheduled for completion.

• Elevated Infrastructure ▼

  You may notice items like fire hydrants, curbs, and manholes appearing higher than expected. This is normal during construction. Everything will be adjusted to the correct height once final grading and the top layer of asphalt are completed.

• Pedestrian Pathways ▼

  Designated pedestrian pathways will be clearly marked and, in some areas, fenced off to help keep you and your family safe while construction is ongoing. Please stay within these pathways whenever possible.

• Sod Installation ▼

  Sod installation is weather-dependent and will most likely take place after you’ve moved in. Our priority is to ensure that the sod is installed under optimal conditions to promote healthy rooting and growth, so timing may vary depending on the season. Please wait until installation is complete before making any landscaping changes or modifications to your property.

• Driveways ▼

  Driveway installation also depends on weather and temperature conditions required for proper curing. In some cases, your driveway may be completed after you’ve moved in, as the correct seasonal conditions are required for installation.

These activities are all part of building a vibrant and well-constructed community. If you have any questions on the timing for your individual home or community, please feel welcome to contact the Customer Experience Team.