When you walk into your brand new home, you want to feel that it is yours. At Hanover Homes North Corp. we understand the importance of building your custom home to fit your lifestyle and budget. To accomplish this, we offer four levels of specifications––Feature, Traditional, Classic, and Estate––that meet, and often exceed, industry standards. No matter which level you choose, your home will be built with our commitment to quality. You want the best –– and we believe you deserve it.
Our sales staff would be happy to discuss each of our series in detail with you at our home office, located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Please select your desired model series specifications to view details.
Estate Specifications:
The Estate Series offers our homeowners the greatest number of options while retaining the excellent standards, options, and materials of our Feature, Traditional, and Classic Series. The Estate Series adds custom-made cherry kitchen cabinets, 30-year Owens-Corning architectural Shingles, oak hardwood flooring in the living and dining rooms, and many more choices. Our full list follows below.
Includes the Feature, Traditional, and Classic Series Specifications plus:
Custom-made Cherry Raised Panel Kitchen Cabinets with Solid Wood Interiors and Frames
Andersen 400 Series “Tilt-Wash” Double-Hung Windows with Grilles between the Glass for all front and side double-hung windows
30 - year Architectural Shingles with Shingle Over Ridge Vent
Carrier 91% AFUE High Efficiency Two (2) Zone Gas Forced Hot Air Heating
System* with 13 SEER Air Conditioning using Environmentally Friendly New Generation “Puron” Refrigerant or Heat Pump System* 8.0 HSPF with 300 amp Service, if required (both systems include a Humidifier and Electronic Air Cleaner; not electrostatic cleaner)
* “Energy Star” Rated
75 gallon Gas Power Vented Water Heater or 80 gallon Electric Water Heater
Whirlpool Tub and Fiberglass Shower Stall for Master Bath (where space allows)
12” Ceramic Tile Flooring for Kitchen, Dinette, Laundry Room, Powder Room, and Hall to Garage for Two Story models and for Kitchen, Dinette, Laundry Room and Powder Room for Other Models
12” Ceramic Tile for Main & Master Baths with Matching Wall Tile (sizes will vary)
Decorative Accent Strip (five lineal feet) for Master Bath
6” Kitchen Tile Backsplash
3/4” x 2 1/4” Select Red Oak Hardwood Flooring with sanding and three coats of polyurethane for Living Room and Dining Room
“Berber” or “Plush” Style Upgraded Carpeting (see salesperson for style choices)
Complete Fire/Burglar Alarm System with Combination Smoke/Heat Detectors, Stress Sensors, Magnetic Door Contacts, Indoor Sirens, Control Panel & Keypad
“Vacu-Maid” Filterless Cyclonic Central Vacuum System with Powerbrush & Tool Kit
Two Coats of M.A.B (or comparable) Latex Flat Finish Paint applied to Interior of Home (excludes interior of garage)
Two Coats of Semi-Gloss Paint or Stain, Seal and Polyurethane Interior Trim Woodwork
Drywall for all Garage Walls & Trim for Garage Windows & Exit Door
Whirlpool or G.E. Ceramic Glass Smooth-top Electric Range or Gas Range with Gas Line
6 Telephone and 6 Cable TV Jacks
Cultured Marble Vanity Countertops with Integral Sinks
FLEXIBILITY NOTE: Our specifications can be upgraded and/or customized. Please discuss any changes you are considering with a salesperson
Classic Specifications:
The Classic Series builds on the high-quality specifications provided by both our Feature and Traditional Series. Homeowners choosing this package receive an upgraded Therma-Tru steel front door, Kohler stainless steel kitchen sink, Raynor “Aviator” garage door opener, and much more. Read on to see what we offer!
Includes the Feature and Traditional Series Specifications, plus:
12” Concrete Block Foundation Parged to Top of Wall, 12 Courses High or 8” Poured Concrete Foundation, 8’-0” High
Tuff-N-Dri/“Watchdog” Foundation Waterproofing with 10-year Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty
Carrier 91% AFUE High Efficiency Gas Forced Hot Air Furnace “Energy Star” rated with Power Vented 40 gallon Gas Water Heater
White-faced Thermax Insulation for the Entire Inside Perimeter of Basement
Upgraded Therma-Tru Steel Front Door Selections
Kwikset “Titan” Thumblatch Deadbolt Lockset for Front Door
Raynor “Aviator” Garage Door Opener for each Door with Electric Circuit and Outlet
8” or 12” Ceramic Tile for Foyer and Baths floors (excludes half baths)
Kohler Cast Iron or Upgraded Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink with Delta 174-WF “Waterfall” Kitchen Sink Faucet
Wilsonart Mesa Series Kitchen Laminated Countertop
3/4 H.P. Garbage Disposal with Over the Counter Switch
Whirlpool or G.E. Ceramic Glass Smooth-top Electric Range
Water Line for Owners’ Refrigerator Ice Maker
4 Telephone and 4 Cable TV Jacks
Ceiling Light Fixtures for Bedrooms
“Decora” Light Switches and Plates
FLEXIBILITY NOTE: Our specifications can be upgraded and/or customized. Please discuss any changes you are considering with a salesperson
Traditional Specifications:
The Traditional Series builds on the specifications of the Feature Series by offering additional choices, such as roof type (Hip or Gable), an Andersen skylight, wooden chair railings in the dining room, and ceramic tiled flooring in the foyer and full bathrooms. What else? We're glad you asked.
Includes the Feature Series Specifications, plus:
12” Concrete Block Parged to Top of Wall, 12 Courses High
Brick to Grade for Front of all Bi-Level and Split Level Models
Andersen “Narroline” Windows with Removable Grilles for Front & Side Windows or Andersen 200 Series “Tilt” Windows w/Grilles between the Glass for All Double-Hungs
Andersen Skylight with Owners’ Choice of Location
Levered Interior Door Handles
Single Cylinder Deadbolt Locks for All Steel Doors
8” Ceramic Tile for Bathrooms (excluding powder rooms) and Foyer Area with ½” Concrete Board and 12” on center Floor Joists under Tiled Areas
4” Ceramic Wall Tile for Kitchen and Vanity Backsplash and 4” Ceramic Tile for Walls & Ceiling of Tub Area (excludes fiberglass tub)
Cast Iron or One Piece Fiberglass Tub Enclosures
Whirlpool or G.E. Space-saver Microwave Oven vented to the exterior
Custom-made Oak Raised Panel or Hickory/Maple Inset Panel Kitchen Cabinets and Vanities with Solid Wood Interiors and Frames
Lazy Susan or Easy Reach Base Corner Kitchen Cabinet with Wood Beveled Edging for Countertops
Custom-made Matching Wood Medicine Cabinets for Bath Vanities with Drawers in Vanity Base, if design allows
Decorative Wood Chair Railing for Dining Room
Aluminum Wrapped Overhead Garage Door Jambs (no painting required)
Sunken Living Room or Family Room (where possible)
Your Choice of “Hip” or “Gable” Roof Designs (where possible)
Optional: (see salesperson for prices)
Carrier 91% AFUE High Efficiency Gas Forced Hot Air Furnace – Energy Star rated with Power Vented 40gal. Gas Water Heater and 13 SEER Central Air Conditioning
FLEXIBILITY NOTE: Our specifications can be upgraded and/or customized. Please discuss any changes you are considering with a salesperson.
Feature Specifications:
The Feature Series demonstrates our commitment to quality construction. Although our most "basic" level, it includes premium specifications such as a full basement with R-10 Thermax Insulation for entire inside perimeter walls, R-38 batt Insulation in the attic, plenty of Andersen or Pella windows, two layers of ice and water shield under the roof Shingles, and custom-made oak cabinets in the kitchen. And these are only the beginning of what we offer.
Our basic package.
A Registered Architect/Professional Engineer makes all design and aesthetic changes
12” Cinder Block Foundation; 12 Courses High with Reinforcing for Front Foundation Wall and Foundation Wall Adjoining Garage using #7 Steel Rebar, Fully Concrete Grouted at 48” on center, tied to Concrete Footings
Foundation Parged to Top of Wall and Dampproofed to Grade with Penetrating “Deco 20” Clear Concrete Sealer
Full Basements for Ranch, Two Story and Split-Level Models (full basement also included under the family room of our two-story and ranch models--not a slab or crawl space)
Frost Wall Protection (also known as Frost footer) for 2/3rds of Bi-Level Models and Entire Lower Levels of Split-Level Models (many builders do not use this deeper Foundation that is intended to protect the main structure from frost penetration)
Pella “Proline” Aluminum Clad Double-Hung “Tilt” Windows with Low E Glass and Grilles between the Glass for All Windows or Andersen Series 200 Tilt to Wash Double Hung Windows
Andersen® Flat Picture Window
Andersen® Sliding Patio Door or Therma-Tru Single Swing Patio Door
Screens for All Windows and Patio Doors
Therma-Tru Steel Insulated Exterior Doors (no storm door needed)
Therma-Tru Steel Insulated Door between Garage and Living Area
Raynor Steel Garage Doors with choice of Baked Enamel Colors
1/2 ” Drywall, Glued, Taped, Spackled (3 coats) and Sanded
5/8 ” Fire-Rated Drywall between Garage & Living Area and for Entire Garage Ceiling
Clear Select Stain Grade Trim Moulding (Colonial or Ranch Designs)
Clear Select Stain Grade Moulding & Sills for Windows (not just drywall)
Masonite 6 Panel Interior Doors or Birch Interior Doors (3 hinges to prevent warping)
No Wax Linoleum Flooring for Kitchen, Foyer, and Baths
Cutler-Hammer 200amp Service
Front Doorbell
Electric Baseboard Resistance Heat with Honeywell Thermostats in each room
Designer Lighting Fixture Package (lighting at all exterior doors, recessed lighting for kitchens, baths and other rooms as shown in our models)
Hard-Wired & Interconnected Smoke Detectors with Battery Back-up (one in each bedroom, hall outside bedrooms, basement, main floor of two story, bi-level and split level models) Interconnected Heat Detector with Battery Back-up for Garage
Two Exterior Outside Ground Fault Electrical Outlets
Wiring for Owner’s Well & Septic System, if required
Two Telephone & Two Cable TV Jacks
Hose Connections for Front & Rear of Home
Water Line Pressure Reducing Valve with Gauge, Check Valve and Thermal Expansion Tank for Water Heater, if required by local water company
Laundry Connections with Hot & Cold Water Lines, Drain, 110 volt Line for Washer, 220 volt Line for Dryer and Dryer Vent
50 gallon Electric Water Heater
“PEX” Flexible Cross-Linked Plumbing Supply Manifold and Feed Lines
Kohler Plumbing Fixtures with Cast Iron Self Rim Bath Sinks
One Piece Easy Clean Fiberglass Tub Enclosure
Vanity or Pedestal Sink for Powder Room
Delta Single Lever Faucets
Stainless Steel Single or Double Bowl Kitchen Sink
Whirlpool or G.E. Dishwasher and Self Cleaning Electric Range
Broan Range Hood Vented to Exterior
Exhaust Fan Vented to Exterior for All Baths
Custom-Made Oak Kitchen Cabinets and Bath Vanities with Inset Panel Doors--
Our quality custom-made cabinets are built by a small local shop. The frames and interiors are solid wood, no wood grained vinyl covered pressboard as used by most other builders. Please note the thickness of our cabinetry doors as compared to “stock”
or “factory made” cabinets.
Easy Reach Corner Base Kitchen Cabinet
4” Laminate Kitchen Backsplash
Vanity Mirrors
Vinyl Covered Wire Shelving for Closets
Basement Egress System
Dumpster for Construction Debris
Professional Warranty Service Corporation’s 10-Year Builder Warranty
FLEXIBILITY NOTE: Our specifications can be upgraded and/or customized. Please discuss any changes you are considering with a salesperson.
These specifications are current with the new Pennsylvania Statewide Building Code known as the PA UCC/Act 45. The specifications may not include local municipality, utility company, federal building codes, requirements and regulations and/or state building codes which may later be adopted.
All information is subject to errors, omissions and change at any time without notice.
