[English Ivy]

Originally Posted by Penguin

I could not agree with you more. The other picture that was posted clearly shows the transformer at least 10 feet back from the home and that would be fine with me. I realize the transformers have to be there but the 4 feet away is what set me off. After looking at the platt, it looks like they built the house too far back. The platt shows the house 10 ft from the property line. I'm no surveyor but things dont look right. I believe the transformer is in the correct place but the house is not. This issue IS being looked into by my sales rep so lets see where this goes. Again I ask,what leagally can be done and if nothing I will definitly try to have the door moved and plant pots, but for now does little for my frustration.

If the house was put in the wrong location this is certainly a time that legal representation to purchase a new home in The Villages would be required. Do not let them railroad you into closing before this is resolved. Scream as loud and long as you have to on this one ... I would.

[HelenLCSW]

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo

Penguin, sorry to hear about that.

Re: any plantings - Refer to the following parameters from SECO:

http://www.secoenergy.com/planting.html

Bill

We don't have power lines so don't have to worry about spacing plants

[RichieB]

Originally Posted by English Ivy

If the house was put in the wrong location this is certainly a time that legal representation to purchase a new home in The Villages would be required. Do not let them railroad you into closing before this is resolved. Scream as loud and long as you have to on this one ... I would.

STRONGLY !

[JC and John]

Originally Posted by Penguin

Any Ideas on what I might do with this situation. As you can see this transformer on some other thing is around 4 feet from the back of my new house. I'm so mad right now I cant think straight. Any help would be appreciated.

Penquin, Just wondering if you bumped out your lanai or garage and what type of house you built. This may account for such close proximity to the transformer. Thanks so much for bringing this up as we will be building a designer home starting in Feb. and will certainly keep an eye out for discrepancies etc. Good luck!

[graciegirl]

I know one thing for sure. If it was incorrectly placed too close to your house or incorrectly as to your contract with them in any way, if they messed up, I feel very sure they will fix it.

You won't have to do anything legally. First thing tomorrow, call the warrenty department, or your builder, or both. I know it will be made right. If you are in TV measure the distance from your house to the big green thing.

Don't worry. They are out to make you happy. They have nothing to gain by pulling a fast one.

[Whalen]

Sorry to hear about your problem and understand why you are upset.

I agree, those utility boxes are a little to close for comfort.

Please let us know how this all turns out.

[Penguin]

Originally Posted by JC and John

Penquin, Just wondering if you bumped out your lanai or garage and what type of house you built. This may account for such close proximity to the transformer. Thanks so much for bringing this up as we will be building a designer home starting in Feb. and will certainly keep an eye out for discrepancies etc. Good luck!

JC and JOHN, I had no bump outs on the house,lanai or garage. I hope to remain optimistic like Gracie is saying and I hope she is right. I have a legitimate beef and I intend to make it right.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Penguin

JC and JOHN, I had no bump outs on the house,lanai or garage. I hope to remain optimistic like Gracie is saying and I hope she is right. I have a legitimate beef and I intend to make it right.

I looked at the plat map and it does look like it is supposed to be on the lot behind you.

[Penguin]

Quick question, does the transformer box make niose, I heard they kinda hum.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Penguin

Quick question, does the transformer box make niose, I heard they kinda hum.

I don't think so. We had one at our other house too in Hadley. They just kinda sit there and wait until you plant something in front of them and they sort of disappear. That house had a really small back yard and it was in the corner of the yard.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Originally Posted by Penguin

Quick question, does the transformer box make niose, I heard they kinda hum.

I've heard some transformers that hum a bit.......and some that don't at all.

Bill

[angiefox10]

Hum or sing???? Do hum a tune?


Bill started it!!!!

[Penguin]

I have one to sing to the box...NA NA NA NA... NA NA NA NA....HEY HEY HEY... GOOD BYE

Thanks Angie and Bill

[Jhooman]

That green thang is so close to your lanai. Mine is further away, sorry for the eye sore. In Los Angeles, it would have graffiti applied.

[jebartle]

Originally Posted by quiltsheddy@aol.com

Every house has some kind of underground utility box or boxes in their yard. We planted a beautiful butterfly garden surrounding ours. Hibiscus, lantana, firecracker plants, verbena. We put the bird feeder there along with a small bird bath. It's really quite lovely. The utility man was here this week and he commented on how nice it looked. He had no trouble getting into it for inspection even though the plants are quite close. The frost did get some of our plants, so I think I'll go with some grasses to supplement.

So sorry penguin, but making lemonade out of lemons might be the solution..